Attraction Twizzlers Twisted Gravity

[paintervision]

I wonder why hasn't Hershey bought Cadbury back in 2010 since at least cadbury candy has names that translate well into theme park rides

Hersheypark is run by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, who's sole owner is the Hershey Trust. The Trust has a controlling shareholder interest in the Hershey Company (formerly Hershey Foods). Both Hersheypark and The Hershey Company funnel millions back into the school, every year.

In other words, Hersheypark is a very small side project for a private school, far from the "picnic ground for factory workers/trolley park" origins. I know we're on a rollercoaster forum, but it's not really the priority in the grand scheme of things. I don't think they're making acquisition deals on the food side by thinking about rides to theme, etc.

 

[Crunchewy]

Hershey's dark is amazing and their chocolate-adjacent stuff is the highest quality you'll find mass produced. I went to college 15 mins away from the town and slandering Hershey is blasphemous. It's just the regular milk bars that are kind of mid.

Hershey's Special Dark is ok, but is pretty low tier dark chocolate. Maybe/probably it's the best dark chocolate as far as mass produced chocolate goes, but that doesn't make it great. Their milk chocolate is certainly worse, but then I don't especially like milk chocolate to begin with.

 

[Nicole]

European chocolate is better.

Anyway, let's talk about the Screamin' Swing.

 

[CoasterAuditor]

They do know Screamin Swings don’t “twist” right? I guess Twisted Timbers doesn’t turn left either…..

 

[paintervision]

Low fat snack:

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[Crunchewy]

I have to say that it would be nice if Hershey Park lost the license for Hershey products

 

[paintervision]

I have to say that it would be nice if Hershey Park lost the license for Hershey products

You either get Hershey or generic themes.

It would be nice to see the park branch out more and license some IPs for a change. Cartoons, bands, sports teams, video games, etc. Even something like a Meow Wolf attraction (like Elitch Gardens has) would be a nice addition to the park.

 

[Fiender]

No, I want it all to be a giant IRL candy land. If they license anything, it should be additional brands of candy once they've run out of their own to theme rides/zones after!

 

[paintervision]

Google Maps did update (park is set up for Dark Nights only a few weeks old) to show the air tanks in the storage area (red circle), and the new fence line (blue). There is more construction that the Disney Lovers HP video had, but I'm not ready to call this work for a 2026 attraction yet as it looks like utility and hill grading work for now.



Here's the work site:

 

[paintervision]

From today, Dec 8th:

 

[paintervision]

Missed this from last week: Twizzlers Twisted Gravity Construction Update at Hersheypark

Twizzler is vertical!

 

[paintervision]

Topped off today:

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Twizzlers Twisted Gravity Topped Off at Hersheypark

Hersheypark amusement park today topped off Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, a high-thrill pendulum ride opening later this summer as the tallest Screamin’ Swing in the world. Manufactured by S&S Worldwide, the all-new Twizzlers-inspired adventure is the newest candy to join the iconic Hersheypark...

stories.hersheypa.com

 

[paintervision]

Some photos from today. Park opens in two weeks!

 

[paintervision]

Opening day - tried to get some different angles from how it fits in the park.



Inside The Overloook, you will get very close to it. Even closer on the patio, which is not built yet:



Some photos from behind, pathways are still closed off:

 

[paintervision]

Some shots of progress from 4/20. Operator booth is going in, plus queue covering:


They have a new "Twisted Flight" option at the Fries stand. Not for me but maybe this will be for someone out there:

 

[paintervision]

We have testing (looks like it's from this week given the weather):

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Should be on track to open around Memorial Day weekend.

Edit: More footage

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[paintervision]

Some photos from today, 5/10. Some testing!

 

[paintervision]

Hersheypark confirmed May 24th, 2025 as the opening date!


Looks like "First to Ride" invites are going out to Passholders at Noon today for May 22nd or 23rd for King and Giant Size passholders.

The ride page has some nice updated aerial footage, too.

 

[paintervision]

Some more photos from a quick visit to the park.

 

[paintervision]

Got to ride during the season pass first to ride event (Epic Universe wasn’t the only thing to open today!). Not a long cycle but I did get 4-5 good swings into the rain.