Hersheypark entrance | 2019
On January 1, 2019, the main entrance of Hersheypark was used for its last time. Within a few days, theContinue Reading
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Hersheypark’s pinwheel logo turns 50
On May 7, 1972, Hersheypark opened for it’s second season as Hersheypark. This was the first season Hersheypark would operateContinue Reading
Minty Bees at Hersheypark
Minty Bees is a Hampton Amusement Company kiddie Super Jet ride which was installed in Hersheypark in 1961.
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 Fair
The Carrousel Fair was an event at Hersheypark that can trace its roots to the 1978 season. The event wasContinue Reading
The Statue at the Entrance of Hershey Park Zoo
There is a postcard that Hersheypark has sold since approximately 1970 that shows the Monorail, installed in 1969, crossing overContinue Reading
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
Tear Gas from Police Training Drifts into Hersheypark
Just down the road from Hersheypark, on Hersheypark Drive, is the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. It is located on theContinue Reading
Dancing Waters | 1973-1974
After the 1972 season, Hersheypark had to figure out what to do with the empty space created by the lossContinue Reading
Midway America expansion
Today’s article is about the Midway America expansion Hersheypark underwent over seven years (1996-2002). This article provides plans which areContinue Reading