Allentown, In The Valley, Press Release

Fall Fun Returns to Dorney Park: Halloween Haunt and Tricks & Treats Begin Sept. 12



ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Sept. 8, 2025 — Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom kicks off its fall season on Friday, Sept. 12 with the return of Halloween Haunt presented by SNICKERS®—the region’s most immersive nighttime Halloween event—and Tricks & Treats, a family-friendly daytime celebration launching Saturday, Sept. 13. Both events run select dates through Nov. 2.

This year’s Halloween Haunt will feature seven haunted mazes, five immersive scare zones, thrilling rides like Iron Menace and Steel Force under the stars, seasonal food and beverages, and live entertainment. Recommended for ages 13 and older, Halloween Haunt continues to be the region’s premier destination for chills and thrills.

NEW & ENHANCED EXPERIENCES FOR 2025

  • Necropolis – Reversed guest pathways and added chilling new scenes, plus a redesigned entry portal.
  • Tourist Trap presented by LIFE SAVERS® – Five new animatronics, projections, and remodeled rooms.
  • Blood on the Bayou – Rebuilt façade, reimagined exterior, and new animatronics with projections.
  • Ghost in the Machine – Award-winning fan favorite returns.
  • Trick or Treat presented by SNICKERS® – Animatronic additions including spiders, slamming doors, and shaking pans.
  • Roadside Stop and Chop presented by M&M’S® – Updated and reimagined show scenes.
  • Steel Yard – New façade tying into Tricks & Treats, with restructured container layout for smoother guest flow.
  • Carnevil – Debuts the “Sink the Jerk” dunk-tank style midway game.
  • Midway Misfits – Launches with a Roaring 20’s theme; rotating themes keep repeat visits fresh.
  • The Shrieks – New songs and costumes enhance the live entertainment lineup.
  • Tricks & Treats – Two new interactive candy stops, a relocated pumpkin-decorating station, and expanded treat sponsors including Mars, Popcornopolis, and Takis.

EVENT DETAILS

  • Halloween Haunt (recommended for ages 13+) runs Friday & Saturday nights Sept. 12 – Nov. 2, with bonus Sundays on Oct. 12, 19, 26, and Nov. 2.
  • Tricks & Treats runs daytime on Saturdays & Sundays Sept. 13 – Nov. 2.
  • New Haunted Attractions Pass – Required for entry to seven mazes; available online or onsite.