Happy Fourth of July!
Happy Fourth of July from The Amusement Parkives! Have a great day and thanks for checking out the website! There’s a lot more new content the works. If you’d like to … Continue reading Happy Fourth of July!
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Minibus, Inc.
Tram services for amusement parks were a particularly popular concept for modern theme parks. This was due to the large size of parking lots necessary for such large parks. This … Continue reading Minibus, Inc.
Hershey Park Pool | 1908 – 1928
Before the pool at the intersection of Park Boulevard and West Derry Road was opened in 1929, there was another major pool in Hersheypark – the original Hershey Park Pool, … Continue reading Hershey Park Pool | 1908 – 1928
What Could Have Been | Hersheypark in 2005
In 2005, Starship America and Balloon Flite were installed in Founder’s Circle (what was previously called Carrousel Circle from 1972-2004 and later Founder’s Way). These two rides took the place … Continue reading What Could Have Been | Hersheypark in 2005
Hersheypark’s Carrousel | 1945 – present
The featured photo above is courtesy of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. Ride The New Carrousel On Sunday, May 20, 1945, a mere twelve days after Germany surrendered to the … Continue reading Hersheypark’s Carrousel | 1945 – present
Hersheypark’s Springtime in the Park starts this Saturday
Springtime in the Park is open Saturday. There will be a new temporary main entrance for the park this year.
Omnivision, Inc.
Omnivision, Inc., was a company that was incorporated in Sarasota, Florida, from 1976 until 1994. Omnivision existed as a subsidiary of Omni Films International, Inc., a successor company to Omnivision. … Continue reading Omnivision, Inc.
Springtime in the Park 2019 map
Hersheypark has published the 2019 Springtime in the Park map.
Hersheypark 2019 season opens May 3
On March 7, Hersheypark announced some new information about the 2019 season. Reese’s Cupfusion will open in the summer of 2019, while the summer season will begin on May 3. … Continue reading Hersheypark 2019 season opens May 3
Cinema Vision theater
Cinema Vision operated in Hersheypark from 1982 to 1985 in what is the Pioneer Frontier region, today.
Ladybug | Hersheypark
In 1976, Hersheypark added a new ride: Ladybug. This replaced the Sailboats kiddie ride which had been in the park since 1928.
Hersheypark Update | January 2, 2019
Construction for Hershey’s Chocolatetown in Tram Cirlce underway.