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Hersheypark
Hershey, Pennsylvania

     In 1903, Milton S. Hershey began construction on what was to become the world's largest chocolate manufacturing plant.  He also wanted to create a new community around his factory.  Because he was concerned about providing adequate recreation, he built a park that opened on April 24, 1907.  Amusement rides, a swimming pool, and a ballroom were added a few years later.  Hershey's Park was an ideal spot for picnicking, boating, and canoeing.  A carousel was put into operation on July 4, 1908.  Soon a 1,500-seat amphitheater opened.  The entrance sign read, "Ye who enter here leave dull cares behind."  The Hershey Conservatory and Greenhouse opened in February 1910.  

    The park's name changed from Hershey Park to Hersheypark in 1971.  Admission to the park includes access to the 11-acre walk-though ZooAmerica.  Adjacent to the park is Hershey's Chocolate World.

     The park is currently building Laff Trakk, an indoor, spinning, Wild Mouse built by Maurer Söhne.  When it opens in 2015, it will have lots of glowing effects surrounding the coaster, and what is being billed as an "Interactive Fun House" queue.

     Five coasters have left the park:


Cocoa Cruiser
Cocoa Cruiser Cocoa Cruiser Cocoa Cruiser Zamperla Rides Kiddie Coaster

Comet
Comet  Comet roller coaster  Comet wooden roller coaster at Hersheypark Comet wooden roller coaster at Hersheypark

Fahrenheit
Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahrenheit

Great Bear
Click to enlarge Click to enlarge Great Bear Great Bear coaster Inverted roller coaster B&M Coaster Hersheypark aerial Bolliger and Mabillard Pictures of a looping steel roller coaster Thrill rides Roller Coaster Tycoon Hershey's Chocolate Click to enlarge Hershey's Chocolate pictures

Lightning Racer
Lightning Racer Lightning Racer aerial view Hersheypark aerial view Lightning Racer panorama Staggered lift hills Millennium Flyers Hershey Chocolate Factory Lightning Racer's Beautiful Station Coaster Trains Click to enlarge Click to enlarge Click to enlarge How tall to ride a coaster? Lightning Racer Panorama Lightning and Thunder My favorite coasters Wave action pool and water slide

Sidewinder
Hersheypark Skyline Click to enlarge Hersheypark Vekoma Boomerang

Skyrush
Skyrush - Huge unsupported lift hill Skyrush - Wing Coaster Train 85-degree drop on the Skyrush coaster at Hersheypark Cable lift on Skyrush Skyrush roller coaster and Hershey, PA Great airtime on the Skyrush roller coaster Skyrush Skyrush Skyrush Skyrush Skyrush Skyrush Skyrush Skyrush

Sooperdooperlooper
Sooperdooperlooper SooperDooperLooper Looping Schwarzkopf Coaster SooperDooperLooper SooperDooperLooper

Storm Runner
Storm Runner Intamin AG ride Launched roller coaster Roller Coaster Tycoon Designs Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner Storm Runner

Trailblazer
Trailblazer at Hershey Park Mine Train and Monorail at Hersheypark Arrow Development Trailblazer built by Arrow Dynamics Trailblazer mine train roller coaster Trailblazer at Hershey Park Trailblazer at Hershey Park Trailblazer at Hershey Park Trailblazer and Storm Runner Magnetic braking systems on new roller coasters

Wildcat
Wildcat at Hersheypark  Wildcat wooden roller coaster  Great Coasters International Great Coasters International

Wild Mouse
Aerial view of the Wild Mouse roller coaster at Hersheypark  Wild Mouse at Hersheypark  Wild Mouse at Hersheypark  Wild Mouse at Hersheypark  Wild Mouse at Hersheypark  Wild Mouse at Hersheypark  Wild Mouse at Hersheypark

Roller Soaker
Roller Soaker Water coaster - Roller Soaker Suspended interactive roller coaster Hersheypark's Roller Soaker Pictures of the Roller Soaker coaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania Shooting water at a roller coaster Roller Soaker The defunct Roller Soaker


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