NewsPlusNotes: Dorney Park's Thunderhawk Turns 100!

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Dorney Park's Thunderhawk Turns 100!

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Yesterday, March 30th, marked the official 100th birthday of Dorney Park's classic wooden roller coaster, Thunderhawk. Not many coasters get to survive to see their 100th birthday, so this is a very big occasion for the park!

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The Coaster, as it was known at the time, opened to park visitors on March 30th, 1924 with construction having started the year before in 1923. The ride originally had an out and back layout but was changed years later into the twisted layout that we know today.

“Thunderhawk is a national landmark and an integral part of our park’s history,” said Dorney Park Vice President and General Manager Jessica Naderman. “We are proud of the generations of men and women who have preserved this roller coaster over the years, and we’re excited to celebrate its centennial.”

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The Coaster was created by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, and to this day that same company refurbishes the ride's trains each winter.

“We’re glad that Dorney Park is recognizing Thunderhawk’s 100th anniversary,” said President of Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc Thomas Rebbie. “It means a lot when you reach a milestone like this. We are proud to help preserve this amazing piece of history.”

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In 2024 Dorney Park will celebrate the coaster's centennial with a lot of special signage around Thunderhawk but also a celebratory look for the trains. Seen above, they are decked out with the ride's 100th anniversary logo along with some slick new decals.

More details on the ride's celebration will be available at a later date, but the park does plan to have special merchandise and a weekend dedicated to the ride's big birthday during the summer.

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