ALLENTOWN, Pa. & JACKSON, N.J. — Dorney Park’s Lazy River and Wave Pool, as well as a famous wooden roller coaster at Six Flags, are in the running in a USA Today contest.
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom and Six Flags Great Adventure have multiple nominations in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, according to a news release from Six Flags.
The USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards highlight top attractions and businesses across the country, with winners determined by public vote, Six Flags says.
Two Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom attractions made the list:
Six Flags Great Adventure’s famous wooden roller coaster also earned a nomination
Voting is officially open starting Monday.
Voting is open now through Monday, April 20 at 11:59 a.m. EDT, and fans can vote once per day in each category, Six Flags said in its news release.
Winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 29 at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
A panel of USA Today editors and industry experts select the nominations.
“We’re incredibly proud to see both of our parks recognized on a national stage,” said Ryan Eldredge, Public Relations Manager – East Region.
“These nominations reflect the passion of our teams and the experiences our guests continue to come back for year after year. At Great Adventure, El Toro has long been a fan favorite, and with recent track enhancements improving ride quality, there’s never been a better time to experience it. Now, it’s time for our fans and communities to rally behind the rides and attractions they love most.”
Six Flags Great Adventure opens this Saturday, March 28, with a special Passholder Preview on Friday, March 27, while Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom begins its 2026 season on May 8.