Hersheypark and Knoebels experience continued flooding – both parks closed July 25 and 26
Hersheypark and Knoebels are experiencing continued flooding since Monday – both parks announced they would be closed on July 25 and July 26.
Category: Amusement parks
Hersheypark and Knoebels closed on July 23 due to localized flooding
Hersheypark and Knoebels closed on July 23 due to localized flooding. Hersheypark is scheduled to reopen on July 24. Knoebels has not yet announced their plans for tomorrow.
Steelers Country to open in Kennywood Park in 2019
On July 19, 2018, Kennywood Park and the Pittsburgh Steelers announced a collaboration that has resulted in a new themed region being added to the park, which will be called … Continue reading Steelers Country to open in Kennywood Park in 2019
Chickie’s & Pete’s
In 2014, Hersheypark added a new branded food stand, one that was local to the Philadelphia and Jersey Shore area – Chickie’s & Pete’s. Chickie’s & Pete’s opened up a location … Continue reading Chickie’s & Pete’s
Hersheypark Update | February 15, 2018
Today’s Hersheypark update features news of an upcoming improvements and updates to Hersheypark over the next two seasons, as well as updates on the construction of the new Racer Corner … Continue reading Hersheypark Update | February 15, 2018
Waagner-Biro | Double and Triple Wheels
This is a special article about the history of Waagner-Biro’s double and triple wheels. For more information about Giant Wheel at Hersheypark see here and here. Waagner-Biro produced a new kind … Continue reading Waagner-Biro | Double and Triple Wheels
Hersheypark Update | December 13, 2017
Here is your Hersheypark Update for December 13, 2017. Check out some photos of Boardwalk construction!
Lightning Racer at Redondo Beach, CA | 1913 – 1923
Redondo Beach, California, operated a twin racing roller coaster called Lightning Racer, from May 1913 until October 1923. It was a twin, racing, out and back roller coaster, constructed at … Continue reading Lightning Racer at Redondo Beach, CA | 1913 – 1923
Hersheypark takes home 4 Brass Ring awards
Congratulations to Hersheypark for picking up a few Brass Ring awards at IAAPA 2017!
Sky Fun 1, Inc.
Sky Fun 1, Inc., was a company based in Longmont, Colorado. They are best known for the SkyCoaster at various parks.
Funny in the papers
A Ben Schiff Wild Mouse was purchased by Kennywood Park in 1958.
CTEC, Incorporated
Cable Transportation Engineering Company, Incorporated, (CTEC) was a chairlift manufacturing company formed in in 1977.