Dorney Park announces 2026 season lineup featuring new water parade

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom has revealed its full 2026 events calendar, headlined by the debut of the SPLASH! Water Parade and expanded regional access for season passholders.

The 2026 season officially begins on May 8. The new SPLASH! Water Parade, scheduled for select dates from Aug. 1 through Aug. 23, will feature vibrant floats, live performers, and interactive water effects including spray zones and water blaster play.

Wildwater Kingdom, the region’s largest waterpark, is set to open on May 23. The waterpark enters its second year of enhancements first introduced in 2025, including the reimagined Lightning Falls and Cascade attractions, the 21° and Colder bar experience, and updates to the Tradewinds retail location.

The park’s 2026 event schedule includes:

Viva La Fiesta (Saturdays and Sundays, June 20 – July 26): A Latin-inspired festival featuring performances by Manteca Blue & The Latin Corner and the dance company Rumbamena.
Star-Spangled Nights (July 4-5): A patriotic celebration presented by M&Ms® featuring fireworks for America’s 250th anniversary.
Halloween Haunt (Select nights, Sept. 18 – Oct. 31): An evening event featuring haunted mazes and live entertainment. A new haunted attraction will be announced this summer.
Tricks and Treats (Weekends, Sept. 19 – Nov. 1): A daytime fall celebration designed for families and younger guests.

Live entertainment throughout the season includes the Caribbean melodies of “Steelpan Jam,” the reggae-inspired “Three Lil’ Birds” at the Surfside Stage, and family shows “Peanuts Playbook” and “Team Charlie Brown” at the PEANUTS™ Showplace.

New for the 2026 season, Gold Season Passes and memberships will now include regional access. This allows guests to visit multiple East Coast parks on a single pass, including Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Wild Safari, Hurricane Harbor New Jersey, and Kings Dominion.

Dorney Park features more than 100 rides and attractions, including the Iron Menace roller coaster and the Planet Snoopy™ kids’ area. Access to haunted mazes during Halloween Haunt requires a separate Haunted Attraction Pass.