Hersheypark · Operating · 1997
Ferris Wheel
Ferris wheel · Midway America
Ferris Wheel operates at Hersheypark among the park’s non-coaster attractions in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
At a glance
Key facts for Ferris Wheel.
Type
Thrill ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Ferris wheel
Opened
1997
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Ferris Wheel.
Ride profile
Thrill ride · Ferris wheel
- family
- ferris-wheel
Experience
Ferris wheel
Specs source: hersheypark.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Ferris Wheel.
Timeline
1997
Ferris Wheel opens
Background
Ferris Wheel remains part of Hersheypark’s operating attractions inventory on the official park site.
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Sources & official links
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- Ferris Wheel — official ride pagehersheypark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Hersheypark — official sitehersheypark.com(opens in a new tab)
- Hersheypark on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Hersheypark rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Hersheypark · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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