DONYVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) – A Pennsylvania amusement park recently received an Award for Excellence in Rides and Water Sports.
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom near Allentown in Lehigh County received the iROC Audit Excellence Award at the 2026 International Riding Training LLC Safety Conference. The Wild Water Kingdom portion of the park also won the 2025 International Water Safety Platinum Award.
“This award recognizes the ride operations team’s outstanding performance during the International Ride Operator Certification (iROC) audit, specifically in achieving high standards for the 10 key components of ride operator safety,” said Cindee Huddy, owner and managing member of International Ride Training LLC (IRT). “This team’s dedication to these basic safety standards is evident and this award is indicative of the team’s hard work throughout the 2025 season.”
“These recognitions highlight the discipline, preparation and responsibility our team demonstrates every day,” said Park Manager Kim Solis. “Safety and operational excellence are fundamental to the experience we deliver for our guests.”
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Dorney Park will open on Friday, May 8, and Wildwater Kingdom on May 23.
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