Harsh Winter Delaying Opening Of Camelback’s $163 Million Waterpark Complex

TANNERSVILLE, PA — Shedding winter layers for swimsuits at Camelback Lodge and Aquatopia will take a month longer than expected.

The newest addition to Camelback Resort, a 453-suite hotel and a 125,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, was tentatively scheduled to open in March. The 16-month, $163 million construction project has been delayed due to winter’s tight grasp on the region.

“Obviously, we’ve had tremendous weather difficulties, and that is a fact, but we are probably 95 percent on schedule,” Arthur Berry, president of Camelback Resort told the Pocono Record.

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Another Lancaster Institution Sold This Week – WTH!

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First Auntie Anne’s, now this!!

It was announced today in the Harrisburg Patriot that Dutch Wonderland has been sold!  Hershey Entertainment sold Dutch Wonderland to Palace Entertainment for an undisclosed price. (sounds familiar)  Hershey Entertainment was approached by Palace Entertainment and has been negotiating the sale since May.  Hershey Entertainment said the sale will allow them to fully concentrate on Hershey attractions.

Palace Entertainment is the largest operator of water parks and family entertainment centers in the U.S.  They also own the very popular Kennywood Amusement Park in suburban Pittsburgh along with 37 other venues in 11 states..

There are no immediate plans for change at the park (hopefully not famous last words!)