Ĭonstruction began in September 1990 for the attraction.
To be named Sidewinder, a formal announcement would be held once the plans were approved.
The attraction would be the largest thrill ride constructed at the park since the 1977 addition of steel roller coaster SooperDooperLooper, and the only Boomerang model in Pennsylvania. The roller coaster was planned to be located in the Pioneer Frontier section. The roller coaster was discussed as being a Boomerang model from Vekoma, the manufacturer having built 20 at the time, all operating without incident. Jeff Budgeon, then a park engineer at Hersheypark, had spoken to the board in September about the attraction and its safety reputation. The park submitted plans to the zoning board of Derry Township, Pennsylvania in 1990 to build a 125-foot (38 m) roller coaster in a 40-foot (12 m) height limited commercial district. Surveys conducted over the course of two years before opening indicated guests were interested in a new roller coaster. After executives rode a similar Boomerang model in Wildwood, New Jersey, Frank Shearer, then vice president of sports and entertainment for Herco Inc., had stated the roller coaster model would be a great fit for the park. Park officials had discussions with officials form Knott's Berry Farm about their Boomerang model roller coaster, aptly named Boomerang. They were also seeking to increase public interest in Hersheypark. History Development and opening ĭuring its planning stages, Hersheypark officials wanted an attraction that was both thrilling and would fit a small space within the park. Upon opening, both iterations of the roller coaster received mostly positive reviews from critics and guests. The re-themed roller coaster opened to the public on May 28, 2022, with several elements added to the roller coaster, including upgrades to the ride system, a tunnel, and different sensory effects. The roller coaster would be announced as the re-themed Jolly Rancher Remix and open alongside a Zamperla Nebulaz flat ride. Hersheypark converted the area surrounding the roller coaster to be re-themed to the Jolly Ranchers candy during the winter months of 2022. The roller coaster has a maximum height of 116.5 feet (35.5 m), with a maximum speed of 47 miles per hour (76 km/h), and a track length of 935 feet (285 m). The Sidewinder was the first roller coaster installed in the park in 14 years since the SooperDooperLooper in 1977, and the fourth roller coaster in operation to be built.
The roller coaster debuted in the Pioneer Frontier section of the park at the cost of $4.2 million dollars. A Boomerang model manufactured by Vekoma and designed by Peter Clarx, the roller coaster originally opened as the Sidewinder on May 11, 1991. Jolly Rancher Remix (formerly Sidewinder) is a steel shuttle roller coaster located at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train.
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