Dutch Wonderland: A Family Fun Experience
This year Dutch Wonderland celebrates its 60th birthday. So, last weekend, my family and I went to Dutch Wonderland to celebrate my niece’s 6th birthday. We had an absolute blast at the amusement park. We spent the whole day riding different rides, playing games, and eating pretzels, ice cream, and fries. The highlight of the day was definitely seeing all the children in our family from the ages 2- 10 have a blast together and enjoy the park. Overall, it was a perfect day of affordable family fun and we can't wait to return again soon. If you're looking for a fun activity with your little ones, visiting Dutch Wonderland Family Fun Amusement Park is worth considering.
We live in the northwest section of Philadelphia, PA and the ride was about an hour and 20 minutes. A straight drive. Dutch Wonderland is in Lancaster, PA which is also known as Amish Country so you’ll drive past a few farms and grasslands, yard sales, horses, and buggies sharing the road, it's a really interesting site. Helps you to be reminded of simple living.
This area has so much to do the cartoon network hotel with an indoor water park is directly next door, they have a campground if you and your family have an RV, the Tanger Premium Outlets are across the street, Golden Coral, Texas Roadhouse, IHOP, lots of local diners and so many more restaurants that are about 1-5 minutes away. After you tire the kids out at the park you have your choice of where to eat to end the night if you don’t take advantage of the eateries throughout the park.
Dutch Wonderland Park Details
Children 2 and under are free.
They have a really strict bag policy. Cooler bags can be an of 12 x 12, personal bags can be a maximum of 15 x 15, however, diaper bags are an exception. Bags are checked at the door and a ruler is used to measure size.
They have 19 different food, drink, and dessert eateries throughout the park including Auntie Anne’s, Rita’s Water Ice, Nathan’s Famous, an all-you-can-eat pizza and pasta buffet, and so much more.
Duke’s Lagoon is a Water Play Area, they have a number of slides, water play activities and water fountains for the children to run through it’s a fun area but please note there is no pool. There is also a water slide or I’d like to call a sprinkle slide called The Pipeline Plunge because it doesn’t soak you so if you want to just ride without being soaked this is for you.
Ample restroom locations throughout the parks.
Nursing Mother’s Station
The rides are structured by gems which are based on height, they allow riders under 30” on a number of rides throughout the park.
3 Entertainment Theaters that produce multiple shows a day.
33 rides throughout the entire park.
Rain Guarantee- if it rains for more the (1) hour consecutively causing some ride closures, you have the opportunity to ask guest services for a single day admission per ticket for another day during that current season. (Ticket stub paper or email is needed to verify).
A variety of seating areas, picnic tables, benches, and chairs to sit throughout your time at the park.
Wheelchair and stroller rentals are available on-site.
Things you should know
Tickets are cheaper online so buy them ahead of time, and look for a special on two or more tickets. If you plan to go more than once the season pass is worth it.
They offer discounts for Military and First Responders.
They are cashless make sure you have a working debit or credit card or you can use a kiosk to transfer money to a prepaid card at a small cost.
Plan ahead the cartoon network hotel tends to sell out. There are several other hotels within a 2-minute radius.
You can re-enter the park as long as you get your hand stamped.
They offer preferred parking right next to the entrance for an additional $5.00 it’s worth it.
Bring towels for the water play area.
Sunscreen is important
Even in the heat, with the uncertainty of the weather, my first visit to Dutch Wonderland was a fun experience. From the variety of rides for all ages to the layout of the park. I was impressed by the park's cleanliness and the friendly staff who went out of their way to ensure that my family and I had a good time. If you're looking for a fun-filled day with family or friends, especially children 2-8, I highly recommend visiting this amusement park. It's truly a place where memories are made.
