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Centennial Theme Park Bounces Back Following Sudden Closure and Massive Cancellation

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Candymonium roller coaster, one of the most popular theme park attractions at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where a theme park incident took place.

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Following a sudden closure and a massive cancellation, a centennial theme park is ready to bounce back with a jaw-dropping announcement.

Founded in 1906 by Milton S. Hershey, Hersheypark has become one of America’s most popular theme parks. The nearly 120-year-old Pennsylvania icon is home to rides and attractions for the whole family, Hersheypark Stadium, an 11-acre zoo, and Hershey’s Chocolate Tour, the free, one-of-a-kind, create-your-own candy bar attraction.

Unfortunately, August was not particularly kind to the beloved Pennsylvania theme park.

A family holding drinks while looking back at Candimonium, a high-thrill roller coaster at Hersheypark
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Like many theme parks in the United States, Hersheypark was forced to shut its gates earlier this month as a preventive measure due to the impact of Tropical Storm Debby.

While operations resumed the next day, the theme park was struck by more heartbreaking news shortly after this shutdown. Green Day canceled their presentation at Hersheypark Stadium and rescheduled their performance for September 2.

Fortunately, Hersheypark is ready to bounce back from these unfortunate news and has revealed a new thrilling attraction arriving at the park in 2025!

The train for Wildcat's Revenge at Hersheypark
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In addition to iconic high-thrill attractions like Wildcat’s Revenge and Skyrush, Hersheypark is famous for turning fan-favorite candies and turning them into fun, thrilling attractions, including Hershey Triple Tower (themed to Kisses, Reese’s, and Hershey chocolate) and Jolly Rancher Remix.

Continuing this exciting (and delicious) trend, a new candy is joining the iconic Hersheypark skyline.

hershey triple tower at hersheypark theme park
Credit: Hersheypark

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A few days ago, Hersheypark introduced Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, the world’s tallest Screamin’ Swing. The upcoming attraction will shoot guests up 137 adrenaline-pumping feet, reaching 68 miles per hour and providing multiple mind-bending zero G moments.

Twizzlers Twisted Gravity is scheduled to open in the Summer of 2025, providing an all-new perspective of the Pennsylvania theme park. The attraction will be included in the park’s “Fast Track,” which allows guests to skip the lines on select attractions.

A new candy is joining the iconic Hersheypark skyline. Introducing Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, the world’s tallest Screamin’ Swing coming summer 2025.  #TwizzlersTwistedGravity @TWIZZLERS

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Are you excited about the opening of this all-new attraction at Hersheypark? Let Inside the Magic and our readers know in the comments below!

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Ed Aguila

Average Disney Parks nerd and snack enthusiast. Catch Ed trading pins at Main Street, U.S.A., visiting Madame Leota at the Haunted Mansion, remembering screaming at the top of his lungs at Splash Mountain while eagerly waiting for Tiana's Bayou Adventure to open, and constantly debating which is best, blue milk or green milk at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

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