12382 Center Street
Conneaut Lake, PA 16316
Phone: 814-382-5115
FAX: 814-382-4919
www.conneautlakepark.com
Devil's Den
Class: Traditional Darkride (gravity Pretzel)
Opened: 1968
Description: Originally called The Devil's Den, the ride had until recently been known as Dr. Moriority's Wild Ride and featured the infamous "wall of gum". The name has now returned to Devil's Den and changes to the stunts have altered the ride in recent years. This is one of two known remaining Pretzel gravity rides left in operation.
2100 Bushkill Park Drive
Easton, PA 18040
Phone: 610-258-6941
FAX: 610-258-6004
www.bushkillpark.com
Park re-opened under new management in 2006.
Voted #4 Favorite Walkthrough Attraction by DAFE in 2003.
Voted #5 Favorite Walkthrough Attraction by DAFE in 2004.
Voted #7 Favorite Walkthrough Attraction by DAFE in 2005.
Barl of Fun
Class: Funhouse (traditional)
Description: A true traditional funhouse, the Barl of Fun still has an operating barrel that is large enough for adults to fit into standing up. At one point, you exit the attraction and find yourself outside on the balcony while walking on roller boards in front of the crowd. Also inside are distorted mirrors, wacky steps and a variety of other gags. A giant slide takes you back to the ground floor.
Pretzel
Class: Traditional Darkride (Pretzel)
Closed: 2004
Description: The Pretzel has had a few names over the years, including the Haunted Pretzel. In 2000, the park acquired the Pretzel spinning cars from the now closed Le Cachot at Kennywood Park and placed them into operation on the Pretzel. While the cars no longer spin, they make a fine addition to the ride. The ride area is one large room with stunts featured throughout including a new barrel sequence near the end.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 317
Elysburg, PA 17824
Phone: 717-672-2572
Toll Free: 800-ITS-4-FUN
FAX: 570-672-3293
www.knoebels.com
Voted #1 Favorite Darkride by DAFE in 2001.
Voted Favorite Traditional Darkride by DAFE in 2001.
Voted #1 Favorite Darkride by DAFE in 2003.
Voted Favorite Classic/Traditional Darkride by DAFE in 2003.
Voted #1 Favorite Darkride by DAFE in 2004.
Voted Favorite Classic/Traditional Darkride by DAFE in 2004.
Voted #1 Favorite Darkride by DAFE in 2005.
Voted Favorite Classic/Traditional Darkride by DAFE in 2005.
Voted top darkride by the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA).
Haunted Mansion
Class: Traditional Darkride
Manufacturer: Design by Knoebels / Pretzel mechanism
Opened: 1973
Description: From the moment you enter the Haunted Mansion, you know you are in for a surprise or two. The ride is non-stop action from beginning to the end which makes it impossible to see it all in a single ride. This ride was built from new Pretzel parts as well as remains from two other dark rides that closed (West View Park and Rolling Green Park).
220 Peninsula Drive
Erie, PA 16505
Mailing Address:
PO Box 8308
Erie, PA 16505
Phone: 814-838-3591
FAX: 814-835-7435
www.waldameer.com
Voted #3 Favorite Walkthrough Attraction by DAFE in 2003.
Voted #3 Favorite Walkthrough Attraction by DAFE in 2004.
Voted #3 Favorite Walkthrough Attraction by DAFE in 2005.
Pirate's Cove
Class: Funhouse/Walkthrough
Manufacturer: Bill Tracey
Opened: 1972
Description: One of two known Tracey walkthrough attractions, this is one of two Tracey attractions at the park. The walkthrough is basically the same today as it was when it was built in 1972.
Voted Favorite Classic Darkride by DAFE in 2001.
Voted #4 Favorite Darkride by DAFE in 2003.
Voted #8 Favorite Darkride by DAFE in 2004.
Voted #6 Favorite Darkride by DAFE in 2005.
Whacky Shack
Class: Darkride (traditional)
Manufacturer: Bill Tracey
Description: This darkride is another great traditional attraction created by Bill Tracey. From the spinning barrel, to the giant rat, this one is full of surprises to the very end. Don't say we didn't warn you! One of the best maintained darkrides with the original stunts anywhere.
Park Boulevard
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-534-7619
Toll Free: 800-HERSHEY
FAX: 717-534-5730
www.hersheypark.com
Chocolate World Tour
Class: Modern Dark Ride (Educational)
Opened: 1970s
Description: Originally, the candy manufacturer had a tour of their actual factory but crowds became too great, they recreated the experience in a controlled environment. The result was the Chocolate World Tour that could handle the higher volumes and show the entire process from beginning to end, not just the later part done in the factories. This may be the "sweetest" darkride around!
Reese's® Xtreme Cup Challenge
Class: Interactive Darkride
Manufacturer: Sally Corp.
Opened: 2006
Description: An interactive dark ride in which independent cars travel through competition zones.
2249 Route 30 East
Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717-291-1888
Toll Free: 866-386-2839
FAX: 717-291-2257
www.dutchwonderland.com
Dutch Wonder House
Class: Haunted Swing
Opened: 1960s
Description: For many years, this was one of the few remaining attractions of this type left operating in an amusement park. While inside, it appears, that you are swinging completely upside down. The illusion is accomplished by making the house move as well, but in the opposite direction.
Route 30 East
Ligonier, PA 15658-1603
Mailing Address:
PO Box C
Ligonier, PA 15658-1603
Phone: 724-238-3666
FAX: 724-238-6544
www.idlewild.com
Voted #9 Favorite Walkthrough Attraction by DAFE in 2003.
Confusion Hill
Class: Illusion Tilt House/Mystery House
Description: Confusion is certainly the name of the game as everything seems out of whack. With water running uphill and people standing sideways, you know something is a bit strange here.
Dizzy Lizzie's
Class: Haunted Swing
Opened: 2000 built in house
Description: A more recent incarnation of the haunted swing attraction, this works on the same basic principle. You sit on one of two benches inside a room. As the bench starts swinging, you notice it is going farther and farther around until you go completely upside down - or did you?
1 Park Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: 717-697-8266
FAX: 717-795-9384
www.williamsgrovepark.com
The park (and/or rides) is currently up for sale, the future of the park is uncertain.
Voted #10 Favorite Walkthrough Attraction by DAFE in 2003.
Voted #6 Favorite Walkthrough Attraction by DAFE in 2004.
Voted #5 Favorite Walkthrough Attraction by DAFE in 2005.
Allotria (German Funhouse)
Class: Funhouse (traditional)
Closed: 2005
Description: A traditional style portable funhouse. This German import has had a long and illustrious career that has included time at the Canadian National Exhibition and Palisades Park. Stunts include a walk through barrel, shaker boards, moving walkways, dark passages, tilted room, mirrors and plenty of fun.
Dante's Inferno
Class: Darkride (traditional Pretzel)
Opened: early 1970's
Closed: 2005
Description: Dante's Inferno is a nice traditional style darkride with a good amount of action throughout. This ride has been rumored to be a Traver built ride but that is not so. It replaces an earlier ride which was lost in a flood. That ride was likely the Traver ride.
4800 Kennywood Blvd.
West Mifflin, PA 15122
Phone: 412-461-0500
FAX: 412-464-0719
www.kennywood.com
Voted #10 Favorite Darkride by DAFE in 2003.
Voted Favorite Crossover/Hybrid Darkride by DAFE in 2003.
Voted Favorite Crossover/Hybrid Darkride by DAFE in 2004.
Exterminator
Class: Darkride (crossover)
Manufacturer: Theming by Sally Corp. and R&R concepts, Ride mechanism by Reverchon.
Opened: 1999
Description: Conceived by Kennywood, Exterminator is build around a production model Reverchon spinning wild mouse ride. By heavily theming the attraction, Kennywood has turned this simple wild mouse ride into a fascinating spin in the dark ride.
Garfield’s Nightmare
Class: Old Mill
Manufacturer: Theming by Darkrider/Halloween Productions
Opened: 2004
Description: Quite possibly one of the oldest amusement park attractions of any type in the US, the Old Mill was originally constructed in 1901. This ride was re-themed by Darkrider/Halloween Productions as Garfield’s Nightmare in 2004.
Voted #7 Favorite Darkride by DAFE in 2001.
Voted #5 Favorite Darkride by DAFE in 2003.
Gold Rusher
Class: Darkride (traditional)
Description: Gold Rusher is the traditional dark ride at Kennywood. The scenes are sometimes quite hilarious and there is enough action to hold your attention throughout the ride.
Voted Favorite Funhouse/Walkthrough Attraction by DAFE in 2001.
Voted #1 Favorite Walkthrough Attraction by DAFE in 2003.
Voted #1 Favorite Walkthrough Attraction by DAFE in 2004.
Voted #1 Favorite Walkthrough Attraction by DAFE in 2005.
Noah's Ark
Class: Funhouse (Noah's Ark style)
Manufacturer: Philadelphia Toboggan Company
Opened: 1935
Description: The last Noah's Ark funhouse house in the US and only one of two left in the world. Originally constructed in 1935, the Ark was totally rebuilt from the ground up in 1996. The rides timbers, rocking mechanism and one or two outside figures are the only original surviving pieces.
Old Mill, The
Class: Darkride
Opened: 1901
Closed: 2003
Description: Quite possibly one of the oldest amusement park attractions of any type in the US, the Old Mill was originally constructed in 1901. DAFE's first gathering was to celebrate the Old Mill as it turned 100 years old in 2001.
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