HalloThriller 2026

Join the American Coaster Enthusiasts of Eastern Pennsylvania for a spooky good time during our HalloThriller event at Dorney Park on Saturday, October 17, 2026! Enjoy Dorney Park with the American Coaster Enthusiasts for a hauntingly great day filled with great friends, terrifying treats, behind the scene haunt tour and morning ERT on Steel Force, Possessed and Revolution! Plus, ALL registered attendees will receive complimentary Haunted Attraction Express Passes AND Fast Lane Passes!

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 Steel Force, Possessed and Revolution
Behind the Scene Haunt tour of Roadside Stop N' Chop
First haunt of the day of Blair Witch: No Signal
Complimentary Haunted Attractions Express Pass - Valid for priority access to haunted mazes
Complimentary Fast Lane Pass - Valid for priority access to select rides
Single day parking pass
Raffle drawing for an exclusive tour of The Crypt where scare actors prepare for Haunt


TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

9:30-10 AM - Event Check-In at park entrance
10-11 AM - ERT on Steel Force, Possessed and Revolution
11 AM-11 PM - Dorney Park open to the public
TBD - Catered lunch
TBD - Behind the scene tour of Roadside Stop N' Chop
TBD - First haunt of the day of Blair Witch: No Signal
** ITOTs and a few surprises will 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 - $38.00
ACE Member - No Season Pass - $70.00
Guest with Season Pass - $48.00
Guest - No Season Pass - $80.00


REGISTRATION DEADLINE 
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time 


HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS EXPRESS PASS AND FAST LANE PASS
All registered attendees will receive a Haunted Attractions Express Pass AND a Fast Lane Pass. Bypass the regular lines with priority access on all haunted mazes & select rides.


LUNCH MENU
All-You-Care-To-Eat - All-beef hot dogs (GF) with chili & cheese, meatball marinara sandwich, chicken quarters (GF), mac & cheese (VEG), watermelon slices (VEG, GF, V), pasta salad (VEG, V), pumpkin ravioli (VEG), premium cookies (VEG), ice cream novelties (VEG), potato chips, garden salad (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. 


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, October 1, 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, October 1, 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.