What were the original rides at Hersheypark?

The first major ride Hersheypark purchased was a small, used Herschell-Spillman Company carousel, in 1908. This ride was always referred as a merry-go-round rather than a carousel. The ride operated from June 1908 through at least 1912.



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1923: The Wild Cat The ride opened on June 23, 1923, as the Joy Ride.

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The 1980s brought the addition of rides including the Cyclops, Pirat, Wave Swinger, Conestoga, and Timber Rattler. In 1987, Canyon River Rapids opened allowing guests to simulate a white water rafting trip.

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Skyrush Arguably the most intense coaster at the park, Skyrush opened in 2012 and takes you up its lift hill at 20 miles per hour.

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The Hersheypark® skyline just got brighter with Jolly Rancher Remix™ attraction. This reimagined coaster takes you and your senses forward and back on the same flavorful track. Blast through the flavor tunnel, invert 6 times in 90 seconds, and jam to sweet tunes.

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Now Open: Wildcat's Revenge! Hersheypark new for 2023 is an all new RMC-manufactured roller coaster. The hybrid's highly-anticipated debut comes 100 years after the original Wild Cat coaster opened at the Park in 1923.

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These reports reveal: Over 2 years there were 137 serious injuries at the park. Injuries included lacerations, chipped teeth, neck pain, back pain, electrical burns, fractured bones, ankle sprains, traumatic brain injuries, and more. Accidents occurred during all phases of a ride: boarding, while riding, and exiting.

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Hersheypark currently has 76 rides and water attractions.

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Incredicoaster is a steel launched roller coaster located at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, California, United States. Manufactured by Intamin, the ride was originally opened to the public as California Screamin' in early 2001.

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2023. Our all-new wood and steel hybrid coaster, Wildcat's Revenge , takes riders through one-of-a-kind thrills found only at Hersheypark.

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Skyrush has yellow track and light blue support columns. The ride is 200 ft (61 m) tall and travels at up to 75 mph (121 km/h), with a 3,600 ft (1,100 m) long track. The lift hill is slanted at a 50-degree angle, with a cable lift that travels at 26 ft/s (480 m/min).

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Storm Runner As the fastest accelerating ride in Hersheypark, Storm Runner is sure to be one of your favorites. Whether it is the 8,000-plus horsepower launch or the fact it accelerates to 72 miles per hour in two seconds, Storm Runner will leave you feeling a pure adrenaline rush.

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Looking for a sweet thrill that is just the right size for your child? Cocoa Cruiser? a steel roller coaster that is perfect for our smallest thrill seekers! Experience this fun milestone alongside your child as you race around the bright yellow track for 2 fun-filled minutes.

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Phantom's Revenge is a steel hypercoaster located at Kennywood amusement park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States. It originally opened as Steel Phantom in 1991, featuring the fastest speed and longest drop of any roller coaster in the world.



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