Hersheypark is set to introduce a new high-flying attraction, and it's not your average carnival swing. Announced as the world's tallest ‘screamin' swing', the Twizzlers Twisted Gravity promises to be a record-breaker when it swings into action next summer. According to a CBS News report, the ride will launch riders 137 feet into the air and reach speeds up to 68 miles per hour, all the while providing zero-G thrills during its swift 70-second run time.
Always one for investments in brand-centric experiences, Hersheypark seems to have wrapped this newest attraction in a Twizzler's candy theme. As reported by FOX43, Vikki Hultquist, Vice President of Hersheypark & Entertainment Operations, stated, "We continue to invest in attraction experiences that leverage unique Hershey brands, so we are thrilled to add a Twizzlers-branded Screamin’ Swing to our unmatched ride portfolio next summer." Hersheypark's desire to concoct attractions with a Hershey brand twist seemingly knows no bounds.
It's not just about thrills for this Pennsylvania amusement park; it's about the overall experience. The new ride will feature four branded zones across two gondolas, adorned with flavors like Strawberry, Cherry, Hershey’s Chocolate, and Black Licorice. As NBC Philadelphia shared, guests can look forward to not just a ride, but an immersive Twizzlers universe, complete with character meet-and-greets and the opportunity to ride in a Twizzlers-themed train on the park's Candymonium coaster.
Hersheypark, already home to over 70 rides, a water park, and a zoo, plans for the Screamin' Swing to operate through all four seasons, weather permitting. With the addition of Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, they're upping the ante for thrill-seekers and chocoholics alike. Hultquist explained in the press release that the ride is designed to marry extreme thrills with unprecedented park views, aiming to provide "the best of both worlds - the ultimate thrills and never-before-seen views of our Park’s beautiful 121 acres as they soar to a record-breaking height and leave gravity behind."
