Laff Trakk Construction Continues at Hersheypark

Hersheypark is continuing to move forward with their newest coaster as well. Coming sometime in 2015, will be Laff Trakk, the world's first indoor spinning glow coaster. Yeah, that's a bit of a mouthful there, but it's definitely cool to see a dark ride/dark coaster being built out there as they're always a good time.

That said, quite a lot of steel has been going up on the site where the ride will inhabit, but not a single piece of track yet. So far the construction has been limited to just the building that will house the ride.

This one is definitely curious and I gotta admit, I'm looking forward to it, even if it's considered more "family friendly" not an extreme scream machine like some others that are going up around the world this year. If you're curious as to just what they're up to, check out coverage of the announcement to see video and a lot more detail about the ride.

Here's just a few pictures of what's been going on over at Hersheypark, thanks to the folks over at All American Thrills. Can see more shots of not only Laff Trakk, but the entire park as a whole too over on their site.

Image via All American Thrills ALTair drone, too cool!

Hershey Park Announces Laff Trakk - First Indoor Spinning Glow Coaster!

Looks like our earlier hunch of an indoor spinning coaster was correct. After weeks of teasing, Hersheypark finally announced that the world's first indoor spinning glow coaster, Laff Trakk, will be coming to the park in 2015!

Built by German coaster manufacturer, Maurer & Söhne, the ride will honor the long and storied fun house history at Hersheypark. The ride cars will hold four riders in a back to back configuration and will be a true 360 degree experience as they spin their way through the madness.

The coaster itself will reach speeds of up to 45mph on the first drop and is being touted as a great family coaster by Maurer & Söhne. How so? The spinning motion is being described as "gentle" and not to severe like other spinning coasters out there.

Laff Trakk will be the 13th coaster for Hersheypark and is set to open in May of 2015 in the park's Midway America section.

Curious of what it'll look like? Here's the animation POV straight from Hersheypark!


For those curious of what it could actually feel like to ride Laff Trakk, check out Maurer & Söhne's Winjas at Phantasialand below!


Stay tuned for more details as the information comes out and be sure to follow us on Twitter, Google+, Tumblr and Facebook for all the news out of Hersheypark and everyone else that's building in 2015!

Indoor Spinning Wild Mouse or 3D Dark Ride for Hersheypark in 2015?

Well, it's no secret that Hersheypark is planning something for 2015, the clues have been slowly trickling out on the park's website and various other places. What we do know is that something is planned for the area around where The Whip currently is. Now, while we do have semi-confirmation that The Whip won't be leaving the park, it could be moved to another location as well.

So far all the signs seem to be pointing to some kind of dark ride, or at least an indoor attraction of some sort. The latest three only make things even more confusing though. Though, I kinda suppose that's the point of all this, isn't it?

UPDATE: Looks like we were right! Hersheypark has announced an indoor spinning "glow coaster", Laff Trakk, for 2015. Click here for all the details and POV!

Now, onto to the newest clues!

This is the key to the whole dark ride idea, and it seems like it's being telegraphed a good bit

The "only dark" has to be a sign of an indoor attraction. Just what that might be is anyone's guess but there's a few more clues that just might help out on this one. 

Now, what a crystal ball and the previous clue about a card deck of red, white and blue have to do with each other? Yeah, that's anyone's guess because I have no earthly idea what kind of link could be there.

The next couple of clues that have surfaced have +Carrie H.C. and I thinking that this is likely to be one of three things. But let's examine the clues first.

Here's the more interesting part. Not only is spinning mentioned, but also a distorted view. The first thought is an indoor spinning wild mouse, but the distorted view part kind of throws that out as it definitely sounds like 3D is going to be implemented in some form or another.

There's only one other indoor spinning wild mouse that I know of, Exterminator at Kennywood. Would be interesting to see another showing up in PA.

The final clue that's been released so far has them saying that it's "not the first", so whatever it is has been done before and that leaves us with quite a few options. 

As stated above, there's the indoor spinning wild mouse idea which has been done. There's also been a number of 3D dark rides that include a lot of spinning as well. Most notably; Transformers at Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando, Spiderman at Islands of Adventure and Curse of DarKastle at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Something similar to Ratatouille at Disneyland Paris or even Mystic Manor in Hong Kong could be possible too.

Of course, there's the possibility of getting into something like some kind of shooter where the cars spin as well. That could be getting into the "first ever" thing though and by the clue, it's not the first of it's kind. So, right now I'd be willing to bet it's going to be something like Exterminator or one of the other rides listed above.

We'll know soon enough though as the big announcement is coming in just 5 days so stay tuned and follow us on Twitter, Google+, Tumblr and Facebook for all the news out of Hersheypark and everyone else that's building in 2015!

Hershey Park- New Teaser and More Info on 2015 Attraction

Hershey Park- New Teaser Image and More Info on the 2015 Expansion

 Well on Tuesday Hershey Park released another teaser image to go with the new attraction which will be coming to the park in 2015.

 Although I'm still leaning towards from of dark ride (simply based on the bright and neon colors) I have to admit, the theme is rather confusing at this point. The park has also launched a "Clue" webpage where they will post up all the hints for the attraction as their published. They are also giving away a 2015 season pass, which you can register for on the same webpage- Hershey Park 2015 Attraction Clues

  In other news from Hershey Park, a reader to Screamscape reports that they spoke to park management, expression concerns about the possible removal of both 'The Whip' and 'Music Express'. Management responded. They told the guest not to worry, the rides would either be relocated within the park or another site for the new attraction would be found.

Hershey Park- New Dark Ride for 2015?

Image from All-American Thrills, User ShinyBloo

 Hershey Park Building a Dark Ride for 2015?!

 Something fishy is going on at Hershey Park and it involves blueprints!

 Spotted in the area of the park known as Midway America, where folks pointing at some of the kiddie-land rides and tents. The rumor mill has gone bonks since the images where posted by a user of All-American Thrills.

 Word on the ground right now is that this could be a large building, which may house either a dark ride or possibly some form of an indoor coaster. Which would mean removing and relocating several rides including the parks Music Express and Whip.

 On the parks Facebook page, they are also running a new teaser campaign for this new 2015 attraction. They will be posting up a new clue every Tuesday until August 12th.

 Now, I'm going to go out on a limb here and take a guess. From the teaser poster and the knowledge this is going to be a large, indoor attraction.. I'm going to bet we're looking at a shooter style dark-ride. Think about it, Neon Colors. Indoors and Darkride rumors all put together? Seems to scream 'indoor, shooter style dark ride' to me!

 Never fear, we'll keep on top of the rumors and let you know what's coming!

HersheyPark- New for 2014

HersheyPark, who has been rather quiet on the topic of the 2014 season has finally spoken up. It looks like the park will be getting three new ride additions and two new food options in the upcoming season!

  Coming to "The Hollow" we'll see the addition of a Tea Cups and Happy Swing family rides.  Both appear to be fairly stock options but it is unknown right now if they'll receive a special "Hersheys" themed make-over.

 A 'Family Coaster' which appears to be an off-the-shelf model will be making it way into "Music Box Way" allowing younger riders to enjoy some thrills. Again, no real information about this ride but it appears to be a stock kiddie coaster.

 Also coming in the 2014 season, Chickie & Petes (A Philadelphia Tradition) as well as a new Frozen Yogurt stand.  No information yet about the location of these two new food options as they haven't yet been added to the parks website.

Park Review- Hersheypark

Park Review of Hersheypark

Day: Thursday Night- Preview and Friday- Full Day

Dates: July 25th and 26th

Weather: Warm (Mid-80s)

Overall Rating: Good

Ride Rating: Good 

Opinion: Worth a visit if you've never been.

Staff: Carrie and Kitsune 

Overview: Hersheypark was built in 1905 by Milton Hershey as a picnic grounds for his chocolate factory employees, in 1907 they began adding attractions which is when it became an amusement park in truth. By 1923 they added their first roller coaster, the original Wildcat. Once that happened the park began to add rides on a regular schedule except during the years of WWII. In the 1970's the park went through a period of re-development, eventually expanding the 110 acre park it is today that features 11 roller coasters and dozens of flat rides.

Quick Update- Traveling delays Posts!

Hey Folks,

 I'm sorry for the delay in posts that's been this week. It's rather hard to update when your on the road! However, never fear! We will be home tomorrow and work on the picture processing will begin. I expect to have new park reviews, ride reviews and even a few special "around the area" guides coming to you as soon as possible!

 Cause unlike some other sites, I like to give the readers (that means you) something worth reading! So I take a little bit longer but as you can see from previous reviews, if we ride it/look at it/saw it, we report on it! So nothing is left out and you know what opinions we have on what, without a doubt!

 So, hang tight just a little longer. We're traveling home tomorrow (Saturday) and I promise I'll spend most of Sunday chained to my laptop, typing away for you.

 What do you have to look forward to?
 Well, I'll certainly tell you! We've got a review of Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysbug, PA as well as a review of Hershey Park coming. That's what I've been doing all week, well that and being stuck in the car on Pennsylvania highways ENTIRELY too long!

 Until then, please enjoy a picture of yours truly being entirely random..

Floods are bad, I would have drowned!

Roadside America- Hershey Park

Today we're looking at Hershey Park, which I'm told is in fact a local park! I was surprised to hear this, being fairly sure most folks would have heard of the worlds sweetest amusement park!

Hershey Park is located in Hershey, PA. Which is about 15 miles from Harrisburg, PA and about 100 miles from Philadelphia, PA.

We've all heard of Hershey's Chocolate and if you haven't, you've got my pity! Needless to say the chocolate from the park is fresh and so very much more tasty!  Hershey Park was owned by Chocolate Mogul, Milton Hershey and began live in 1905 when it was purchased as a pleasure area for the Hershey factory employees. It also boasts several amazing, world class roller coasters. It all began in 1923 with the Wildcat, in the 1970's Hershey Park really got into the Amusement Park game by adding the very first looping roller coaster in the east coast!
Over the years, Hershey has upped it's game into what many consider to be a hidden world class amusement park. Plenty of classic wodden coasters mingle alongside of some of the newest coaster technology.

On a personal note: If you go to Hershey, down in the valley behind Sidewinder you've find some of the best Barbeque EVER in a theme park! Plus their prices are decent and you'll have enough fuel for hours of amusement park fun!

They also have Chocolate World, which is a huge retail outlet for all the products Hershey makes. It also boasts an adorable flat-ride that gives you a good idea of how chocolate is made and always comes with a sample of Hershey's newest treat! Chocolate World is completely free for anyone to visit and browse, which is a nice added bonus if your just passing threw!

Hershey Park