Despite the losses, Idora opens on schedule for the 1984 season. In late August the owners announce that Idora Park will cease operation. On October 20-21, an auction is held to dispose of the rides and equipment. Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church buys the Idora property and announces plans for a religious complex. A fire at the abandoned park on May 3 destroys the old Heidelberg Gardens, Kooky Castle, fun house, and Helter Skelter bumper car buildings.
Mt. Calvary loses the property in a foreclosure and sheriff s auction.
Mt. Calvary buys the Idora property for a second time. The Mahoning Valley celebrates the 100 th anniversary of the founding of Idora Park.