Parks. Thrills. Nostalgia.
After the 1972 season, Hersheypark had to figure out what to do with the empty space created by the loss of The Lost River, the park’s Philadelphia Toboggan Company Mill … Continue reading Dancing Waters | 1973-1974
This area of the park still exists today, but it is now part of Founders Way. And though it was renamed and renovated into Founders Circle in 2005, many people … Continue reading Carrousel Circle | 1972-2004
When the Hersheypark renovations were drawn up by R. Duell & Associates, Phase I included Carrousel Circle – one of the biggest parts of the additions to Hersheypark planned. While … Continue reading Giant Wheel | 1973-2004
Hersheypark has had a number of Ferris wheels in the park since 1926…
Hershey Park had several food options, some which were on the park property directly, while others were suggested to guests as a place to go. While this is not part … Continue reading TBT #7: June 11, 1939 – Hershey Community Club Dining Room
In the fall of 1965 and winter of 1966, management at Hershey Park made the decision to tear down the old Hershey Park Theatre, the then-current building having been in … Continue reading Tip Top | 1966-1979
Today’s post is about Lloyd Blinco…
The Monorail Amusement Company opened the Monorail at Hershey Park in June 1969. Because the company was owned by both Hershey Estates and Hershey Foods, the Monorail was not considered … Continue reading TBT #4 | Monorail Amusement Company tickets
Here’s a picture of Dancing Waters, which was used in Hersheypark for the 1973 and 1974 season. It was installed in space formerly occupied by The Mill Chute / The … Continue reading Dancing Waters photo | 1974
For Throwback Thursday, here’s an advertisement printed on July 4, 1976, from the construction services companies that worked for Hersheypark during the the 1970s renovations. They were congratulating Hersheypark on … Continue reading TBT #1: July 4, 1976