Hersheypark to introduce Reese’s Cupfusion ride in 2019
Reese’s Cupfusion is new for summer 2019. It will replace Reese’s Xtreme Cup Challenge, which will permanently close on September 3.
Category: Rides
Hersheypark adding something new for 2019
The mission begins on August 2, 2018. What will it be? #Hersheypark2019
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.
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 wellContinue Reading
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
What Could Have Been | Hersheypark in the mid-1980s
In 1983, Hersheypark began drafting operations capital requirements for the years 1984 to 1988. What was created wasn’t a planContinue Reading