ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Dorney Park's Halloween festivities will return starting Friday, Sept. 13, including their famous Halloween Haunt and the all-new Tricks and Treats event.
The Halloween Haunt transforms the park into a sinister, ghostly location filled with terrifying attractions known as "scare zones," where attendees can tour nightmarish installations filled with ghoulishly costumed performers.
The newest scare zone will be announced Thursday, Sept. 5.
The Haunt will feature six scare zones, night rides on the new Iron Menace roller coaster, and seven haunted mazes for guests to explore.
Returning Haunt attractions include:
The Ghost In The Machine: Introduced in 2023, this haunted maze tells the chilling backstory of the Iron Menace roller coaster while leading guests on a harrowing, nightmarish adventure through the remnants of Hiram McTavish’s old factory.
Restaurants: Tourist Trap, Blood on the Bayou, Trick or Treat, Blackout, Necropolis and Roadside Stop N’ Chop.
Scare zones: Carnevil, Port of Call, Midway Misfits, The Hollow and Dystopia.
New to Dorney's Halloween celebration is the Tricks or Treats event, in which children and adults alike can enjoy spooky autumn-themed activities and entertainment.
These include:
Trick or Treat Trail
Youngsters can get a supply of their favorite treats from costumed characters at this immersive trick-or-treating event.
New entertainment and live performances
New fall-themed food
Halloween costume contests
Seasonal make-and-take crafts
Patch’s Pumpkin Patch
A pumpkin decorating station will help guests create gourd art.
Specialty souvenirs
"Brews, potions and magical elixirs" for guests over 21 years old
"We are excited to bring this new, over-the-top Halloween experience to guests of all ages," said Jessica Naderman, general manager and vice president of Dorney Park. "Tricks and Treats offers something for everyone to love. Bring the entire family, kids, parents and Dorney grandparents, and make new, unforgettable memories together!"
Tricks and Treats will also offer select rides. 2024 and 2025 Season Passes and Pre-K Passes include admission to the event.
Halloween Haunt runs on Saturday and Sunday nights from Sept. 13 to Oct. 27.
The park will also host special HAUNT Sundays on Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27.
Photo courtesy Dorney Park
Guests with 2025 Gold Passes will get unlimited visits to both Tricks and Treats and Halloween Haunt in 2024.
Halloween Haunt is not recommended for children under 13.
Most park rides and attractions will remain in operation. Guests are not allowed to attend HAUNT in costume.
They are also hiring for more than 300 positions as they prepare for Halloween Haunt!
As they do each season, Dorney Park will fill HAUNT with skilled performers, from monsters to dancers to make-up artists; these are the men and women who make Halloween come to life. Applications are now being accepted online.
All available Haunt positions are posted on the Dorney Park jobs site.
They include: Monsters, Security, Entertainment Tech - Lighting or Audio, Ride Attendants, Food and Beverage Service Associates
No experience is necessary for monster positions, except the ability to scare!
Monster rates start at $14/hour.
Rates for other positions vary, please visit their jobs site.
Halloween Haunt runs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on select dates between Sept. 13 and Oct. 27.
For more information on attractions, tickets and hours, visit Dorney Park's website.
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