Giant Wheel (1973 – 2004)
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Category: Former HP rides
The Bug at Hersheypark | 1933 – 1981
The Bug was one of Hershepark’s most classic rides, located in the Hollow, adjacent to Comet.
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Hersheypark in 1968
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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.
The Wild Cat | 1923-1945
The Wild Cat operated in Hersheypark from 1923 to 1945. It was manufactured by Philadelphia Toboggan Company and The Wild Cat was the first roller coaster designed by Herbert P. Schmeck.
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 WheelContinue Reading
Miniature Railroad | 1910-1971
One of the earliest rides purchased by Hersheypark, the Miniature Railroad debuted in 1910 and was operated to the 1971 season. This is a detailed review of the history of the Miniature Railroad.
Skooter | 1926-1930
In 1926, Hersheypark installed their first two kiddie rides, Airplane Swing and Kiddie Ferris Wheel (1926). Nearby, the park installedContinue Reading
James K. Putt
James K. Putt – who went by the name Jim – was a chief builder for Milton S. Hershey forContinue Reading
Hersheypark’s Carrousel | 1912 – 1944
After the 1911 season, the popularity of the park’s first carousel required the park to purchase a larger carousel forContinue Reading