{"id":145014,"date":"2025-09-09T20:23:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T00:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145014"},"modified":"2025-09-09T20:23:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T00:23:32","slug":"fall-fun-returns-to-dorney-park-halloween-haunt-and-tricks-treats-begin-sept-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145014","title":{"rendered":"Fall Fun Returns to Dorney Park: Halloween Haunt and Tricks &#038; Treats Begin Sept. 12"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ALLENTOWN, Pa. \u2014 Sept. 8, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr56ey8mFD3pjHHLZQOgw8Fr6G0rKWGW0vqgb0rJSk1hMhwhSj_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRtHseirqtScqaj5GmuJcYOoqDTSHZowDTlLDmJo5r4gXXTm4g-2FaTR-2B98xXG8fpaH8ea48XAOYvWVhZVNWcDpu-2Bx61RPFY5unFuqQc7HujbzP15kRGGD-2FZAkh8Q6TbAlO8LUI6MErC9kjn9qvXwFgcQEG8gbCPYIvibrrWm82f7ZKOxIy99lnCCIdpxnumxHhYZ5QWOIvrst-2BoYoIlNI7HBoZ30IYX0fzwwUorNUPHthF6K6DWSN4CxlFZoueDcyNU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dorney Park &amp; Wildwater Kingdom<\/a>\u00a0kicks off its fall season on\u00a0<strong>Friday, Sept. 12<\/strong>\u00a0with the return of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr56ey8mFD3pjHHLZQOgw8Fr70QvcURG6k-2BcfFl25hsx04R2rers71rGnMrZiUl7XhfQ-3D-3D0WZ__ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRtHseirqtScqaj5GmuJcYOoqDTSHZowDTlLDmJo5r4gXXTm4g-2FaTR-2B98xXG8fpaH8ea48XAOYvWVhZVNWcDpu-2Bx61RPFY5unFuqQc7HujbzO-2B1CVw2pmigHKVHG-2FGq6dF1v3VESQOs9pg3vkb58elKj5XDigje-2BIJ4VFnoM5Cbj-2B-2B-2FFprf2PAcadZ-2BjRwZIPQIhpwTQGB2dTtzo0uCFxWR8y3U96Mhsjzgij9KX9blbvxeDRFXQTBFdRUUv-2F-2BqXw9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Halloween Haunt presented by SNICKERS\u00ae<\/strong><\/a>\u2014the region\u2019s most immersive nighttime Halloween event\u2014and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr56ey8mFD3pjHHLZQOgw8Fr4Z0OKkCEXZJ3pqCYUKCxoxy2Os1NrtPvLd8Od0l2WexQ-3D-3DInQY_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRtHseirqtScqaj5GmuJcYOoqDTSHZowDTlLDmJo5r4gXXTm4g-2FaTR-2B98xXG8fpaH8ea48XAOYvWVhZVNWcDpu-2Bx61RPFY5unFuqQc7HujbzOQQHMYWqjdm63xN37Q30gxw-2Fv8h3-2BA3UbwvoYla-2FyMDVrbCxpRV87snqb7D7AThewkkxMiuuAFXuBKK8Pf0v-2BJKBHquqgzQLepr6H6JYWCnXd5XW-2F6Qka4-2Biu8wqn0uNiZceFLlGZrD-2Bz8GvjbtpUI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tricks &amp; Treats<\/strong><\/a>, a family-friendly daytime celebration launching\u00a0<strong>Saturday, Sept. 13<\/strong>. Both events run select dates through\u00a0<strong>Nov. 2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s 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\u2019s premier destination for chills and thrills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW &amp; ENHANCED EXPERIENCES FOR 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Necropolis<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Reversed guest pathways and added chilling new scenes, plus a redesigned entry portal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tourist Trap presented by LIFE SAVERS\u00ae<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Five new animatronics, projections, and remodeled rooms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood on the Bayou<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Rebuilt fa\u00e7ade, reimagined exterior, and new animatronics with projections.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ghost in the Machine<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Award-winning fan favorite returns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trick or Treat presented by SNICKERS\u00ae<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Animatronic additions including spiders, slamming doors, and shaking pans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roadside Stop and Chop presented by M&amp;M\u2019S\u00ae<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Updated and reimagined show scenes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steel Yard<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 New fa\u00e7ade tying into Tricks &amp; Treats, with restructured container layout for smoother guest flow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carnevil<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Debuts the \u201cSink the Jerk\u201d dunk-tank style midway game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Midway Misfits<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Launches with a Roaring 20\u2019s theme; rotating themes keep repeat visits fresh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Shrieks<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 New songs and costumes enhance the live entertainment lineup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tricks &amp; Treats<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Two new interactive candy stops, a relocated pumpkin-decorating station, and expanded treat sponsors including\u00a0<strong>Mars, Popcornopolis, and Takis<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>EVENT DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Halloween Haunt<\/strong>\u00a0(recommended for ages 13+) runs Friday &amp; Saturday nights Sept. 12 \u2013 Nov. 2, with bonus Sundays on Oct. 12, 19, 26, and Nov. 2.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tricks &amp; Treats<\/strong>\u00a0runs daytime on Saturdays &amp; Sundays\u00a0<strong>Sept. 13 \u2013 Nov. 2<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Haunted Attractions Pass<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Required for entry to seven mazes; 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