Hershey Park Dsability Guide

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Linking families of

children and adults

with disabilities orspecial needs.

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GUIDE FOR GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES

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Attraction Boarding PassDate Issued:________________

Guests may not accumulate more than one boarding time at a time. Boarding times may be obtained at the entrance to the queue at each ride.

Please see individual ride listings in the Guide for Guests with Disabilities for recommendations on these rides.

RIDE TIME STAMP INITIALS TIME STAMP INITIALS TIME STAMP INITIALS

Comet : : :

FAHRENHEITSM : : :

GREAT BEAR : : :

LIGHTNING RACER : : :

REESES XTREME CUP CHALLENGESM : : :

ROLLER SOAKER : : :

SOOPERDOOPERLOOPER : : :

STORM RUNNER : : :

TIDAL FORCE : : :

Wild Mouse : : :

Wildcat : : :

: : :

: : :

: : :

: : :

: : :

: : :

If an attraction is not included in the list above, it does not require a specific boarding time.

Please see rules for attractions not requiring a specific boarding time on page 3

Please see on map for accessible entrance.

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How many can AccompanyRide Ride Rating Guest with a Disability Page #

Bayside Pier 2 Unlimited 8 Capital BlueCrossMonorail 2 5 8

Carrousel 2 4 9 Coal Cracker 4 4 9 Coastline Plunge 4/5 4 9 Comet 4 5 10 Convoy 1 1 10 Dry Gulch Railroad 2 6 10 East Coast Waterworks 3 Unlimited 10 Fahrenheit 5 3 11

Fender Bender presented by GEICO 4 5 11 Ferris Wheel 2 5 11 Flying Falcon 3 5 12 Frog Hopper 1 4 12 Frontier Flyers presented by Penn State Childrens Hospital 3 3 12 Great Bear 5 3 12 Howler 3 3 13 Intercoastal Waterway 2 Kissing Tower 2 4 13

Ladybug 1 1 13 Lightning Racer 4 3 13 Merry Derry DipFun Slide presented by Mrs. Ts Pierogies 2 4 14 Mini Himalaya 1 1 14 Music Express 3 4 14 Pirate 3 4 14 Reeses Xtreme Cup Challenge 2 4 15 Roller Soaker 3 3 15 Sandcastle Cove 1 Unlimited 15

Scrambler 3 4 16 Sidewinder 5 3 16 Skyview 2 5 16 Sooperdooperlooper 5 3 17 Space Age 1 1 17 Starship America 3 5 17 Storm Runer 5 3 18 Sunoco Classic Cars- Twin Turnpike 2 3 18

Sunoco Speedway - Twin Turnpike 2 3 18 The ClawSM 4 3 19 The Shore 4 Tidal Force 4 5 19 Tilt-A-Whirl 3 4 19 Tiny Timbers 2 3 20 Tiny Tracks presented by AMTRAK 1 1 20 Traffic Jam 1 1 20 Trailblazer 3 5 21

Waverider 4 4 21 Wave Swinger 3 4 21 Whip 3 5 22 Wild Mouse 5 3 22 Wildcat 5 3 22

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General Information

Hersheyparkconstantly strives to enhance the experience

of guests with disabilities visiting the Park. In consultation

with another major amusement park that had previously

implemented a similar program, a system was developed

so that persons with disabilities may gain access to rides

using the ride exit area or other areas designated for that

purpose. Additionally, an Attraction Boarding Pass program

was developed for use by guests with disabilities in an effort

to be fair and equitable to all guests.

Hersheyparkhas teamed up with Parent to Parent ofPennsylvania, a statewide organization that supports families

of individuals with disabilities to review our program. The

resulting program strives to make the Park experience more

positive for all of our guests, especially our guests with

disabilities. Hersheyparkhas over 60 rides, only 12 of which

require the use of the Attraction Boarding Pass. All other

rides can be boarded utilizing the exit areas or by asking

the ride operator the easiest way to board a particular rideor attraction. We sincerely hope that your experience at

Hersheyparkis a highlight of your summer.

Welcome to Hersheypark, in Hershey, The Sweetest Place

On Earth. Here at Hersheypark, we are committed to

providing each of our guests a safe and memorable visit.

Our goal is to accommodate your needs. Our procedures

have been developed with your safety and comfort in mind.

We strive to provide an entertaining experience with fair and

equal treatment for all of our guests.

Although the natural terrain adds to the beauty of the

Hersheyparklandscape, it also creates some challenges.

Please refer to the map on pages 26 & 27 for assistance inidentifying steep grades and stairs within the Park.

If you require assistance during your Hersheypark

experience, please bring your own Personal Care Attendant.

Our rides do require guests to transfer from their wheelchairs

to a ride system. The Hersheyparkstaff is happy to make

your visit as pleasant and memorable as possible. Please

note our staff is not permitted to assist guests withpersonal care, including assistance in transferring on

and off rides.

Each guest has different needs. Hersheyparkcannot always

determine the suitability of a particular ride. We strongly

recommend that you carefully consider your health and

comfort, as well as the nature of each ride, prior to making a

decision to ride.

Our procedures have been determined based on a guests

ability to use all safety restraints and devices as designed,

while maintaining proper riding posture throughout the

course of the ride. Please ask a ride attendant if you have

any questions concerning a particular ride.

Please read through this booklet to learn more about theservices we provide, as well as particular ride information.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate

to stop by any Guest Services location, or ask any ride

employee for assistance.

RIDE ENTRY*** GUIDELINES OVERVIEW

For Rides Requiring a Specific Boarding Time

Take this boarding pass to the ride and request aboarding time.

Once assigned a boarding time, wait in a comfortable

location or take advantage of other rides in the area

that do not require a boarding time.

When the boarding time arrives, or any time

thereafter, enter through the designated entrance as

listed in the Guide for Guests with Disabilities.

For Rides NOT Requiring a Specific Boarding Time

Enter through the designated entrance as listed in the

Guide for Guests with Disabilities.

The party may be asked to wait a period of time

based on ride line length.

When instructed, enter the attraction to board.

Most Hersheyparkrides may be enjoyed by guests withdisabilities provided the guest and their companions

meet the restrictions posted at each ride, including

height and/or weight.


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Accessibility Procedures

Most Hersheyparkrides may be enjoyed by guests with

disabilities provided the guest meets the restrictions posted

at each ride (including height and/or weight). All rides except

the Dry Gulch Railroad require a guest using a wheelchair to

transfer from the wheelchair onto the ride. A reminder that

our staff is not permitted to assist guests with personal care

including assistance in transferring on and off rides.

Pennsylvania Act No. 1994-58 requires that riders must

obey all warnings and directions regarding rides and mustbehave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to

injury of themselves or others. Failure to comply is cause

for dismissal from the Park. Hersheyparkis committed to

providing a safe environment for all of our guests. Health

recommendations are located at the entrance of each

ride. Guests must have sufficient awareness to understand

the consequences of actions that may lead to injury of

themselves or others. Please note all rules carefully, andfollow directions given by our staff. If you are unsure about

your ability to safely experience a ride, we urge you to

consult with our Ride Operations Staff. We cannot permit

guests to participate on a ride if by doing so they would incur

a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

Due to safety regulations strictly enforced in accordance

with the Pennsylvania State Amusement Ride InspectionAct, Hersheyparkreserves the right to refuse any guest

admission to a ride. If you have any questions, please do not

hesitate to stop by any Guest Services location.

Entering Ride Attractions

Hersheyparkstrives to provide mainstream access whenever

possible. Non-ambulatory guests (guests using a

wheelchair or who are unable to stand in a queue line)will be allowed exit clearance. A Rides Supervisor will

issue guests requiring exit clearance a handstamp or

wristband.

A description of each major ride is listed on the following

pages arranged alphabetically. Each description contains the

height and/or weight restrictions, health recommendations,

directions to the accessible entrance, and the number of

companions permitted to accompany a non-ambulatory

guest through the accessible entrance. Only the number

of guests listed for each ride listed may enter through

the accessible entrance with the guest requiring exit

clearance. If there are more people in your group than

the number of people permitted to accompany the guest

requiring exit clearance, we ask that all but one member

enter the ride in the standard manner through the line. Once

your group is ready to board, the guest entering through

the accessible entrance, and their companion, should

advise the ride operator that others will be joining you.Special accessible entrances are intended to accommodate

wheelchairs and those guests with a mobility impairment

and not to bypass others waiting in line.

On non-boarding pass rides the guest with a disability and

their companion(s) are permitted to ride once. They may be

asked to wait while others already in line for a specific seat

are loaded. Returning for a re-ride may require a periodof waiting based on the current length of the line. If your

disability prevents you from hearing the ride loading

and unloading instructions, please notify the ride

operator.

Mechanical / Power Failure / Adverse Weather

Though it is rare, a mechanical problem, power failure, or

sudden adverse weather condition may lead to a stoppage of

the rides. In that event, riders may be required to maneuver

across catwalks or travel down steeply inclined ramps or

steps. Please consider these factors when deciding to ride.

Please Note:

The following rides may not accommodate guests of a larger

size (height and/or weight) due to the configuration of the

safety restraint system.

Comet Trailblazer

Sooperdooperlooper Lightning Racer

The ClawSM Roller Soaker

Skyview Wildcat

Great Bear Wild Mouse

Sidewinder Tidal ForceStorm Runner

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HEALTH RECOMMENDATION KEY

It is recommended that persons with the following conditions

refrain from riding the indicated rides.

Back, neck, or bone condition.

Pregnancy.

Recent surgery or illness.

Heart trouble.

High blood pressure.

HEIGHT RESTRICTION KEY Each ride height category is

represented by a Hersheys candy brand. Measure up to

the signs at Tudor Bridge to find your category, or stop by

any Guest Services location. Look for the signs at each rideentrance. If your brand is identified then that ride is for you.

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Rides

0 to 36Must be accompanied by aresponsible rider.



48 to 54

54 to 60

60 and over

You must be accompanied by a Responsible Rider.

No hand held infants.

Most of our kiddie rides are not listed on the following pages.

If you have any questions, please ask the ride operator at

that ride or stop by any Guest Services location.

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We recommend that individuals with intellectual

disabilites or other conditions that may affect

their ability to anticipate physical or sensory

changes of a ride be accompanied by a

responsible adult companion for their safety.


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Parking

HersheyparkEntertainment Complex provides accessible

parking spaces located directly in front of the Arena and

in our Main lots for our guests with disabilities. Parking is

available on a first-come, first-serve basis. When you arrive

at the parking lot tollbooths, please follow posted signs for

accessible parking.

Food and Beverage

Some food and beverage facilities throughout Hersheypark

may present access difficulties for guests with disabilities.Please contact one of our food service employees for

assistance in these areas.

Guest Services

The Guest Services staff will be happy to provide information

to guests with disabilities about services and special

accommodations.

First Aid

The First Aid staff is located inside the Family Health &

Services Center in Pioneer Frontier area next to the Play

Dome Arcade. The staff at First Aid is professionally trained

and prepared to provide assistance to any guest who may

require First Aid. Refrigeration for medication is available, ona limited basis. For emergency help, please contact any Park

employee. An additional First Aid Station is located in the

Boardwalk area.

Rest Rooms

All restrooms, identified in the HersheyparkWelcome Guide

are wheelchair accessible. If you need space for a lateral

transfer, use one of the following restrooms: the restrooms

located outside the Main Gate entrance, next to the Hatfield

Country Grill, inside the Tidal Forcechanging rooms, in

The Boardwalk, in Minetown, and in ZooamericaNorth

American Wildlife Park. Unisex restrooms are available in

Family Health & Services Center and in Midway Americaif

assistance from a Personal Care Attendant is desired. Unisex

restrooms remain locked and assistance can be obtained bypicking up the telephone located next to the entrance to the

unisex restroom.

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Shows and Demonstrations

All guests may enjoy all Hersheyparkshows. Guests using

wheelchairs may enter the Aquatheatre and Amphitheatre

from the upper or lower level entrances. Guests with

wheelchairs may enter the Chevrolet Music Box Theatre

through the main entrance. Please speak with a show host

or hostess for assistance and direction. Accessible seating

is limited, please arrive 20 minutes prior to show time if you

need assistance from a host or hostess. Please arrive at

least one hour prior to Sunday shows in the Amphitheatre

only. A limited amount of assistive listening devices orwritten show scripts can be picked up in the Family Health

& Services Center in Pioneer Frontier area next to the Play

Dome Arcade. These assistive listening devices will enhance

the sound of the show for your enjoyment.

Retail

All shops provide accessibility to guests with disabilities. Askany host or hostess for assistance in obtaining any hard-to-

reach articles. Several rides have photo opportunities. The

sales location for the listed rides is in the exit to the ride, so

that you can view or purchase your photo.

Coal Cracker Twin Turnpike:

GREAT BEAR Sunoco Classic Cars &

Lightning Racer Sunoco Speedway

Storm Runner Wild Mouse

Wildcat

Games

Play Dome and Minetown Arcades are accessible to guests

with disabilities. Please see an attendant if assistance of any

kind is needed.


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ZooamericaNorth American Wildlife Park

Automatic doors are located at every building entrance.

Accessible walkways and ramps allow guests with

disabilities access to all exhibits. Some viewing angles are

not accessible to guests with disabilities, but in every case

alternative-viewing areas provide excellent appreciation of

the wildlife. The staff is delighted to provide assistance and

direction.

Wheelchairs and Electric Convenience Vehicles

Wheelchair and Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECV) forADULTS may be rented in Tram Circle adjacent to Group

Sales. Wheelchairs and ECVs have a weight limitation of 325

pounds and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Quantities are limited. A valid drivers license will be held as

a deposit.

Failure to comply with the rental agreement is cause forsurrender of the rental equipment or dismissal from the Park.

Hersheyparkreserves the right to refuse any guest rental

of an ECV if that guest is unable to complete the on-site

training or unable to comply with the restrictions of the unit.

For Guests with a Hearing Impairment

A TTY is available in the Season Pass Office. Assistivelistening devices for the entertainment theaters are available

at Guest Services office in the Family Health & Services

Center. Receivers can be used at the Amphitheatre,

Aquatheatre, Hatfield Country Grill, and the Chevrolet Music

Box Theatre. A drivers license will be held as a deposit.

If your disability prevents you from hearing the ride loading

and unloading instructions, please notify the ride operator.

The special TTY phone number for Hersheyparkinformation,

ticket requests or group sales information is 717-534-3830.

You must have a TTY to use this special number.

GUESTS USING SERVICE ANIMALS

Service animals are welcome in most locations in the Park.

Most of our rides, however, are not equipped or designed

for service animals. Service animals and their owners are

permitted on the following rides. On all other rides, someone

in your group must stay with your service animal while you

ride.

Carrousel (chariots only)

Kissing Tower

Dry Gulch RailroadCapital BlueCross Monorail

Ferris Wheel

Sunoco Classic Cars

As we strive to accommodate all of our guests,

designated smoking areas have been established

throughout Hersheypark.

The Boardwalk at HersheyparkSMand

Zooamericaare smoke-free.


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Rides

Splash around in our wave pool. Bayside Pier features a

small slide and various water elements near the pool edge.

Maximum Water Depth:3 1/2 feet

These Health Recommendations

apply to the entire attraction:

These Health Recommendations apply

to the slide on this attraction:

Height Restrictions:

Ride Access:Non-ambulatory guests may access Bayside

Pier from the zero-depth entry points. Guests utilizing Electric

Convenience Vehicles and Wheelchairs must transfer to an

aquatic wheelchair to enter Bayside Pier.

Number Permitted:Unlimited

BAYSIDE PIER

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This ride is an elevated train that offers riders an audio tour

while viewing HERSHEYPARK, ZOOAMERICA and the town of

Hershey. Guests need to transfer in and out of the bench-like

seat inside the train. Guests need to be able hold their heads

upright and have an appropriate center of gravity for bracing

to maintain a seated position throughout the ride.

Health Recommendations:


Capital BlueCross Monorail

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Ride Access:Non-ambulatory guests should enter through

the standard entrance ramp. At the top of the ramp make a

left around the small booth and enter the ride platform area.

Please see the ride attendant for assistance.

Number Permitted:Non-ambulatory guests may be

accompanied by a maximum of five (5) additional guests

(capacity of one compartment).

This ride is a classic with 66 horses and two chariots. Guests

need to step up onto the ride platform and transfer in and

out of chariots or onto the horses. Guests need to be able to

assume a saddle posture on the horses or hold their heads


to maintain a seated position while riding in the chariots.

Wheelchairs are not permitted on the ride platform. Hand

held infants must ride in the chariots.

Health Recommendations:None.



the ride exit after receiving permission from the ride

attendant.


accompanied by a maximum of four (4) additional guests.

Carrousel

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This ride features a swinging pendulum arm that swings

guests back and forth, giving the feeling of weightlessnesswhile all cars are rotated in a circular motion. The ride spins

at 11 rpms and will reach heights of 65 feet. Guests need

to transfer in and out of cars. Guests need to be able to

hold their heads upright and have an appropriate center of

gravity for bracing to maintain a seated position during a

fast ride, and be able to brace themselves for possible rapid

deceleration. Guests must sit in an upright position with theirfeet dangling below them. Guests with prosthetic legs may

have to remove them to ride.




the ride exit and contact the ride attendant for assistance.


accompanied by a maximum of three (3) additional guests.

THE CLAW

This is a water log flume with two inclines and one drop. This

ride is not accessible to guests using wheelchairs. Guests

must use a stairway to gain access to the ride platform.

Guests must step down into the boat and straddle a bench

seat while holding onto side handrails. Guests need to be

able to hold their heads upright and have an appropriatecenter of gravity for bracing to maintain a seated position

throughout the ride. Riders may get wet.



Coal Cracker

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Ride Access:Non-ambulatory guests should enter

through the ride exit (staircase) and contact a ride attendant

forassistance.


accompanied by a maximum of four (4) additional guests

(capacity of one boat).

Coastline Plunge consists of 4 separate water slides thatrequire tubes. Riptide and Surge are enclosed water slides

that consist of twists and turns. Vortex is a large bowl slide,

which is partially enclosed where you ride in circles in the

bowl. Whirlwind is a large slide that looks like a funnel, which

is partially enclosed, you ride back and forth in the funnel.

Coastline Plunge is not accessible by wheelchair; the queue

for this attraction includes a flight of stairs. All slides exit into

a 3 1/2 foot splash pool of water. Guests who ride must be

able to swim. Guests need to transfer in and out of the inner

tube. The riders sit upright in an inner tube while holding on

to the handles. Guests need to be able to hold their heads


to maintain a seated position throughout the ride and be able

to brace themselves for entering the splash pool at the end

of the ride.



Height Restrictions for Riptide and Surge:

Height Restrictions for Vortex and Whirlwind:

Ride Access:Coastline Plunge is not accessible by

wheelchair. Non-ambulatory guests must enter through the

ride entrance which includes a flight of stairs.



The maximum amount of guests a double inner tube and

whirlywheel tube holds is two (2) guests.

COASTLINE PLUNGE

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This is a wooden coaster with a 96-foot drop and a 60-foot

drop, reaching speeds of 50 miles per hour. Guests needto transfer in and out of cars. Guests need to be able to


gravity for bracing to maintain a seated position during a


deceleration.







(capacity of one car).

COMET

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This is a flat ride that takes riders up and down small hills in

a miniature truck. This ride is reserved for children and one

taller companion. Guests need to transfer in and out of the

ride. Guests need to be able hold their heads upright and

have an appropriate center of gravity for bracing to maintain

a seated position throughout the ride.

Health Recommendations: None




attendant.


accompanied by a maximum of one (1) additional guest


CONVOY

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This ride consists of two smaller scale steam engine trains.

The rear car of one train is wheelchair accessible, howeverguests must transfer into and out of the other seats of the

trains. Guests need to be able to hold their heads upright

and have an appropriate center of gravity for bracing to

maintain a seated position throughout the ride.

Health Recommendations: None



the ride exit after receiving permission from the rideattendant. One train car is wheelchair accessible.


accompanied by a maximum of six (6) additional guests

(capacity of one car section).

DRY GULCH RAILROAD

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East Coast Waterworks features 6 slides, crawl tunnels,

nearly 200 interactive water toys, and more than 54,000

gallons of wet, refreshing fun for all ages. Each water

slide on the attraction has its own height restriction, which

is displayed at the entrance of each slide. Please ask a

lifeguard for specific height restrictions for each slide. Guests

need to be able to hold their heads upright while in theseated position and have an appropriate center of gravity for

bracing to maintain a seated position throughout the ride and

be able to brace themselves for deceleration in the slide run

out.

Maximum Water Depth:1 foot

These Health Recommendations

apply to the entire attraction:

EAST COAST WATERWORKS


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These Health Recommendations apply

to the slide on this attraction:


Ride Access:Non-ambulatory guests may access East

Coast Waterworks from the zero-depth entry points. Guestsutilizing Electric Convenience Vehicles and Wheelchairs

must transfer to an aquatic wheelchair to enter East Coast

Waterworks. The East Coast Waterworks structure is not

accessible by wheelchair. There are wheelchair transfer

points on the structure. Please ask a lifeguard for assistance

if you wish to access these points.


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This is a vertical lift loop coaster. It ascends 121 feet before

plummeting down a 97-degree drop. Guests must transfer in

and out of cars. Guests need to be able to hold their heads

upright and have an appropriate center of gravity for bracingto maintain a seated position during a fast ride, and be able

to brace themselves for possible rapid deceleration. Guests

with prosthetic legs are not permitted to ride.



Ride Access:Non-ambulatory guests should enter the

elevator through the ride exit and contact the ride attendant

on the upper platform for assistance.


accompanied by three (3) additional guests.

FAHRENHEIT

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This is a bumper car ride. Riders may be jostled due to the

nature of the ride. Guests need to transfer in and out of thecars. Guests need to be able to hold their heads upright

and have an appropriate center of gravity for bracing to

maintain a seated position during a fast ride, and be able to

brace themselves for possible rapid deceleration. Guests of

the HERSHEY Bar height category are permitted to ride as

a passenger as long as a guest of the TWIZZLER or JOLLY

RANCHER height category accompanies him.her as a driver.




the accessible gate on the left side of the building near theride exit after receiving permission from the ride attendant.


accompanied by a maximum of five (5) additional guests.

FENDER BENDER Presented by GEICO

This ride is an upright rotating wheel that rises nearly 100

feet above the ground. Guests need to transfer in and out

of the gondolas. Guests need to be able hold their heads





Ride Access:Non-ambulatory guests should enter throughthe ride exit and contact the ride attendant for assistance.




FERRIS WHEEL

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This ride consists of falcon shaped gondolas that rotate and

rise to 85 feet above the ground. Guests must transfer in andout of the car and straddle a bench seat while holding onto

side handrails. Guests need to be able to hold their heads


to maintain a seated position during a fast ride, and be able

to brace themselves for possible rapid deceleration.




the exit gate after receiving permission from the ride

attendant.



FLYING FALCON

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This is a ride in which passengers are vertically lifted up

and hopped down to their descent. This ride is reserved

for children. Guests need to transfer in and out of the ride.

Guests need to be able hold their heads upright and have an

appropriate center of gravity for bracing to maintain a seated

position throughout the ride.




the ride exit after receiving permission from the rideattendant.



FROG HOPPER

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This is an interactive passenger swing ride allowing guests

to navigate through the air deciding how high their flyer willfly by moving the front fin. Guests must transfer in and out

of the car and straddle a bench seat. Guests need to be able

to hold their heads upright and have an appropriate center

of gravity for bracing to maintain a seated position during a


deceleration.



Ride Access:Non-ambulatory guests should enter throughthe accessible gate to the right of the ride entrance after

receiving permission from the ride attendant.



FRONTIER FLYERS

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Presented by Penn State Childrens Hospital

This is a steel inverted coaster with a 125 foot first hill drop.

It loops and twists; reaching speeds of 61 mph. Guests

need to transfer in and out of cars. Guests need to be able




deceleration. Guests must sit in an upright position with theirfeet dangling below them. Guests with prosthetic legs may

have to remove them in order to ride.







GREAT BEAR


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This is an interactive passenger swing ride allowing guests

to spin their own gondolas using the bar in the center of thegondola. Guests must transfer in and out of the car and sit in

individual seats. Guests need to be able to hold their heads








attendant.



HOWLER

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Guests in tubes experience 1360 feet of slow, winding water

on a river that passes through tunnels and water falls. Water

depth is 2.5 feet. In an effort to provide the safest and bestguest experience, guests of the Miniatures, Kisses, and

Reeses height categories must wear a life vest. Reeses

must be accompanied by a responsible participant who

can swim. Only appropriate swimwear is permitted on the

attractions. Revealing bathing suits, shorts w/ rivets, snaps,

zippers, metal ornamentation, cutoffs and jeans are not

permitted. Parents accompanying toddlers in the childrensplay area must also wear bathing suits. Guests utilizing

Electric Convenience Vehicles and Wheelchairs must transfer

to an aquatic wheelchair to enter the Intercoastal Waterway.



Ride Access: ?


INTERCOASTAL WATERWAY

This ride is a rotating tower with HERSHEYS KISSES

shaped windows. It rises to a height of 250 feet. Guestsneed to transfer onto the bench-like seat inside the cabin.






Ride Access:Non-ambulatory guests should contact the

ride attendant at the front of the ride, or the ride attendant at

the exit of the ride for assistance.



KISSING TOWER

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This is a flat ride that takes riders up and down small dips.

This ride is reserved for children and one taller companion.

Guests need to transfer in and out of the ride. Guests need

to be able hold their heads upright and have an appropriate

center of gravity for bracing to maintain a seated position

throughout the ride.

Health Recommendations:None




attendant.




LADY BUG


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This ride is a wooden roller coaster with a 90-foot drop

reaching over 50 miles per hour and gravitational forces inexcess of 3.6g. Guests need to transfer in and out of cars.

Guests need to be able to hold their heads upright and have

an appropriate center of gravity for bracing to maintain a

seated position during a fast ride, and be able to brace

themselves for possible rapid deceleration.




the ride exit, through the LIGHTNING RACER souvenir shop,

and receive permission to enter the ride area from the ride

attendant.



LIGHTNING RACER

This ride is a slide. The riders sit upright on a sack. This

ride is not accessible to guests using wheelchairs and

requires guests to climb a staircase to gain access to the

ride platform. Guests need to transfer in and out of the sack.



seated position throughout the ride, including deep plunges

down and through a run-out.



Ride Access:Contact the ride attendant at the bottom for

assistance.

MERRY DERRY DIP FUN SLIDE

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Presented by Mrs. Ts Pierogies



This is a flat circular ride that spins with a wave like motion.

This ride is reserved for children and one taller companion.

Guests need to transfer onto the bench-like seat. Guests

need to be able hold their heads upright and have an





Ride Access:Non-ambulatory guests should enter throughthe ride exit after receiving permission from the ride

attendant.




MINI HIMALAYA

This is a circular ride that spins with a wave like motion.

Guests must transfer in and out of the car. Guests need to

be able to hold their heads upright and have an appropriate


during a fast ride, and be able to brace themselves for

possible rapid deceleration.







MUSIC EXPRESS

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This ride is a ship that swings back and forth giving riders a

feeling of weightlessness. Guests need to transfer in and outof the bench-like seat inside the ride. Guests need to be able

to hold their heads upright and have an appropriate center of

gravity for bracing to maintain a seated position throughout

the ride.




the standard entrance. Once inside the entrance, please see

the ride attendant for assistance

Number Permitted:Non-ambulatory guests may beaccompanied by a maximum of four (4) additional guests

(capacity of one seat).

PIRATE

*

This ride is an interactive dark ride in which independently

rotating cars travel through competitive zones. Guests need

to transfer in and out of the ride cars. Guests need to be ableto hold their heads upright and have an appropriate center of


the ride. This ride may not accommodate guests of a larger

size (height and/or weight) due to the configuration of the

safety restraint system. Guests with conditions that may be

triggered by strobe or chasing lighting effects should not

ride.




the ride exit.



REESES XTREME CUP CHALLENGE

**

This is a steel inverted coaster with lots of water elements.

Guests need to transfer in and out of cars. Guests need tobe able to hold their heads upright and have an appropriate


during a fast ride, and be able to brace themselves for

possible rapid deceleration. Guests must sit in an upright

position with their feet dangling below them. All riders will

get soaked. Guests have the potential to become soaked

entering the ride area. Guests with prosthetic legs may haveto remove them to ride.



Ride Access:Non-ambulatory guests should enter throughthe ride exit and contact the ride attendant for assistance.



ROLLER SOAKER

*

This attraction is a water area designed for our youngerguests. The area around the sandcastle consists of water

features for the guests to interact with. The sandcastle itself

has 2 small water slides and a small tipping bucket that

intermittently drops water on the guests below.




Ride Access:Non-ambulatory guests may access

Sandcastle Cove from the zero-depth entry points. Guests

utilizing Electric Convenience Vehicles and Wheelchairs musttransfer to an aquatic wheelchair to enter Sandcastle Cove.


SANDCASTLE COVE

* + *


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This is a flat circular ride with 3 individual arms holding 4

cars each that rotate while the entire ride rotates. Guestsneed to transfer in and out of the bench-like seat inside the

ride. Guests must step up to get into the car. Guests need






Ride Access:Non-ambulatory guests should enter throughthe exit gate after receiving permission from the ride

attendant.



SCRAMBLER

* + * *

*

An approximately 451,000-gallon wave pool provides

realistic ocean-like waves in water depths ranging from

zero to five feet. Miniatures, Kisses, Reeses must be

accompanied by a responsible participant who can swim.

In an effort to provide the safest and best guest experience,

guests of the Miniatures, Kisses, and Reeses height

categories must wear a life vest. Only appropriate swimwearis permitted on the attractions. Revealing bathing suits,

shorts w/ rivets, snaps, zippers, metal ornamentation, cutoffs

and jeans are not permitted. Parents accompanying toddlers

in the childrens play area must also wear bathing suits.

Guests utilizing Electric Convenience Vehicles and

Wheelchairs must transfer to an aquatic wheelchair to enter

The Shore.


THE SHORE


Ride Access: ?


This is a steel, forward and backward looping coaster, with a

height of 105 feet, 6 loops and speeds of 55 miles per hour.The riders sit in an upright position with a shoulder harness

brought down over their heads. Guests need to transfer in

and out of cars. Guests need to be able to hold their heads










SIDEWINDER


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This ride is a smooth sky ride that takes the guests on a

round trip. Riders must sit in an upright position with theirfeet dangling below them. Individual cars DO NOT STOP at

the loading and unloading locations. If you need the cars to

be stopped, please alert the ride operator. Guests need to

transfer in and out of the bench-like seat. Guests need to

be able hold their heads upright and have an appropriate






the accessible gate to the right of the entrance after

receiving permission from the ride attendant.



SKYVIEW

+ * * *

This is a steel single loop coaster with an 81 foot drop, two

tight spirals, and speeds of 45 miles per hour. Guests need

to transfer in and out of cars. Guests need to be able to


gravity for bracing to maintain a seated position during afast ride, and be able to brace themselves for possible rapid

deceleration.



Ride Access:Non-ambulatory guests should contact the

ride attendant for instruction on use of the elevator.



SOOPERDOOPERLOOPER

*

This is a flat circular ride that spins slowly. This ride is

reserved for children and one taller companion. Guests needto transfer in and out of the ride. Guests need to be able hold

their heads upright and have an appropriate center of gravity

for bracing to maintain a seated position throughout the ride.





attendant.




SPACE AGE

This is a circular ride which riders can control the up/down

movement of the ship. Guests must transfer in and out of

the car and straddle a bench seat while holding onto side

handrails. Guests need to be able to hold their heads uprightand have an appropriate center of gravity for bracing to

maintain a seated positioin during the ride.





attendant.



STARSHIP AMERICA

+ * * *

*


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This is a steel launch coaster, with a maximum height of 150

feet. It loops and twists reaching speeds of 72 mph. Guestsneed to transfer in and out of cars. Guests need to be able




deceleration. Guests with prosthetic legs are not permitted

to ride.



Ride Access:Non-ambulatory guests should enter the

elevator through the ride exit and contact the ride attendant

on the upper platform for assistance.


accompanied by three (3) additional guests.

STORM RUNNER

This ride consists of gas engine, smaller scale antique cars

driven around a track. Riders operate the cars themselves

by stepping on the gas pedal and steering. Guests need to

transfer in and out of the bench-like seat inside the ride.






SUNOCO CLASSIC CARS - TWIN TURNPIKE

* * *

*

This ride consists of gas engine, smaller scale sports cars

driven around a track. Riders operate the cars themselvesby stepping on the gas pedal and steering. Guests need to

transfer in and out of the ride. Guests need to be able hold






the accessible gate to the right of the ride entrance andcontact the ride attendant for assistance.



SUNOCO SPEEDWAY - TWIN TURNPIKE

* + * *

*


the accessible gate to the right of the ride entrance and

contact the ride attendant for assistance.




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This ride consists of a 20-passenger boat shooting down a

100-foot hill creating a large splash with rapid deceleration.Guests need to transfer in and out of the bench-like seat

inside of the ride. Guests need to be able to hold their heads


to maintain a seated position throughout the ride, including

a plunge down run-out and impact with water. All riders will

get soaked.




the ride entrance and follow to the accessible gate. Please

contact the ride attendant for assistance.



TIDAL FORCE

This is a flat circular ride with individual cars that spin while

the entire ride rotates. Guests need to transfer into and out

of the bench-like seat inside the ride. Guests need to be able



the ride.







TILT-A-WHIRL

* ** +

This is a mini log flume ride with a small drop. This ride is

reserved for children and two taller companions. Guestsmust step down into the boat and straddle a bench seat

while holding onto side handrails. Guests need to be able to



the ride. Riders may get wet.



Weight limit 500 pounds per boat.


the exit and contact the ride attendant for assistance.


accompanied by a maximum of three (3) additional guests

(capacity of one boat).

TINY TIMBERS

* **

This is a miniature train ride. This ride is reserved for

children and one taller companion. Guests need to transfer in

and out of the ride. Guests need to be able hold their heads







attendant.




TINY TRACKS Presented by AMTRAK

*


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This is a flat circular ride that spins slowly. This ride is

reserved for children and one taller companion. Guests needto transfer in and out of the ride. Guests need to be able hold







attendant.




TRAFFIC JAM

This ride is a mild steel coaster with one hill, two tight

spirals, and a 52 foot drop at 30 miles per hour. This ride

is not accessible to guests using wheelchairs and requires

guests to climb a staircase to gain access to the rideplatform. Guests need to transfer in and out of cars. Guests

need to be able to hold their heads upright and have an


position during a fast ride, and be able to brace themselves

for possible rapid deceleration.




the exit and contact the ride attendant for assistance.




TRAILBLAZER

* *

The Waverider is a simulated surfing attraction that is

designed to allow the rider to simulate the experience ofsurfing a wave. Skill is required to control ones position

on the wave, and a movement too far in any one direction

will result in a wipe-out. Users must be free from health

limitations, nervous disorders, or any other medical condition

that compromises the users ability to participate in a very

aggressive and tumbling whitewater experience. This is a

very strenuous ride. Riders must be able to swim in turbulent

moving water. Riders must be in good physical condition and

free from any physical limitations to participate. Body surfing

this sheet wave is a body-active, participatory sport. As with

all sports, care must be taken to avoid injury. This ride may

not be accessible to non-ambulatory guests.

Maximum Water Depth:2 1/2 inches



Ride Access:This ride is not accessible to guests using

wheelchairs. Non-ambulatory guests should enter throughthe exit and contact a lifeguard for assistance.



WAVERIDER


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This is a circular ride with individual swing seats suspended

from a central tower that gently rises and rotates. Ridersmust sit in an upright position with their feet dangling below

them. Guests need to transfer in and out of the swing.








the accessible gate to the right of the ride entrance afterreceiving permission from the ride attendant.



WAVE SWINGER

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This is a flat oval ride that slings the cars outward as theygo out of the bench-like seat inside the ride. Guests need








attendant.



WHIP

*

This is a coaster type ride with many tight turns, steep hills,

and rapid deceleration. Individual cars DO NOT STOP atthe loading and unloading locations. If you need the cars

to be stopped, please alert the ride operator. Guests need

to transfer in and out of the ride. Guests need to be able to


gravity for bracing to maintain a seated position during the


deceleration.







WILD MOUSE

*

This is a wooden roller coaster with an 85-foot drop on the

first hill, reaching speeds of 48 miles per hour with severaltwisting curves. Guests need to transfer in and out of cars.











WILDCAT

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RIDEKEY

FOUNDERS CIRCLE

1. CARROUSEL

2. MINI HIMILAYA3. DINOSAUR-GO-ROUND

4. AMTRAK TINY TRACKS

5. TRAFFIC JAM

6. HELICOPTERS

7. SPACE AGE

8. SCRAMBLER

9. STARSHIP AMERICA

10. BALLOON FLITE

COMET HOLLOW

11. COMET

12. WAVE SWINGER13. TILT-A-WHIRL

14. SOOPERDOOPERLOOPER

MINETOWN

15. COAL CRACKER

16. GREAT BEAR

17. SUNOCO TWIN TUNPIKE

18. KISSING TOWER

19. FLYING FALCON

20. RED BARON

21. CONVOY

22. FROG HOPPER

MUSIC BOX WAY

23. GEICO FENDER BENDER

24. ROLLING ROVERS25. BIZZY BEES

26. SKYVIEW

27. LADYBUG

28. INDIAN ECHO CAVERNS

MINI PIRATE

29. DIZZY DRUMS

30. TINY TIMBERS

31. REESES XTREME CUP

CHALLENGESM

32. SWING THING

33. CAPITAL BLUECROSS

MONORAIL34. PIRATE

PIONEER FRONTIER

35. DRY GULCH RAILROAD

36. THE CLAWSM37. LIVERY STABLES

38. MINI SCRAMBLER

39. FRONTIER FLYERS

presented by Penn State

Childrens Hospital

40. The Howler

41. SIDEWINDER

42. STORM RUNNER

43. TRAILBLAZER

44. FAHRENHEITSM

MIDWAY AMERICA

45. WILDCAT

46. WILD MOUSE47. MERRY DERRY DIPFUN

SLIDE presented by

Mrs. Ts Pierogies

48. GRANNY BUGS

49. MINIATURE TRAIN

50. PONY PARADE

51. WHIP

52. MUSIC EXPRESS

53. FERRIS WHEEL

54. LIGHTNING RACERS

THE BOARDWALK

55. EAST COAST

WATERWORKS56. COASTLINE PLUNGE

RIPTIDE, SURGE

VORTEX, WHIRLWIND

57. INTERNATIONAL

WATERWAY

58. SANDCASTLE COVE

59. BAYSIDE PIER

60. WAVE RIDER

61. TIDAL FORCE

62. THE SHORE

63. ROLLER SOAKER

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RESTROOMS, INFANT CARE,

TELEPHONE, AND WATER

FOUNTAIN

RIDES REQUIRING

BOARDING TIMES

STROLLER RENTAL

WHEELCHAIR RENTAL

ATM

LOCKERS

RIDE PHOTOS

ARCADE

FIRST AID

SMOKING AREA

GUEST SERVICES

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