User:Hmich176/Hersheypark/Complete definitive list of Hersheypark attractions
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Complete List of Rides Removed or Operating[edit]
| # | Ride | Season | Manufacturer | Type | Ref(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opened | Closed | |||||
1
|
Carrousel (1908) | 1908
|
1912
|
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2
|
Steel row boats | 1908
|
circa 1920
|
Michigan Steel Boat Company
|
Water ride - boats
|
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3
|
Miniature Railroad | 1910
|
1971
|
Ernest H. Miller
|
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4
|
Carrousel (1912) | 1912
|
1944
|
Carousel
|
[2][11][12] | |
| 5 | Motor Boats | 1914 circa | Unknown | Chris-Craft Boats
|
Water ride - boats
|
|
| 6 | Shoot the Chute (1914) | 1914
|
1919
|
Hershey Improvement Company
|
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| 7 | Shoot the Chute (1920) | 1920
|
1928
|
Hershey Improvement Company
|
Water ride - slides
|
|
| 8 | The Wild Cat | 1923
|
1945
|
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| 9 | Airplane Swing | 1926
|
1960
|
Kiddie ride
|
[17][18][19] | |
| 10 | Ferris Wheel (1926) | 1926
|
1960
|
W.F. Mangels Company
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
11
|
Skooter | 1926
|
1930
|
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| 12 | Sailboats | 1928
|
1975
|
Allan Herschell Company
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
| 13 | Mill Chute | 1929
|
1962
|
Philadelphia Toboggan Company
|
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| 14 | Funhouse | 1930
|
1937
|
James A. Fields
|
Funhouse
|
|
| 15 | Bike Boats | 1931
|
1945
|
Bike Boats, Ltd.
|
Water ride - boats
|
|
| 16 | The Pretzel | 1931
|
1963
|
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| 17 | Giant Toboggan Slide | 1931
|
1941
|
Hershey Estates
|
Water ride - slides
|
|
18
|
The Bug | 1933
|
1981
|
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| 19 | Speedboat | 1933
|
1941
|
Water ride - boats
|
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| 20 | Automobile | 1935
|
1975
|
Allan Herschell Company
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
21
|
Custer Car Ride | 1936
|
1945
|
Turnpike ride
|
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22
|
Paddle About | 1936
|
1945
|
Custer Specialty Company
|
Water ride - boats
|
|
23
|
The Whip | 1937
|
1975
|
W.F. Mangels Company
|
Flat ride
|
|
24
|
Auto Skooters | 1938
|
1977
|
Lusse Brothers, Incorporated
|
Bumper cars
|
|
| 25 | Death Valley Funhouse | 1938
|
1939
|
Philadelphia Toboggan Company
|
Funhouse
|
|
| 26 | Whoops! | 1938
|
1945
|
Philadelphia Toboggan Company
|
Funhouse
|
|
| 27 | Laughland | 1940
|
1965
|
Philadelphia Toboggan Company
|
Funhouse
|
|
28
|
Aerial Joy Ride | 1941
|
1961
|
Spillman Engineering Corporation
|
Flat ride
|
|
29
|
Carrousel (1945) | 1945
|
Operating | Philadelphia Toboggan Company
|
Carousel
|
|
| 30 | Comet | 1946
|
Operating | Philadelphia Toboggan Company
|
Roller coaster - wooden
|
|
| 31 | Funland | 1946
|
1972
|
Philadelphia Toboggan Company
|
Funhouse
|
|
32
|
Cuddle Up | 1947
|
1977
|
Philadelphia Toboggan Company
|
Flat ride
|
|
| 33 | Horse and Buggy | 1949
|
1971
|
Allan Herschell Company
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
| 34 | Lucas Motor Boat Ride | 1949
|
1971
|
J.L. Lucas Manufacturing Company
|
Water ride - kiddie
|
|
35
|
Twin Ferris Wheels (#1) | 1950
|
1974
|
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36
|
Twin Ferris Wheels (#2) | 1950
|
1974
|
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| 37 | Miniature Train | 1952
|
2014
|
Miniature Train Corporation
|
Kiddie ride - train
|
|
| 38 | Kiddie Turnpike | 1955
|
1967
|
Kiddie ride - turnpike
|
[59][60][61] | |
| 39 | Ferris Wheel (1959) | 1959
|
1971
|
Allan Herschell Company
|
Kiddie ride - Ferris wheel
|
|
40
|
Turnpike | 1960
|
1973
|
Turnpike ride
|
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| 41 | Bizzy Bees | 1961
|
Operating | Kiddie ride
|
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| 42 | Dizzy Drums | 1961
|
Operating | Hampton Amusement Corporation
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
43
|
Dry Gulch Railroad | 1961
|
Operating | Train ride
|
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| 44 | OutBoard Motor Boats | 1962
|
1984
|
Hampton Amusement Corporation
|
Kiddie ride
|
[66][67][68][69] |
45
|
Starship America | 1962
|
Operating | Flat ride
|
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| 46 | Lost River | 1963
|
1972
|
Outdoor Dimensional Display Company
|
Water ride - flume
|
|
47
|
Flying Coaster | 1964
|
1972
|
Aeroassociates, Incorporated
|
Flat ride
|
|
| 48 | Golden Nugget | 1964
|
1972
|
Outdoor Dimensional Display Company
|
Dark ride
|
[73][74][75][76][77] |
| 49 | Helicopters | 1964
|
Operating | Allan Herschell Company
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
| 50 | Wells Cargo | 1964
|
2003
|
W.F. Mangels Company
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
| 51 | Space Age | 1965
|
Operating | Hampton Amusement Corporation
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
52
|
Skyview | 1966
|
Operating | Gondola ride
|
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53
|
Tip-Top | 1966
|
1979
|
Frank Hrubetz & Company | Flat ride
|
|
54
|
Paratrooper | 1967
|
1977
|
Frank Hrubetz & Company
|
Flat ride
|
|
55
|
Round Up | 1968
|
1977
|
Frank Hrubetz & Company
|
Flat ride
|
[84][85] |
| 56 | Traffic Jam | 1968
|
Operating | Hampton Amusement Company
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
57
|
Monorail | 1969
|
Operating | Transport ride
|
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58
|
Magic Carpet Giant Slide | 1969
|
1972
|
Aero Mar Plastics
|
Flat ride
|
|
| 59 | Little Red Caboose | 1970
|
1970
|
Reading Railroad
|
Train car
|
|
60
|
Rotor | 1970
|
1994
|
Flat ride
|
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61
|
Monster | 1972
|
1982
|
Flat ride
|
[92] | |
62
|
Scrambler | 1972
|
Operating | Flat ride
|
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| 63 | Twin Towers Toboggans (#1) | 1972
|
1977
|
Chance Rides
|
Roller coaster - steel
|
|
| 64 | Twin Towers Toboggans (#2) | 1972
|
1977
|
Chance Rides
|
Roller coaster - steel
|
|
| 65 | Coal Cracker | 1973
|
Operating | Water ride - flume
|
||
66
|
Giant Wheel | 1973
|
2004
|
Ferris wheel
|
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| 67 | Mini-Comet | 1974
|
1978
|
Roller coaster - kiddie
|
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68
|
Sky Ride | 1974
|
1991
|
Giovanola
|
Transport ride - gondola
|
[103][94] |
| 69 | Trailblazer | 1974
|
Operating | Arrow Development Company
|
Roller coaster - steel
|
|
70
|
Himalaya | 1975
|
1989
|
Flat ride
|
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71
|
Kissing Tower | 1975
|
Operating | Waagner-Biro AG
|
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72
|
Twin Turnpike - Antique Cars | 1975
|
2017
|
Arrow Development Company
|
Turnpike ride
|
|
73
|
Twin Turnpike - Sports Cars | 1975
|
2019
|
Arrow Development Company
|
Turnpike ride
|
|
| 74 | Earthmovers | 1976
|
2002
|
Chance Rides
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
| 75 | Ladybug | 1976
|
Operating | HERCO, Inc.
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
| 76 | SooperDooperLooper | 1977
|
Operating | Roller coaster - steel
|
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77
|
Coal Shaker | 1978
|
1989
|
Philadelphia Toboggan Company
|
Flat ride
|
|
78
|
Fender Bender | 1978
|
1996
|
Lusse Brothers, Incorporated
|
Bumper cars
|
|
79
|
Flying Bobs | 1978
|
1981
|
Chance Rides
|
Flat ride
|
[109] |
| 80 | Mini-Skooters | 1978
|
1995
|
Lusse Brothers, Incorporated
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
81
|
Rodeo | 1978
|
2008
|
Chance Rides
|
Flat ride
|
|
| 82 | Livery Stables | 1979
|
Operating | W.F. Mangles Company
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
| 83 | Pony Parade | 1979
|
Operating | W.F. Mangles Company
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
84
|
Cyclops | 1980
|
2002
|
Flat ride
|
||
85
|
Pirat | 1980
|
Operating | HUSS Machinfabrik
|
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| 86 | Balloon Flite | 1982
|
Operating | Kiddie ride
|
||
| 87 | Paddleboats | 1982
|
2006
|
Water ride - boats
|
||
88
|
Wave Swinger | 1982
|
Operating | Chair swing
|
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89
|
Little Wheel | 1983
|
1983
|
Eli Bridge Company
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
90
|
Tilt-A-Whirl | 1983
|
Operating | Flat ride
|
||
91
|
Conestoga | 1984
|
2002
|
Pendulum ride
|
||
92
|
Timber Rattler | 1984
|
1987
|
Flat ride
|
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| 93 | Granny Bugs | 1985
|
Operating | Hampton/Venture Rides [hybrid]
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
| 94 | Swing Thing | 1985
|
Operating | Kiddie ride - chair swing
|
||
| 95 | Frontier Meeting House | 1986
|
1989
|
Dark ride
|
||
| 96 | Rolling Rovers | 1986
|
2016
|
Kiddie ride
|
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| 97 | Canyon River Rapids | 1987
|
2008
|
Intamin AG
|
Water ride - rapids
|
|
| 98 | Mini-Himalaya | 1987
|
Operating | Venture Rides Manufacturing
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
| 99 | Frontier Chute-Out | 1988
|
1998
|
Water ride - slides
|
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| 100 | Tiny Timbers | 1989
|
2013
|
Venture Rides Manufacturing
|
Water ride - kiddie
|
|
| 101 | Convoy | 1990
|
Operating | Antonio Zamperla, S.p.A
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
| 102 | Dinosaur-Go-Round | 1990
|
2019
|
Venture Rides Manufacturing
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
103
|
Flying Falcon | 1990
|
2016
|
Arrow Dynamics
|
Flat ride
|
|
| 104 | Red Baron | 1990
|
Operating | Antonio Zamperla, S.p.A
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
| 105 | Jolly Rancher Remix | 1991
|
Operating | Roller coaster - steel
|
||
| 106 | Tidal Force | 1994
|
Operating | Water ride - chute
|
||
| 107 | Tiny Tracks | 1995
|
Operating | Antonio Zamperla, S.p.A
|
Kiddie ride - train
|
|
| 108 | Moonwalk | 1996
|
2007
|
Kiddie ride
|
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| 109 | Wildcat | 1996
|
2022
|
Roller coaster - wooden
|
||
110
|
Fender Bender | 1997
|
2019
|
Bumper cars
|
||
111
|
Ferris Wheel | 1997
|
Operating | Chance Rides
|
Ferris wheel
|
|
112
|
Whip | 1997
|
2022
|
Flat ride
|
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| 113 | Great Bear | 1998
|
Operating | Roller coaster - steel
|
||
114
|
Merry Derry Dip Fun Slides - Trailer model | 1998
|
2019
|
Flat ride
|
||
115
|
Chaos | 1999
|
2005
|
Flat ride
|
||
| 116 | Frog Hopper | 1999
|
Operating | Drop towers - kiddie
|
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117
|
Merry Derry Dip Fun Slides - Park model | 1999
|
2019
|
Frederiksen Industries
|
Flat ride
|
|
118
|
Music Express | 1999
|
Operating | Flat ride
|
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| 119 | Western Chute-Out | 1999
|
2007
|
Water ride - slides
|
||
| 120 | Wild Mouse | 1999
|
Operating | Roller coaster - steel
|
||
| 121 | Crazy Climber | 2000
|
2005
|
PlaySmart, Inc.
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
| 122 | Lightning Racer | 2000
|
Operating | Great Coasters International
|
Roller coaster - wooden
|
|
| 123 | Tiger's Tail | 2000
|
2007
|
Leisure Activities
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
| 124 | Mini Pirate | 2002
|
Operating | Kiddie ride
|
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| 125 | Mini Scrambler | 2002
|
Operating | Kiddie ride
|
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| 126 | Roller Soaker | 2002
|
2012
|
Setpoint
|
Roller coaster - steel
|
|
127
|
The Claw | 2003
|
Operating | Chance Rides
|
Pendulum ride
|
|
128
|
Frontier Flyers | 2003
|
Operating | Flat ride
|
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| 129 | Storm Runner | 2004
|
Operating | Roller coaster - steel
|
||
| 130 | Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge | 2006
|
2018
|
Dark ride
|
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| 131 | Bayside Pier | 2007
|
Operating | Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
Water ride - kiddie wave pool
|
|
| 132 | Coastline Plunge - Riptide | 2007
|
Operating | ProSlide Technology
|
Water ride - slides
|
|
| 133 | Coastline Plunge - Surge | 2007
|
Operating | ProSlide Technology
|
Water ride - slides
|
|
| 134 | Coastline Plunge - Vortex | 2007
|
Operating | ProSlide Technology
|
Water ride - slides
|
|
| 135 | Coastline Plunge - Whirlwind | 2007
|
Operating | ProSlide Technology
|
Water ride - slides
|
|
| 136 | East Coast Waterworks | 2007
|
Operating | Water ride - complex
|
||
| 137 | Sandcastle Cove | 2007
|
Operating | Water ride - kiddie
|
||
| 138 | Waverider | 2007
|
2020
|
Water ride - flowrider
|
||
| 139 | Fahrenheit | 2008
|
Operating | Intamin AG
|
Roller coaster - steel
|
|
140
|
The Howler | 2008
|
Operating | Flat ride
|
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| 141 | Intercoastal Waterway | 2009
|
Operating | Water ride - lazy river
|
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| 142 | The Shore | 2009
|
Operating | Water Technology, Inc.
|
Water ride - wave pool
|
|
| 143 | Skyrush | 2012
|
Operating | Intamin AG
|
Roller coaster - steel
|
|
| 144 | Coastline Plunge - Hydro | 2013
|
Operating | ProSlide Technology
|
Water ride - slides
|
|
| 145 | Coastline Plunge - Pipeline | 2013
|
Operating | ProSlide Technology
|
Water ride - slides
|
|
| 146 | Shoreline Sprayground | 2013
|
Operating | Water ride - kiddie
|
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| 147 | Cocoa Cruiser | 2014
|
Operating | Antonio Zamperla, S.p.A
|
Roller coaster - kiddie
|
|
| 148 | Sweet Swing | 2014
|
Operating | Antonio Zamperla, S.p.A
|
Kiddie ride
|
|
149
|
Tea Cups | 2014
|
Operating | Antonio Zamperla, S.p.A
|
Flat ride
|
|
| 150 | Laff Trakk | 2015
|
Operating | Roller coaster - steel
|
||
151
|
Hershey Triple Tower - Hershey's Tower | 2017
|
Operating | |||
152
|
Hershey Triple Tower - Reese's Tower | 2017
|
Operating | S&S - Sansei Technologies
|
Drop towers
|
|
153
|
Hershey Triple Tower - Hershey's Kisses Tower | 2017
|
Operating | S&S - Sansei Technologies
|
Drop towers
|
|
154
|
Twin Turnpike - Antique Cars | 2018
|
Operating | Gould Manufacturing
|
Turnpike ride
|
|
155
|
Breakers Edge Water Coaster | 2018
|
Operating | ProSlide Technology, Inc.
|
Water ride - coaster
|
|
156
|
Whitecap Racer | 2018
|
Operating | ProSlide Technology, Inc.
|
Water ride - slides
|
|
157
|
Reese's Cupfusion | 2019
|
Operating | Sally Corporation
|
Dark ride
|
|
| 158 | Candymonium | 2020
|
Operating | Bolliger & Mabillard
|
Steel roller coaster
|
|
159
|
Fender Bender | 2020
|
Operating | Majestic Manufacturing, Inc.
|
Bumper cars
|
|
160
|
Twin Turnpike - Sports Cars | 2020
|
Operating | Gould Manufacturing
|
Turnpike ride
|
|
Attractions under construction[edit]
| # | Ride | Scheduled to open | Manufacturer | Type | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | Wildcat's Revenge | 2023
|
Hybrid roller coaster
|
Cancelled attractions[edit]
| # | Ride | Season | Manufacturer | Type | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flying Turns | 1942
|
Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
|
Wooden roller coaster
|
[172][173] |
| 2 | Belt-driven Boat Ride | 1971
|
Arrow Development | Water ride - boats | |
| Rhine River Boat | 1973
| ||||
3
|
Tunnel-Train Ride | 1973
|
Hershey Estates
|
Train ride
|
|
4
|
Speedramp | 1974
|
Peoplemover walkway
|
||
5
|
Tree House Slide | 1974
|
Flat ride
|
||
6
|
Windmill | 1974
|
Kiddie ride
|
||
| 7 | Shoot-the-Chutes | 1986
|
Intamin AG
|
Water ride - chute
|
|
| 8 | Turbulence | 2005
|
Interactive Rides
|
Roller coaster - steel
|
|
| Note: The season column represents the season the ride was intended to be opened. | |||||
Rides with unknown information[edit]
| # | Ride | Season | Manufacturer | Type | Ref(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opened | Closed | |||||
37-38
|
Skooters | 1950 circa
|
1977
|
Lusse Brothers
|
Bumper cars
|
|
Hershey Park pools[edit]
These do not include pools for The Boardwalk. They are listed above with the rides. All pools were officially named Hershey Park Pool and built by Hershey Improvement Company.
| # | Season | Ref(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opened | Closed | ||
1
|
1908
|
1908
|
|
2
|
1910
|
1911
|
|
3
|
1912
|
1928
|
|
4
|
1929
|
1971
|
|
Park attractions and entertainment attractions[edit]
Park attractions[edit]
Seasonal availability
In The Dark
Candylane
| # | Attraction | Season | Manufacturer | Ref(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opened | Closed | ||||
1
|
Hershey Park Athletic Field | 1906
|
1971
|
James K. Putt
|
|
2
|
Hershey Park Shooting Gallery | 1908
|
1930
|
James K. Putt
|
|
3
|
Hershey Park Bowling Alley | 1909
|
1921
|
James K. Putt
|
|
4
|
Shetland Ponies and Donkey | 1910
|
1910
|
John Thomas Blott
|
|
5
|
Miniature Golf Course and Driving Range | 1931
|
1971
|
||
6
|
Electric Fountain | 1932
|
1971
|
||
7
|
Fairways Miniature Golf | 1960
|
1970
|
Fairways Miniature Golf
|
|
8
|
Little Red Caboose | 1971
|
2013
|
Reading Railroad
|
|
9
|
Dancing Waters | 1973
|
1974
|
Otto Przystawik
|
|
10
|
Gold Nugget Shooting Gallery | 1973
|
1977
|
Hershey Estates
|
|
11
|
Hot-Air Balloon | 1973
|
1973
|
Balloon Ascensions, Inc.
|
|
12
|
Light Arcade | 1973
|
1979
|
Hershey Estates
|
|
13
|
Encyclopædia Britannica Booth - Der Deitschplatz | 1980
|
1989
|
HERCO, Inc.
|
|
14
|
Encyclopædia Britannica Booth - Minetown | 1980
|
1989
|
HERCO, Inc.
|
|
15
|
Shooting Gallery | 1980
|
1985
|
Unknown | |
16
|
Miniature Golf | 1982
|
1997
|
Unknown | |
17
|
Reading China and Glass Outlet | 1984
|
1986
|
Unknown | |
18
|
Hersheypark Audience TV | 1985
|
2003
|
Captive Audience TV
|
|
19
|
Star Maker Studio | 1985
|
Unknown | Unknown | |
20
|
Ashley's Antique Photorium | 1993
|
2019
|
Ashley Nostalgia
|
|
21
|
Santa's Stables | 1997
|
Operating | Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
|
22
|
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 1998
|
2001
|
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
|
23
|
Eurobungy | 2003
|
2006
|
Eurobungy
|
|
24
|
Frontier Virtual Theater | 2003
|
2007
|
Ham On Rye Technologies, Inc.
|
|
25
|
Rock Climbing Wall | 2003
|
2006
|
Unknown | |
26
|
Hershey Sweet Lights | 2003
|
Operating | Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
|
27
|
Kissmas Tree | 2003
|
2008
|
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
|
28
|
Haunted Harvest | 2004
|
2004
|
||
29
|
Treatville | 2006
|
Operating | Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
|
30
|
N.O.E.L. (Night of Extraordinary Lights) | 2009
|
Operating | P. A. Audio & Lighting, Inc.
|
|
31
|
Rudolph's Skating Pond | 2013
|
2019
|
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
|
|
32
|
12 Days of Christmas | 2015
|
Operating | Light-O-Rama, Inc.
|
|
33
|
Hyperdeck | 2020
|
Operating | MajorMega, LLC
|
|
Entertainment attractions[edit]
Note: This is an incomplete list. More entertainment attractions need to be added.
Entertainment attractions are forms of entertainment which existed in Hersheypark for multiple seasons. Shows that would appear in Music Box Theatre, such as Dance, Dance, Dance do not count because it was a seasonal show run. Some exceptions to multi-season shows occurred in the early 1970s as the park was renovating into its modern form. Types of shows that could have been multi-season shows were in some cases only in the park for one season.
| # | Attraction | Season | Manufacturer / Production Company or Operator |
Ref(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opened | Closed | ||||
1
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Bird Show | 1971
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1971
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Animal Arts of California
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2
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Hersheypark Magic Spectacular | 1973
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1980
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3
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Dogpatch Dawgs | 1980
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1993
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Unknown | |
4
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Blacksmith's Shop | 1985
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2004
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Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
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5
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Hersheypark Green Team | 1992
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2008
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Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
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6
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Sweetest Parade on Earth | 1993
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2004
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Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
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7
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NightLights | 2001
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2004
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Audio Visual Imagineering, Inc.
Apogee Sound International, LLC |
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8
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The Milkmen | 2005
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2013
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Matt Davenport Productions
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Park stages and theaters[edit]
| # | Attraction | Season | Manufacturer | Ref(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opened | Closed | ||||
1
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Hershey Park Dance Pavilion | 1906
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1913
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James K. Putt
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2
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Hershey Park Theatre | 1909
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1965
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James K. Putt
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3
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Hershey Park Bandshell | 1914
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1972
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James K. Putt
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4
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Aquatheater | 1972
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Operating | Hershey Estates
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5
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Allan Albert Amphitheater | 1973
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Operating | Hershey Estates
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6
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Country Grill Restaurant | 1974
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Operating | Hershey Estates
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7
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Music Box Theatre | 1975
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Operating | Hershey Estates
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8
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Cinemavision | 1982
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1985
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Omnivision, Inc.
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9
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Green Team Globe Stage | 1992
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1999
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Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
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10
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Midway Tent | 1999
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Operating | Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
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11
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Green Team Pioneer Stage | 2000
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2006
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Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
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12
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Indian Echo Caverns Stage | 2006
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Operating | Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
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Country Grill Restaurant was originally called Trail Blazer Theatre when it was opened in 1974. Music Box Theatre was originally called Dry Gulch Theatre from 1975 to 1976, renamed as Music Box Theatre in 1977.[233]
Hershey Park Ballroom[edit]
Hershey Park had a dance hall for all of its history. This subsection is specifically about the dance hall which was located on Park Boulevard and was operated from 1913 to 1970, and remained standing until 1977. (The original Hershey Park Dance Pavilion was located in what is today Kissing Tower Hill where the Overlook Arcade and Restaurant stands.)
| # | Attraction | Season | Builder | Ref(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opened | Closed | ||||
1
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Hershey Park Dance Pavilion | 1913
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1929
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James K. Putt
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2
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Hershey Park Ballroom | 1930
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1956
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Hershey Estates
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3
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Starlight Ballroom | 1957
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1970
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Hershey Estates
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When Hershey Park Ballroom was renovated into Starlight Ballroom, it was a significant enough renovation to consider it a new venue. In the years after the Ballroom was closed, company management named several things after the ballroom. Examples include the Starlight Terrace Ballroom at The Hotel Hershey, opened in 1995,[239] and the Starlight Arcade (mentioned in the Park Regions section below) which debuted in 1979.
Park catering areas[edit]
Several catering areas have the same name as either the region the catering area is located or the same name of a neighboring ride.
| # | Catering area | Location | Season | Ref(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opened | Closed | ||||
1
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Creekside | Near Main Gate | 1973
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2015
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2
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Hersheypark Arena | Arena | 1975
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1980s
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3
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Pirat's Cove | Pioneer food court | 1982
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1983
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4
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Dry Gulch Galley | Sidewinder | 1984
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1990
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5
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Pioneer Frontier | Near Playdome | 1987
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Operating | |
6
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The Loft | Souvenir building | 1987
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Operating | |
7
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Trailblazer | Across from Trailblazer | 1991
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Operating | |
8
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Tower Terrace | Great Bear | 1993
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1997
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9
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Tidal Force | Across from Tidal Force | 1994
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Operating | |
10
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Wildcat | Near Wildcat | 1997
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Operating | |
11
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Midway Tent | Near Laff Trakk | 2015
|
Operating | |
| Note: Pirat's Cove was relocated and renamed Dry Gulch Galley. Dry Gulch Galley was relocated and renamed Trailblazer Catering. | |||||
Park regions[edit]
| # | Region | Season | Ref(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opened | Closed | |||
1
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Sunken Garden | 1932
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1971
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2
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Kiddieland | 1949
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1971
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3
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Animal Garden | 1972
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1980
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4
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Der Deitchplatz | 1972
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1989
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5
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Carrousel Circle | 1972
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2004
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6
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Rhineland | 1973
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2013
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7
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Tudor Square | 1973
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2013
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8
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Contemporary | 1975
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1989
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9
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Tower Plaza | 1975
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1989
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10
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ZooAmerica | 1978
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Operating | |
11
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Starlight Arcade | 1979
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2002
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12
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Kids Stuff | 1981
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1985
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13
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Odyssey Alley | 1982
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1983
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14
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Spring Creek Hollow | 1982
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1985
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15
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Pioneer Frontier | 1984
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Operating | |
16
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Kaptain Kids Kove | 1986
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1990
|
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17
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Comet Hollow | 1990
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2011
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18
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Minetown | 1990
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2013
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19
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Music Box Way | 1990
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2013
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20
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Midway America | 1996
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Operating | |
21
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Founder's Circle | 2005
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2013
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22
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The Boardwalk | 2007
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Operating | |
23
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The Hollow | 2012
|
Operating | |
24
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Founder's Way | 2014
|
Operating | |
25
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Kissing Tower Hill | 2014
|
Operating | |
26
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Hershey's Chocolatetown | 2020
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Operating | |
References[edit]
References
- ^ "Hershey Park". Hershey Press. 1 July 1910.
- ^ a b "15,000 New Carrousel Equipment For Hershey Park". Hershey Press. 4 July 1912.
- ^ a b "Play Of Lightning And Thunder Bursts". Harrisburg Daily Independent. July 24, 1908. p. 9.
In [Hersheypark] the walls of the boating and swimming pool, just completed, were broken down and the new boats along the lawn, swings and benches were carried into the Swatara, two miles distant.
- ^ "Hershey Briefs". Hershey Press. April 29, 1910. p. 8. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
Eighteen Michigan steel boats were purchased on Saturday for the Hershey Park lake. This brings the number of boats to twenty-five.
- ^ "Derry Church". Harrisburg Telegraph. January 26, 1909. p. 4.
One of the new amusement features in Hershey park the coming summer will be a scenic railway.
- ^ "Railway at Hershey Park, First Section of Road Completed on Friday, Trial Trip Made With Five Cars at Speed of 30 Miles an Hour". Lebanon Daily News. September 10, 1910. p. 1.
- ^ Hoyt, Helen (June 22, 1922). "Helen Hoyt Marvels at the Wonderful Growth of Hershey". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. p. 10.
- ^ a b c "Hershey Park Has Been Enlarged". Harrisburg Telegraph. May 21, 1930. p. 3.
The zoo and miniature railway have been enlarged and the old bathhouse has been converted into a fun house with numerous mechanical amusements.
- ^ a b c "Minny Railroad Station, Wheel New at Hershey". Billboard. The Billboard Publishing Company (published April 8, 1950). April 1, 1950. p. 118.
- ^ "'Dry Gulch R.R.' Joins Hershey Park Features". Lebanon Daily News. April 17, 1961. p. 11.
- ^ a b "Hershey Park Has Many New Features". Lebanon Daily News. May 23, 1912. p. 2.
The chief new attractions will be offered in the cement swimming pool. It was completed shortly after the park closed last season. The pool is 250 by 100 feet. At one end of the pool is a large bath house, where 100 bathers can be accommodated. A new merry-go-round is being placed on the grounds for the children and those who wish to renew their youth by taking a ride on the hobby horses.
- ^ "Berries to Bonanza: Rides, Attractions Build Farm Gross". The Billboard. April 7, 1956. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ a b "Beautiful Hershey Park Will Open 1914 Season May 30th". Hershey's Weekly. May 21, 1914. p. 2.
A 'Shoot the Chutes' will be constructed at the swimming pool.
- ^ a b c d "Hershey Community Archives: Chronology Database". Hershey Community Archives. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
- ^ "Spend Your Decoration Day at Hershey Park". The Hershey Press. May 24, 1923. p. 1.
The $50,000 Roller Coaster is expected to be in readiness. There has been considerable delay in receiving material used in its construction, and if this arrives on time, the Roller Coaster will be ready to take the pleasure-seekers on its thrilling and fascinating ride over the treetops, swishing down its 75-foot drop at all its speed.
- ^ "Spend Your Fourth at Hershey Park". The Hershey Press. June 28, 1923. p. 1.
One of the new attractions is the Giant Roller Coaster, which is nearly one mile in length. It has more dips and deeper dips, and more thrilling dips, than any of like construction in America. You will not want to miss taking a ride on the Giant Roller Coaster, and then you will want to take another, and another. You'll be like the young lady on June 16th, who took 19 rides and then took another to celebrate Hershey's 20th Anniversary celebration.
- ^ a b c "American Legion Band to Give Concert on Decoration Day". The Hershey Press. May 27, 1926. p. 1.
Several new amusements have been added: a Skooter, a [children's] Ferris Wheel and [a children's] Aeroplane Swing.
- ^ Whitenack, Pamela Cassidy (2006). Images of America: Hersheypark. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing. p. 46.
- ^ "Hershey Serves All". Billboard. 24 June 1950. pp. 58–60.
- ^ a b c d Hershey Park 1963 (Motion picture). Hershey, Pennsylvania: Hershey Community Archives. 1963.
- ^ "New Rides Designed for the Kiddies". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. May 29, 1926. p. 13.
- ^ a b c d "Hershey Park Adds Feature". Harrisburg Telegraph. April 28, 1931. p. 8.
- ^ "Large Crowd on Memorial Day". Lebanon Daily News. June 1, 1928. p. 18.
All of the amusements were in full bloom, including the new feature - the [children's] motor boats.
- ^ "One Continuous Round of Pleasure Is Planned at Grocers' 22nd Picnic". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. August 6, 1929. p. 8.
- ^ a b "Larger Swimming Pool". Lebanon Semi-Weekly News. November 19, 1928. p. 3.
- ^ "Several New Attractions For Hershey, Pa., Park". The Billboard. March 29, 1930. p. 120.
Many improvements are being made at Hershey Park for the coming season. Already a large Fun House has been built by J.A. Fields of Detroit, who also arranged the plans. The size of dance pavilion has been doubled, making it 300 feet long by 100 feet wide.
- ^ a b c HersheyPark Attractions: Fun Houses, Hershey Community Archives, retrieved October 22, 2014
- ^ "Advertisement". Reading Times. June 20, 1931. p. 20.
New Bike Boats on the lake
- ^ "Lebion [sic] Band At Hershey Park". Harrisburg Telegraph. July 1, 1931. p. 17.
There are many varieties of amusements and rides to delight the children as well as the grown ups. Boating on the lake and the new sensational "Bike Boats" which cannot upset or sink.
- ^ a b "Hershey Park to Open For Season on Sunday". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. May 20, 1931. p. 2.
- ^ a b "Boys' Band Will Give Concerts at Hershey Park Memorial Day". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. May 29, 1931. p. 2.
- ^ a b "Boys' Band of 60 Pieces To Play at Hershey". Reading Times. May 29, 1931. p. 8.
The new "water toboggan" in a new additional pool has just been finished and will furnish new thrills for the bathers. A miniature golf course for use of bathers is now being installed on the beach.
- ^ Silver Anniversary Twenty-Fifth Annual Picnic Harrisburg Retail Grocers Hershey Park, Harrisburg Retail Grocers, 1932
- ^ "Today at Hershey Park". Harrisburg Courier. August 27, 1933. p. 4.
The new Speedboat on Swatara Creek - just one mile north of the Pool - will thrill and delight all in a big, fast ride.
- ^ "Boating". Hotel Hershey High-Lights. Vol. II, no. 2. July 21, 1934. p. 4.
The Picturesque Swatara Creek is ideal for canoeing, and during the Hershey Park season, a large motor boat, "Miss Marguerite," makes regular trips.
- ^ "Hershey Park, Amusement for All the Family". The Gazette and Daily. York, PA. July 8, 1938. p. 16.
- ^ "Beautiful Hershey Park Opens Sunday, May 26". Hotel Hershey High-Lights. Vol. II, no. 45. May 18, 1935. p. 1.
There has been installed a kiddies' auto ride with 5 racing cars and 5 cars in the form of a fire engine.
- ^ Dauphin 1938 (jpg) (image), PennPilots, November 25, 1937, retrieved 20 May 2014
- ^ "To Open Hershey Park on Sunday, May 24th With Band Concert". Evening Report. Lebanon, PA. May 19, 1936. p. 4.
- ^ a b "Hershey Park Open for 1937 Season, May 23". Evening Report. Lebanon, PA. May 18, 1937. p. 8.
- ^ Whitenack, Pamela Cassidy (2009). Postcards of America: Hersheypark. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-7385-6494-4. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Hershey Park Opening". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. May 18, 1937. p. 5.
- ^ a b Walker, Paul (May 12, 1938). "Reviews and Previews". Harrisburg Telegraph. p. 16.
- ^ Image from Kissing Tower (Photograph). Derry Township Historical Society. Hershey, PA. 1976.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Hershey Park To Open Season Sunday, May 19". Lebanon Daily News. May 14, 1940.
- ^ "Hershey Park Opens Season This Sunday". Lebanon Daily News. 16 May 1941.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Charlie Barnet And Band At Hershey Saturday". Daily Intelligencer Journal. Lancaster, PA. May 15, 1946. p. 5.
The amusements in the park will open for the season on Sunday, May 19th. Visitors will have a difficult time recognizing the famous playground for so many changes have been made. A new house of fun (Funland) has been added and Sportland, replacing the old Arcade, with 20,000 feet of floor space is filled with hundreds of games and gadgets. The biggest change is the new coaster, The Comet, now under construction, is said to be the largest in the USA and should be ready for use on the 26th.
- ^ "Reviews and Previews". Harrisburg Telegraph. May 15, 1947. p. 23.
Hershey Park amusements will open ... on Sunday, May 18. ...there is a new ride, called Cuddle Up, has [sic] been added to the list of amusements, and anew Air Rifle Range has been installed.
- ^ "Hershey Park Opens Sunday". Lancaster, PA., New Era. May 15, 1947. p. 22.
There is a new and spectacular ride added to the large list of amusements. It is called Cuddle Up, and a thriller. ...a new Air Rifle Range has been installed. ... Another new feature at Hershey is the picnic planning departments... This is a free service and can be had by calling for the picnic picnic representative.
- ^ a b The Patriot-News. 12 May 1949. p. 27.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ a b "Out in the Open". Billboard Magazine. 27 November 1948. p. 70. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
- ^ a b "All Amusements at Park Opened". The Morning Herald. Hagerstown, Maryland. May 13, 1949. p. 14.
- ^ "Hershey Park Opens Season On Sunday". Lebanon Daily News. May 2, 1950. p. 17.
Following the practice of having something new each year, the Park has added a twin Ferris Wheel, 66 feet high.
- ^ "Hershey Park Opens Season On Sunday". Lebanon Daily News. May 2, 1950. p. 17.
Following the practice of having something new each year, the Park has added a twin Ferris Wheel, 66 feet high.
- ^ "Hershey Opens Sunday". The Gettysburg Times. April 21, 1961. p. 3.
"The kiddies' miniature train, installed in Kiddieland 1952, is a gasoline-drive amusement.
- ^ "Many Attractions Are Listed At Hershey Park". Lebanon Daily News. 21 April 1955.
- ^ "Huge Park is Penna.'s Summer Playground". Lebanon Daily News. June 9, 1956. p. H-18.
- ^ "Hershey Park Set to Open April 21" (Press release). Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. 12 April 1968.
- ^ No by-line. (April 1959). "Hershey Park Press Release" (Press release). Hershey, PA: Hershey Estates.
- ^ "Hershey Park Will Open On April 24". The Daily News (Huntingdon and Mount Union, PA). 8 April 1960.
- ^ (Photograph). Hersheypark. 1974.
{{cite AV media}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ a b c "Hershey Park Opens Sunday". Gettysburg Times. April 21, 1961. p. 3.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ Howard Kolus (21 February 1985). "Hersheypark Adding Western Theme Area". Lebanon Daily News.
- ^ "1985 Hersheypark Map and Guide". Hershey Community Archives. Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "Hershey Park Ready to Open Its 56th Season". The Morning Call. Allentown, PA. April 16, 1963. p. 30.
Keeping to a policy of starting new amusements each year, a new ride, "Lost River," will be opened on the site of the former "Mill Chute."
- ^ "Hershey Park To Open April 20". Elizabethtown Chronicle. April 18, 1963. p. S1-5.
Following its recent policy of establishing new amusement devices each year, the park will offer the new "Lost River," a theme ride situated on the site of the former "Mill Chute." Constructed in a tropical setting, the new ride "swallows" its riders through a huge "volcanic cave" and transports them through a succession of eerie jungle settings fraught with many weird surprises. The new sunspot was installed by Outdoor Dimensional [Display] Company, North Bergen, New Jersey.
- ^ Cy Little (April 1964). "Hershey Park Press Release" (Press release). Hershey, PA: Hershey Estates.
- ^ a b c d "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.
- ^ John T. Hart (No date given). Plans for 1971 Park Season (Report).
{{cite report}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Hersheypark rides electrical use (Report). November 1971.
- ^ Hersheypark 1972 Map and Guide, Hershey Estates, 1972
- ^ Little, Cy (April 1964). "Hershey Park Press Release" (Press release). Hershey Estates.
- ^ a b c d e Holahan, Jane (April 16, 2003). "Pennsylvania's Hersheypark Gets New Rides, New Look". Lancaster New Era. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|=ignored (help) - ^ a b c d e Ruth, Ruth (April 6, 2003). "Hersheypark builds a big, new showplace for live entertainment". Lancaster Sunday News. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ Little, Cy (April 1965). "Hershey Park Press Release" (Press release). Hershey Estates.
- ^ a b "Two New Rides Set For Opening of Hershey Park". Lebanon Daily News. April 14, 1966.
- ^ "Hershey Park will feature two new amusements". Lebanon Daily News. April 11, 1967. p. 17.
Two new amusements, the Paratrooper and Shooting Waters, have been installed at Hershey Park to make a total of 20 major amusement devices when the park opens its 60th season on Sunday, April 23.
- ^ a b "No title". The Patriot-News. April 27, 1968.
- ^ a b "New Rides and Facilities To Be Found Found At Hershey Park". The Daily Mail. Hagerstown, MD. April 20, 1968. p. 6.
- ^ "Outline Plan To Build New Monorail System In The Hershey Park". Lebanon Daily News. December 17, 1968.
- ^ Tim Aurentz (12 March 1973). "Hersheypark - New Face, Same Fun". Lebanon Daily News.
- ^ Harrisburg Evening News. 19 April 1969. p. 3.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ a b "Retired Caboose Added to Hershey Park Kiddieland". Lebanon Daily News. April 10, 1970.
- ^ Lebanon Daily News. April 18, 1970.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Hersheypark opens May 13 with TV star". Standard Speaker. Hazleton, PA. April 22, 1995. pp. 39–40.
- ^ a b c d 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 "New Amusement Ride to Open At Hershey". Lebanon Daily News. May 15, 1973. p. 46.
The Coal Cracker, similar to a roller coaster on water, will join the Giant Wheel and two new theme areas in marking the completion of Phase II in the park's five year redevelopment program.
- ^ a b c d e Hershey Foods Corporation (1974). "Hersheypark". In Schaefer, Paul (ed.). Hershey. Hershey, PA: Western Publishing Company. pp. 64–81.
- ^ "Giant Wheel hub of new Hersheypark". The Morning Herald. February 2, 1973.
- ^ "Giant Wheel New Ride at Hershey". Reading Eagle. February 4, 1973.
- ^ "How Sweet It Is...At Hersheypark". The Waco Citizen. December 6, 1973.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Mini-Comet (Hersheypark)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
- ^ Hersheypark '74 A Happy Experience!. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. 1974.
- ^ 1978 Hersheypark Ride Operations Manual. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. 1978.
- ^ 1979 Hersheypark Ride Operations Manual. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. 1979.
- ^ Welcome to Hersheypark - Guest Information, Facilities, Entertainment Schedule. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. 1979.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Hersheypark Opens May 18". Standard-Speaker. Hazelton, 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.
- ^ a b c d "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 d "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.
- ^ Dennison, Austen (2015). Images of Modern America, Dutch Wonderland. Arcadia Publishing. p. 80. ISBN 978-1-4671-2285-6. LCCN 2014945554.
Duke's Dozers were also brought to Dutch Wonderland in 2003...Allan Herschell introduced this Tiny Tanks ride to the world in 1953. Hersheypark bought the ride used in 1976. At the time, it was based on army tanks. In 1981, Hersheypark completely rebuilt the ride and alltered the tanks to bulldozers, making it a one-of-a-kind ride called Earthmovers.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c d e "Hersheypark adds 5 new rides for 1978". Reading Eagle. April 30, 1978.
- ^ Dennison, Austen (2015). Images of Modern America, Dutch Wonderland. Arcadia Publishing. p. 89. ISBN 978-1-4671-2285-6. LCCN 2014945554.
The Twister was originally located at Hersheypark, where it was known as Rodeo.
- ^ a b "Hersheypark Lists New Attractions". Reading Eagle. April 15, 1979.
- ^ a b The Daily News. Huntingdon, PA. June 20, 1980. p. 11.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ a b c 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) - ^ a b c "If you love a parade, visit Hershey...and Hersheypark". Patriot-News. May 14, 1982. p. 9.
- ^ a b "At Hersheypark, Aging Is A Sweet, Sweet Process". Observer-Reporter. Washington, PA/Waynesburg, PA. August 30, 1982. p. C1.
- ^ Little Wheel image, Hershey Derry Township Historical Society
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Meister, Dave (May 16, 1984). "Rides at Hersheypark 'choc'-ful of real love-and-kisses adventures - but watch out for The Comet". Reading Eagle.
- ^ a b Kolus, Howard (February 21, 1985). "Hersheypark Adding Western Theme Area". Lebanon Daily News. p. 8.
Changes elsewhere in the park include an additional childrens' swing ride while the childrens' motor boat ride gives way to a "Granny Bug" ride featuring bugs that "look a lot like lady bugs." … [Jack] Silar said the changes will cost approximately $750,000.
- ^ "What's new at the parks". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. June 20, 1986. p. 15.
- ^ McKerrow, Steve (May 24, 1986). "Theme parks have lots of fun in store". The Baltimore Sun. p. D-2.
A Comet birthday bash is planned July 4, and new this year are a '50s rock 'n' roll show, the Frontier Meeting Place theme show (opening in July) and a self-propelled kids ride called Rolling Rovers.
- ^ The Gettysburg Times. May 21, 1987. p. 5.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ MacKinnon, Dorothy (May 22, 1987). "Mr. Hershey's Dandy Candyland". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 7, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ a b c Holahan, Jane (July 2, 2008). "Hershey Sets $16M Boardwalk Expansion; Canyon River Rapids Ride Will Close". Lancaster New Era. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ "Have We Got A Ride For You!" (Press release). Hershey, PA: Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company. 1987.
- ^ a b "Hersheypark opens with special entertainment". Altoona Mirror. May 8, 1988.
- ^ a b Fox, Larry (May 27, 1988). "Hershey's More Than Chocolate". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 7, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
Hersheypark is constructing another water ride, a Frontier Chute-Out Ride in which riders will race down 100-yard-long straight or curving chutes on small two-person rubber rafts. This ride is expected to open in mid-June.
- ^ a b "Parks provide kids' stuff". The Kokomo Tribune. Kokomo, IN. June 11, 1989. p. 2.
"Hersheypark (Hershey, Pa.) will debut Tiny Timbers log flume... Hersheypark also has a children's activity area, Kaptain Kid's Kove.
- ^ Baker, Laura (June 21, 1989). "New Kiddie Ride Open At Hersheypark" (Press release). Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company.
- ^ a b c d Fox, Larry. "What's New at Amusement Parks". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 11, 2014 – via HighBeam Research.
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.
- ^ Burchard, Hank; Fox, Larry (March 29, 1991). "Roller Coaster: The New Twist". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ "New Roller Coasters Scream To Life Across U.S." The Record. Bergen County, NJ. August 11, 1991. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
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.
- ^ Carpenter, Richard P. (April 10, 1994). "Rides that will make you shout 'Wheeeee!'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
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.
- ^ "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 2005 Hersheypark Rides Manual, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, 2005
- ^ Kraft, Randy (August 11, 1996). "Test drive Hershey's new coaster". Allentown Morning Call. Indiana, PA: Indiana Gazette. p. E5.
- ^ Severson, Jack (June 10, 1996). "Roller-coaster devotees are marking a special year". Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ a b 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. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ Jesky, Mike (April 12, 1998). "What's New at Hershey". Standard-Speaker. Hazelton, PA. p. G1.
This spring, "Great Bear," Hersheypark's new $13 million roller coaster, will awaken.
- ^ a b c d e f g "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.
- ^ a b c d e f g 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= - ^ Holahan, Jane (July 2, 2008). "Hershey Sets $16M Boardwalk Expansion; Canyon River Rapids Ride Will Close". Lancaster New Era. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
After the Boardwalk in 2007, the Fahrenheit roller coast opened in May, which replaced the Western Chute Out, a waterslide.
- ^ Runice, Jacky (May 14, 2000). "Summertime Is Sweet for Hershey, Pa., Visitors". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, IL. p. 9. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via Questia.
- ^ "New Hershey ride makes splash; 'That was the wettest roller coaster I've ever ridden,' one man says". Intelligencer Journal. Lancaster, PA. May 8, 2002. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ Holahan, Jane (August 5, 2003). "Hersheypark planning big, new coaster". Lancaster New Era. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ Itkowitz, Colby B. (August 6, 2003). "Hershey to go hi-tech with new coaster". Intelligencer Journal. Lancaster, PA. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ Lindt, Susan (May 7, 2004). "Coaster thrills even top guns; Hersheypark debuts $12.5 million coaster". Intelligencer Journal. Lancaster, PA. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ Snell, Bob (February 1, 2006). "Sally Corp. (Business Briefs)". Florida Trend. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge, an amusement park ride designed by Jacksonville-based Sally Corp., will open next year at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pa.
- ^ Westgate, Aubrey. "Candy war breaks out in Hershey". Intelligencer Journal. Lancaster, PA. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ McEvoy, Colin (June 12, 2006). "Sweets battle in new Hersheypark ride". The Indiana Gazette. The Patriot-News. p. 5.
The Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge has opened to the public after a three-week delay blamed on computer and calibration glitches that disrupted some of the ride's interactive elements. The $5.5 million ride features two cars, one for chocolate fans and one for peanut butter lovers, traveling along an interactive indoor track.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "WET & WILD Hersheypark plans biggest expansion ever for 2007". Lancaster New Era. July 13, 2006. Retrieved February 3, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "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. Retrieved February 3, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ "Steep roller coaster to open at Hersheypark". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. May 19, 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ 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. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ a b Rorabaugh, Dan (May 21, 2009). "Splashy Seaquel; Hersheypark Unveils 17.6M Expansion To The Boardwalk Waterpark". Lancaster New Era. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ a b Harpaz, Beth J. (May 21, 2009). "Parks debut new coasters, interactive attractions". Associated Press Worldstream. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
New to Boardwalk area, The Shore wave pool, and Intercoastal Waterway lazy river
- ^ "New Hershey Coaster To Be Fast 'N' Floorless". Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era. August 4, 2011. Retrieved February 3, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ "Coaster Cash". Central Penn Business Journal. March 30, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ Alexander, Larry (December 20, 2012). "Hershey: Roller Soaker out, More Water Attractions in Its Place". Lancaster Sunday News. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ Woodall, Candy (May 19, 2013). "Hersheypark puts focus on new water attractions". The York Dispatch. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Hersheypark to Debut 3 Rides". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. April 6, 2014. p. E-4. Retrieved February 11, 2014 – via Questia.
- ^ a b c Kopfinger, Stephen (May 8, 2002). "Take a Ride on the Wild Side". LNP Media Group. Lancaster, PA. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
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.
- ^ MacDonald, Brady (December 1, 2014). "Hersheypark's Laff Trakk to combine spinning coaster, funhouse laughs". Retrieved February 11, 2015.
Hersheypark's Laff Trakk is billed as the first indoor, spinning, glow-in-the-dark coaster in the U.S.
- ^ Price, Betsy (May 14, 2015). "Hershey Park [sic], Six Flags add new roller coasters". The News Journal. Wilmington, DE. Retrieved May 15, 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.
- ^ a b Adams, Sean (August 8, 2017). "Here are the two new rides coming to Hersheypark in 2018". PennLive. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ Adams, Sean (May 23, 2019). "New ride opening at Hersheypark: Take a sneak peek inside Reese's Cupfusion". PennLive. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^ Stairiker, Kevin (July 2, 2020). "Sweet Ride Hersheypark opens Friday with newest, tallest, fastest roller coaster". LNP. Lancaster, PA. p. A1, A8.
- ^ Jenkins Jr., Torrence (2006). Herbert P. Schmeck The Forgotten Legacy. Knepper Press. pp. 91–93.
- ^ Rutherford, Scott (2004). "PTC built one Flying Turns at Rocky Point; Hershey's ride was designed, but never built". Amusement Today. Vol. 8, no. 8.2. p. 23.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Jacques, Jr., Charles J. (1997). Hersheypark: The Sweetness of Success. Amusement Park Journal. ISBN 9780961439224. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ^ 1971 Hersheypark Planning (Report). Hershey Estates. 1971 – via Hershey Community Archives.
- ^ "NAPHA NewsFlash". National Amusement Park Historical News. Vol. 7, no. 4. National Amusement Park Historical Association. July–August 1985. p. 15.
- ^ Schematic of Shoot-the-Chutes, Intamin, Hershey Community Archives, 1985
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- ^ a b "A new wild roller coaster is coming to Hersheypark". Lancaster New Era. October 2, 2004. Retrieved January 9, 2015 – via Highbeam Research.
Turbulence will be located adjacent to the Hersheypark Carousel. The area around the new and old rides will be refurbished and renamed Founder's Circle, in honor of chocolate magnate Milton Hershey, who founded the park in 1907 [sic].
- ^ "Derry Church news". Harrisburg Telegraph. July 17, 1907. p. 8.
A swimming pool and skating pond will be constructed on the athletic ground this summer.
- ^ "Derry Church". Harrisburg Telegraph. June 17, 1908. p. 10.
The swimming pool in Hershey Park, which has been under construction for a year, is ready for service.
- ^ "Work started on the Swimming Pool". Hershey Press. May 13, 1910. p. 1.
The pool will be 150 feet long, 50 feet wide and its depth will vary from three to six feet. ... It is the intention of Mr. Hershey to put in a toboggan slide, also to erect another bathing house.
- ^ "Many Improvements In Hershey Park". Hershey Press. May 9, 1912.
The chief new attraction will be offered in the cement swimming pool that was completed shortly after the Park closed last season.
- ^ "Derry Church". Lebanon Daily News. August 1, 1908. p. 2.
A large and up-to-date shooting gallery is being erected in Hershey Park.
- ^ Harrisburg Telegraph. May 27, 1921. p. 11.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Lebanon Daily News. May 29, 1922.
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- ^ The Hershey Press. May 13, 1910. p. 16.
Mr. Blott has purchased a donkey and a Shetland pony which he will have in the park for hire this summer.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ a b "$75,000 Hershey Fountain Will Be Unveiled Tomorrow". Harrisburg Courier. May 29, 1932. p. 7.
- ^ "Fairways Miniature Golf". Billboard. April 11, 1960.
- ^ Schaefer, Paul, ed. (1974). Hershey. Western Publishing Company. pp. 64–81.
- ^ "Hersheypark Map and Guide 1975". Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company.
- ^ "Park Attenders See Big Hot-Air Balloon". Elizabethtown Chronicle. Elizabethtown, PA. May 24, 1973. p. S3-2.
Park attenders…watched a giant seven-story (70-foot) hot-air balloon…floating to heights of only 25 to 30 feet, the balloon remained tethered to the earth via aground cord held by members of the Hersheypark public relations crew.
- ^ "Osmonds Open Starlight Arcade", VSP Life, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, p. 7, August 1979
- ^ a b Welcome to Hersheypark - Guest Information / 1980, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, 1980
- ^ "Hershey plans another sooper season". Citizens’ Voice. Wilkes-Barre, PA. May 10, 1985. p. 34.
This season marks…the debut of Hersheypark Audience TV, a closed-circuit TV entertainment system…of 50 weather-shielded monitors placed in ride queue lines and high traffic areas throughout the park [that] provides a 60-minute program that entertains guests with music videos.
- ^ Kolus, Howard (April 22, 1985). "TV Calms Restless Park Visitors". Lebanon Daily News. p. 13.
Television will be used to calm restless souls at Hersheypark this season. … Wally Seldon, president of Captive Audience TV, Cleveland,..the new system of 51 closed-circuit television monitors…will be waiting for visitors when the [Hersheypark] season opens May 11.
- ^ "Old Western village added at Hersheypark". Public Opinion. Chambersburg, PA. May 10, 1985. p. Weekender-1.
Star Maker Studio, in Der Deutschplatz [sic] Craft Barn, offers guests a chance to be recorded as they sing along to a selection of more than 100 songs.
- ^ 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...
- ^ Kest, Randi (November 15, 1998). "Sights of the Season Festivities: To keep your calendar cheerful, here's a roundup of the many merry celebrations planned throughout the region". Baltimore Sun. p. 4. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
Hersheypark is dressed for its 16th annual Christmas Candylane, now through Jan. 2. More than 1 million lights illuminate the park, where 20 rides are open, and seasonal entertainment sets the mood. Horse-drawn carriage rides are given through the park, and nine live reindeer keep Santa company.
- ^ 2003 Hersheypark Map and Guide, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, 2003
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ Savidge, Mariella (September 26, 2004). "Six Flags, Hersheypark get October scream themes ready". The Morning Call. Allentown, PA. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
Teens and adults will enjoy the Haunted Harvest, two haunted houses and a "scare zone" that offer suspense and surprises.
- ^ Daminger, Kathleen (October 14, 2010). "Slightly scary fun at Hersheypark and beyond". LancasterOnline. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
Back in 2004, the folks at Hershey decided to offer a scary Halloween adventure in place of their regular family-friendly celebration. They created a mad farmer named Cornelius Fields who ruled over psycho scarecrows. And they called it Hershey-park's Haunted Harvest. But nobody came. "It just didn't go over," says Kathy Burrows, Hershey public relations manager. "It was extremely well done and extremely scary. But that's not what people want when they come here. We never did it again."
- ^ "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.
- ^ Warner, Bill (December 22, 2015). "Lebanon native lights up Hersheypark". Lebanon Daily News. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
"It's easy enough for a homeowner to use it," Smith said of the Light-O-Rama kit, "but it translates right up to commercial use." What Smith didn't realize was how quickly his home would become a major holiday attraction. "So I decorated the house and it was up for three nights, and there was a knock at the door," Smith said. "It was a reporter who wanted to do a story on it. The general manager of Dutch Wonderland drove to my house in a snowstorm and asked me to do a display for them." Smith took a job at Dutch Wonderland and opened their Christmas display in 2008. The light-and-music display was the inspiration for the popular "NOEL" show along Hersheypark's Spring Creek that was created by Larry Perini [P.A. Audio & Lighting, Inc.] of Lebanon.
- ^ Harlow, Lisa (December 15, 2013). "Dreaming of a white (chocolate) Christmas". Cecil Whig. Elkton, MD. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
New this year, guests can enjoy ice skating near the reindeer stables [Rudolph's Skating Pond] for only a $2 skate rental fee.
- ^ Warner, Bill (December 22, 2015). "Lebanon native lights up Hersheypark". Lebanon Daily News. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
Bob Smith, the park's rides maintenance manager, created a 6-minute program that involves thousands of synchronized Christmas lights and stretches from the Fahrenheit roller coaster in the park's Pioneer Frontier section to the Lightning Racer roller coaster in Midway America. ... "The 12 Days of Christmas" was the brainchild of Cindy Altland, Hersheypark's entertainment director. The park's hard-working maintenance crew installed all of the new lights and figurines.
- ^ "D-BOX proud to be a part of MajorMega's success as Hyperdeck VR Attraction hits more than 2,500 Plays In Opening Month". Globe Newswire. November 18, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "Hershey Park Will Open With Admission Fee". Lebanon Daily News. April 16, 1971. p. 14.
Entertainment will include a bird show produced by Animal Arts of California. The show, which travels with circuses throughout the country, will entertain during May, June and July.
- ^ Ruth, Jim (January 28, 1973). "Hersheypark Getting Dramatic Facelift". The Sunday News. p. 28.
…three new entertainment features for '73 [are] the Dancing Waters, Hersheypark Happytime Review and Hersheypark Magic Spectacular. … Mark Wilson…will star in the under-tent Magic Spectacular housed adjacent to the former entrance east of the arena.
- ^ Hersheypark Park Map and Handy Guide, Promotional Materials. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. 1992.
- ^ Kolus, Howard (February 21, 1985). "Hersheypark Adding Western Theme Area". Lebanon Daily News. p. 8.
A blacksmith's shop is…next door…[in] the Western theme area…
- ^ Wells, Wendie (May 8, 1992). "Park cuts rates for kids, seniors". Lebanon Daily News. p. 8.
New this season is the "Hersheypark Green Team," a group of four environmental superheroes who will perform in front of a huge stationary backdrop shaped like the Earth and offer children tips on recycling and other things they can do to help preserve the planet.
- ^ Weinberg, Mark (August 7, 1992). "Local singer/actress takes to Hershey stage". The Sentinel. Carlisle, PA. p. D22.
... "Hersheypark Green Team," featuring super heroes using their juggling and comic skills to focus on saving planet Earth, behind Music Box Theatre.
- ^ "Hershey's Chocolate World visitors center planning party for its 20th anniversary". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, PA. June 28, 1993. p. 24.
The Hershey characters and the Great All-American Hersheypark marching band will lead "The Sweetest Parade on Earth," from Chocolate World through the Hersheypark entertainment complex, at 7:15pm. The parade will be held every Tuesday through Saturday during the summer.
- ^ "Opening Day at Hersheypark". MODE Weekly. Harrisburg, PA. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ "Hershey Park [sic] selects Apogee Sound Intl. for 30,000 capacity outdoor venue" (PDF) (Press release). Apogee Sound International, LLC. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company has chosen an Apogee system to provide sound for the Hershey Park [sic] NightLights laser show. The laser show, which takes place in the Midway America area of the park, can accommodate 30,000 patrons and runs nightly as one the park's signature events.
- ^ "Hersheypark offers 'The Milkmen'". Somerset Daily American. July 16, 2005. p. 19.
New for 2005 is "The Milkmen," a production featuring four acapella male singers who travel through the Park in an authentic DIVCO milk truck. DIVCO milk trucks were built by the Detroit Industrial Vehicle Company from 1926 until 1986.
- ^ "Derry Church". Harrisburg Telegraph. January 26, 1909. p. 4.
- ^ "Hershey". Lebanon Courier and Semi-Weekly Report. March 22, 1910. p. 5.
The Hershey Improvement Company is grading the grounds around the Hershey restaurant and park conservatory. The four alcoves of the Hershey Park restaurant building and the band stand in front of the pavilion have been finished.
- ^ "Bandshell In Hersheypark Demolished; An Era Ends". Lebanon Daily News. October 24, 1972. p. 15.
...engineering and height problems rendered the plans impossible, and now the structure will be taken down to make room for a new flume ride...
- ^ "Hersheypark Opens May 7 With Several New Events". Pottsville (Pa.) Republican. May 5, 1972. p. 15.
Also ready for the grand opening will be a new 1,000-seat Aqua Theater, featuring Skipper, the world-famous performing dolphin, as part of an aqua marine show that will be presented six times a day.
- ^ "Hersheypark Gets Bright New Look". Lancaster, PA., New Era. April 16, 1973. p. 38.
A new amphitheater with a seating capacity of about 1,500 persons will be set in the center of the park. Tiers of seats are being built into the hill, and the stage will be set just in front of Spring Creek, which meanders through Hersheypark.
- ^ "Hersheypark Opens New Outdoor Theatre". Elizabethtown Chronicle / The Hershey Star. August 8, 1974. p. S2-1.
Hersheypark has opened a new entertainment center appropriately named Trail Blazer Theatre. This rustic western style theatre features interesting country music acts as well as various other shows. ... The Trail Blazer Theatre ... offers the same high quality entertainment as the other attractions in the park. It took one five days to construct the theatre with Hersheypark's maintenance men working on it, and the public relations director was able to schedule good acts for each day until the end of the season. The Trail Blazer Theatre is located next to the Trail Blazer Roller Coaster.
- ^ Zell, Nancy (May 15, 1975). "Word of Life to Conduct Rallies at Hersheypark". Elizabethtown Chronicle. p. 26.
Other rallies will be held at the aqua theatre with Jimmy DeYoung, at Dry Gulch Theatre with Clebe McClary, and at the Creek Side Tent Meeting with Tom Maharis. A special deaf rally will be held in the Trail Blazer Theatre, conducted by Lester Belt.
- ^ Ruth, Jim (April 25, 1976). "Hersheypark: Stars' New Home". The Sunday News. Lancaster, PA: Lancaster Sunday News, Inc. p. 25.
... Hersheypark has erected a new, expansive and acoustically designed roof over the 1,200 seat amphitheater to lend a rain or shine guarantee that the show will go on. ... The Dry Gulch Theatre is the place for magic buffs where the amazing conjurings of Mark Wilson's Magic Circus hold court May 16-June 13.
- ^ Daminger, Kathleen (May 5, 1994). "Show entertain, teach". Lancaster New Era. p. 7.
… "The Hersheypark Green Team" … Held in the Giant Globe (next to the Music Box Theatre).
- ^ "Thornwald Park features folk musicians". The Sentinel. May 25, 2000. p. D14.
...Hersheypark Green Team...new Green Team stage in Pioneer Frontier...
- ^ "Amusement Parks". Lancaster, PA., New Era. September 14, 2006. p. TW-8.
... On the Soda Pops Stage...
- ^ "Hersheypark reopens May 8". The Sunday News. May 1, 1977. p. 17.
[Hersheypark will feature] … the music of Frankie Dee and the big brass sounds of Wildflower inside Hersheypark's new Music Box Theatre.
- ^ "Fine Dancing Pavilion Built at Hershey Park". Evening Report. Lebanon, PA. May 19, 1913. p. 5.
- ^ "Hershey Busy Getting Ready". Evening Report. Lebanon, PA. May 21, 1913. p. 4.
For the first time this evening the handsome new dancing pavilion will be opened. A big hop will be held.
- ^ "Roy Ingraham's Orchestra At Hershey Saturday". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. May 14, 1930. p. 3.
Announcement was made today that Roy Ingraham and his orchestra has been engaged to appear at the opening of the new ball rom at Hershey Park on Saturday [May 17, 1930].
- ^ "Hershey Park Will Be Opened Today". Harrisburg Sunday Courier. Harrisburg, PA. May 25, 1930. p. 5.
The new ball room which was opened [May 17, 1930], is open each Wednesday and Saturday, as well as holidays.
- ^ "Hershey Season To Begin April 28". Shamokin News-Dispatch. Shamokin, PA. April 18, 1957. p. S2-8.
The park ballroom, currently undergoing remodeling, will be open late in May or early June. The new dance palace will be known as the Starlight Ballroom.
- ^ Meyers, Todd (April 27, 1995). "Hotel Hershey unveils ballroom". Lebanon Daily News. p. 13.
The Hotel Hershey unveiled its Starlight Terrace ballroom Wednesday night [April 26, 1995] ... The room was named after the Starlight Ballroom…adjacent to Hersheypark...
- ^ "Hershey Park To Be Opened May 15". Lebanon Daily News. 10 May 1949.
- ^ a b c "Hersheypark Will Launch Opening Sunday Morning". Lebanon Daily News. May 6, 1972.
- ^ a b c "Park Opens for 65th Season". Reading Eagle. May 8, 1972.
- ^ a b Hazen, Bill (April 10, 1973). "Tudor Era Featured at Hersheypark". Observer-Reporter. Washington, PA/Waynesburg, PA.
- ^ a b Rainey, Clifford (May 31, 1973). "Hersheypark offers brand new enticements". Delaware County Daily Times. Chester, PA. p. 16.
- ^ "Hershey Estates...Looking to the Future". Lebanon Daily News. September 30, 1972. p. L-10.
- ^ "Hersheypark Attendance High; Expansion Planned". Lebanon Daily News. October 18, 1974. p. 8.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Osmonds Open Starlight Arcade", VSP Life, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, p. 7, August 1979
- ^ Hersheypark Souvenir Mapbook, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, 1982
- ^ The Gettysburg Times. May 7, 1982.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ 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.
- ^ Leister, Ian (March 30, 2012). "Coaster Cash". Central Penn Business Journal. Retrieved January 7, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
Along with the cost of building the new ride, Hershey also plans to change the theme of Comet Hollow to a more nostalgic feel.
- ^ "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...
- ^ "Coaster Cash". Central Penn Business Journal. March 30, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
- ^ a b 2014 Hersheypark Map & Guide, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, 2014
- ^ Stairiker, Kevin (July 11, 2020). LNP Always Lancaster. p. A2.
The park's Chocolatetown expansion debuted July 3...
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