{"id":149069,"date":"2026-04-30T22:19:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T02:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149069"},"modified":"2026-04-30T22:19:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T02:19:04","slug":"dorney-parks-wildwater-kingdom-ranked-among-nations-best-by-usa-today-10best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149069","title":{"rendered":"Dorney Park\u2019s Wildwater Kingdom Ranked Among Nation\u2019s Best by USA TODAY 10Best"},"content":{"rendered":"

Runaway River and Wave Pool both earn Top 10 honors in national Readers\u2019 Choice Awards<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

ALLENTOWN, Pa. \u2014 April 29, 2026 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is celebrating national recognition as two of its signature water attractions have been named among the best in the country by\u00a0USA TODAY 10Best<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Runaway River<\/a>\u00a0ranked No. 10 in the Best Lazy River category, while\u00a0Wave Pool<\/a>\u00a0also earned the No. 10 spot in the Best Wave Pool category as part of the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers\u2019 Choice Awards.<\/p>\n

The annual awards are curated by a panel of travel experts and USA TODAY 10Best editors before being voted on by the public.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to see both Runaway River and Wave Pool recognized on a national stage,\u201d said Ryan Eldredge, public relations manager for Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. \u201cWildwater Kingdom continues to deliver the kind of summer experiences families look forward to every year, and this recognition reflects the unforgettable summer memories guests make here each season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wildwater Kingdom opens for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23, featuring more than 30 water attractions including thrilling slides, family play areas, wave pools and relaxing river experiences.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit\u00a0DorneyPark.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom<\/u><\/strong>
\nDorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom offers\u00a0Pennsylvania\u2019s best value \u2013 Two Great Parks All in One. With over 100 rides, shows, and attractions, guests can experience seven thrilling roller coasters, the\u00a0region\u2019s top-ranked water park, and\u00a0Planet Snoopy\u2122, home to the largest collection of kids rides in the area. From summer festivals to Halloween thrills, Dorney Park is a must-visit destination for family fun.<\/p>\n

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America\u2019s largest regional amusement-resort operator, with 21 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 states in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The Company also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes\u00ae, DC Comics\u00ae and PEANUTS\u00ae.<\/p>\n

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

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