The 2021 season will soon blossom at Hersheypark when the park’s annual Springtime In The Park event begins on April 2, 2021. Hersheypark will open for Springtime In The Park on weekends during April, including April 2-4, 10-11, 17-18 and...
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20 in 2020: Lightning Racer at Hersheypark
For the next stop in our 20 in 2020 series we are heading to the sweetest place on earth, Hershey, Pennsylvania. Lightning Racer struck at Hersheypark on May 13, 2000. When it opened it was the first wooden dueling and...
Continue reading...4 Reasons Why Reese’s Cupfusion is Our New Favorite Dark Ride Shooter
In 2019, Hersheypark debuted an all new Sally dark ride shooter, Reese’s Cupfusion, which replaced their Reese’s Xtreme Cup Challenge. While competitive scoring is still the basis of the ride, Cupfusion provided a much needed update to the 13 year...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Episode 4 – Oriony-Monium!
This week on the podcast we’ve got reviews of TWO new roller coasters for you! First, Andrew and Eric are joined by Coaster101 writer Nick Weisenberger, who rode Orion at the First Rider Auction for the new giga coaster at...
Continue reading...Candymonium Media Preview
Today, we were lucky enough to get a preview of a new-for-2020 coaster, Candymonium at Hersheypark. The anticipation for new roller coasters in 2020 has been high as we haven’t seen too many that have been able to open. Besides...
Continue reading...Hersheypark and Candymonium Coaster to Open July 3
After a delayed opening due to the coronavirus pandemic, Hersheypark announced today that it will open for the 2020 season on July 3 along with its new-for-2020 Candymonium, the park’s tallest, fastest and longest coaster. Additionally, the park will offer...
Continue reading...Hersheypark Announces Hyperdeck Virtual Reality Experience
Hersheypark is slated to have a busy year in 2020. Back in January, the park broke ground on their brand new Chocolatetown expansion, a 23-acre, $150-million area that will include shopping, dining, entertainment and their new B&M hyper coaster, Candymonium,...
Continue reading...Christmas Candylane Returns to Hersheypark Starting Nov. 15
Hersheypark recently announced that their Christmas Candylane event will be returning for the 2019 holiday season from November 15th to January 1st. As the park describes it, “Sweet Holiday Celebration Makes Spirits Bright with Rides, Festive Lights and More.” Here...
Continue reading...Hersheypark Tops Off Candymonium at 210 Feet
Hersheypark yesterday installed the topmost section of track of its new-for-2020 Candymonium hypercoaster. The Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) hyper coaster towers 210 feet above the park. The Hersheypark Construction Services team carefully hoisted the surprisingly lengthy last section of the...
Continue reading...Candymonium Hypercoaster at Hersheypark announced for 2020
Hersheypark has kicked off the 2020 announcement season by formally unveiling details on their 2020 Hypercoaster: Candymonium! The new ride, which I presume will be on our list of the most anticipated new roller coasters of 2020, will open in...
Continue reading...Hersheypark Planning New Ride, Food Trucks and Wearable Tech for Summer 2019
While some parks may opt for a quiet year before unveiling a $150 million expansion, Hersheypark is doing anything but as it prepares to open a new ride and introduce new guest amenities this summer. Hersheypark’s massive Chocolatetown expansion —...
Continue reading...Hersheypark Chocolatetown Groundbreaking and New Renderings
This week, Hersheypark officially broke ground on its massive Chocolatetown expansion, which is scheduled to open in the summer of 2020. We’re only a few days into 2019, but construction is already starting on the $150 area, which will include...
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