Name: Clowning Around at Dorney Park
Start: 2025-05-31T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Join the American Coaster Enthusiasts of Eastern Pennsylvania for Clowning Around at Dorney Park on Saturday, May 31, 2025! Enjoy Dorney Park with the American Coaster Enthusiasts for a fun filled day of great friends, delicious lunch, Whack-A-Mole Challenge, exclusive photo walk back of Hydra and morning ERT on Hydra, Woodstock Express and Kaleidoscope!
This event is only for ACE members and their guests! Event registration is required to participate in all of the activities organized and hosted by the American Coaster Enthusiasts and Dorney Park.

SPEND THE WEEKEND WITH ACE IN THE ALLENTOWN AREA!
Spend the weekend with the ACE Eastern Pennsylvania region! We'll get rolling with It's a Thrill at Bushkill (Bushkill Park) on Friday, May 30, then it's time for Clowning Around at Dorney Park (Dorney Park) on Saturday, May 31 and then we keep sliding along at Slide with ACE (Wildwater Kingdom) on Sunday, June 1. Enjoy all that the parks have to offer plus ERT on roller coasters and water slides, delicious meals, behind the scene tours, ITOTs and more! Registration for all three events ends on Thursday, May 15.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES
- Admission to Dorney Park
- A catered lunch
- 1 hour of morning ERT on Hydra, Woodstock Express and Kaleidoscope
- Single day parking pass
- Photo walk back tour of Hydra during ERT
- Whack-A-Mole Contest

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
- 9:30-10 AM - Event Check In
- 10-11 AM - ERT on Hydra, Woodstock Express and Kaleidoscope
- 10-11 AM - Photo walk back of Hydra
- 11 AM-9 PM - Dorney Park open to public
- TBA - Whack-A-Mole Challenge
- TBA - Catered lunch
* ITOTs will also be scheduled throughout the day. More information to come! *
*Finalized event details will be emailed to all registered attendees the week of the event.

PRICING
ACE Member with Season Pass - $40.00
ACE Member - No Season Pass - $73.00
Guest with Season Pass - $50.00
Guest - No Season Pass - $83.00

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/aceeasternpennsylvania/clowning-around-at-dorney-park-2025

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time

LUNCH MENU
All-You-Care-to-Eat - Hot dog bar (including hot dogs (GF), chili topping, shredded cheddar cheese, jalapenos, relish and diced onion), roasted BBQ chicken (GF), pulled pork (GF), baked beans (VEG, GF, V), mac & cheese (VEG), pasta salad (VEG, V), premium cookies (VEG), potato chips, seasonal fruit (VEG, GF, V) and unlimited Coca-Cola fountain beverages.
(VEG) = Vegetarian, (GF) = Gluten Free, (V) = Vegan
Please contact Mike Matscherz ([email protected]) if you have specific dietary restrictions that don't match the menu options and need to request a special accommodation. All requests must be submitted no later than the event registration deadline. Requests may be accommodated based on availability. ACE Eastern Pennsylvania cannot guarantee that the host park will be able to meet your request.

WHACK-A-MOLE CONTEST
Following the morning ERT session, all event attendees will be able to complete in the Whack-A-Mole contest. No pre-registration will be required. Simply be present at the Whack-A-Mole midway game which is located in the games area near Musik Express' entrance. Attendees will complete in groups of 10 participants with the winners of each group competing in the final round to crown the Whack-A-Mole champion!

HYDRA PHOTO WALK BACK
Attendees will get an exclusive photo opportunity to behind the scenes and take pictures of Hydra while it's operating! The photo walk back will occur during ERT and before the park opens to the public. More information will be provided to registered attendees.

HOTEL INFORMATION
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Allentown-Dorneyville
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/allentown/abedp/hoteldetail
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites is located across the street from Dorney Park and is 15-20 minutes from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).
Amenities include complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, free wifi, indoor pool, fitness center, on site market and more. Please refer to the website for a complete list of amenities and services.
RATE: $159.00 per room per night (plus taxes and hotel fees). Rate is valid for the nights of May 30 thru June 1, 2025. This rate is valid for a standard room with two queen beds. To make a reservation, call the hotel (610-437-9255) and tell them you're with ACE / American Coaster Enthusiasts.
DEADLINE: Room must be reserved by April 30, 2025. Availability is limited and may sell out before the deadline date so reserve your room today. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate available basis only.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Reservations canceled within 24 hours of check-in will be subject to one night’s room charges. Minimum length of stay requirements, if noted, supersede any cancellation affecting duration of stay.