Hersheypark is opening a new wood and steel hybrid coaster called Wildcat’s Revenge in summer 2023, 100 years after the original Wildcat ride made its debut at the park.
Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC), Wildcat’s Revenge is one of 15 coasters at Hersheypark.
Originally constructed as a wooden roller coaster named Wildcat, Wildcat’s Revenge will have a new steel track added to the existing wooden framework.
Located in the Midway America area of Hersheypark, the new coaster will feature speeds of up to 62 mph along 3,510 feet of track and four inversions, including the world’s largest underflip.
It will include three custom trains decorated with black, charcoal and silver wildcats. Riders will climb a 140-foot hill and enjoy an 82-degree drop.
“Based on our guest feedback, we knew coaster fans would love a hybrid at Hersheypark – and we’re thrilled to work with RMC on a custom wood and steel coaster with a nod to our history,” said Vikki Hultquist, general manager of attractions at Hersheypark.
Wildcat’s Revenge offers “the very best of RMC’s signature thrills, including four inversions with the world’s largest underflip, inverted stall, zero-g roll and reversing downhill roll.”
World’s largest underflip
Hersheypark is a 121-acre theme park in Pennsylvania, home to more than 50 rides, a water park and a zoo. In the past decade, the attraction has added a host of new experiences.
These include the $150m Hershey’s Chocolatetown expansion, which opened in 2020. The 23-acre land features Candymonium, the park’s tallest, fastest, and longest coaster.
Earlier this year, Hersheypark opened its new Jolly Rancher-themed rides, the Jolly Rancher Remix coaster and Mix’d Flavored By Jolly Rancher family attraction.
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