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    Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion - Main entrance and plaza on Hamilton Street.

    Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion

    3.5(56 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    This place has been on my radar for a while, and I'm genuinely kicking myself for not coming…read moresooner. We visited on a Friday afternoon during the school year and it was the perfect day for it, not crowded at all, staff was warm and attentive everywhere you turned, and there was just so much to explore across two floors. As a homeschool mom, I am always on the lookout for places where kids are learning without even realizing it and this delivered completely. My little ones were engaged the entire time, bouncing between exhibits and coming back to do things on repeat. The water table on the second floor was a huge hit (dam building = instant obsession), the crawl-through body exhibit had them giggling the whole way through, and the immersive hall with the giant projector and the orchestra activity where they put their faces into the performers? They talked about that the whole ride home. We timed our visit to catch the 3 o'clock otter feeding and training, definitely worth planning around. Maybe 30 people gathered and it was totally manageable and really sweet to watch. What surprised me most was how engaged I was as an adult. I was genuinely learning things alongside my kids, which is not always the case at these types of places. It felt appropriate and interesting for every age in our group. A few things to know before you go: follow the directions on their website for the specific parking garage , it's about a 5-minute walk and was only $5 for us. Strollers and wagons are totally doable with elevators throughout. They also have a café if you want to make a full day of it, and rotating special exhibits (always check the website ahead of time so you know what's on and whether it fits your crew). We stayed about two and a half hours and left happy. Already thinking about when we're coming back.

    It hasn't really changed much in 20 years. There is virtually nothing to do for children under 5…read more The food is trash and the prices are astronomical. When you purchase the pass, they say you can have access to tons of museums nationwide, but The 2 in NJ and the Franklin Institute are not included. Waste of money and time. Wish it was more like the "Please Touch" museum.

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    Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion - From the rooftop terrace outside the lunch area.

    From the rooftop terrace outside the lunch area.

    Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion

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    Steel Force

    Steel Force

    4.3(3 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Steel Force is one of Dorney Park's standout coasters. This is a Morgan hyper that is filled with…read moreairtime from the first drop. Plus, it has this turn in the middle where you get to see some nice views of the pond while experiencing some exhilarating forces. Then you get to experience more airtime, which lasts until the car returns to the station.

    FEEL THE STEEL. FEEL THE FORCE…read more The tallest coaster in Pennsylvania (out of a total of 53!) has called Dorney Park its home since 1997. In case you're wondering, no, it's not the fastest in the state.......that claim is held by the incredible Phantom's Revenge at Kennywood. For years, Steel Force was the biggest and baddest coaster on the eastern seaboard, but the recent additions of Nitro @ SFGAd in New Jersey and Fury 325 @ Carowinds have usurped the title once held by this Steve Okamoto-designed monstrosity. Situated at the back of the part, this hypercoaster relies purely on speed + height as its defining attributes, with some always appreciated camelback hills coming on the return trip. There's a tunnel at the base of the 205ft drop, and another tunnel at the bottom of one of the hills towards the end of the run. The turnaround gives some nice positive G's throughout the 540° helix without being overly jarring. There was some VERY unnerving side-to-side rocking on the 200ft lift hill, which made a normally calm and collected Eric S extremely anxious. I suppose that just heightened the thrill factor, but when there's absolutely nothing to your left except a hundred foot dropoff, that gets one's heart racing a bit. Great pockets of airtime on the 'bunny hops' headed back to the station platform. Steel Force has several "sibling" coasters at sister Cedar Fair parks: Mamba @ Worlds of Fun, Wild Thing @ ValleyFair!, and of course Magnum XL-200 @ Cedar Point. Not to take anything away from this awesome coaster, but I will say that Magnum delivers a crazier ride than SF in my opinion (cannot comment on the first two....although I will be visiting Minnesota later this summer.....) I will say that Steel Force is the only truly 'extreme' coaster at the normally reserved Dorney Park. Lines can get long, but during summer months a 3-train operation cranks through guests no problem, so waits shouldn't be a major issue most of the time. With regard to the font row vs back row debate, it's a straight wash in my opinion. Between the rather lengthy ride time of 3 minutes and a peak velocity of 75mph, it is without question Dorney's best coaster. The Force is indeed strong with this one.......

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    Steel Force - Steel Force roller coaster

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    Steel Force - The lift hill gleams a shade of bright crimson in the pre-dusk sunlight :)

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    The lift hill gleams a shade of bright crimson in the pre-dusk sunlight :)

    Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom - Iron Menace, the Northeast's first dive roller coaster.

    Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

    2.9(575 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Mid-tier amusement park which for me is a lot closer than the higher tier choices. It offers both…read morea water park as well as standard rides and rollercoasters. Depending on the time of year and the weather, lines can be short or long - sorry that is life. It is not as large as those other higher tier options but it still has enough of a variety to keep you going. It probably won't miss the mark however it probably won't majorly exceed expectations. Sorry if this review comes off rough, I do like Dorney, I just have to be honest with level setting.

    I remember going to Dorney Park when I was a kid - probably about 8 or 9 years old - with my family…read moreback in the day. When I realized that Dorney Park was actually in PA instead of MD, where I swore it was when I was a kid, I figured we should pay them a visit. I gathered my themepark friends and we made a day trip out of it. We arrived around 10:30am, which is about 30 minutes after it opened. It ended up being a washed out day with rain all day long, so we pretty much had an empty park. This meant every coaster was essentially a walk on, if it was open. We rode all the coasters and then went back for seconds on 3-4 of them. It's not a big park at all, so you can definitely get it all done in one day. The food in the park is pretty absymal though, so taking a point off for that. They have Snoopy character meet and greets, which was really cute and I definitely took advantage.

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    Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom - Enjoy Dorney Park's new Steel Yard themed area around the new roller coaster Iron Menace.

    Enjoy Dorney Park's new Steel Yard themed area around the new roller coaster Iron Menace.

    Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
    Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

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    Thunderhawk

    Thunderhawk

    4.0(2 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    This bird doesn't exactly soar above one's expectations…read more Despite a snazzy name, Dorney Park's only wooden roller coaster (the ill-fated Hercules was demolished in 2003) doesn't have much to offer in the thrill department. With a height of 80ft and a top speed of 45mph, T-Hawk has the potential for some good moments but squanders them on a lousy layout that's laden with trim brakes. Originally built as the not-so-cleverly-named 'Coaster' in 1924, it began as a straightforward out & back model. In 1930, the layout was reconfigured to a 'figure 8' style that exists to this day. 1988 saw a name change to Thunderhawk and the 2016 season witnessed a new coat of paint and shiny new trains from Philadelphia Toboggan Company. That's where the good news ends, however. With a runtime of only 1 minute 46 seconds, it's a noticeably short ride that features some unpleasantly brutal lateral G's and surprisingly minimal negative G's. Wooden coasters are supposed to have abundant airtime, and this one, well, doesn't. There wasn't much difference in airtime between the first and last rows, although the front delivered a distinctly rougher experience. After two full laps, I had no desire to ride it a third time (wait a sec, Eric S doesn't want a re-ride?? That should tell you something). To add insult to injury, when I visited on a Saturday in mid-May, they were running a single train operation. This is likely due to the lack of a block brake section, which comes standard on coasters made in the modern era. But for a complete circuit coaster to have only 1 train leaves me scratching my head, as I'm stuck standing in a considerably longer line. I dunno. I had high(er) hopes from this ride and walked away disappointed. To me, Thunderhawk was marginally more than a rumble.

    This ride is way better than people give it credit for! Sure it's a little bumpy but it's a wooden…read morecoaster i mean come on

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    Thunderhawk
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