Former HP rides
Paratrooper | 1967 – 1977
Paratrooper, a Frank Hrubetz ride, was installed in 1967 at Hersheypark. Relocated in 1973, it operated until its removal in 1977 for park renovations.
April 23, 2025
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Paratrooper, a Frank Hrubetz ride, was installed in 1967 at Hersheypark. Relocated in 1973, it operated until its removal in 1977 for park renovations.
The first Hersheypark advertisement ran in central Pennsylvania newspapers between August 29, 1907 and August 31, 1907.
Hersheypark’s Tudor Castle entrance, opened in 1973, served over 45 years before its removal in 2019 to accommodate growing visitor numbers and security needs. Its design reflected local cultural themes, impacting the park’s evolution and paving the way for new developments.
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