Hershey Triple Tower
On August 2, I attended a press conference at Hersheypark during which they were to announce their new attraction for 2017. Hersheypark had been releasing clues about what their new ride was going to be. The clues were pretty cryptic, and it was amazing that the secret was kept right up until the press conference.
The stage was set right outside of the ZooAmerica entrance. The band was playing, and the characters were mingling with the people waiting nearby. It seemed as if Hershey Bar was ready to get the show on the road as he headed up to the podium before everyone else was ready.
And Reese was hanging around to make sure no one peeked under the drapes protecting the secrets underneath.
Soon, Kevin Stumpf, General Manager of Attractions and Entertainment, stepped to the podium to announce the changes coming. The new ride was to be a huge part of this announcement, but the first announcement is what seemed to draw attention on my Facebook feed.
The first announcement was that Chick-fil-A is joining the restaurant line up at Hersheypark.
It will be an express location with indoor and outdoor dining, and it will have a limited menu. As long as there are waffle fries, my son will be super happy!
Then came the announcement that everyone was waiting for. What would the new ride coming in 2017 be? The name? Hershey Triple Tower. The ride? Three different levels of drop towers.
- Hershey’s Kisses Tower – 12 Seat “Double Shot” tower at 80 feet.
- Reese’s Tower – 16 Seat “Double Shot” tower at 131 feet.
- Hershey’s Tower – 20 Seat “Combo” tower at 189 feet. Hershey’s Tower will be able to offer a variety of experiences, so it will be interesting to see when and how the variety will be implemented.
Hershey Triple Tower will be located on Kissing Tower Hill. The towers will operate independently, launching at different times, and each tower will have its own queue.
So, which tower will you want to ride first?
Don’t forget to keep up-to-date with what is coming to Hersheypark in 2017 on the Hersheypark website.
Bethany Stout says
August 8, 2016 at 1:24 pmWow that looks like so much fun!!
Jessica Cox says
August 20, 2016 at 3:14 pmHow cool and those rides look like a lot of fun and I love to eat at Chick-fil-a
melody hodge says
August 23, 2016 at 11:19 pmThats great news For Hershy Park. Ive never been but have always wanted to go and having new rides (3 towers) makes me want to go even more. I love the lay out of the new Chick-fil-A. I was hoping to go this year but we havent had the time to go yet but I think this time its going to work in our favor as the new Tower rides will be ready to roll in 2017. I cant wait!
Dotty J Boucher says
September 1, 2016 at 11:01 amWOW!! I have always wanted to go to Hershey park, I am hoping to maybe plan something for next year, and would love to enjoy
going on some of those rides they are going to have.
@tisonlyme143
Sherry Compton says
September 2, 2016 at 7:25 amChick-fil-A is a great addition! Such a good restaurant with real chicken. That new ride my grandson would love. And you can’t go wrong with chocolate.
Julie Wood says
September 3, 2016 at 9:12 amWOW! These rides are super cool! I want to ride the Reeses tower first. What a fun place to visit and take the family on vacation!
Geri Sandoval says
September 6, 2016 at 6:56 pmI have always wanted to visit the Hershey Theme Park. I’m a chocolate lover and I think all chocolate lover should visit a place that have rides like the Triple Hershey Towers.
April Monty says
March 17, 2017 at 1:42 pmThis looks like a blast for everyone in the family, id love to go .
Christine A. says
March 18, 2017 at 6:06 pmI’d ride the Hershey’s Tower first. Never been to Chick-fil-A so I’d be sure to check it out at Hersheypark.
courtney hennagir says
March 28, 2017 at 11:59 pmHow fun is that?! I would definitely head for the Reese’s ride first since they are my fave!
Susan Hartman says
March 30, 2017 at 1:22 amWow! I haven’t been to Hershey Park in a couple of years. Look what I am missing.
Bethany Kreiter says
March 30, 2017 at 8:08 pmThis ride sounds amazing! Would love to visit the park if I have the chance!