The Hersheypark 2025 season will welcome the addition of Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, the world’s tallest S&S Worldwide “Screamin’ Swing” pendulum ride. During the 70-second ride, guests will soar 137 feet, reaching a top speed of 68 mph. According to a...
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Review: New Skyrush Seats and Restraints at Hersheypark
I was fortunate enough to ride Skyrush, Hersheypark’s Intamin hypercoaster, on opening day and got my first ride of the 2024 season with its brand-new upgraded seats and restraints. I’m sure many people are wondering if the ride feels more...
Continue reading...Skyrush Receiving New Seats and Restraints in 2024 at Hersheypark
Hersheypark today announced that Skyrush will open in 2024 with all-new seats and restraints that will offer riders “added comfort while experiencing the adrenaline rush they know and crave. The investment will also include a reimagined station with a new...
Continue reading...Hersheypark Coaster Rankings: Where Does Wildcat’s Revenge Stand?
Since Hersheypark’s Wildcat’s Revenge opened earlier this month, you may be wondering “Where does Wildcat’s Revenge rank amongst Hersheypark’s collection of roller coasters?” Look no further, your question will soon be answered! After riding the new Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC)...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Rocky Mountain, Hi!
Earlier this year, coaster enthusiasts on the east coast were blessed with not one, but two brand-new creations from the wizards at Rocky Mountain Construction – Arie Force One at Fun Spot Atlanta and Wildcat’s Revenge at Hersheypark. Luckily, we...
Continue reading...Wildcat’s Revenge Hersheypark Review and Reactions
Last week, Hersheypark officially debuted Wildcat’s Revenge, the park’s new-for-2023 Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) hybrid coaster. Built on part of the structure of the park’s former Wildcat wooden coaster, Wildcat’s Revenge features a slew of impressive stats — a 140-foot-tall...
Continue reading...Wildcat’s Revenge Topped Off and More Construction Photos
Hersheypark today shared exciting new photos and video of Wildcat’s Revenge construction, including the installation of the Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) hybrid coaster’s arch-like lift hill pinnacle. Wildcat’s Revenge is Hersheypark’s 15th roller coaster and is a reimagining of the...
Continue reading...New Wildcat’s Revenge Construction Photos and On-Ride POV Animation
To tide fans over until Wildcat’s Revenge opens this summer, Hersheypark has shared an on-ride POV animation of its new-for-2o23 Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) hybrid coaster as well as construction photos and the coaster’s custom-designed trains. Wildcat’s Revenge will be...
Continue reading...Which Park Can Stake Claim to “Intamin Coaster Capital of the World”
Back in October, we posed the question “Which park is the ‘B&M Capital of the World‘?” After coming up with a semi-arbitrary formula to declare Six Flags Great Adventure as the winner, we thought we were done with declaring parks...
Continue reading...Hersheypark Announces Wildcat’s Revenge RMC Hybrid Coaster
Hersheypark unveiled plans today for Wildcat’s Revenge, a new-for-2023 Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) hybrid conversion of its former Wildcat wooden coaster. Soon to be sporting steel track, the reimagined Great Coasters International (GCI) coaster will stand 140 feet tall, reach...
Continue reading...Hersheypark’s Wildcat to Close July 31
Today on social media, Hersheypark announced the final ride for their Wildcat wooden coaster will take place on July 31, 2022. Last to ride alert! 🚨 Wildcat will close Sunday, July 31 so be sure to visit this month for...
Continue reading...Hersheypark Retheming Boomerang, Adding New Family Ride in 2022
Hersheypark today announced that it will debut two Jolly Rancher candy-themed ride experiences in 2022. The park will retheme and rename its Sidewinder boomerang coaster and will open a family-friendly spinning flat ride. Learn more about the two new ride...
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