Hey everybody!
This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Hersheypark, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.
Official Hersheypark Website
Below are some links to past announcements and updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!
--Robb
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2005
October, 2005 - Reese's Extreme Challenge shooting dark ride announced - SEE BELOW!
November 23, 2005 - Waterpark plans approved, will be inside existing park
2006
January 2nd, 2006 - Chocolate World to be closed for 3 month renovation
2008
July 1st, 2008 - Boardwalk Expansion The SEAquel! announced.
2009
Feb. 20th, 2009 - SEAquel Construction Update.
2010
Jan. 8th, 2010 - Springtime in the park announcement & Hersheypark now on Google Maps Streetview!
Jan. 15th, 2010 - Create Your Own Candy Bar coming to Chocolate World!
Feb. 26th, 2010 - Sweet savings for the month of March
March 17th, 2010 - Springtime in the Park update
June 7th, 2010 - Amusement Ride Safety Week at Hersheypark
June 11th, 2010 - 'Create Your Own Candy Bar' set to open on June 12th!
August 31st, 2010 - Hersheypark announces holiday activities!
2011
August 2nd, 2011 - Skyrush hybrid wingrider mega/hyper Intamin announced!
September 15th, 2011 - Hersheypark officially reopening on September 17th!
November 2nd, 2011 - US found ZooAmerica Reacted Appropriately to Bison Situation
November 2nd, 2011 - New Skyrush concept art posted!
December 14th, 2011 - Skyrush construction now taller than Comet!
December 15th, 2011 - Hershey elects new Board Chairman, announces CEO succession plan
2012
January 12th, 2012 - Skyrush construction update
January 30th, 2012 - Skyrush animation contest announced!
January 31st, 2012 - Skyrush lift hill topped off!
February 16th, 2012 - Hersheypark launches Facebook Skyrush campaign
February 18th, 2012 - Springtime in the Park rides announced
March 25th, 2012 - SkyRush trackwork is complete
April 3rd, 2012 - Hersheypark launches Fast Track Pass service
April 24th, 2012 - Two new Skyrush photos courtesy of Hersheypark
May 23rd, 2012 - SkyRush Media Day coverage
July 6th, 2012 - Fire damages historic Hersheypark Arena
August 20th, 2012 - Roller Soaker listed for sale
November 26th, 2012 - William F. Simpson Jr. named Hersheypark Entertainment's new CEO
December 18th, 2012 - Roller Soaker removal confirmed!
December 19th, 2012 - Roller Soaker to be replaced with "sprayground" area
2013
March 11th, 2013 - Summer savings deals released!
May 15th, 2013 - Summer entertainment lineup revealed!
December 16th, 2013 - New rides announced for 2014, including a family coaster
2014
May 1st, 2014 - Park looks to and 31 acres in 2015
August 12th, 2014 - Hersheypark Announces "Laff Trakk" for 2015
December 11th, 2014 - Zoo America population grows by 11
2016
August 2nd, 2016 - Hershey Triple Tower announced
2017
August 8th, 2017 - The Breakers Edge Water Coaster and Whitecap Racer will debut in 2018!
December 21st, 2017 - New Breakers Edge Water Coaster construction photos
2018
July 12th, 2018 - Hersheypark teasing 2019 addition! Announcement on August 2nd, 2018!
August 3rd, 2018 - Reeses Cupfusion shooting dark ride announced
October 3rd, 2018 - Chocolatetown & New Roller Coaster for 2020!
November 2nd, 2018 - "Christmas In Hershey" 2018 offerings announced!
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Reese’s Xtreme Cup Challenge
It’s time to settle the score once and for all! We’re calling all REESE'S lovers to HERSHEYPARK in 2006 to compete in head-to-head, multi-sensory laser competition!
REESE'S XTREME CUP CHALLENGE is the first interactive dark ride to pit car against car in a high-energy score-fest that is unequalled anywhere in the world. Two vehicles with competing teams travel through a series of exciting competition zones featuring REESE'S-branded extreme sports events.
Hang onto your laser blasters and take aim at the targets as you swoop, climb, and dip through the action. Accumulate as many points for your team as you can – the winning car will be declared at the end of the challenge, and a sweet reward awaits all who play!
Ride it, Smell it, Play it, Taste it, Win it!
REESE'S XTREME CUP CHALLENGE - ONLY AT HERSHEYPARK!
Reese’s Xtreme Cup Challenge Fact Sheet
Ride Manufacturer: Sally Corporation, Jacksonville, FL
Ride System Supplier: EOS Rides, Italy
Ride Description: Competing teams score points shooting targets throughout the ride to determine the answer to the age-old question, "Is it the chocolate or peanut butter that makes REESE'S so irresistible?”
Features: - Two linked vehicles per train with eight passengers per train
- Vehicles rotate independently
- Onboard laser blaster system with individual score panels
- Ride pre-show
- Team score updates at Take 5 Halftime Reports
Interactive Sports Events: - 8 competition zones or interactive scenes
- Some zones include more than one sport
Sports Represented: - BMX biking
- Drag racing
- Ice hockey
- In-line skating
- Mountain climbing
- Skateboarding
- Skydiving
- Snowboarding
- Spelunking
- Surfing
REESE'S Brands Represented: 6, including REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup and REESE'S Pieces
Elements: - 158 targets
- 80 animated show elements
- 8 animatronic figures
- Special effects
- Sensory elements
Theoretical Capacity: 800 riders per hour
Approximate Ride Time: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
There is a "Video Tour" if you follow this link:
http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/he ... index.html
