List of defunct Hersheypark attractions

Like all amusement parks, Hersheypark has removed a number of rides and attractions over the years.

Past characters

As a part of the adding a gate and one-price admission to Hersheypark, costume characters were now a part of the park's entertainment program. While walk-around Hershey candy bars have always been a part of this, Hersheypark had its own mascot characters in the late 70s and 80s. These included the Furry Tales, which were three brightly-colored animals - a skunk, a bear, and a chipmunk. [ [http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/hersheypark/100th/history03.php Hersheypark's 100 Years of Happy] ] These characters were featured in promotional materials, daily showsSweetness of Success, Charles J. Jacques, Jr., Amusement Park Journal, 1997] , and even had their own shop selling plush toys in Rhineland. To this day, the shop continues to sell toys. Other discontinued characters include Pistol Pete and the rare character Kaptain Kid.

Past roller coasters

Planned but never built

Indian Village area was going to be built where Stormrunner stands.

New England fishing village with saltbox style houses and regional food specialties. This area was planned to be constructed along Spring Creek by the Wave Swinger.

Rhine River Cruise

Rerouted monorail track complete with modern monorail trains

The coal cracker was planned to be constructed along the side of the hill by the Flying falcon complete with a large mountain and tunnels.

The park was going to have everything cordinated by color.

Twin turnpike was going to feature bridges and cross over the road leading to the zoo.

References

External links

* [http://www.hersheyarchives.org/ Hershey Community Archives] official site
* [http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/hersheypark/100th/index.php Hersheypark 100 Years of Happy] official site
* [http://www.hersheyhistory.org/ Hershey Derry Township Historical Society] official site

ee also

*Hersheypark
*List of Hersheypark Rides