This is a list of rides in Hersheypark that exist or have existed. These are only rides that have been relocated in the park.
For example, this list will show the year the ride was installed, relocated, removed or operating.
| Ride | Opened | Relocated | Closed | Manufacturer | Ref(s) |
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| Miniature Railroad | 1910
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1910 - Near town station opened 1911 - Central park station opened 1929 - Central park station adjacent Mill Chute 1950 - Central park station adjacent Twin Ferris Wheels |
1971
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Ernest H. Miller
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| Carrousel (1912) | 1912
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1912 - Near Ballfield c. 1915 - Adjacent Hershey Park Ballroom 1929 - Across from Hershey Park Theater |
1944
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| Ferris Wheel (1926) | 1926
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1926 - Adjacent Miniature Railroad central park station c. 1950 - Adjacent The Pretzel |
1960
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Allan Herschell Company
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| Sailboats | 1928
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1928 - Adjacent Airplane Swing 1961 - Replaced Airplane Swing |
1975
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Allan Herschell Company
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| The Whip | 1937
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1937 - Adjacent The Mill Chute 1973 - Adjacent Cuddle Up |
1975
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| Carrousel (1945) | 1945
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1945 - Across from Hershey Park Theatre 1972 - Carrousel Circle |
Operating | Philadelphia Toboggan Company
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| Miniature Train | 1952
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1952 - Kiddieland 1972 - Removed 1996 - Adjacent Whip 2014 - In storage |
2014
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Miniature Train Corporation
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| Bizzy Bees | 1961
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1961 - Replaced Ferris Wheel (1926) 1976 - Adjacent Ladybug |
Operating | ||
| Dizzy Drums | 1961
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1961 - Adjacent Bizzy Bees 1976 - Adjacent Whipperoo 1985 - Adjacent Earthmovers |
Operating | Hampton Amusement Corporation
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| Dry Gulch Railroad | 1961
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1961 - Station adjacent Lobby 1 Hersheypark Arena 1980 - Station adjacent Pirat 1984 - Track becomes oval instead of figure 8 |
Operating | ||
| OutBoard Motor Boats | 1962
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1962 - Kiddieland 1976 - Adjacent Mini-Comet 1985 - Renovated into Granny Bugs |
1984
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Hampton Amusement Corporation
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| Starship America | 1962
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1962 - Replaced Aerial Joy Ride 1976 - Behind Music Box Theater 2003 - In storage 2005 - Founder's Circle |
Operating | ||
| Flying Coaster | 1964
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1964 - South end of Funland c. 1968 - North end of Funland |
1972
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Aeroassociates, Incorporated
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| Helicopters | 1964
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1964 - North Kiddieland 1972 - Carrousel Circle |
Operating | Allan Herschell Company
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| Wells Cargo | 1964
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1964 - North Kiddieland 1972 - Near Skyview 1976 - Adjacent Dizzy Drums 1985 - Pioneer Frontier Food Court |
2003
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W.F. Mangels Company
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| Space Age | 1965
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1965 - North Kiddieland 1972 - Carrousel Circle |
Operating | Hampton Amusement Corporation
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| Tip-Top | 1966
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1966 - Near Comet Hollow low bridge 1969 - Adjacent Golden Nugget |
1979
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Frank Hrubetz & Company | |
| Paratrooper | 1967
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1967 - Adjacent Tip-Top 1973 - Adjacent Gold Nugget Shooting Gallery |
1977
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Frank Hrubetz & Company
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| Traffic Jam | 1968
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1968 - North Kiddieland 1972 - Carrousel Circle |
Operating | Hampton Amusement Company
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| Mini-Comet | 1974
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1974 - Comet Hollow, Carrousel location 1976 - Adjacent Cuddle Up 1977 - Adjacent Himalaya |
1978
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| Himalaya | 1975
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1975 - Comet Hollow adjacent Rotor, Auto Skooters 1977 - Adjacent Cuddle Up |
1989
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| Mini-Skooters | 1978
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1978 - Old Auto Skooters building 1982 - Lower level, Fender Bender building |
1995
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Lusse Brothers, Incorporated
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| Rodeo | 1978
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1978 - Adjacent Fender Bender 1986 - Pioneer Frontier Food Court 1988 - Adjacent Canyon River Rapids |
2008
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Chance Rides
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| Livery Stables | 1979
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1979 - Adjacent Fender Bender 1985 - Pioneer Frontier Food Court 2003 - Adjacent Frontier Flyers |
Operating | W.F. Mangles Company
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| Pony Parade | 1979
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1979 - Trailblazer Hollow 1997 - Adjacent Whip |
Operating | W.F. Mangles Company
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| Balloon Flite | 1982
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1982 - Carrousel Circle, replaced Flying Bobs 1987 - Adjacent Fender Bender 1989 - Pioneer Frontier Food Court 2004 - In storage 2005 - Founder's Circle |
Operating | ||
| Tilt-A-Whirl | 1983
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1983 - Carrousel Circle, replaced Monster 1995 - Comet Hollow 2012 - Original location, Founder's Circle |
Operating | ||
| Granny Bugs | 1985
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1985 - Adjacent Dry Gulch Railroad 1997 - Adjacent Whip |
Operating | Hampton/Venture Rides [hybrid]
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| Rolling Rovers | 1988
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1988 - Almost underneath Minetown High Bridge 1996 - Lower level, Fender Bender building 2009 - In storage 2010 - Lower level, Fender Bender building |
Operating | ||
| Convoy | 1990
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1990 - Adjacent Flying Falcon 2016 - Replaced Flying Falcon |
Operating | Antonio Zamperla, S.p.A
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| Dinosaur-Go-Round | 1990
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1990 - Adjacent Flying Falcon 2006 - Adjacent Mini Himalaya |
Operating | Venture Rides Manufacturing
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| Red Baron | 1990
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1990 - Adjacent Flying Falcon 2016 - Pioneer Frontier near Fahrenheit |
Operating | Antonio Zamperla, S.p.A
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| Tiny Tracks | 1995
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1995 - Adjacent Mini Himalaya 2012 - In storage 2014 - Midway America 2015 - Adjacent Lightning Racer |
Operating | Antonio Zamperla, S.p.A
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| Frog Hopper | 1999
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1999 - Adjacent Ferris Wheel 2006 - Adjacent Flying Falcon 2016 - Replaced Flying Falcon |
Operating |
References
edit- ^ "Derry Church". Harrisburg Telegraph. January 26, 1909. p. 4.
One of the new amusement features in Hershey park the coming summer will be a scenic railway.
- ^ "Railway at Hershey Park, First Section of Road Completed on Friday, Trial Trip Made With Five Cars at Speed of 30 Miles an Hour". Lebanon Daily News. September 10, 1910. p. 1.
- ^ Hoyt, Helen (June 22, 1922). "Helen Hoyt Marvels at the Wonderful Growth of Hershey". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. p. 10.
- ^ "Hershey Park Has Been Enlarged". Harrisburg Telegraph. May 21, 1930. p. 3.
The zoo and miniature railway have been enlarged and the old bathhouse has been converted into a fun house with numerous mechanical amusements.
- ^ "Minny Railroad Station, Wheel New at Hershey". Billboard. The Billboard Publishing Company (published April 8, 1950). April 1, 1950. p. 118.
- ^ "'Dry Gulch R.R.' Joins Hershey Park Features". Lebanon Daily News. April 17, 1961. p. 11.
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The chief new attractions will be offered in the cement swimming pool. It was completed shortly after the park closed last season. The pool is 250 by 100 feet. At one end of the pool is a large bath house, where 100 bathers can be accommodated. A new merry-go-round is being placed on the grounds for the children and those who wish to renew their youth by taking a ride on the hobby horses.
- ^ "Berries to Bonanza: Rides, Attractions Build Farm Gross". The Billboard. April 7, 1956. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
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Press 26was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b Hershey Park 1963 (Motion picture). Hershey, Pennsylvania: Hershey Community Archives. 1963.
- ^ "Large Crowd on Memorial Day". Lebanon Daily News. June 1, 1928. p. 18.
All of the amusements were in full bloom, including the new feature - the [children's] motor boats.
- ^ "One Continuous Round of Pleasure Is Planned at Grocers' 22nd Picnic". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. August 6, 1929. p. 8.
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Evening Report 37was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Hershey Park Opening". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. May 18, 1937. p. 5.
- ^ "Hershey Park Opens Sunday". Harrisburg Telegraph. May 14, 1945. p. 14.
Following the practice of having something new every year, the Park has disposed of the carrousel, which has brought untold pleasure to thousands of children, and purchased one of the finest merry-go-rounds that has ever been built in this country.
- ^ "Hershey Park Opens Sunday". Gettysburg Times. May 15, 1945. p. 8.
- ^ "Hershey Opens Sunday". The Gettysburg Times. April 21, 1961. p. 3.
"The kiddies' miniature train, installed in Kiddieland 1952, is a gasoline-drive amusement.
- ^ a b c "Hershey Park Opens Sunday". Gettysburg Times. April 21, 1961. p. 3.
- ^ a b The Patriot-News. 4 May 1962. p. 10.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Bill Simmons (August 9, 1981). "Thrifty Fun? Choc One Up for Hershey". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ Howard Kolus (21 February 1985). "Hersheypark Adding Western Theme Area". Lebanon Daily News.
- ^ "1985 Hersheypark Map and Guide". Hershey Community Archives. Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Cy Little (April 1964). "Hershey Park Press Release" (Press release). Hershey, PA: Hershey Estates.
- ^ a b c "Hershey Park Will Feature New Rides and Entertainment". Hagerstown, MD: The Daily Mail. April 13, 1964. p. 11.
This season the park will operate four new rides, including "Golden Nugget", now under construction at the site of the former "Pretzel", the "Flying Coaster", a brand new amusement for adults and children, and the kiddies' "Helicopter" is ready for operation and work on the "Whip" is expected to begin next week. Meanwhile, workers are pushing ahead on the other two devices. The new additions bring the major rides to a total of 16. Kiddie amusements now number 12.
- ^ Little, Cy (April 1964). "Hershey Park Press Release" (Press release). Hershey Estates.
- ^ Holahan, Jane (April 16, 2003). "Pennsylvania's Hersheypark Gets New Rides, New Look". Lancaster New Era. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|subscription=ignored (|url-access=suggested) (help) - ^ Ruth, Ruth (April 6, 2003). "Hersheypark builds a big, new showplace for live entertainment". Lancaster Sunday News. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|subscription=ignored (|url-access=suggested) (help) - ^ Little, Cy (April 1965). "Hershey Park Press Release" (Press release). Hershey Estates.
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Two new amusements, the Paratrooper and Shooting Waters, have been installed at Hershey Park to make a total of 20 major amusement devices when the park opens its 60th season on Sunday, April 23.
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Mail 68was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Marden, Duane. "Mini-Comet (Hersheypark)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
- ^ Hersheypark '74 A Happy Experience!. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. 1974.
- ^ 1978 Hersheypark Ride Operations Manual. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. 1978.
- ^ 1979 Hersheypark Ride Operations Manual. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. 1979.
- ^ Welcome to Hersheypark - Guest Information, Facilities, Entertainment Schedule. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. 1979.
- ^ "District Essay Winners Named". Somerset Daily American. Somerset, PA. March 6, 1975. p. 6.
Entertainment will be highlighted by a visit to Hersheypark, with its 300-foot-high Kissing Tower, Himalaya and Twin Turnpike rides and other available attractions.
- ^ "Hersheypark Will Open 69th Season On May 18". Lebanon Daily News. May 10, 1975. p. 7.
New this season are the Kissing TOwer ride, Twin Turnpike ride - with both antique and sports cars, and the Himalaya.
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The Twister was originally located at Hersheypark, where it was known as Rodeo.
- ^ a b "Hersheypark Lists New Attractions". Reading Eagle. April 15, 1979.
- ^ Reading Eagle. May 9, 1982.
Hersheypark has made several additions for its 1982 season premier next Saturday and Sunday. These include two new rides, the Wave Swinger and Balloon Flite. Also highlighted will be Cinemavision, a domed theater featuring films on a 180-degree, floor-to-ceiling screen. New paddle boats on Spring Creek also will be added.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ DiRico, Jay M. (May 2, 1983). "Music, Magic and Memories at Hersheypark Opening, Saturday, May 14" (Press release). Hershey, PA: Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company.
- ^ "Have We Got A Ride For You!" (Press release). Hershey, PA: Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company. 1985.
- ^ "Have We Got A Ride For You!" (Press release). Hershey, PA: Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company. 1988.
- ^ a b c Fox, Larry. "What's New at Amusement Parks". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 11, 2014 – via HighBeam Research.
New this year is the Flying Falcon ride, where 28 gondolas soar 105 feet into the sky, a new video arcade building, and several new kiddie rides.
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New this year is the Tiny Tracks kiddie train ride located in Carousel Circle[sic]...
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