{"id":129021,"date":"2024-04-01T21:56:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T01:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=129021"},"modified":"2024-04-01T21:56:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T01:56:34","slug":"100-years-of-thrills-dorney-park-wildwater-kingdom-celebrates-thunderhawk-roller-coasters-centennial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=129021","title":{"rendered":"100 Years of Thrills: Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Celebrates Thunderhawk Roller Coaster\u2019s Centennial"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo courtesy of Dorney Park<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Wooden Classic Opened to the Public in 1924<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Allentown, PA \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is gearing up for a historic season but not just because they\u2019re set to unveil the largest investment in the park\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

Iron Menace, the Northeast\u2019s first dive roller coaster, will open to the public in April but before that the park\u2019s oldest coaster will officially turn 100 years old.<\/p>\n

Today, March 30th<\/sup>, marks 100 years since the wooden classic Thunderhawk opened to the public.<\/p>\n

Originally, the then named \u2018Coaster\u2019 was built as an out-and-back roller coaster featuring little more than a drop and return. Over the years it has been renamed and reconfigured into the ride guests can enjoy today.<\/p>\n

\u201cThunderhawk is a national landmark and an integral part of our park\u2019s history,\u201d said Dorney Park Vice President and General Manager Jessica Naderman. \u201cWe are proud of the generations of men and women who have preserved this roller coaster over the years, and we\u2019re excited to celebrate its centennial.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thunderhawk\u2019s trains were overhauled and refurbished this offseason by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc out of Hatfield. The same company that manufactured the \u2018Coaster\u2019 back in 1923.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re glad that Dorney Park is recognizing Thunderhawk\u2019s 100th<\/sup>\u00a0anniversary,\u201d said President of Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc Thomas Rebbie. \u201cIt means a lot when you reach a milestone like this. We are proud to help preserve this amazing piece of history.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to the refurbished trains, Thunderhawk will also feature some special decals for the 100th<\/sup>\u00a0celebration.<\/p>\n

This season the park plans to recognize the centennial with updated signage, new merchandise, and a celebratory event.<\/p>\n

To ride Thunderhawk all season long guests are encouraged to purchase\u00a0silver passes, now available online for unlimited access to the park, Wildwater Kingdom, live shows and events. For more ticket information or to see the full event and entertainment schedule, visit\u00a0dorneypark.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Dorney Park<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom\u00a0offers Pennsylvania\u2019s best value – Two Great Parks All in One. With more than 100 rides, shows and attractions, guests can enjoy seven roller coasters, the largest collection of kids’ rides in Planet Snoopy\u2122 and one of the country’s best-ranked water parks with 26 water slides and two giant wave pools.\u00a0Special themed festivals, as well as the best Halloween event in the region, make Dorney Park the best place to create lasting memories.<\/p>\n

About Cedar Fair Entertainment Company<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dorney Park is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a publicly traded partnership and one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world. The Company owns and operates\u00a011 amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, an indoor water park and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites.\u00a0For more information, see\u00a0www.cedarfair.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nRyan Eldredge<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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