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    Legend

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      Water attraction
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      Dark ride or funhouse
      Kiddie ride
      Thrill ride

    Maintenance

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      Have references, just need to plug them in

    Complete List of Rides Removed or Operating

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    # Ride Season Manufacturer Type Ref(s)
    Opened Closed
    1
    Merry-Go-Round
    1908
    1912
    2 Shoot the Chute
    1909
    1923
    Hershey Improvement Company
    [3]
    3
    Miniature Railroad
    1910
    1971
    Ernest H. Miller
    4
    Carrousel
    1912
    1944
    Carousel
    [2][9][10]
    5 The Wild Cat
    1923
    1945
    6 Shoot-the-Chutes
    1924
    1928
    Hershey Improvement Company
    Water slide
    7 Aeroplane Swing
    1926
    1960
    Allan Herschell Company
    Kiddie ride
    [14][15]
    8 Ferris Wheel (1926)
    1926
    1960
    Allan Herschell Company
    Kiddie ride
    9
    Skooter
    1926
    1930
    10 Mill Chute
    1929
    1962
    Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
    11 Sailboats
    1929
    1975
    Allan Herschell Company
    Kiddie ride
    12 Whoops!
    1930
    1945
    James A. Fields
    Funhouse
    13 Bike Boats
    1931
    1941
    Custer Specialty Company
    Water ride
    14 The Pretzel
    1931
    1963
    15 Giant Toboggan Slide
    1931
    1941
    Hershey Improvement Company
    Water slide
    16
    The Bug
    1933
    1981
    17 Speedboat
    1933
    1941
    Water ride
    18 Automobile
    1935
    1975
    Allan Herschell Company
    Kiddie ride
    19
    Custer Car Ride
    1936
    1945
    Turnpike ride
    20
    The Whip
    1937
    1975
    Flat ride
    21
    Auto Skooters
    1938
    1977
    Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
    Bumper cars
    22 Death Valley Funhouse
    1938
    1939
    Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
    Funhouse
    23 Laughland
    1940
    1965
    Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
    Funhouse
    24
    Aerial Joy Ride
    1941
    1961
    Norman Bartlett
    Flat ride
    25
    Carrousel
    1945
    Operating
    Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
    Carousel
    26 Comet
    1946
    Operating
    Philadelphia Toboggan Company
    Roller coaster - wooden
    27 Funland
    1946
    1972
    Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
    Funhouse
    28
    Cuddle Up
    1947
    1977
    Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
    Flat ride
    29 Horse and Buggy
    1949
    1971
    Allan Herschell Company
    Kiddie ride
    30 Lucas Motor Boat Ride
    1949
    1971
    Lucas Company
    Kiddie ride
    31
    Twin Ferris Wheels
    1950
    1974
    32 Miniature Train
    1952
    2014
    Miniature Train Corporation
    Kiddie ride
    33 Kiddie Turnpike
    1955
    1967
    Kiddie ride
    [53][54][55]
    34 Ferris Wheel (1959)
    1959
    1971
    Allan Herschell Company
    Kiddie ride
    35
    Turnpike
    1960
    1973
    Turnpike ride
    36 Bizzy Bees
    1961
    Operating
    Kiddie ride
    37 Dizzy Drums
    1961
    Operating
    Hampton Amusements
    Kiddie ride
    38
    Dry Gulch Railroad
    1961
    Operating
    Train ride
    39 OutBoard Motor Boats
    1962
    1984
    Hampton Rides
    Kiddie ride
    [60][61][62][63]
    40
    Starship America
    1962
    Operating
    Flat ride
    41 Lost River
    1963
    1972
    Outdoor Dimensional Display Co.
    Water ride
    42
    Flying Coaster
    1964
    1972
    Norman Bartlett
    Flat ride
    43 Golden Nugget
    1964
    1972
    Outdoor Dimensional Display Co.
    Dark ride
    [65][66][67][68][69]
    44 Helicopters
    1964
    Operating
    Allan Herschell Company
    Kiddie ride
    45 Wells Cargo
    1964
    2003
    W.F. Mangels Co.
    Kiddie ride
    46 Space Age
    1965
    Operating
    Hampton Amusements
    Kiddie ride
    47
    Skyview
    1966
    Operating
    Flat ride
    48
    Tip-Top
    1966
    1979
    Frank Hrubetz & Company
    Flat ride
    49 Paratrooper
    1967
    1979
    Frank Hrubetz & Company
    Flat ride
    50
    Round Up
    1968
    1977
    Frank Hrubetz & Company
    Flat ride
    [76][77]
    51 Traffic Jam
    1968
    Operating
    Hampton Amusements
    Kiddie ride
    52
    Monorail
    1969
    Operating
    Transport ride
    53
    Magic Carpet Giant Slide
    1969
    1972
    Aero Mar Plastics
    Flat ride
    54 Little Red Caboose
    1970
    1970
    Reading Railroad
    Train car
    55
    Rotor
    1970
    1994
    Flat ride
    56
    Monster
    1972
    1983
    Flat ride
    [84]
    57
    Scrambler
    1972
    Operating
    Flat ride
    58 Twin Towers Toboggans (#1)
    1972
    1977
    Chance Rides
    Roller coaster - steel
    59 Twin Towers Toboggans (#2)
    1972
    1977
    Chance Rides
    Roller coaster - steel
    60 Coal Cracker
    1973
    Operating
    Arrow Development
    Water ride
    61
    Giant Wheel
    1973
    2004
    Flat ride
    62 Mini-Comet
    1974
    1978
    Roller coaster - kiddie
    63
    Sky Ride
    1974
    1991
    Intamin AG
    Transport ride
    [94][85]
    64 Trailblazer
    1974
    Operating
    Roller coaster - steel
    65
    Himalaya
    1975
    1989
    Flat ride
    66
    Kissing Tower
    1975
    Operating
    Intamin AG
    Flat ride
    67
    Twin Turnpike - Antique Cars
    1975
    Operating
    Arrow Development
    Turnpike ride
    68
    Twin Turnpike - Sports Cars
    1975
    Operating
    Arrow Development
    Turnpike ride
    69 Earthmovers
    1976
    2002
    Chance Rides
    Kiddie ride
    70 Ladybug
    1976
    Operating
    HERCO, Inc.
    Kiddie ride
    71 SooperDooperLooper
    1977
    Operating
    Roller coaster - steel
    72
    Coal Shaker
    1978
    1989
    Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
    Flat ride
    73
    Fender Bender
    1978
    Operating
    Bumper cars
    74
    Flying Bobs
    1978
    1981
    Chance Rides
    Flat ride
    [99]
    75 Mini-Skooters
    1978
    1995
    Lusse Brothers
    Kiddie ride
    76
    Rodeo
    1978
    2008
    Chance Rides
    Flat ride
    77 Livery Stables
    1979
    Operating
    W.F. Mangles Company
    Kiddie ride
    78 Pony Parade
    1979
    Operating
    W.F. Mangles Company
    Kiddie ride
    79
    Cyclops
    1980
    2002
    Flat ride
    80
    Pirat
    1980
    Operating
    HUSS Machinfabrik
    Flat ride
    81 Balloon Flite
    1982
    Operating
    Kiddie ride
    82 Paddleboats
    1982
    2006
    Water ride
    83
    Wave Swinger
    1982
    Operating
    Flat ride
    84
    Tilt-A-Whirl
    1983
    Operating
    Flat ride
    85
    Conestoga
    1984
    2002
    Flat ride
    86
    Timber Rattler
    1984
    1987
    Flat ride
    87 Granny Bugs
    1985
    Operating
    Hampton/Venture Rides
    Kiddie ride
    88 Swing Thing
    1985
    Operating
    Zamperla
    Kiddie ride
    89 Frontier Meeting House
    1986
    1989
    Dark ride
    90 Canyon River Rapids
    1987
    2008
    Intamin AG
    Water ride
    91 Mini-Himalaya
    1987
    Operating
    Venture Rides Manufacturing
    Kiddie ride
    92 Frontier Chute-Out
    1988
    1998
    Water ride
    93 Rolling Rovers
    1988
    Operating
    Kiddie ride
    94 Tiny Timbers
    1989
    2013
    Venture Rides
    Kiddie ride
    95 Convoy
    1990
    Operating
    Zamperla
    Kiddie ride
    96 Dinosaur-Go-Round
    1990
    Operating
    Venture Rides Manufacturing
    Kiddie ride
    97
    Flying Falcon
    1990
    Operating
    Arrow Dynamics
    Flat ride
    98 Red Baron
    1990
    Operating
    Zamperla
    Kiddie ride
    99 Sidewinder
    1991
    Operating
    Roller coaster - steel
    100 Tidal Force
    1994
    Operating
    Water ride
    101 Tiny Tracks
    1995
    Operating
    Zamperla
    Kiddie ride
    102 Moonwalk
    1996
    2007
    Kiddie ride
    103 Wildcat
    1996
    Operating
    Roller coaster - wooden
    104
    Ferris Wheel
    1997
    Operating
    Chance Rides
    Ferris wheel
    105
    Whip
    1997
    Operating
    Flat ride
    106 Great Bear
    1998
    Operating
    Roller coaster - steel
    107
    Chaos
    1999
    2005
    Flat ride
    108 Frog Hopper
    1999
    Operating
    Kiddie ride
    109
    Merry Derry Dip Fun Slides
    1999
    Operating
    Flat ride
    110
    Music Express
    1999
    Operating
    Flat ride
    111 Western Chute-Out
    1999
    2007
    Water ride
    112 Wild Mouse
    1999
    Operating
    Roller coaster - steel
    113 Crazy Climber
    2000
    2005
    PlaySmart, Inc.
    Kiddie ride
    114 Lightning Racer
    2000
    Operating
    Great Coasters International
    Roller coaster - wooden
    115 Tiger's Tail
    2000
    2007
    Leisure Activities
    Kiddie ride
    116 Mini Pirate
    2002
    Operating
    Kiddie ride
    117 Mini Scrambler
    2002
    Operating
    Kiddie ride
    118 Roller Soaker
    2002
    2012
    Setpoint
    Roller coaster - steel
    119
    The Claw
    2003
    Operating
    Chance Rides
    Flat ride
    120
    Frontier Flyers
    2003
    Operating
    Flat ride
    121 Storm Runner
    2004
    Operating
    Roller coaster - steel
    122 Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge
    2006
    Operating
    Dark ride
    123 Bayside Pier
    2007
    Operating
    Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
    Water ride
    124 Coastline Plunge - Riptide
    2007
    Operating
    ProSlide Technology
    Water slide
    125 Coastline Plunge - Surge
    2007
    Operating
    ProSlide Technology
    Water slide
    126 Coastline Plunge - Vortex
    2007
    Operating
    ProSlide Technology
    Water slide
    127 Coastline Plunge - Whirlwind
    2007
    Operating
    ProSlide Technology
    Water slide
    128 East Coast Waterworks
    2007
    Operating
    Water ride
    129 Sandcastle Cove
    2007
    Operating
    Kiddie ride - water
    130 Waverider
    2007
    Operating
    Water ride
    131 Fahrenheit
    2008
    Operating
    Intamin AG
    Roller coaster - steel
    132
    The Howler
    2008
    Operating
    Flat ride
    133 Intercoastal Waterway
    2009
    Operating
    Water ride
    134 The Shore
    2009
    Operating
    Water Technology, Inc.
    Water ride
    135 Skyrush
    2012
    Operating
    Intamin AG
    Roller coaster - steel
    136 Coastline Plunge - Hydro
    2013
    Operating
    ProSlide Technology
    Water slide
    137 Coastline Plunge - Pipeline
    2013
    Operating
    ProSlide Technology
    Water slide
    138 Shoreline Sprayground
    2013
    Operating
    Kiddie ride - water
    139 Cocoa Cruiser
    2014
    Operating
    Zamperla
    Roller coaster - kiddie
    140 Sweet Swing
    2014
    Operating
    Zamperla
    Kiddie ride
    141
    Tea Cups
    2014
    Operating
    Zamperla
    Flat ride

    Attractions under construction

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    # Ride Scheduled to open Manufacturer Ref(s)
    142 Laff Trakk 2015

    Cancelled attractions

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    # Ride Season intended
    for opening
    Manufacturer Ref(s)
    1 Flying Turns
    1942
    Philadelphia Toboggan Co.
    [154][155]
    2 Belt-driven Boat Ride
    1971
    Arrow Development [45]
    Rhine River Boat
    1973
    3 Shoot-the-Chutes
    1986
    Intamin AG
    4 Turbulence
    2005
    Interactive Rides

    List of manufacturers

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    # Manufacturer Earliest ride (year) Most recent (year) Total Ref(s)
    1
    Aero Mar Plastics
    Magic Carpet Giant Slide (1969)
    Magic Carpet Giant Slide (1969)
    1
    2
    Allan Herschell Company
    Merry-Go-Round (1908)
    Helicopters (1964)
    9
    3
    Aquatic Rides
    1
    4
    Arrow Development
    Coal Cracker (1973)
    Turnpike (1975)
    4
    5
    Arrow Dynamics
    2
    6
    Arrow-Huss
    1
    7
    B.A. Schiff & Associates
    Kiddie Turnpike (1955)
    Mini-Comet (1974)
    2
    8
    Bolliger & Mabillard
    Great Bear (1998)
    Great Bear (1998)
    1
    9
    Bradley & Kaye
    Balloon Flite (1982)
    Balloon Flite (1982)
    1
    10
    Chance Rides
    Rotor (1970)
    The Claw (2003)
    9
    11
    Chris-Craft Boats
    Speedboat (1933)
    Speedboat (1933)
    1
    12
    Creative Environs
    Sandcastle Cove (2007)
    Sandcastle Cove (2007)
    1
    13
    Crown Metal Products
    Dry Gulch Railroad (1961)
    Dry Gulch Railroad (1961)
    1
    14
    Custer Specialty Company
    Custer Car Ride (1936)
    Custer Paddle-About (1938)
    2
    15
    Dentzel Carousel Company
    Carrousel (1912)
    Carrousel (1912)
    1
    16
    Eli Bridge Company
    Twin Ferris Wheels (1950)
    Mini Scrambler (2003)
    3
    17
    Emerald FX / Mazur NA
    Shoreline Sprayground (2013)
    Shoreline Sprayground (2013)
    1
    18
    Ernest H. Miller
    Miniature Railroad (1910)
    Miniature Railroad (1910)
    1
    19
    Eyerly Aircraft Company
    Monster (1972)
    Monster (1972)
    1
    20
    Frank Hrubetz & Company
    Tip-Top (1966)
    Round Up (1968)
    3
    21
    Frederiksen
    Merry Derry Dip (1999)
    Merry Derry Dip (1999)
    1
    22
    Great Coasters International
    Wildcat (1996)
    Lightning Racer (2000)
    2
    23
    Hampton Amusement Corporation
    Bizzy Bees (1961)
    Traffic Jam (1968)
    5
    24
    Hershey E&R (and legacy cos.)
    Chute-the-Chutes (1909)
    Bayside Pier (2007)
    4
    25
    26
    27

    List of Renamed / Re-themed Rides

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    5
    The Wild Cat Philadelphia Toboggan Company [11][12]
    Former name: The Joy Ride 1923 1934
    11
    Sailboats Allan Herschell Company [20][16]
    Former name: Motor Boats 1929 1960
    12
    Whoops! James A. Fields [21]
    Former name: Funhouse 1930 1937
    35
    Bizzy Bees Hampton Amusements [59]
    Former name: Jets 1961 1982
    Former name: Furry Tales Flyers 1983 1985
    36
    Dizzy Drums Hampton Amusements [59]
    Former name: Tubs-O-Fun 1961 1982
    39
    Starship America Kasper Klaus [60]
    Former name: Aero-Jets 1962 1982
    44
    Wells Cargo W.F. Mangels Co. [65]
    Former name: Whipperoo 1966 1985
    Former name: Kiddie Whip 1964 1965
    50
    Traffic Jam Hampton Amusements [76][77]
    Former name: Motorcycles 1968 1982
    Former name: Kiddie Variety Ride 1968 1968
    68
    Earthmovers Allan Herschell Company [13]
    Former name: Tiny Tanks 1976 1979
    69
    Ladybug HERCO, Inc. [13]
    Former name: Kiddie Bug 1976 1982
    74
    Mini-Skooters Lusse Brothers [99]
    Former name: Auto-Skooters 1978 1980
    75
    Rodeo Chance Rides [99]
    Former name: Trabant 1978 1987
    76
    Livery Stables
    W.F. Mangles Company
    77
    Pony Parade
    W.F. Mangles Company
    87
    Swing Thing Zamperla
    Former name: Kiddie Swings 1985 1986
    90
    Mini-Himalaya Venture Rides Manufacturing
    Former name: Snow Ball Express 1987 1987

    Rides with multiple installations

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    # Ride Season Manufacturer Ref(s)
    Opened Closed
    31 Miniature Train
    1952
    2014
    Miniature Train Corporation [160]
    First installation: 1952 1971
    Candylane-only operation: 1983 1995
    Second installation: 1996 2014
    100 Tiny Tracks
    1995
    Operating Zamperla
    First installation: 1995 2011
    Current installation: 2014 Operating
    92 Rolling Rovers
    1988
    Operating Mason Corporation
    First installation: 1988 2008
    Current installation: 2010 Operating
    115 Mini Pirate
    2002
    Operating SBF VISA International
    Candylane-only operation: 2002 2002
    116 Mini Scrambler
    2002
    Operating Eli Bridge Company
    Candylane-only operation: 2002 2002

    Miscellaneous operations

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    # Ride Season Manufacturer Ref(s)
    Opened Closed
    51 Monorail
    1969
    Operating Universal Mobility
    External park operation: 1969 1972
    101 Moonwalk
    1996
    2007
    Wapello Fabrications [123]
    Park related events-only operation: 1996 1999

    References

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    1. ^ Hershey Press. 1 July 1910. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
    2. ^ a b "15,000 New Carrousel Equipment For Hershey Park". Hershey Press. 4 July 1912.
    3. ^ "Derry Church news". Lebanon Daily News. 5 August 1909.
    4. ^ "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.
    5. ^ "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.
    6. ^ Hoyt, Helen (June 22, 1922). "Helen Hoyt Marvels at the Wonderful Growth of Hershey". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. p. 10.
    7. ^ a b "Minny Railroad Staion [sic], Wheel New at Hershey". Billboard. April 1, 1950.
    8. ^ "'Dry Gulch R.R.' Joins Hershey Park Features". Lebanon Daily News. April 17, 1961. p. 11.
    9. ^ "Hershey Park Has Many New Features". Lebanon Daily News. May 23, 1912. p. 2. 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.
    10. ^ "Berries to Bonanza: Rides, Attractions Build Farm Gross". The Billboard. April 7, 1956. Retrieved May 20, 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    11. ^ a b "Spend Your Decoration Day at Hershey Park". The Hershey Press. May 24, 1923. p. 1. The $50,000 Roller Coaster is expected to be in readiness. There has been considerable delay in receiving material used in its construction, and if this arrives on time, the Roller Coaster will be ready to take the pleasure-seekers on its thrilling and fascinating ride over the treetops, swishing down its 75-foot drop at all its speed.
    12. ^ a b "Spend Your Fourth at Hershey Park". The Hershey Press. June 28, 1923. p. 1. One of the new attractions is the Giant Roller Coaster, which is nearly one mile in length. It has more dips and deeper dips, and more thrilling dips, than any of like construction in America. You will not want to miss taking a ride on the Giant Roller Coaster, and then you will want to take another, and another. You'll be like the young lady on June 16th, who took 19 rides and then took another to celebrate Hershey's 20th Anniversary celebration.
    13. ^ a b c d e f g "Hershey Community Archives: Chronology Database". Hershey Community Archives. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
    14. ^ Whitenack, Pamela Cassidy (2006). Images of America: Hersheypark. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing. p. 46.
    15. ^ "Hershey Serves All". Billboard. 24 June 1950. pp. 58–60.
    16. ^ a b c d e Hershey Park 1963 (Motion picture). Hershey, Pennsylvania: Hershey Community Archives. 1963.
    17. ^ The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. May 29, 1926. p. 13. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
    18. ^ a b "Hershey Park Adds Feature". Harrisburg Telegraph. April 28, 1931. p. 8.
    19. ^ "Larger Swimming Pool". Lebanon Semi-Weekly News. November 19, 1928. p. 3.
    20. ^ a b "One Continuous Round of Pleasure Is Planned at Grocers' 22nd Picnic". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. August 6, 1929. p. 8.
    21. ^ a b c HersheyPark Attractions: Fun Houses, Hershey Community Archives, retrieved October 22, 2014
    22. ^ "Advertisement". Reading Times. June 20, 1931. p. 20. New Bike Boats on the lake
    23. ^ "Lebion [sic] Band At Hershey Park". Harrisburg Telegraph. July 1, 1931. p. 17. There are many varieties of amusements and rides to delight the children as well as the grown ups. Boating on the lake and the new sensational "Bike Boats" which cannot upset or sink.
    24. ^ Whitenack, Pamela Cassidy (2009). Postcards of America: Hersheypark. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-7385-6494-4. Retrieved 20 May 2014.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    25. ^ a b "Hershey Park to Open For Season on Sunday". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. May 20, 1931. p. 2.
    26. ^ a b "Boys' Band Will Give Concerts at Hershey Park Memorial Day". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. May 29, 1931. p. 2.
    27. ^ "Boys' Band of 60 Pieces To Play at Hershey". Reading Times. May 29, 1931. p. 8. The new "water toboggan" in a new additional pool has just been finished and will furnish new thrills for the bathers. A miniature golf course for use of bathers is now being installed on the beach.
    28. ^ Silver Anniversary Twenty-Fifth Annual Picnic Harrisburg Retail Grocers Hershey Park, Harrisburg Retail Grocers, 1932
    29. ^ "Today at Hershey Park". Harrisburg Courier. August 27, 1933. p. 4. The new Speedboat on Swatara Creek - just one mile north of the Pool - will thrill and delight all in a big, fast ride.
    30. ^ "Boating". Hotel Hershey High-Lights. Vol. II, no. 2. July 21, 1934. p. 4. The Picturesque Swatara Creek is ideal for canoeing, and during the Hershey Park season, a large motor boat, "Miss Marguerite," makes regular trips.
    31. ^ "Hershey Park, Amusement for All the Family". The Gazette and Daily. York, PA. July 8, 1938. p. 16.
    32. ^ "Beautiful Hershey Park Opens Sunday, May 26". Hotel Hershey High-Lights. Vol. II, no. 45. May 18, 1935. p. 1. There has been installed a kiddies' auto ride with 5 racing cars and 5 cars in the form of a fire engine.
    33. ^ Dauphin 1938 (jpg) (image), PennPilots, November 25, 1937, retrieved 20 May 2014{{citation}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
    34. ^ "To Open Hershey Park on Sunday, May 24th With Band Concert". Evening Report. Lebanon, PA. May 19, 1936. p. 4.
    35. ^ a b "Hershey Park Open for 1937 Season, May 23". Evening Report. Lebanon, PA. May 18, 1937. p. 8.
    36. ^ "Hershey Park Opening". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. May 18, 1937. p. 5.
    37. ^ a b Walker, Paul (May 12, 1938). "Reviews and Previews". Harrisburg Telegraph. p. 16.
    38. ^ Image from Kissing Tower (Photograph). Derry Township Historical Society. Hershey, PA. 1976.{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
    39. ^ "Hershey Park To Open Season Sunday, May 19". Lebanon Daily News. May 14, 1940.
    40. ^ "Hershey Park Opens Season This Sunday". Lebanon Daily News. 16 May 1941.
    41. ^ "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.
    42. ^ "Hershey Park Opens Sunday". Gettysburg Times. May 15, 1945. p. 8.
    43. ^ "Hershey Attractions". The Evening News. Harrisburg, PA. May 14, 1946. p. 9. The park's present roller coaster, known as the Wildcat, will be shortly replaced by a new one, to be called the Comet.
    44. ^ "Acts and Bands Features at Eastern Spots". The Billboard. July 20, 1946. p. 84. Hershey (Pa.) Park launched its new coaster ride, the Comet.
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    50. ^ a b "All Amusements at Park Opened". The Morning Herald. Hagerstown, Maryland. May 13, 1949. p. 14.
    51. ^ "Hershey Park Opens Season On Sunday". Lebanon Daily News. May 2, 1950. p. 17. Following the practice of having something new each year, the Park has added a twin Ferris Wheel, 66 feet high.
    52. ^ "Hershey Opens Sunday". The Gettysburg Times. April 21, 1961. p. 3. "The kiddies' miniature train, installed in Kiddieland 1952, is a gasoline-drive amusement.
    53. ^ "Many Attractions Are Listed At Hershey Park". Lebanon Daily News. 21 April 1955.
    54. ^ "Huge Park is Penna.'s Summer Playground". Lebanon Daily News. June 9, 1956. p. H-18.
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    65. ^ a b c d e "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.
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    67. ^ John T. Hart (No date given). Plans for 1971 Park Season (Report). {{cite report}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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    75. ^ "Hershey Park will feature two new amusements". Lebanon Daily News. April 11, 1967. p. 17. 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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    77. ^ a b c "New Rides and Facilities To Be Found Found At Hershey Park". The Daily Mail. Hagerstown, MD. April 20, 1968. p. 6.
    78. ^ "Outline Plan To Build New Monorail System In The Hershey Park". Lebanon Daily News. December 17, 1968.
    79. ^ Tim Aurentz (12 March 1973). "Hersheypark - New Face, Same Fun". Lebanon Daily News.
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    81. ^ "Retired Caboose Added to Hershey Park Kiddieland". Lebanon Daily News. April 10, 1970.
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    83. ^ "Hersheypark opens May 13 with TV star". Standard Speaker. Hazleton, PA. April 22, 1995. pp. 39–40.
    84. ^ a b c d Aurentz, Tim (December 14, 1971). "Hershey Announces Major Park Development Plans". Lebanon Daily News. p. 1. On the perimeter will be a new fast-food restaurant, complete with outdoor seating; a new milk bar, scaled to children's size, and three new adult rides, The Monster, The Toboggan and The Scrambler
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    86. ^ "Giant Wheel hub of new Hersheypark". The Morning Herald. February 2, 1973.
    87. ^ "Giant Wheel New Ride at Hershey". Reading Eagle. February 4, 1973.
    88. ^ "How Sweet It Is...At Hersheypark". The Waco Citizen. December 6, 1973.
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    94. ^ "Hersheypark opens May 18". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, PA. May 8, 1974. This season, two more new high capacity rides were added, expressing the same innovativeness as last season's two additions. The Trail Blazer - a centrifugal force roller coaster, and the Sky Ride - a cable car lift providing a panoramic view of Hersheypark.
    95. ^ "Hersheypark Opens May 18". Standard-Speaker. Hazelton, PA. May 8, 1974. This season, two more new high capacity rides were added, expressing the same innovativeness as last season's two additions. The Trail Blazer - a centrifugal force roller coaster, and the Sky Ride - a cable car lift providing a panoramic view of Hersheypark.
    96. ^ a b c d "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.
    97. ^ a b c d "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.
    98. ^ "New Ride At Hersheypark". Lebanon Daily News. February 9, 1977. Making its grand entrance into the East Coast, the sooperdooperLooper will premiere this summer at Hersheypark, as the newest attraction for the 1977 season.
    99. ^ a b c d e f g "Hersheypark adds 5 new rides for 1978". Reading Eagle. April 30, 1978.
    100. ^ a b c d "Hersheypark Lists New Attractions". Reading Eagle. April 15, 1979.
    101. ^ a b The Daily News. Huntingdon, PA. June 20, 1980. p. 11. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
    102. ^ a b c 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)
    103. ^ "If you love a parade, visit Hershey...and Hersheypark". Patriot-News. May 14, 1982. p. 9.
    104. ^ "At Hersheypark, Aging Is A Sweet, Sweet Process". Observer-Reporter. Washington, PA/Waynesburg, PA. August 30, 1982. p. C1.
    105. ^ 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.
    106. ^ a b Meister, Dave (May 16, 1984). "Rides at Hersheypark 'choc'-ful of real love-and-kisses adventures - but watch out for The Comet". Reading Eagle.
    107. ^ a b "Have We Got A Ride For You!" (Press release). Hershey, PA: Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company. 1985.
    108. ^ "What's new at the parks". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. June 20, 1986. p. 15.
    109. ^ The Gettysburg Times. May 21, 1987. p. 5. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
    110. ^ MacKinnon, Dorothy (May 22, 1987). "Mr. Hershey's Dandy Candyland". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 7, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    111. ^ a b c Holahan, Jane (July 2, 2008). "Hershey Sets $16M Boardwalk Expansion; Canyon River Rapids Ride Will Close". Lancaster New Era. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    112. ^ "Have We Got A Ride For You!" (Press release). Hershey, PA: Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company. 1987.
    113. ^ a b "Hersheypark opens with special entertainment". Altoona Mirror. May 8, 1988.
    114. ^ a b Fox, Larry (May 27, 1988). "Hershey's More Than Chocolate". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 7, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. Hersheypark is constructing another water ride, a Frontier Chute-Out Ride in which riders will race down 100-yard-long straight or curving chutes on small two-person rubber rafts. This ride is expected to open in mid-June. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    115. ^ "Have We Got A Ride For You!" (Press release). Hershey, PA: Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company. 1988.
    116. ^ "Parks provide kids' stuff". The Kokomo Tribune. Kokomo, IN. June 11, 1989. p. 2. "Hersheypark (Hershey, Pa.) will debut Tiny Timbers log flume... Hersheypark also has a children's activity area, Kaptain Kid's Kove.
    117. ^ Baker, Laura (June 21, 1989). "New Kiddie Ride Open At Hersheypark" (Press release). Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company.
    118. ^ a b c d 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. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    119. ^ Burchard, Hank; Fox, Larry (March 29, 1991). "Roller Coaster: The New Twist". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    120. ^ "New Roller Coasters Scream To Life Across U.S." The Record. Bergen County, NJ. August 11, 1991. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. At Hersheypark in Hershey, Pa., the Sidewinder takes riders to a maximum height of 115 feet and speeds up to 55 mph through two loops, 90-degree corkscrews to the right and left, upside down and backward, as well as upright and forward. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    121. ^ Carpenter, Richard P. (April 10, 1994). "Rides that will make you shout 'Wheeeee!'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. Hersheypark in Hershey, Pa., will unleash Tidal Force, called the tallest water plunge in the world. Boats will take passengers 100 feet off the ground before plunging into a huge pool of water. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    122. ^ "Hersheypark opens May 13 with TV star". Standard-Speaker. Hazelton, PA. April 22, 1995. p. 39. New this year is the Tiny Tracks kiddie train ride located in Carousel Circle[sic]...
    123. ^ a b c d 2005 Hersheypark Rides Manual, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company, 2005
    124. ^ Kraft, Randy (August 11, 1996). "Test drive Hershey's new coaster". Allentown Morning Call. Indiana, PA: Indiana Gazette. p. E5.
    125. ^ Severson, Jack (June 10, 1996). "Roller-coaster devotees are marking a special year". Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    126. ^ a b Morris, Jerry (June 1, 1997). "Wild Times America's Theme Parks Are Loading Up With Thrilling New Rides and Up-Close Animal Encounters". The Boston Globe. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    127. ^ Jesky, Mike (April 12, 1998). "What's New at Hershey". Standard-Speaker. Hazelton, PA. p. G1. This spring, "Great Bear," Hersheypark's new $13 million roller coaster, will awaken.
    128. ^ "Hersheypark attraction recalls past fairs". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, PA. October 22, 1998.
    129. ^ a b c d "Hersheypark attraction recalls past fairs". Standard-Speaker. Hazelton, PA. October 22, 1998. The new rides will be: -"The Wild Mouse," the park's seventh roller coaster. -The 90-foot-long, 32-foot-high "Merry Derry Dip Fun Slide." -The "Music Express," with 20 two-passenger cars that rotate while negotiating a sharply curved track. -"Chaos," with 18 cars that rotate individually while the entire ride spins. - And "Frog Hopper," which will lift riders 20 feet and then bounce back to the ground.
    130. ^ Holahan, Jane (July 2, 2008). "Hershey Sets $16M Boardwalk Expansion; Canyon River Rapids Ride Will Close". Lancaster New Era. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. After the Boardwalk in 2007, the Fahrenheit roller coast opened in May, which replaced the Western Chute Out, a waterslide. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    131. ^ Runice, Jacky (May 14, 2000). "Summertime Is Sweet for Hershey, Pa., Visitors". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, IL. p. 9. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via Questia. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    132. ^ "New Hershey ride makes splash; 'That was the wettest roller coaster I've ever ridden,' one man says". Intelligencer Journal. Lancaster, PA. May 8, 2002. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    133. ^ a b c d Gleiter, Sue (December 19, 2012). "Hersheypark will replace Roller Soaker with sprayground". The Patriot-News. Retrieved February 11, 2015. The park is removing the [Roller Soaker] in the Boardwalk section to make way for a 5,000-square-foot sprayground...Hersheypark will be adding two water slides to the Boardwalk's slide complex, she said. The spray ground and water slides will be open in time for Memorial Day weekend, when the park's water section traditionally opens for the season, Burrows said.
    134. ^ a b c d Gleiter, Sue (May 21, 2013). "Shoreline Sprayground at Hersheypark splashes up a good time". The Patriot-News. Retrieved February 11, 2015. The park decided to replace its Roller Soaker roller coaster, which it dismantled last fall, to make way for the Sprayground which ultimately will serve more guests, Burrows said....Hersheypark also has other new additions this season including: Two new water slides at the Coastline Plunge - the Hydro and Pipeline.
    135. ^ Holahan, Jane (August 5, 2003). "Hersheypark planning big, new coaster". Lancaster New Era. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
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    137. ^ Lindt, Susan (May 7, 2004). "Coaster thrills even top guns; Hersheypark debuts $12.5 million coaster". Intelligencer Journal. Lancaster, PA. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    138. ^ Snell, Bob (February 1, 2006). "Sally Corp. (Business Briefs)". Florida Trend. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge, an amusement park ride designed by Jacksonville-based Sally Corp., will open next year at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pa. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    139. ^ Westgate, Aubrey. "Candy war breaks out in Hershey". Intelligencer Journal. Lancaster, PA. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    140. ^ a b c d e f g h "WET & WILD Hersheypark plans biggest expansion ever for 2007". Lancaster New Era. July 13, 2006. Retrieved February 3, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    141. ^ a b c d e f g h "Hersheypark celebrates sweet life and 100 years with $21 million expansion; Park has evolved from picnic grounds to major destination". Chicago Sun-Times. May 27, 2007. Retrieved February 3, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    142. ^ "Steep roller coaster to open at Hersheypark". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. May 19, 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    143. ^ a b Harpaz, Beth J. (May 25, 2008). "New Thrills - Theme parks across America add rides to lure summer travelers". The Commercial Appeal. Memphis, TN. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    144. ^ a b Rorabaugh, Dan (May 21, 2009). "Splashy Seaquel; Hersheypark Unveils 17.6M Expansion To The Boardwalk Waterpark". Lancaster New Era. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    145. ^ a b Harpaz, Beth J. (May 21, 2009). "Parks debut new coasters, interactive attractions". Associated Press Worldstream. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. New to Boardwalk area, The Shore wave pool, and Intercoastal Waterway lazy river {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    146. ^ "New Hershey Coaster To Be Fast 'N' Floorless". Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era. August 4, 2011. Retrieved February 3, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    147. ^ "Coaster Cash". Central Penn Business Journal. March 30, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    148. ^ Alexander, Larry (December 20, 2012). "Hershey: Roller Soaker out, More Water Attractions in Its Place". Lancaster Sunday News. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    149. ^ Woodall, Candy (May 19, 2013). "Hersheypark puts focus on new water attractions". The York Dispatch. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
    150. ^ a b c "Hersheypark to Debut 3 Rides". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. April 6, 2014. p. E-4. Retrieved February 11, 2014 – via Questia. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    151. ^ a b c Kopfinger, Stephen (May 8, 2002). "Take a Ride on the Wild Side". LNP Media Group. Lancaster, PA. Retrieved February 11, 2015 – via HighBeam Research. The Cocoa Cruiser will allow parents and kids to share that first roller coaster experience, as it's designed around a six-car train that holds up to 12 riders. It's located in Hersheypark's [Founder's Way] area. Also new on the menu are the Tea Cups and Sweet Swing rides. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    152. ^ Hatmaker, Julia (August 12, 2014). "Hersheypark unveils plans for new roller coaster". The Patriot-News. Retrieved February 11, 2015. Laff Trakk, an indoor spinning glow-coaster, will be opening in May 2015, Hersheypark officials announced at a press conference on Aug. 12. An estimated $14 million project, Laff Trakk will be the 13th roller coaster at Hersheypark. The ride draws its inspiration from Hersheypark and amusement park history.
    153. ^ MacDonald, Brady (December 1, 2014). "Hersheypark's Laff Trakk to combine spinning coaster, funhouse laughs". Retrieved February 11, 2015. Hersheypark's Laff Trakk is billed as the first indoor, spinning, glow-in-the-dark coaster in the U.S.
    154. ^ Jenkins Jr., Torrence (2006). Herbert P. Schmeck The Forgotten Legacy. Knepper Press. pp. 91–93.
    155. ^ Rutherford, Scott (2004). "PTC built one Flying Turns at Rocky Point; Hershey's ride was designed, but never built". Amusement Today. Vol. 8, no. 2. p. 23.
    156. ^ "NAPHA NewsFlash". National Amusement Park Historical News. Vol. 7, no. 4. National Amusement Park Historical Association. July–August 1985. p. 15.
    157. ^ Schematic of Shoot-the-Chutes, Intamin, Hershey Community Archives, 1985 {{citation}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)CS1 maint: others (link)
    158. ^ "It's already a bumpy ride". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. December 10, 2004. p. B-13.
    159. ^ "A new wild roller coaster is coming to Hersheypark". Lancaster New Era. October 2, 2004. Retrieved January 9, 2015 – via Highbeam Research. Turbulence will be located adjacent to the Hersheypark Carousel. The area around the new and old rides will be refurbished and renamed Founder's Circle, in honor of chocolate magnate Milton Hershey, who founded the park in 1907 [sic]. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |subscription= ignored (|url-access= suggested) (help)
    160. ^ "Hershey Opens Sunday". The Gettysburg Times. April 21, 1961. p. 3. "The kiddies' miniature train, installed in Kiddieland 1952, is a gasoline-drive amusement.