This is a list of Hersheypark attractions, giving an overview of the rides and attractions at the theme park located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Hersheypark currently has 76 rides and water attractions.
Present attractions
Thrill ratingRatings assigned per Hersheypark's own system, where "1" is the least intense and "5" is the most. See their for more specific details. (out of 5)
Roller coasters Hersheypark has 14 roller coasters, the most of any amusement park in Pennsylvania. CoasterPictureManufacturerHeight restrictionType/modelSeasonopenedLocationThrillRatingRef(s)CometWoodenTrailblazerMine trainsooperdooperLooperSteelJolly Rancher RemixBoomerang coasterGreat BearInvertedWild MouseWild Mouse coasterLightning RacerDual-trackedStorm RunnerLaunchFahrenheitVertical liftSkyrushSteel HypercoasterCocoa CruiserFamily gravityLaff TrakkSpinning indoorCandymoniumSteel HypercoasterWildcat's Revenge
Water rides Hersheypark has 16 water rides, 6 of which are part of the slide complex Coastline Plunge. All of the water rides are located in The Boardwalk, except Coal Cracker, which is located in Kissing Tower Hill, near Great Bear.
RideOpenedManufacturerDescriptionThrillRatingRef(s)Coal CrackerThis is park's second log flume ride, as well as the world's first hydroflume ride, it replaced the park's first water ride, the Mill Chute, after it was destroyed in the Hurricane Agnes flood in 1972.Tidal Force (now retired)A splash-down ride with a drop. Its spray is powerful enough to reach visitors passing by on the walkways.Bayside PierA Kiddie wave pool.A water playground.Sandcastle CoveA kiddie water playground.Intercoastal WaterwayA Lazy River type water ride.The ShoreA large family wave pool, part of the 2009 expansion of the Boardwalk.Shoreline SpraygroundA family splash area with seating and shade.A water coaster which includes FlyingSaucer turns and high speed tunnels. This effectively replaced Roller Soaker which was removed after the 2012 season.Whitecap RacerAn Octopus racer model and is the longest mat racing slide in the world. Riders can register to wear a race band to see who wins each race.
Coastline Plunge Coastline Plunge is a slide complex located in The Boardwalk. The complex features six slides with a variety of different experiences. All six slides were manufactured by ProSlide Technology. Four slides were part of the original Boardwalk expansion in 2007. Two slides, Hydro and Pipeline, were added in 2013.
RideDescriptionThrillRatingHydroThis slide has serpentine turns and sections which are closed and opened.PipelineInline tubing slide, 2 person maximum.RiptideInline tubing slide, 2 person maximum.SurgeInline tubing slide, 2 persons needed.VortexHas a large bowl often referenced as a "toilet bowl" feature.WhirlwindHas a whirlwind flume feature that creates vertical-like banking.
Flat rides Hersheypark has 25 flat rides.
RideYear OpenedManufacturerLocationDescriptionThrillRatingRef(s)CarrouselThe carousel features music from a 1926 Wurlitzer style #153 Military Band Organ. Today, the carousel is the oldest ride in the park. It was originally built in 1919 and is called PTC #47.Dry Gulch RailroadThis is a 2 foot gauge train that travels past southwest-themed props such as cacti, ghost towns, abandoned mines, and "Indians" in teepees.Starship AmericaA classic ride temporarily closed between 2003 and 2004, now located in Founder's Way.MonorailTakes riders on a relaxing, elevated tour of the park, briefly crossing over ZOOAMERICA and downtown Hershey, Pennsylvania. Before 1973 the monorail served as an entrance/exit to the park from the Hershey chocolate factory tour.ScramblerGuests sit in a car with a maximum of three people per car. The ride has three arms with four cars each. The entire ride spins, causing the four cars to spin on each arm.Kissing TowerTakes riders on a trip upwards while rotating clockwise, providing a panoramic view of Hershey through windows shaped like a Hershey's Kiss. It was sold to Hersheypark by Intamin AG.Guests drive scaled-down, gasoline-powered cars around a short track which is parallel to the Sunoco Speedway sports cars. 4 riders maximum per vehicle, which are dressed as Model T-style antique vehicles. Original Arrow cars were replaced in 2018 with new models by Gould Manufacturing.Guests drive scaled-down, gasoline-powered sports cars around a short track which is parallel to the Antique Cars. 2 riders maximum per vehicle which are dressed as Corvette-style racers.PirateReese's can ride, but must be with a responsible rider and also sit in one of the center rows where there are orange circles on the seats.Wave SwingerA chair swing ride located in The Hollow. This replaced The Bug when it was installed.Tilt-A-WhirlWas in Carrousel Circle from 1983 to 1995, then in Comet Hollow from 1996 to 2011. When Skyrush was added, it was moved back to its original location.The only bumper car ride in Hersheypark, the current building was built in 1978, featuring Lusse bumper cars. Around 40 bumper cars ride for about 2 minutes, reaching a top speed of approximately 15 miles per hour. The Reverchon bumper cars were installed in 1997.Ferris WheelThis Ferris wheel is in diameter and sends riders nearly into the air. Installed in 1997.A set of three slides, operated during the fall 1998 season. Installed in Midway America with a park model in 1999.Located adjacent to Wildcat and Laff Trakk, this was installed next to the trailer model.Music ExpressThis is a Himalaya ride, but it does not go backwards. It plays music during the ride.Liberty FlyersThis was the first time a ride of this type had been in the park since the Aerial Joy Ride had been in the park in the 1950s. Was renamed to Liberty Flyers in 2026 to honor Americas 250th anniversary.The ClawA swinging pendulum ride installed in 2003, replacing the old Cyclops (a version of the Enterprise ride).The HowlerEach passenger can spin their own car and the entire ride lifts 7½ feet and tilts 20 degrees, causing each car to swing in and out.Tea CupsThis is a tea cup themed ride with cars that swing around on a single platform.83 foot tall drop tower.135 foot tall drop tower.197 foot tall drop tower.Reese's CupfusionAn interactive gaming dark ride which has riders protecting an item called the Crystal Cup from The League of Misfit Candy, led by Mint the merciless. Replaced Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge.Mix'd, Flavored By Jolly RancherA NebluaZ attraction where sets of arms with vehicles at their ends continue to intersect with each other, creating the illusion of near-misses and collision courses with other riders.Twizzlers Twisted GravityThe tallest Screamin’ Swing in the world at the time of opening.
Kiddie rides
Hersheypark has 20 kiddie rides. All kiddie rides are rated as a 1.
Founder's Way The kiddie rides that were built prior to 1971 were part of an area of the park known as Kiddieland, an area of the park that existed from 1949 to 1971. A number of the rides in this area of the park came from that era.
NameOpenedManufacturerHeight RequirementHersheypark uses Hershey Company products as names for each height range to determine who can ride which rides. See their for more specific details.
All measurements are in inches: Miniatures: 0 - 36 (3' and below) Kisses: 36 - 42 (3' - 3'6") Reese's: 42 - 48 (3'6" - 4') Hershey's: 48 - 54 (4' - 4'6") Twizzler: 54 - 60 (4'6" - 5') Jolly Rancher: 60 and above (5' and above)
In the kiddie rides lists seen here, height categories are abbreviated to the first letter of the category, bolded above. A single asterisk * next to the height category means that they must ride with a responsible rider.Ref(s)Minty BeesDizzy DrumsHelicoptersSpace AgeTraffic JamMisfit BugBalloon FliteSwing ThingMini-HimalayaMini Pirate
The Hollow NameOpenedManufacturerHeight RequirementRef(s)Sweet Swing
Kissing Tower Hill NameOpenedManufacturerHeight RequirementRef(s)ConvoyFrog Hopper
Midway America NameOpenedManufacturerHeight RequirementRef(s)Pony ParadeGranny BugsTiny Tracks
Pioneer Frontier NameOpenedManufacturerHeight RequirementRef(s)Livery StablesMini ScramblerRed Baron
Park entertainment This is a list of entertainment which is available in Hersheypark. Seasonal availability
AttractionOpenedManufacturer orOperatorRef(s)AquatheaterCountry GrillMusic Box TheaterZooAmericaSanta's StablesMidway TentHershey Sweet Lights (not returning for 2026)Treatville12 Days of Christmas
Park regions
Like most theme parks, Hersheypark also has themed regions of the park. There are 8 regions currently in the park, including ZooAmerica. For the list of former regions in Hersheypark, see List of former Hersheypark attractions, past park regions.
+Themed regions located in HersheyparkRegionOpenedDescriptionRef(s)ZooAmericaThis region (also considered an attraction) opened in 1978 and operates year-round. The area ZooAmerica uses was previously Hershey Park Zoo, from 1910 to 1971. This was the first expansion for Hersheypark after the early 1970s renovations. ZooAmerica features animals from North America and is divided up into regions.Pioneer FrontierThis region was created over two years in 1984 and 1985. However, the area was called the "Old West" in 1984. The latest addition was Mix'd, Flavored By Jolly Rancher in 2022.Midway AmericaThis region of the park is themed to be an American fair-like area. The latest addition of the area was Wildcat's Revenge, a conversion of the second Wildcat, in 2023.The BoardwalkThis region is a water park situated in between the Midway America and Pioneer Frontier section of the park. It includes previously standing water rides in the area, as well as new additions, some of which replaced older rides. The latest additions are Breaker's Edge and Whitecap Racer in 2018.The HollowThis region was originally called Comet Hollow. In 2012, it was rethemed as The Hollow when Skyrush was added. The latest additions were Sweet Swing and Tea Cups in 2014.Founder's WayThis region was created when Tudor Square, Rhineland, Founder's Circle, and Music Box Way were all combined into one region. The latest addition of the area was Reese's Cupfusion in 2019.This region was a retheming of the Minetown area of the park. The latest addition of the area was Hershey Triple Tower in 2017.The newest region of the park, costing $150 million. Groundbreaking occurred on January 9, 2019. The area features new restaurants, shopping, Candymonium, and the newly relocated Carrousel.
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