List of Hersheypark attractions
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This is a list of Hersheypark attractions giving an overview of the rides and attractions, as well as information about the rides or attractions themselves. Hersheypark currently has 76 rides and water attractions.
Present attractions
[edit] | This section needs additional citations for verification. (September 2021) |
| Thrill rating[1] (out of 5) |
|---|
| 1 (Children's ride) 2 (mild) 3 (moderate) 4 (high) 5 (aggressive) |
Roller coasters
[edit]Hersheypark has 14 roller coasters, the most of any amusement park in Pennsylvania.
| Coaster | Picture | Manufacturer | Height restriction | Type/model | Season opened |
Location | Thrill Rating[1] |
Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet | 
|
42 inches
|
Wooden | 1946
|
The Hollow
|
4
|
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| Trailblazer | 
|
36 inches
|
Mine train | 1974
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Pioneer Frontier
|
3
|
||
| sooperdooperLooper | 
|
42 inches
|
Steel | 1977
|
The Hollow
|
4
|
||
| Jolly Rancher Remix | .JPG)
|
48 inches
|
Boomerang coaster | 1991
|
Pioneer Frontier
|
5
|
||
| Great Bear | 
|
54 inches
|
Inverted | 1998
|
Kissing Tower Hill
|
5
|
||
| Wild Mouse | 
|
48 inches
|
Wild Mouse coaster | 1999
|
Midway America
|
3
|
||
| Lightning Racer | 
|
48 inches
|
Dual-tracked | 2000
|
Midway America
|
4
|
||
| Storm Runner | 
|
54 inches
|
Launch | 2004
|
Pioneer Frontier
|
5
|
||
| Fahrenheit | 
|
54 inches
|
Vertical lift | 2008
|
Pioneer Frontier
|
5
|
||
| Skyrush | 
|
54 inches
|
Steel Hypercoaster | 2012
|
The Hollow
|
5
|
||
| Cocoa Cruiser | 
|
36 inches
|
Family gravity | 2014
|
Founder's Way
|
3
|
||
| Laff Trakk | 
|
42 inches
|
Spinning indoor | 2015
|
Midway America
|
3
|
||
| Candymonium | 
|
54 inches
|
Steel Hypercoaster | 2020
|
Hershey's Chocolatetown
|
5
|
||
| Wildcat's Revenge | 
|
48 inches
|
2023
|
Midway America
|
5
|
Water rides
[edit]Hersheypark has 16 water rides, 6 of which are part of the slide complex Coastline Plunge. All of the water rides are located in The Boardwalk, except Coal Cracker, which is located in Kissing Tower Hill, near Great Bear.
| Ride | Opened | Manufacturer | Description | Thrill Rating[1] |
Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Cracker | 1973
|
Arrow Development
|
This is park's second log flume ride, as well as the world's first hydroflume ride, it replaced the park's first water ride, the Mill Chute, after it was destroyed in the Hurricane Agnes flood in 1972. | 4
|
|
| Tidal Force | 1994
|
A splash-down ride with a 100-foot (30 m) drop. Its spray is powerful enough to reach visitors passing by on the walkways. | 4
|
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| Bayside Pier | 2007
|
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
A Kiddie wave pool. | 1
|
|
| East Coast Waterworks | 2007
|
A water playground. | 3
|
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| Sandcastle Cove | 2007
|
A kiddie water playground. | 2
|
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| Intercoastal Waterway | 2009
|
A Lazy River type water ride. | 2
|
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| The Shore | 2009
|
Water Technology, Inc.
|
A large family wave pool, part of the 2009 expansion of the Boardwalk. | 4
|
|
| Shoreline Sprayground | 2013
|
A family splash area with seating and shade. | 1
|
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| Breakers Edge Water Coaster | 2018
|
A water coaster which includes FlyingSaucer turns and high speed tunnels. This effectively replaced Roller Soaker which was removed after the 2012 season. | 3
|
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| Whitecap Racer | 2018
|
ProSlide Technology
|
An Octopus racer model and is the longest mat racing slide in the world. Riders can register to wear a race band to see who wins each race. | 3
|
- Coastline Plunge
Coastline Plunge is a slide complex located in The Boardwalk. The complex features six slides with a variety of different experiences. All six slides were manufactured by ProSlide Technology. Four slides were part of the original Boardwalk expansion in 2007.[26][27] Two slides, Hydro and Pipeline, were added in 2013.[34][35]
| Ride | Description | Thrill Rating[1] |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | This slide has serpentine turns and sections which are closed and opened. | 4
|
| Pipeline | Inline tubing slide, 2 person maximum. | 4
|
| Riptide | Inline tubing slide, 2 person maximum. | 4
|
| Surge | Inline tubing slide, 2 persons needed. | 4
|
| Vortex | Has a large bowl often referenced as a "toilet bowl" feature. | 4
|
| Whirlwind | Has a whirlwind flume feature that creates vertical-like banking. | 5
|
Family rides
[edit]Hersheypark has 25 family rides.
| Ride | Year Opened | Manufacturer | Location | Description | Thrill Rating[1] |
Ref(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrousel | 1945
|
Hershey's Chocolatetown
|
The carousel features music from a 1926 Wurlitzer style #153 Military Band Organ. Today, the carousel is the oldest ride in the park. It was originally built in 1919 and is called PTC #47. | 2
|
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| Dry Gulch Railroad | 1961
|
Pioneer Frontier
|
This is a 2 foot gauge train that travels past southwest-themed props such as cacti, ghost towns, abandoned mines, and "Indians" in teepees. | 2
|
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| Starship America | 1962
|
Founder's Way
|
A classic ride temporarily closed between 2003 and 2004, now located in Founder's Way. | 3
|
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| Skyview | 1966
|
The Hollow
|
A chairlift ride. Skyview is not for transportation across the park; at the end of one direction, a turnaround bullwheel routes the chairs back to the departing station without stopping. Hence, it is a leisure-type ride. | 2
|
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| Monorail | 1969
|
Founder's Way
|
Takes riders on a relaxing, elevated tour of the park, briefly crossing over ZOOAMERICA and downtown Hershey, Pennsylvania. Before 1973 the monorail served as an entrance/exit to the park from the Hershey chocolate factory tour. | 2
|
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| Scrambler | 1972
|
Eli Bridge Company
|
Founder's Way
|
Guests sit in a car with a maximum of three people per car. The ride has three arms with four cars each. The entire ride spins, causing the four cars to spin on each arm. | 3
|
||
| Kissing Tower | 1975
|
Waagner Biro AG
|
Kissing Tower Hill
|
Takes riders on a trip upwards 250 feet (76 m) while rotating clockwise, providing a panoramic view of Hershey through windows shaped like a Hershey's Kiss. It was sold to Hersheypark by Intamin AG. | 2
|
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| Twin Turnpike - Antique Cars | 1975
|
Arrow Development
|
Kissing Tower Hill
|
Guests drive scaled-down, gasoline-powered cars around a short track which is parallel to the Sunoco Speedway sports cars. 4 riders maximum per vehicle, which are dressed as Model T-style antique vehicles. Original Arrow cars were replaced in 2018 with new models by Gould Manufacturing. | 2
|
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| Twin Turnpike - Sunoco Speedway | 1975
|
Arrow Development
|
Kissing Tower Hill
|
Guests drive scaled-down, gasoline-powered sports cars around a short track which is parallel to the Antique Cars. 2 riders maximum per vehicle which are dressed as Corvette-style racers. | 2
|
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| Pirate | 1980
|
Pioneer Frontier
|
Reese's can ride, but must be with a responsible rider and also sit in one of the center rows where there are orange circles on the seats. | 3
|
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| Wave Swinger | 1982
|
The Hollow
|
A chair swing ride located in The Hollow. This replaced The Bug when it was installed. | 3
|
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| Tilt-A-Whirl | 1983
|
Sellner Manufacturing
|
Founder's Way
|
Was in Carrousel Circle from 1983–1995, then in Comet Hollow from 1996-2011. When Skyrush was added, it was moved back to its original location. | 3
|
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| Fender Bender | 1997
|
Founder's Way
|
The only bumper car ride in Hersheypark, the current building was built in 1978, featuring Lusse bumper cars. Around 40 bumper cars ride for about 2 minutes, reaching a top speed of approximately 15 miles per hour. The Reverchon bumper cars were installed in 1997. | 4
|
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| Ferris Wheel | 1997
|
Midway America
|
This Ferris wheel is 88 feet (27 m) in diameter and sends riders nearly 100 feet (30 m) into the air. Installed in 1997. | 2
|
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| Merry Derry Dip Fun Slides - Trailer Model | 1998
|
Midway America
|
A set of three slides, operated during the fall 1998 season. Installed in Midway America with a park model in 1999. | 2
|
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| Merry Derry Dip Fun Slides - Park Model | 1999
|
Frederiksen Industries
|
Midway America
|
Located adjacent to Wildcat and Laff Trakk, this was installed next to the trailer model. | 2
|
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| Music Express | 1999
|
Midway America
|
This is a Himalaya ride, but it does not go backwards. It plays music during the ride. | 3
|
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| Frontier Flyers | 2003
|
Larson International
|
Pioneer Frontier
|
This was the first time a ride of this type had been in the park since the Aerial Joy Ride had been in the park in the 1950s. | 3
|
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| The Claw | 2003
|
Chance Rides
|
Pioneer Frontier
|
A swinging pendulum ride installed in 2003, replacing the old Cyclops (a version of the Enterprise ride). | 4
|
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| The Howler | 2008
|
Wisdom Rides
|
Pioneer Frontier
|
Each passenger can spin their own car and the entire ride lifts 7½ feet and tilts 20 degrees, causing each car to swing in and out. | 3
|
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| Tea Cups | 2014
|
Zamperla
|
The Hollow
|
This is a tea cup themed ride with cars that swing around on a single platform. | 2
|
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| Hershey Triple Tower - Kisses Tower | 2017
|
S&S - Sansei Technologies
|
Kissing Tower Hill
|
83 foot tall drop tower. | 5
|
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| Hershey Triple Tower - Reese's Tower | 2017
|
S&S - Sansei Technologies
|
Kissing Tower Hill
|
135 foot tall drop tower. | 5
|
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| Hershey Triple Tower - Hershey's Tower | 2017
|
S&S - Sansei Technologies
|
Kissing Tower Hill
|
197 foot tall drop tower. | 5
|
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| Reese's Cupfusion | 2019
|
Sally Corporation
|
Founders Way
|
An interactive gaming dark ride which has riders protecting an item called the Crystal Cup from The League of Misfit Candy, led by Mint the merciless. Replaced Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge. | 2
|
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| Mix'd, Flavored By Jolly Rancher | 2022
|
Zamperla
|
Pioneer Frontier
|
A NebluaZ attraction where sets of arms with vehicles at their ends continue to intersect with each other, creating the illusion of near-misses and collision courses with other riders. | 3
|
Kiddie rides
[edit]
Hersheypark has 20 kiddie rides. All kiddie rides are rated as a 1.[1]
- Founder's Way
The kiddie rides that were built prior to 1971 were part of an area of the park known as Kiddieland, an area of the park that existed from 1949-1971. A number of the rides in this area of the park came from that era.
| Name | Opened | Manufacturer | Height Requirement[Note 1] | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minty Bees | 1961
|
Hampton Amusements
|
M, K, R, H
|
|
| Dizzy Drums | 1961
|
Hampton Amusements
|
K, R, H
|
|
| Helicopters | 1964
|
Allan Herschell Company
|
K, R, H
|
|
| Space Age | 1965
|
Hampton Amusements
|
M, K, R, H
|
|
| Traffic Jam | 1968
|
Hampton Amusements
|
M, K, R, H
|
|
| Misfit Bug | 1976
|
HERCO, Inc.
|
M, K, R, H, T
|
|
| Balloon Flite | 1982
|
Bradley & Kaye
|
M, K, R, H
|
|
| Swing Thing | 1985
|
Zamperla
|
K, R, H
|
|
| Mini-Himalaya | 1987
|
Venture Rides Manufacturing
|
M*, K, R, H, T
|
|
| Mini Pirate | 2002
|
SBF VISA International
|
K, R, H, T
|
- The Hollow
| Name | Opened | Manufacturer | Height Requirement[Note 1] | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Swing | 2014
|
Zamperla
|
K, R, H, T
|
- Kissing Tower Hill
| Name | Opened | Manufacturer | Height Requirement[Note 1] | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convoy | 1990
|
Zamperla
|
M*, K, R, H, T
|
|
| Frog Hopper | 1999
|
M, K, R, H, T
|
- Midway America
| Name | Opened | Manufacturer | Height Requirement[Note 1] | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pony Parade | 1979
|
W.F. Mangles Company
|
M, K, R, H
|
|
| Granny Bugs | 1985
|
Hampton/Venture Rides
|
M, K, R, H
|
|
| Tiny Tracks | 1995
|
Zamperla
|
M*, K, R, H
|
- Pioneer Frontier
| Name | Opened | Manufacturer | Height Requirement[Note 1] | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livery Stables | 1979
|
W.F. Mangles Company
|
K, R, H
|
|
| Mini Scrambler | 2002
|
Eli Bridge Company
|
M, K, R
|
|
| Red Baron | 1990
|
Zamperla
|
K, R, H
|
Park entertainment
[edit]This is a list of entertainment which is available in Hersheypark.
Seasonal availability
Hersheypark In The Dark
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
| Attraction | Opened | Manufacturer or Operator |
Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatheater | 1972
|
Hershey Estates
|
|
| Country Grill | 1974
|
Hershey Estates
|
|
| Music Box Theater | 1975
|
Hershey Estates
|
|
| ZooAmerica | 1978
|
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
|
| Santa's Stables | 1997
|
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
|
| Midway Tent | 1999
|
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
|
| Hershey Sweet Lights | 2003
|
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
|
| Treatville | 2006
|
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
|
| N.O.E.L. (Night of Extraordinary Lights) | 2009
|
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
|
| 12 Days of Christmas | 2015
|
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
Park regions
[edit]
Like most theme parks, Hersheypark also has themed regions of the park. There are 8 regions currently in the park, including ZooAmerica. For the list of former regions in Hersheypark, see List of former Hersheypark attractions, past park regions.[citation needed]
| Region | Opened | Description | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZooAmerica | 1978
|
This region (also considered an attraction) opened in 1978 and operates year-round. The area ZooAmerica uses was previously Hershey Park Zoo, from 1910 to 1971. This was the first expansion for Hersheypark after the early 1970s renovations. ZooAmerica features animals from North America and is divided up into regions. | |
| Pioneer Frontier | 1984
|
This region was created over two years in 1984 and 1985. However, the area was called the "Old West" in 1984. The latest addition was Mix'd, Flavored By Jolly Rancher in 2022. | |
| Midway America | 1996
|
This region of the park is themed to be an American fair-like area. The latest addition of the area was Wildcat's Revenge, a conversion of the second Wildcat, in 2023. | |
| The Boardwalk | 2007
|
This region is a water park situated in between the Midway America and Pioneer Frontier section of the park. It includes previously standing water rides in the area, as well as new additions, some of which replaced older rides. The latest additions are Breaker's Edge and Whitecap Racer in 2018. | |
| The Hollow | 2012
|
This region was originally called Comet Hollow. In 2012, it was rethemed as The Hollow when Skyrush was added. The latest additions were Sweet Swing and Tea Cups in 2014. | |
| Founder's Way | 2014
|
This region was created when Tudor Square, Rhineland, Founder's Circle, and Music Box Way were all combined into one region. The latest addition of the area was Reese's Cupfusion in 2019. | |
| Kissing Tower Hill | 2014
|
This region was a retheming of the Minetown area of the park. The latest addition of the area was Hershey Triple Tower in 2017. | |
| Hershey's Chocolatetown | 2020
|
The newest region of the park, costing $150 million. Groundbreaking occurred on January 9, 2019. The area features new restaurants, shopping, Candymonium, and the newly relocated Carrousel. |
References
[edit]- Notes
- ^ a b c d e Hersheypark uses Hershey Company products as names for each height range to determine who can ride which rides. See their "Rider Safety & Accessibility Guide" (PDF). Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. p. 7. for more specific details. All measurements are in inches: In the kiddie rides lists seen here, height categories are abbreviated to the first letter of the category, bolded above. A single asterisk * next to the height category means that they must ride with a responsible rider.
- Sources
- ^ a b c d e f Ratings assigned per Hersheypark's own system, where "1" is the least intense and "5" is the most. See their "Rider Safety & Accessibility Guide" (PDF). Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. p. 8. for more specific details.
- ^ "Hershey Attractions". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. May 14, 1946. p. 9.
The park's present roller coaster, known as the Wildcat, will be shortly replaced by a new one, to be called the Comet.
- ^ "Acts and Bands Features at Eastern Spots". The Billboard. July 20, 1946. p. 84.
Hershey (Pa.) Park launched its new coaster ride, the Comet.
- ^ a b c Hershey Foods Corporation (1974). "Hersheypark". In Schaefer, Paul (ed.). Hershey. Hershey, PA: Western Publishing Company. pp. 64–81.
- ^ "Hersheypark Opens May 18". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, PA. May 8, 1974.
This season, two more new high capacity rides were added, expressing the same innovativeness as last season's two additions. The Trail Blazer - a centrifugal force roller coaster, and the Sky Ride - a cable car lift providing a panoramic view of Hersheypark.
- ^ "New Ride At Hersheypark". Lebanon Daily News. February 9, 1977.
Making its grand entrance into the East Coast, the sooperdooperLooper will premiere this summer at Hersheypark, as the newest attraction for the 1977 season.
- ^ Burchard, Hank; Fox, Larry (March 29, 1991). "Roller Coaster: The New Twist". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on April 15, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ "New Roller Coasters Scream To Life Across U.S." The Record. Bergen County, NJ. August 11, 1991. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
At Hersheypark in Hershey, Pa., the Sidewinder takes riders to a maximum height of 115 feet and speeds up to 55 mph through two loops, 90-degree corkscrews to the right and left, upside down and backward, as well as upright and forward.
- ^ Jesky, Mike (April 12, 1998). "What's New at Hershey". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, PA. p. G1.
This spring, "Great Bear," Hersheypark's new $13 million roller coaster, will awaken.
- ^ a b c d e "Hersheypark attraction recalls past fairs". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, PA. October 22, 1998.
The new rides will be: -"The Wild Mouse," the park's seventh roller coaster. -The 90-foot-long, 32-foot-high "Merry Derry Dip Fun Slide." -The "Music Express," with 20 two-passenger cars that rotate while negotiating a sharply curved track. -"Chaos," with 18 cars that rotate individually while the entire ride spins. - And "Frog Hopper," which will lift riders 20 feet and then bounce back to the ground.
- ^ Runice, Jacky (May 14, 2000). "Summertime Is Sweet for Hershey, Pa., Visitors". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, IL. p. 9. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
- ^ Holahan, Jane (August 5, 2003). "Hersheypark planning big, new coaster". Lancaster New Era. Archived from the original on November 15, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ Itkowitz, Colby B. (August 6, 2003). "Hershey to go hi-tech with new coaster". Intelligencer Journal. Lancaster, PA. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ Lindt, Susan (May 7, 2004). "Coaster thrills even top guns; Hersheypark debuts $12.5 million coaster". Intelligencer Journal. Lancaster, PA. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ "Steep roller coaster to open at Hersheypark". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. May 19, 2008. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ a b Harpaz, Beth J. (May 25, 2008). "New Thrills - Theme parks across America add rides to lure summer travelers". The Commercial Appeal. Memphis, TN. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ "New Hershey Coaster To Be Fast 'N' Floorless". Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era. August 4, 2011. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ^ a b "Coaster Cash". Central Penn Business Journal. March 30, 2012. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Hersheypark to Debut 3 Rides". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. April 6, 2014. p. E-4. Archived from the original on February 17, 2019.
- ^ a b c d Kopfinger, Stephen (May 8, 2002). "Take a Ride on the Wild Side". LNP Media Group. Lancaster, PA. Archived from the original on April 14, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
The Cocoa Cruiser will allow parents and kids to share that first roller coaster experience, as it's designed around a six-car train that holds up to 12 riders. It's located in Hersheypark's [Founder's Way] area. Also new on the menu are the Tea Cups and Sweet Swing rides.
- ^ Hatmaker, Julia (August 12, 2014). "Hersheypark unveils plans for new roller coaster". The Patriot-News. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
Laff Trakk, an indoor spinning glow-coaster, will be opening in May 2015, Hersheypark officials announced at a press conference on Aug. 12. An estimated $14 million project, Laff Trakk will be the 13th roller coaster at Hersheypark. The ride draws its inspiration from Hersheypark and amusement park history.
- ^ Price, Betsy (May 14, 2015). "Hershey Park [sic], Six Flags add new roller coasters". The News Journal. Wilmington, DE. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
- ^ Uravic, Grace (May 28, 2015). "Laffing Sal Says No Two The Same". Hummelstown Sun. p. 10.
- ^ "Chocolatetown | 2020 | Hersheypark". Hersheypark. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
- ^ Carpenter, Richard P. (April 10, 1994). "Rides that will make you shout 'Wheeeee!'". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on March 8, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
Hersheypark in Hershey, Pa., will unleash Tidal Force, called the tallest water plunge in the world. Boats will take passengers 100 feet off the ground before plunging into a huge pool of water.
- ^ a b c d e "WET & WILD Hersheypark plans biggest expansion ever for 2007". Lancaster New Era. July 13, 2006. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Hersheypark celebrates sweet life and 100 years with $21 million expansion; Park has evolved from picnic grounds to major destination". Chicago Sun-Times. May 27, 2007. Archived from the original on March 9, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ^ a b Holahan, Jane (July 2, 2008). "Hershey Sets $16M Boardwalk Expansion; Canyon River Rapids Ride Will Close". Lancaster New Era. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ a b Rorabaugh, Dan (May 21, 2009). "Splashy Seaquel; Hersheypark Unveils 17.6M Expansion To The Boardwalk Waterpark". Lancaster New Era. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ a b Harpaz, Beth J. (May 21, 2009). "Parks debut new coasters, interactive attractions". Associated Press Worldstream. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
New to Boardwalk area, The Shore wave pool, and Intercoastal Waterway lazy river
- ^ Alexander, Larry (December 20, 2012). "Hershey: Roller Soaker out, More Water Attractions in Its Place". Lancaster Sunday News. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ Woodall, Candy (May 19, 2013). "Hersheypark puts focus on new water attractions". The York Dispatch. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ a b Adams, Sean (August 8, 2017). "Here are the two new rides coming to Hersheypark in 2018". PennLive. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ Gleiter, Sue (December 19, 2012). "Hersheypark will replace Roller Soaker with sprayground". The Patriot-News. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
The park is removing the [Roller Soaker] in the Boardwalk section to make way for a 5,000-square-foot sprayground...Hersheypark will be adding two water slides to the Boardwalk's slide complex, she said. The spray ground and water slides will be open in time for Memorial Day weekend, when the park's water section traditionally opens for the season, Burrows said.
- ^ Gleiter, Sue (May 21, 2013). "Shoreline Sprayground at Hersheypark splashes up a good time". The Patriot-News. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
The park decided to replace its Roller Soaker roller coaster, which it dismantled last fall, to make way for the Sprayground which ultimately will serve more guests, Burrows said....Hersheypark also has other new additions this season including: Two new water slides at the Coastline Plunge - the Hydro and Pipeline.
- ^ "Hershey Park Opens Sunday". Harrisburg Telegraph. May 14, 1945. p. 14.
Following the practice of having something new every year, the Park has disposed of the carrousel, which has brought untold pleasure to thousands of children, and purchased one of the finest merry-go-rounds that has ever been built in this country.
- ^ "Hershey Park Opens Sunday". Gettysburg Times. May 15, 1945. p. 8.
- ^ a b c "Hershey Park Opens Sunday". Gettysburg Times. April 21, 1961. p. 3.
- ^ The Patriot-News. 4 May 1962. p. 10.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Bill Simmons (August 9, 1981). "Thrifty Fun? Choc One Up for Hershey". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ "Two New Rides Set For Opening of Hershey Park". Lebanon Daily News. April 14, 1966.
- ^ "Outline Plan To Build New Monorail System In The Hershey Park". Lebanon Daily News. December 17, 1968.
- ^ Aurentz, Tim (December 14, 1971). "Hershey Announces Major Park Development Plans". Lebanon Daily News. p. 1.
On the perimeter will be a new fast-food restaurant, complete with outdoor seating; a new milk bar, scaled to children's size, and three new adult rides, The Monster, The Toboggan and The Scrambler
- ^ a b c "District Essay Winners Named". Somerset Daily American. Somerset, PA. March 6, 1975. p. 6.
Entertainment will be highlighted by a visit to Hersheypark, with its 300-foot-high Kissing Tower, Himalaya and Twin Turnpike rides and other available attractions.
- ^ a b c "Hersheypark Will Open 69th Season On May 18". Lebanon Daily News. May 10, 1975. p. 7.
New this season are the Kissing TOwer ride, Twin Turnpike ride - with both antique and sports cars, and the Himalaya.
- ^ The Daily News. Huntingdon, PA. June 20, 1980. p. 11.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ a b Reading Eagle. May 9, 1982.
Hersheypark has made several additions for its 1982 season premier next Saturday and Sunday. These include two new rides, the Wave Swinger and Balloon Flite. Also highlighted will be Cinemavision, a domed theater featuring films on a 180-degree, floor-to-ceiling screen. New paddle boats on Spring Creek also will be added.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "If you love a parade, visit Hershey...and Hersheypark". Patriot-News. May 14, 1982. p. 9.
- ^ "At Hersheypark, Aging Is A Sweet, Sweet Process". Observer-Reporter. Washington, PA/Waynesburg, PA. August 30, 1982. p. C1.
- ^ DiRico, Jay M. (May 2, 1983). "Music, Magic and Memories at Hersheypark Opening, Saturday, May 14" (Press release). Hershey, PA: Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company.
- ^ "Hersheypark adds 5 new rides for 1978". Reading Eagle. April 30, 1978.
- ^ Morris, Jerry (June 1, 1997). "Wild Times America's Theme Parks Are Loading Up With Thrilling New Rides and Up-Close Animal Encounters". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Holahan, Jane (April 16, 2003). "Pennsylvania's Hersheypark Gets New Rides, New Look". Lancaster New Era. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Ruth, Ruth (April 6, 2003). "Hersheypark builds a big, new showplace for live entertainment". Lancaster Sunday News. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Hersheypark reveals new ride: Here's your first look at the plans". PennLive.com. August 2, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
- ^ "Your Ticket For Fun". Courier-Post. June 2, 2019. p. 2–B.
Opened Memorial Day weekend, Reese's Cupfusion is an interactive gaming attraction with riders becoming agents in charge of guarding the Crystal Cup form the bad guys, Mint the Merciless and The League of Misfit Candy.
- ^ Talley, Megan (February 22, 2022). "Hersheypark announces two new Jolly Rancher attractions for summer". WHTM-TV. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ "Nebulaz". Zamperla. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ "Hershey Park Will Feature New Rides and Entertainment". Hagerstown, MD: The Daily Mail. April 13, 1964. p. 11.
This season the park will operate four new rides, including "Golden Nugget", now under construction at the site of the former "Pretzel", the "Flying Coaster", a brand new amusement for adults and children, and the kiddies' "Helicopter" is ready for operation and work on the "Whip" is expected to begin next week. Meanwhile, workers are pushing ahead on the other two devices. The new additions bring the major rides to a total of 16. Kiddie amusements now number 12.
- ^ Little, Cy (April 1964). "Hershey Park Press Release" (Press release). Hershey Estates.
- ^ Little, Cy (April 1965). "Hershey Park Press Release" (Press release). Hershey Estates.
- ^ The Patriot-News. April 27, 1968.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "New Rides and Facilities To Be Found Found At Hershey Park". The Daily Mail. Hagerstown, MD. April 20, 1968. p. 6.
- ^ "Hershey Community Archives: Chronology Database". Hershey Community Archives. Archived from the original on May 14, 2014. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
- ^ a b "Have We Got A Ride For You!" (Press release). Hershey, PA: Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company. 1985.
- ^ "Have We Got A Ride For You!" (Press release). Hershey, PA: Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company. 1987.
- ^ a b Fox, Larry. "What's New at Amusement Parks". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
New this year is the Flying Falcon ride, where 28 gondolas soar 105 feet into the sky, a new video arcade building, and several new kiddie rides.
- ^ a b "Hersheypark Lists New Attractions". Reading Eagle. April 15, 1979.
- ^ "Hersheypark opens May 13 with TV star". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, PA. April 22, 1995. p. 39.
New this year is the Tiny Tracks kiddie train ride located in Carousel Circle[sic]...
- ^ a b c Jacques, Jr., Charles J. (1997). Hersheypark: The Sweetness of Success. Amusement Park Journal. ISBN 9780961439224. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
- ^ zooamerica.com
- ^ Kraft, Randy (November 9, 1997). "Candylane And Other Holiday Fun Begins At Hersheypark". The Morning Call. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
Nine reindeer will join Santa Claus at Hersheypark's Christmas Candylane...
- ^ "Hersheypark attraction recalls past fairs". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, PA. October 22, 1998. p. 14.
The new rides will be: -"The Wild Mouse," the park's seventh roller coaster. -The 90-foot-long, 32-foot-high "Merry Derry Dip Fun Slide." -The "Music Express," with 20 two-passenger cars that rotate while negotiating a sharply curved track. -"Chaos," with 18 cars that rotate individually while the entire ride spins. - And "Frog Hopper," which will lift riders 20 feet and then bounce back to the ground.
- ^ Morris, Holly J.; Bettner, Jill (May 10, 1999). "Look, Ma, No Floor! Crazy new coasters and other hot rides for '99". U.S. News & World Report. 126 (18): 71. ISSN 0041-5537. Retrieved October 16, 2015 – via EBSCO's Academic Search Complete.
Hersheypark in Hershey, Pa., bucks the trend with a new county-style fair, featuring such low-tech thrills as livestock contests and polka festivals, and five new old-style rides. On the Merry Derry Dip Fun Slide, riders slither down a 90-foot slide while sitting on burlap sacks.
{{cite journal}}: External link in|via= - ^ Kraft, Randy (November 15, 2003). "Hershey opens Sweet Lights, a new holiday drive-through display". The Morning Call. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
More than 1 million sparkling lights are on 580 animated displays in Hershey Sweet Lights, a new drive-through Christmas in Hershey attraction....A new feature in Candylane is the Kissmas Tree, a 46-foot-tall tree topped with a glittering 6-foot Hershey's Kiss.
- ^ "Go batty with Halloween hayrides, haunts and happenings". The Morning Call. October 12, 2006. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
Hershey opens up the entire park. Ride the rides, take a walk for special surprises in the all-new Treatville and cross paths with familiar, costumed friends.
- ^ Lauer-Williams, Kathy (December 6, 2009). "Amusement parks DAZZLE during the holidays". The Morning Call. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
New this year is "N.O.E.L.!," a light show featuring more than 125,000 lights synchronized to contemporary Christmas songs such as Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Carol of the Bells." The display along the creek that meanders through the park includes lighted snowmen, reindeer, a 50-foot-tall tree and Hershey's Kisses.
- ^ Wicker, Jewel (November 10, 2015). "Hershey Christmas Candylane and Sweet Lights to offer roller coasters and four million lights this season". PennLive. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
Additionally, the park is doubling the amount(sic) of lights that will be on display this year from two to four million.
- ^ "Park To Get Two New Features". Lebanon Daily News. December 10, 1976. p. 24.
Herco Inc.'s board of directors has approved plans to construct a new zoological attraction at the site of the former Hershey Zoo. ZooAmerica will open for Hersheypark's 1978 season...The new 10-acre "theme area" will feature five biotic zones...Hersheypark's newest zoological attraction in '78 will increase the park's total entertainment and educational facilities to 75 acres.
- ^ Harmetz, Aljean (July 20, 1986). "Movie effects inspire new theme park rides". The Palm Beach Post. West Palm Beach, FL. p. 2G – via New York Times News Service.
Over the last two years, Hersheypark in Pennsylvania has built a five-acre "Pioneer Frontier" with an Old West theme
- ^ "Hershey project gets green light". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, PA. January 4, 1999. p. 27.
..."Midway America" - a five-to-10-year development project that opened in 1996...
- ^ a b 2014 Hersheypark Map & Guide, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, 2014
- ^ Adams, Sean (October 3, 2018). "Hershey's Chocolatetown: What's coming to the park in 2020 in the $150 million expansion?". Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ Adams, Sean (January 8, 2019). "Hersheypark to break ground on Chocolatetown: How will the park entrance be affected?". Retrieved September 17, 2019.
The current entrance, which features a Bavarian-style village [Tudor Square], will be replaced with a new entrance and tram drop-off point closer to the Chocolateworld visitor center.
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