Balloon Race

Located in Olde Idlewild

Eight gondolas shaped like hot-air balloons spin in a large circle while rising into the air. Riders have a sensation of soaring in a balloon.

Confusion Hill

Located in Hootin' Holler'

A ten to fifteen minute walking tour through a very peculiar place. Guests are treated to many tricks and illusions along with a very entertaining story.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood!

Take a trolley ride through Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood – the first TV series inspired by the original "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood" television program. Idlewild is the first amusement park to introduce the character and imagination of Fred Rogers to the next generation of young children.

Flying Aces

Located in Olde Idlewild.

A timeless favorite! You can be the pilot and control your very own flight aboard one of ten suspended cars flying at speeds of up to 37 miles per hour.

Howler

Located in Hootin' Holler'

Twist around like a tornado on one of eight, four-seater cars. Make it spin as fast, or as slowly, as you want by using the common wheel in the center of the car.

Paul Bunyan's Loggin' Toboggan

Located in Hootin' Holler'

Floating on swift moving water, the log boats meander amid the mighty trees and rustic surroundings then travel the 125-foot ascent to the top of a 30-foot tower. From there, they come barreling down a chute, splashing all the way!

Loyalhanna Limited Railroad

Located in Hootin' Holler'

The LLRR takes passengers on a peaceful ride through the cool and shady woods and along the Loyalhanna Creek. For 2020 modified operations, the train boards at Raccoon Lagoon station only for a round trip, and does not stop at the Hootin' Holler' Station.

Merry Go Round

Located in Olde Idlewild

This classic Merry-Go-Round is the centerpiece of the Olde Idlewild theme area. One of the last carousels built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company in the 1920s, it has been in its present home at Idlewild since 1931.

Paratrooper

Located in Olde Idlewild

Ten umbrella-covered seats resembling parachutes spin around in a counter-clockwise direction. As it spins, the entire ride lifts to a 45 degree angle giving the riders the feeling of parachuting toward the ground only to rise back up again and repeat the cycle.

Rollo Coaster

Located in Olde Idlewild

The Rollo Coaster, originally built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company in 1938, returns in 2018. The coaster train carries riders up and down along a wooded hillside, then turns around in a swooping curve and returns to the station.

Round Up

Located in Olde Idlewild

As the ride begins to spin, centrifugal force causes the riders to "stick" to the walls of the ride as it lifts up to a 45 degree angle.

Scrambler

Located in Olde Idlewild

It's called the "Scrambler" because when moving, it resembles a common household mixer, or scrambler. Four cars at the end of each arm spin in a circular fashion, while the entire ride also spins in an opposite circular motion.

Skooters

Located in Olde Idlewild

First introduced in 1931, the cars have changed, but the building remains the same. For seven decades, riders have been thrilled by the chance to drive their bumper cars around the rectangular floor in any direction bumping into friends, family, and strangers.

Spider

Located in Olde Idlewild

Riders enjoy being dipped and spun in every direction.

Tilt-A-Whirl

Located in Olde Idlewild

Get ready for some head spinning fun on this classic amusement ride that has remained popular for generations.

Wild Mouse

Located in Olde Idlewild

Hidden among the mighty trees, Idlewild's Wild Mouse is a modern version of the classic roller coaster. Featuring mouse-shaped cars carrying four riders each, the cars travel to the top of the lift then follow the steel track filled with sudden twists, dips and hills.

Adult Handcars

Located in Raccoon Lagoon

A large version of the popular handcars that all children love - and the parents get to ride, too! The rider sits on the car and uses the handcrank to power themselves along the railed track.

Cattail Derby

Located in Raccoon Lagoon

A miniature version of the popular bumper car - just for little kids. Children have the chance to power their own cars around a rectangular floor in any direction they want.

Dino Soars

Located in Raccoon Lagoon

Each child gets to ride on their very own dinosaur. The entire ride slowly spins in a clockwise manner and children can make their dinosaur go up and down.

Doodlebug

Located in Raccoon Lagoon

The Doodlebug is a small green trolley for children that runs on two rails in a circular fashion.

Little Rascals

Located in Raccoon Lagoon

Children sit down on the handcar and move themselves along the rails by turning the handcrank in front of them. Every little kid's favorite!

Motorcycles

Located in Raccoon Lagoon

Children can "rev" up the good times on their own motorcycle that's just their size.

Pollywog Regatta

Located in Raccoon Lagoon

Every child can be the captain of his or her own boat as they steer one of six boats around Raccoon Lagoon.

Red Baron

Located in Raccoon Lagoon

Eight classic airplanes go up and down as they are controlled by the young "ace" pilots.

Ricky's Racers

Located in Raccoon Lagoon

A beautiful miniature car ride through the trees.

Scampers

Located in Raccoon Lagoon

Miniature antique cars moving together in a circular manner.

Tea Party

Located in Raccoon Lagoon

Parents can enjoy taking a "spin" with their children in one of 6 life size tea cups. Enjoy the party!

Turtles

Located in Raccoon Lagoon

Children and their parents can ride together in one of three linked turtles. The turtles "crawl" along a circular track with plenty of hills and dips. What a sensation!

Story Book Forest

Story Book Forest is a park built not on motion, but rather emotion - a very special place where little ones can meet their favorite characters from nursery rhymes and children's tales and where parents and grandparents can revisit their youth and reminisce about simpler times.

Bigfoot's Mudslide

Located in Jumpin' Jungle

What could be more fun than Sliding Down the Jungle hillside? Sliding Down with Bigfoot of course.

Jungle Juggler

Located in Jumpin' Jungle

Tons of fun as the balls float on air!

Jungle Organ

Located in Jumpin' Jungle

Play your very own tune on this gigantic musical instrument!

Net Climb

Located in Jumpin' Jungle

Can you climb all the way to the top?

Safari Hut

Located in Jumpin' Jungle

Atop the Safari Hut you can observe all of the Jungle's wildlife and then slide down and join in on the fun. Once on the Jungle floor, don't forget to crawl through the GIANT Eucalyptus tree trunk that serves as the base for Safari Hut.

Suspension Bridge

Located in Jumpin' Jungle

Steady, steady...as you cross this moving bridge!

Tunnel Crawl

Located in Jumpin' Jungle

Like the net climb, but enclosed on four sides!

Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley

Featuring six waterslides and dozens of interactive spray features!

Float Away Bay

An endless river of relaxation. Grab a tube and go with the flow. The all-new Float Away Bay is an instant family favorite. It's the classic way to chill in the sun. Just relax and let your cares float away!

Hydro Racers

Four head-first racing slides.

Little Squirts

Our children's pool and water fun area.

Pipeline Plunge

Twist down one of two twisting pipelines in a two-person raft while dropping 50 feet. Thrilling water curtains greet you as you near the end!

Serpentine Slides

Blue Serpentine offers a twisting and turning ride with a big splash at the end!

Tipping Bucket

Hundreds of gallons of water dumping all over you and your friends. Get Soaked to the MAX!

Wowabunga Family Wave Pool

We call it WOW-abunga because it has a whopping 280,600 gallons of fun that’s better than being at the seashore. Following intermittent periods of calm water conditions, a signal sounds and the pool generates waves at timed intervals, allowing swimmers to “ride the tide.”