For those with a sweet tooth, Hersheypark is featuring a variety of new and exciting attractions. With productions like “Tap: The Show” an exhilarating display of tap dancing; “Rock the Jukebox!,” a musical ride through entertainment history; and “Frontier Frenzy” for the country and bluegrass lovers in the crowd, it’s guaranteed that you can never be bored at Hersheypark.
“There are some exciting things in store at Hersheypark this summer. We now have shows every 15 minutes, now through Aug. 28. We also have all of our old favorites, like the Boardwalk,” says Kathy Burrows, public relations manager for the park.
Along with its ever-expanding entertainment, Hersheypark boasts some of the country’s best roller coasters and rides. Thrill seekers will not want to miss “Fahrenheit,” with its 121-foot ascent and 97-degree drop at speeds of up to 58 miles per hour. Other notable coasters include the “Sooperdooperlooper,” the first looping rollercoaster on the East Coast, and the “Wildcat,” a thrilling wooden rollercoaster.
If adrenaline isn’t your style, enjoy a lazy ride on the Ferris Wheel or a relaxing twirl on the carousel. Hersheypark also knows how to beat the heat with its water rides, so don’t forget your bathing suit.
If you prefer more aggressive coasters, Six Flags Great Adventure is the place for you this summer. Home to more than a dozen roller coasters, Six Flags is a thrill-seeker’s delight. Coasters like “Batman the Ride,” “Nitro” and “Kingda Ka,” the tallest, fastest roller coaster in the world, will be sure to take your breath away.
But don’t worry about finding a babysitter, Six Flags is family-friendly. Offering four areas just for kids, like “Wiggles World” and “Bugs Bunny National Park,” it’s a guarantee that no one in the family will get bored.
And Six Flags is so much more than just an amusement park. It also offers a drive-through safari that will transport you to the deserts of Africa, the forests of North America and all the way down under to Australia. The wildlife preserve is home to more than 1,100 animals and has a nearly five-mile autotrail, allowing you to view the animals as if they were in their natural habitat.
If you want to keep it a little closer to home, Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom has everything you are looking for. Break a sweat on “Hydra: The Revenge,” the only floorless rollercoaster in Pennsylvania, or “Steel Force,” the first rollercoaster in the East to reach more than 200 feet. After you’re nice and hot, cool off at Wildwater Kingdom, which boasts more than 15 water rides — enough to keep the whole family cool.
Dorney Park also offers live shows for everyone in the family, like “Snoopy Rocks on Ice,” hosted by everyone’s favorite cartoon character; “Across America,” a musical journey from coast to coast; and “Spin,” a break-dancing extravaganza, among others.
If you’re looking to focus more on the kids this summer, Sesame Place has what you need. The park is celebrating its 30th birthday and they want everyone to get in on the celebration with new shows like “Elmo Rocks!,” starring all of your favorite characters from Elmo to Zoey to Cookie Monster and more.
As the only theme park in the country based solely on the hit children’s show “Sesame Street,” this park offers a one-of-a-kind experience.
“It’s something for parents and children to experience together. Parents who grew up watching ‘Sesame Street’ can now share that magic with their children. There’s a lot of nostalgia. Guests can use their imagination and see our colorful shows and all of their favorite furry friends,” says Paula Pritchard, public relations representative for the park.
Guests can keep cool with the park’s countless water rides, like the “Teeny Tiny Tidal Pool,” “Bert and Ernie’s Slip and Slide,” “Rubber Duckie Pond” or “Sky Splash.” If you forget your bathing suit, don’t worry; there are plenty of things to do while keeping dry, like “Ernie’s Bed Bounce,” “Monster Maze” or the “Sunny Day Carousel.”
But whatever you do, don’t miss the “Rock Around the Block Parade.” Travelling right through the heart of the park, this is your little ones’ chance to see all of their favorite “Sesame Street” characters up close and personal.
Whether you’re looking for an adrenaline rush or a long, lazy river, these four theme parks deliver everything you’re looking for, and more. Summer means warm weather, fun and family and there’s no better way to incorporate them all than hitting a few amusement parks.
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