Starship America at Hersheypark
Starship America is one of Hersheypark’s oldest rides. It was originally called Aero Jets and purchased used from Pontchartrain BeachContinue Reading
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Pennsylvania’s Amusement Ride Inspection Act
On June 14, 1984, an act – providing for the inspection of amusement rides and attractions; granting powers and imposingContinue Reading
Dizzy Drums at Hersheypark
Dizzy Drums is a kiddie ride that operates in Founder’s Way across from Fender Bender. It was manufactured by HamptonContinue Reading
Hersheypark in 1960
60 years ago, Hersheypark operated for it’s 54th season. The season began on April 24, 1960, and operated through SeptemberContinue Reading
Hersheypark 1910 | Memorial Day
In 1910, Hersheypark opened for its fifth season on May 30, Memorial Day. At the time, Memorial Day was alsoContinue Reading
Bruno T. Lorenzini | Artist and Museum Curator
In 1934, a pocket guide titled “What To See In Hershey” was published by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. ItContinue Reading
Wapello Fabrications, Inc.
During the noon lunch break on Monday, May 20, 1974, a fire broke out in an amusement ride manufacturer’s productionContinue Reading
Charles F. Bofinger | Bofinger & Associates
Bofinger & Associates, founded by Charles F. Bofinger, was an advertising agency that produced brochures for various Hershey Entertainment &Continue Reading
History of Hersheypark Maps
Hersheypark had not produced any maps of the park until 1972, when a map of the park produced by aContinue Reading
The Statue at the Entrance of Hershey Park Zoo
There is a postcard that Hersheypark has sold since approximately 1970 that shows the Monorail, installed in 1969, crossing overContinue Reading