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At Idlewild, your favorite little ones will delight in meeting Mother Goose, Daniel Tiger and a host of other favorites!
Pay once, and eat all summer! Get 2 combo meals plus a snack every visit!
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When did Idlewild welcome its first guests? Who named us the "Best Childrens' Park?" Find out fun facts about Pennsylvania's longest operating amusement park!
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Whether you come to Idlewild & SoakZone amusement park for the adventures, rides, events, shows or splashes, you'll find everything you need to have a fantastic day!
Please review our Rider's Safety Guide in advance of your visit, or stop at Guest Services for more information while visiting.
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.
Under 48” must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD © 2012 The Fred Rogers Company. All rights reserved.
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!
Must Be 36" tall. Guests between 36" and 46" must be accompanied by an Adult.
Located in Hootin' Holler'
The LLRR takes passengers on a peaceful ride from the Hootin' Holler' Station to Raccoon Lagoon and back. The tracks follow the beautiful Loyalhanna Creek before winding through the cool and shady woods.
Must be 48” or accompanied by a responsible adult.
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.
Guests under 46" must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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.
Must be 36" tall. Guests under 46" must be accompanied by an Adult.
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.
Must be 42” tall to ride. Guests under 48” must be accompanied by an adult. 265lb. weight limit per row.
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.
NOTE: Round Up is in the final stages of a complete refurbishment project and is not currently available. We look forward to bringing this new and improved experience back to you soon!
Must be 46” tall to ride.
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.
Must be 36" tall. Guests under 48" must be accompanied by an Adult.
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.
Must be 48" tall or taller to ride.
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.
Must be 48" tall or taller. Maximum weight per car of 700 lbs.
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.
Must be 46" tall to drive. Children under 46" may ride in the small passenger seat.
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!
Parents can ride with children. Children under 36” tall must ride with a responsible adult. One guest over 56” tall is permitted per turtle car.
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.
View DetailsLocated 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.
Adults not permitted to use the slides.
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!
Weak or Non-Swimmers must wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket. Life jackets are available at the waterpark. Recommended that weak or non-swimmers stay within an arm's length of parent/guardian.
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!
36" minimum height requirement. Guests between 36" and 48" must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No hand held infants. Maximum weight limit of 250 lbs for a single tube, and 400 lbs. for a double tube.
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.”
Guests under 48" are REQUIRED to wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket and be accompanied by an adult. Life jackets are available at the waterpark free of charge.
