Mini Comet, a kiddie coaster at Hersheypark from 1974 to 1978, was relocated several times and ultimately scrapped due to high maintenance costs and low resale value.

Hersheypark's Tudor Castle entrance, opened in 1973, served over 45 years before its removal in 2019 to accommodate growing visitor numbers and security needs. Its design reflected local cultural themes, impacting the park's evolution and paving the way for new developments.

In 2014, Hersheypark introduced Chickie's & Pete's, offering signature items like crabfries. A second location opened in 2016, expanding food options for park visitors.

In 1997, Hersheypark added The Whip, a ride honoring its first Whip, featuring historic photos. Operating from 1997 to 2022, it was removed in February 2023, as confirmed by the park's social media.

The first Hersheypark advertisement ran in central Pennsylvania newspapers between August 29, 1907 and August 31, 1907.

Hersheypark’s first Christmas Candylane was held 35 years ago in 1983.

On June 14, 1984, an act - providing for the inspection of amusement rides and attractions; granting powers and imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; creating the Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board; and imposing civil and criminal penalties - was entered into Pennsylvania law as P.L. 384, No. 81, the Pennsylvania Amusement Ride Inspection Act. It was signed by Governor Dick Thornburgh on June 18, 1984.

Minty Bees is a Hampton Amusement Company kiddie Super Jet ride which was installed in Hersheypark in 1961.

This article is part of a short series on Aloha Park, which was located in the Waikiki section of Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii. This article is about the Church & Prior roller coaster at the park, Big Dipper. Aloha Park had one roller coaster, Big Dipper, which was designed by Church & Prior and construction was supervised by Mark Hanna. The cars for the train were delivered to Aloha Park on the vessel…

In 1997, Hersheypark expanded Midway America. One of the rides added was The Whip. Manufactured by Sarasota, Florida based Rideworks, Inc., this ride was an homage to the park's first Whip. The back wall of Whip featured historic photos of Hersheypark. The picture to the left was of the Twin Ferris Wheels while the picture to the right was a picture of the first Whip from 1937.

Now inside Hersheypark, Castelli's Hotel was a restaurant that operated from 1940 to 1964 on West Derry Road in Hershey.

Chance Rides is an amusement ride manufacturer that has existed since 1961. Known for their C.P. Huntington train, Ferris wheels, and Zipper rides, they’ve evolved through various acquisitions. The company has maintained its legacy, recently focusing on portable rides and ensuring future success under the new owners Permanent Equity while remaining in Wichita, Kansas.

After the 1972 season, Hersheypark had to figure out what to do with the empty space created by the loss of The Lost River, the park's Philadelphia Toboggan Company Mill Chute flume ride, which was destroyed in the flood of 1972, which happened in late June of that year. Park management favored installing an electric fountain, as an homage to the Electric Fountain which was in the…

After the 1972 season, Hersheypark had to figure out what to do with the empty space created by the loss of The Lost River, the park's Philadelphia Toboggan Company Mill Chute flume ride, which was destroyed in the flood of 1972, which happened in late June of that year. Park management favored installing an electric fountain, as an homage to the Electric Fountain which was in the…

Kissing Tower, an observation tower ride at Hersheypark, debuted in 1975 after years of planning and construction. It features panoramic views and is one of several Gyro Towers produced by Waagner Biro AG. The ride has hosted weddings and special events, maintaining a prominent place in the park's identity over the years.

This is a look at the entrances of Hersheypark in 1971 and 1972, in the transition of Hersheypark being renovated into a theme park.

Round Up was a circular ride at Hersheypark from 1968 to 1977, constructed next to Starship America, and replaced by Rodeo after renovations in 1978.