Dorney Park kicks off Halloween events
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom kicks off its fall season on Friday with the return of Halloween Haunt presented by SNICKERS — an immersive nighttime Halloween event — and Tricks & Treats, a family-friendly daytime celebration launching Saturday. 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.
The 2025 experience includes:
• 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 facade, 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 facade 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 ’20s 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.
The 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 on-site.