Candymonium -
Hersheypark’s sweet new coaster North American editor, Paul Ruben has a taste
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ersheypark amusement park, a 121-acre (49 hectares) theme park with family-friendly rides and thrilling coasters, a water park, and a
zoo in Hershey, Pennsylvania, opened this summer with the debut of Hershey’s Chocolatetown, a $150 million new region featuring Candymonium, the tallest, fastest, longest, and (they say) sweetest coaster in Hersheypark, and other new experiences Where Fun Meets Chocolate.
Iconic Kisses Fountain
Inspired by the legacy of Milton S. Hershey, the 23-acre development represents the largest investment in company history. It features an entirely reimagined arrival experience. In addition to Candymonium, Chocolatetown is also the new home for the historic 100-year-old Carrousel and a first-ever Starbucks inside Hersheypark. Hyperdeck is an immersive new virtual reality experience. Finally, Hersheypark Supply Co. is a premier 10,000-square-foot flagship retail experience with the largest collection of apparel, gifts, and toys exclusive to Hersheypark.
Hersheypark introduced the iconic Kisses Fountain, with more chocolate-themed surprises to come this summer. The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio, Milton’s Ice Cream Parlor, and The Sweeterie Confectionery Kitchen are slated to open in 2021. “We were so excited to welcome our guests to
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Hershey’s Chocolatetown and debut Candymonium as part of our summer opening weekend,” said Vikki Hultquist, General Manager, Attractions & Entertainment, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. “From the distinctive Hershey’s candy theme that welcomes guests to our sweetest coaster Candymonium, this is an experience that can only exist in Hersheypark.” But the pièce de résistance is Candymonium, an
out-and-back style roller coaster designed by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M). It boasts a lift height of 210
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