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Hersheypark
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| Other Attractions: |
Kissing Tower, Zoo America, Tidal Force, Dolphin Show, Various Musical Shows, Hersheypark Arena (Ice Hockey, Concerts, Ice Shows, etc), Hershey's Chocolate World (Really Big 3-D Show, Ride-through tour of the History of Hershey's Chocolate)
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| Admission Prices: |
Current Admission Prices
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| Discounts: |
Giant Food Stores, AAA, Group Rates
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| Park Map: |
Hersheypark Park Map
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| Operating Schedule: |
Current Operating Schedule
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Summary:
Hersheypark is one of the most enjoyable and friendly amusement parks you will find anywhere. There is a wide variety of Roller Coasters to choose from and each offers a thrill of its own. The park is very clean and meal prices are reasonable. There is a wide variety of rides for the entire family including small children. A great park to bring the family to for a summertime afternoon.
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Roller Coasters:
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Comet
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| Type:
Wood - Out and Back
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Height:
82 Feet
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Train Type:
PTC - 3 Row
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| Designer:
Herb Schmeck
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Drop:
78 Feet
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# of Trains:
2
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| Year Built:
1946
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Top Speed:
50 MPH
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Elements:
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Length:
3,360 Feet
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# of Inversions:
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| Color:
White
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G-Force:
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Other:
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| Comments:
Nice wooden T-shaped classic coaster that dives over a river and offers some bunny hops on the dog leg.
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Great Bear
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| Type:
Steel Inverted - Custom
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Height:
124 Feet
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Train Type:
Inverted - 4 Across
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| Designer:
B&M
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Drop:
90 Feet
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# of Trains:
2
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| Year Built:
1998
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Top Speed:
58 MPH
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Elements:
7
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| Ride Time:
2 Minutes
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Length:
2,800 Feet
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# of Inversions:
4
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| Color:
Plum, Pink, Yellow, Black
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| Comments:
Very enjoyable and smooth coaster for everyone in the family. Great "leg chopping" effects in front row, right seat (facing forwards). Well worth the wait for the front row. Kids should like this one.
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Lightning Racer
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| Type:
Wood - Racing/Dueling
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Height:
90 Feet
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Train Type:
CGI - Millennium Flyer
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| Designer:
GCI
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Drop:
85 Feet
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# of Trains:
4 (2 per side)
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| Year Built:
2000
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Top Speed:
51 MPH
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Elements:
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| Ride Time:
2 Minutes, 20 Seconds
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Length:
3,400 Feet
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# of Inversions:
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| Color:
Natural Wood
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G-Force:
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Other:
Tunnel, Waterfall
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| Comments:
This is one heck of a good ride and Hersheypark should be proud. While the dueling effect may be limited, the racing aspect is always a fun way to ride a coaster. Team up with your buddies to race to the finish. Includes a Waterfall at the entrance to the tunnel. Smooth, fast and fun!
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Roller Soaker
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| Type:
Steel - Water Coaster
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Height:
70 Feet
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Train Type:
Suspended - 4 Passenger
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| Designer:
Setpoint
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Drop:
20 Feet ?
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# of Trains:
9
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| Year Built:
2002
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Top Speed:
30 Feet Per Second
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Elements:
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| Ride Time:
Unknown
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Length:
1,300 Feet
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# of Inversions:
0
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| Color:
White, Blue
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G-Force:
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| Comments:
Roller Soaker features nine suspended cars that travel on 1,300 feet of tubular track and can each carry four passengers; riders can ride facing forward or backward. The ride features a 70 foot lift hill and travels approximately 50 feet above the ground as it twists sideways offering a free-floating sensation for riders. Maximum speed for the ride is 30 feet per second. Each car can hold 16 gallons of water, 4 for each passenger to release on unsuspecting guests on the ground. Several water cannons and spray guns are located on the ground for visitors to take aim at the moving coaster cars above.
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Sidewinder
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| Type:
Boomerang
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Height:
125 Feet
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Train Type:
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| Designer:
Vekoma
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Drop:
120 Feet
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# of Trains:
1
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| Year Built:
1991
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Top Speed:
48 MPH
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Elements:
2
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| Ride Time:
2 Minutes
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Length:
875 Feet
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# of Inversions:
6 (3 Forward, 3 Back)
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| Color:
Brown, Black
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G-Force:
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| Comments:
This coaster is pulled up an incline backwards and is released through the station, through a boomerang and vertical loop. It is then pulled forward up another hill and released backwards through the same vertical loop and boomerang, stopping in the station. Ride capacity is low, so expect long wait times on crowded days.
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SooperDooperLooper
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| Type:
Steel - Looping
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Height:
70 Feet
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Train Type:
Schwarzkopf
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| Designer:
Schwarzkopf
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Drop:
57 Feet
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# of Trains:
3
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| Year Built:
1977
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Top Speed:
45 MPH
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Elements:
3 - Loop, Tunnel, Helix
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| Ride Time:
1 Minute, 45 Seconds
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Length:
2,614 Feet
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# of Inversions:
1 - Loop
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| Color:
Blue
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| Comments:
The 1st looping coaster on the east coast. Enjoyable and smooth. Lapbars only on this coaster. Strong Positive G's in loop and a very nice helix ending.
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Trailblazer
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| Type:
Steel - Mine Train
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Height:
43 Feet
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Train Type:
Mine Car
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| Designer:
Arrow Dynamics
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Drop:
40 Feet
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# of Trains:
3
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| Year Built:
1974
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Top Speed:
35 MPH
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Elements:
Helix
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| Ride Time:
1 Minute, 15 Seconds
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Length:
1,600 Feet
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# of Inversions:
0
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| Color:
Brown, Black
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G-Force:
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| Comments:
Great for small children or for the whole family. Nice first coaster for the unexperienced rider. Nice Helix ending!
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Wild Mouse
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| Type:
Steel - Wild Mouse
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Height:
50 Feet
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Train Type:
Mack - 4 Passengers/Car
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| Designer:
Mack
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Drop:
25 Feet
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# of Trains:
10
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| Year Built:
1999
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Top Speed:
28 MPH
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Elements:
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| Ride Time:
1 Minute, 58 Seconds
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Length:
1,214 Feet
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# of Inversions:
0
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| Color:
Blue, Silver
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G-Force:
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| Comments:
Steel Wild Mouse ride with great speed. Enjoyable for the whole family.
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Wildcat
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| Type:
Wood - Twister
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Height:
90 Feet
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Train Type:
PTC - 2 Row
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| Designer:
GCI
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Drop:
85 Feet
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# of Trains:
2
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| Year Built:
1996
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Top Speed:
48 MPH
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Elements:
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| Ride Time:
1 Minute, 15 Seconds
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Length:
3,100 Feet
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# of Inversions:
0
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| Color:
Natural Wood
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G-Force:
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Other:
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| Comments:
This was GCI's first coaster. Maintains good speed throughout the entire ride. Wildcat will shake you up pretty good, but the effect adds even more thrill to this one of a kind coaster.
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