Get Ready for the Amusement Park Season: Key Opening Dates to Know in 2024 for Dollywood and Six Flags

As warmer weather approaches, the anticipation of the amusement park season builds, offering thrill-seekers across the country a plethora of exciting experiences. Unlike major attractions such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, many regional parks close during the fall or winter, eagerly reopening in time for Spring Break and summer vacations. In 2024, park enthusiasts can expect new attractions and experiences, making this year’s season even more enticing.

Several amusement parks are introducing novel features to enhance the visitor experience. Holiday World is unveiling its first family roller coaster, Good Gravy!, while Kings Island welcomes a new kids area called Camp Snoopy. Silver Dollar City, known for its beloved Fire In The Hole coaster, introduces a new version and a fresh addition called Fire District.

Although not all parks have revealed reopening details, here are the confirmed 2024 opening dates for some of the most popular seasonal amusement and theme parks across the United States:

• Adventureland in Farmingdale, N.Y.: March 25
• Adventurer’s Park in New York: March 23
• Beech Bend in Bowling Green, Ky.: May 11
• California’s Great America in Santa Clara, Calif.: March 23
• Camden Park in Huntington, W.V.: May 4
• Carowinds in Charlotte, N.C.: March 9
• Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio: May 4
• Clementon Park in Clementon, N.J.: May 25
• DelGrosso’s Amusement Park in Tipton, Pa.: May 18
• Diggerland USA in West Berlin, N.J.: March 16
• Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.: March 9
• Dorney Park in Allentown, Penn.: May 10
• Elitch Gardens in Denver, Colo.: April 27
• Enchanted Forest in Salem, Ore.: March 22
• Frontier City in Oklahoma City: March 16
• Hersheypark in Hershey, Pa.: March 29
• Holiday World in Santa Claus, Ind.: May 11
• Kings Dominion in Doswell, Va.: March 23
• Kings Island in Kings Island, Ohio: April 20
• Knoebels in Elysburg, Pa.: April 27
• Lagoon in Farmington, Utah: April 8
• Lake George Expedition Park in Lake George, N.Y.: May 25
• LEGOLAND New York in Goshen, N.Y.: March 27
• Luna Park in New York: March 23
• Magic Springs in Hot Springs, Ark.: May 4
• Michigan’s Adventure in Muskegon, Mich.: May 24
• Santa’s Village in Jefferson, N.H.: May 25
• Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo.: March 9
• Six Flags Great Escape in Lake George, N.Y.: May 18
• Six Flags New England in Agawam, Mass.: April 6
• Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, Ga.: March 2
• Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Mo.: March 29
• Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minn.: May 12
• Waldameer in Erie, Pa.: May 4
• Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Ga.: March 15
• Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Mo.: May 4
• Wonderland Amusement Park in Amarillo, Texas: March 30

Some parks may offer earlier preview days for season pass holders, and dates are subject to change. Visitors are advised to check the respective park websites for the latest details and any potential adjustments to the opening schedule.

As the thrill of roller coasters and themed attractions beckons, amusement park enthusiasts can mark their calendars and prepare for an exciting season filled with new adventures and cherished classics.