Giant Wheel (1973 – 2004)
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Category: Rides
Minty Bees at Hersheypark
Minty Bees is a Hampton Amusement Company kiddie Super Jet ride which was installed in Hersheypark in 1961.
Aerial Joy Ride at Hersheypark
Aerial Joy Ride existed in Hersheypark from 1941 to 1961. It operated at the 1939 World’s Fair in New YorkContinue Reading
The Bug at Hersheypark | 1933 – 1981
The Bug was one of Hershepark’s most classic rides, located in the Hollow, adjacent to Comet.
Skyview at Hersheypark
Skyview has operated in Hersheypark since 1966. It is a scenic, round-trip gondola ride. This should not be confused with Sky Ride (1973-1991).
Hersheypark’s Carrousel | 1945 – present
The featured photo above is courtesy of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. Ride The New Carrousel On Sunday, May 20,Continue Reading
Springtime in the Park 2019 map
Hersheypark has published the 2019 Springtime in the Park map.
Ladybug | Hersheypark
In 1976, Hersheypark added a new ride: Ladybug. This replaced the Sailboats kiddie ride which had been in the park since 1928.
Amusement parks Carrousel / Founder's Circle Events Former HP rides Hershey Hershey Gardens Hershey Theater Hersheypark Hrubetz companies
Hersheypark in 1968
The featured photo above is courtesy the Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society. If you are interested in looking at more photosContinue Reading
A Brief History of the Rotor
The Rotor was invented in Europe in the 1940s and was brought to the United States in 1951. Kennywood Park installed a Rotor in 1955, and Hersheypark installed a Rotor in 1970.