Hersheypark entrances | 1971-1972
This is a look at the entrances of Hersheypark in 1971 and 1972, in the transition of Hersheypark being renovated into a theme park.
Category: transition years
Pronto Chowpalace
On June 21, 1971, Hersheypark’s first branded restaurant opened. Pronto Chowpalace was set up in the Outdoor Rink behind HersheyparkContinue Reading
Hersheypark in 1971
When Hersheypark opened for the 1971 season on April 18, 1971, things were quite different. The park was gated, andContinue Reading
What Could Have Been | Hersheypark in 1974
In mid-1973, Hersheypark was facing two issues – the 1973 Oil Crisis and cost overruns from the first two phasesContinue Reading
Magic Carpet Giant Slide
Installed in 1969, Hersheypark had a giant slide built on the side of the Hill. This slide was only inContinue Reading
Hersheypark’s Monster | 1972-1982
Yes, Hersheypark had a Monster. No, it wasn’t the Timber Rattler that was in Pioneer Frontier from 1984 to 1987.Continue Reading