Clowning Around at Dorney Park 2026
Samstag, 13. Juni 2026, 13:00
Clowning Around at Dorney Park 2026 · 3830 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown, PA 18104, USA, Levittown
Join the American Coaster Enthusiasts of Eastern Pennsylvania for Clowning Around at Dorney Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026! 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 Talon and morning ERT on Talon, Wild Mouse, Dodgem and Wave Swinger!
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.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Admission to Dorney Park
A catered lunch
1 hour of morning ERT on Talon, Wild Mouse, Dodgem and Wave Swinger
Single day parking pass
Photo walk back tour of Talon before ERT
Whack-A-Mole Contest
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
8:30-9:00 AM - Event Check In
9-9:30 AM - Photo walk back of Talon
9:30-10:30 AM - ERT on Talon, Wild Mouse, Dodgem and Wave Swinger
10:30 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 - $72.00
Guest with Season Pass - $50.00
Guest - No Season Pass - $82.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
LUNCH MENU
All-You-Care-to-Eat - BBQ Ribs (GF), All-Beef Hamburgers (GF), Italian Chicken Breast (GF), Cornbread (VEG), Potato Wedges (VEG), Tomato Cucumber Salad (VEG, GF, 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 (mmatscherz@aceonline.org) 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!
TALON PHOTO WALK BACK
Attendees will get an exclusive photo opportunity to behind the scenes and take pictures of Talon! The photo walk back will occur BEFORE morning ERT and before the park opens to the public. More information will be provided to registered attendees.
REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS
You must be a member of ACE to attend or be accompanied by a member who is also registered to attend the event. If only non-members are listed on the registration, please indicate the name of the registered member of whom you are a guest.
Online registration is available until Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
No mail in registration will be available for this event.
SEASON PASS DISCOUNT: Please note that if you register as a season pass holder, you are responsible for bringing your valid season pass with you to the event and using it to be admitted into the park, as admission tickets will not be provided.
No materials will be sent to you in advance. All materials (admission ticket, meal voucher, etc.) will be provided to you at the event.
If you provide an email address, an email with information about attending the event, will be sent to you shortly before the event.
If you have registered in advance and arrive after the scheduled check-in time, your registration materials will be left at the Guest Services. NOTE: The Guest Services location and/or park may not open until the park opens to the public, and therefore arriving late may cause you to miss ERT.
Cancellation Policy: To cancel, contact Mike Matscherz at: mmatscherz@aceonline.org. No refunds will be issued after Thursday, May 28, 2026. Processing fees for online registration are non-refundable.
NOTE: Universe, ACE Eastern Pennsylvania's third-party event registration provider, offers an "Event Protection" insurance option during the registration process. This feature is NOT endorsed or recommended by ACE Eastern Pennsylvania.
SCHEDULE ADVISORY
Inclement weather, equipment problems or other unforeseen circumstances may affect the published schedule. The park will do its best to provide ride times and rides as listed; however, the schedule of events remains tentative and is subject to change based on the park's operational status and local health restrictions at the time of the event.
ACCESSIBILITY
Should you need special accommodations such as a wheelchair, speech/hearing, etc., refer to the participating parks policy prior to the event date. Most parks offer a complete guide for guests with a disability.
REFUNDS AND REGISTRATION FEES
Refunds will not be given. Registration fees will not be prorated for partial attendance and tickets are nontransferable. Event attendee substitutions are at ACE’s discretion. Permission must be obtained prior to the event, in writing, from the event contact.
The payment of registration fees by, for, or on behalf of participants releases and holds harmless the American Coaster Enthusiasts Worldwide Inc. and its Officers, Directors, Executive Committee Members and representatives from any and all liabilities related to those activities. Returned checks and chargeback disputes will be treated as uncollected debt. ACE reserves the right to execute debt collection following the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION
Although our host parks are making every effort to keep you as healthy and safe as possible, there remains an inherent and elevated risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place and place where people are present. Refer to park policies for additional information, requirements and latest updates.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Members and their guests should be especially aware that their behavior affects ACE’s reputation, and they are expected to abide by ACE’s Code of Conduct at all times during the event and follow all host park policies, including, but not limited to, alcohol consumption. Members are responsible for the conduct of their nonmember guests. Parents and/or guardians are responsible for supervising minor event attendees. Members found to be in violation of the code are subject to ACE's disciplinary procedures, which may be in the form of, but not limited to, verbal or written warning, membership suspension or involuntary termination.
Any violations of park policies, including underage alcohol consumption are a violation of section C.1 of ACE’s Code of Conduct and could result in suspension of the member’s ACE membership as well as action by the park.
NAME BADGES
You must be registered and your official event name badge must be visible to participate in scheduled event activities.
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.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
Admission to Dorney Park
A catered lunch
1 hour of morning ERT on Talon, Wild Mouse, Dodgem and Wave Swinger
Single day parking pass
Photo walk back tour of Talon before ERT
Whack-A-Mole Contest
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
8:30-9:00 AM - Event Check In
9-9:30 AM - Photo walk back of Talon
9:30-10:30 AM - ERT on Talon, Wild Mouse, Dodgem and Wave Swinger
10:30 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 - $72.00
Guest with Season Pass - $50.00
Guest - No Season Pass - $82.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
LUNCH MENU
All-You-Care-to-Eat - BBQ Ribs (GF), All-Beef Hamburgers (GF), Italian Chicken Breast (GF), Cornbread (VEG), Potato Wedges (VEG), Tomato Cucumber Salad (VEG, GF, 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 (mmatscherz@aceonline.org) 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!
TALON PHOTO WALK BACK
Attendees will get an exclusive photo opportunity to behind the scenes and take pictures of Talon! The photo walk back will occur BEFORE morning ERT and before the park opens to the public. More information will be provided to registered attendees.
REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS
You must be a member of ACE to attend or be accompanied by a member who is also registered to attend the event. If only non-members are listed on the registration, please indicate the name of the registered member of whom you are a guest.
Online registration is available until Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
No mail in registration will be available for this event.
SEASON PASS DISCOUNT: Please note that if you register as a season pass holder, you are responsible for bringing your valid season pass with you to the event and using it to be admitted into the park, as admission tickets will not be provided.
No materials will be sent to you in advance. All materials (admission ticket, meal voucher, etc.) will be provided to you at the event.
If you provide an email address, an email with information about attending the event, will be sent to you shortly before the event.
If you have registered in advance and arrive after the scheduled check-in time, your registration materials will be left at the Guest Services. NOTE: The Guest Services location and/or park may not open until the park opens to the public, and therefore arriving late may cause you to miss ERT.
Cancellation Policy: To cancel, contact Mike Matscherz at: mmatscherz@aceonline.org. No refunds will be issued after Thursday, May 28, 2026. Processing fees for online registration are non-refundable.
NOTE: Universe, ACE Eastern Pennsylvania's third-party event registration provider, offers an "Event Protection" insurance option during the registration process. This feature is NOT endorsed or recommended by ACE Eastern Pennsylvania.
SCHEDULE ADVISORY
Inclement weather, equipment problems or other unforeseen circumstances may affect the published schedule. The park will do its best to provide ride times and rides as listed; however, the schedule of events remains tentative and is subject to change based on the park's operational status and local health restrictions at the time of the event.
ACCESSIBILITY
Should you need special accommodations such as a wheelchair, speech/hearing, etc., refer to the participating parks policy prior to the event date. Most parks offer a complete guide for guests with a disability.
REFUNDS AND REGISTRATION FEES
Refunds will not be given. Registration fees will not be prorated for partial attendance and tickets are nontransferable. Event attendee substitutions are at ACE’s discretion. Permission must be obtained prior to the event, in writing, from the event contact.
The payment of registration fees by, for, or on behalf of participants releases and holds harmless the American Coaster Enthusiasts Worldwide Inc. and its Officers, Directors, Executive Committee Members and representatives from any and all liabilities related to those activities. Returned checks and chargeback disputes will be treated as uncollected debt. ACE reserves the right to execute debt collection following the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION
Although our host parks are making every effort to keep you as healthy and safe as possible, there remains an inherent and elevated risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place and place where people are present. Refer to park policies for additional information, requirements and latest updates.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Members and their guests should be especially aware that their behavior affects ACE’s reputation, and they are expected to abide by ACE’s Code of Conduct at all times during the event and follow all host park policies, including, but not limited to, alcohol consumption. Members are responsible for the conduct of their nonmember guests. Parents and/or guardians are responsible for supervising minor event attendees. Members found to be in violation of the code are subject to ACE's disciplinary procedures, which may be in the form of, but not limited to, verbal or written warning, membership suspension or involuntary termination.
Any violations of park policies, including underage alcohol consumption are a violation of section C.1 of ACE’s Code of Conduct and could result in suspension of the member’s ACE membership as well as action by the park.
NAME BADGES
You must be registered and your official event name badge must be visible to participate in scheduled event activities.