Candymonium By The Numbers
The World's Sweetest Coaster Opened to The Public on July 3
Candymonium, the tallest, fastest, longest, and sweetest coaster in Hersheypark, opened to the public on July 3. The new hypercoaster spans seven acres at the entrance of the all-new region of Hershey's Chocolatetown.
Before you take a ride on Candymonium, check out some sweet facts about the one-of-a-kind Bolliger & Mabillard roller coaster and view photos of the coaster plaza and inside the coaster station.
Ride Experience
7 - camelback hills that serve up the ultimate feeling of freedom with the most airtime in Hersheypark
10 - times Candymonium crosses over Spring Creek
146 - seconds (2 minutes and 26 seconds) of total ride time
76 MPH - max speed of the coaster, making it the fastest in Hersheypark
4,636 - feet of milk chocolate track runs throughout Chocolatetown, making Candymonium the longest coaster in Hersheypark
3 - candy-themed trains that represent the world-renowned Hershey Company brands of Hershey’s Kisses, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Twizzlers
28 - seats on each coaster train
210 feet - the height of the first hill, making it the tallest in Hersheypark
77.3 - the degree of the first drop
169 feet - the height of the second hill
64 - the degree of the second drop
125 feet - the height of the hammerhead curve
123 - the degree of the hammerhead curve
156 feet - the height of the third hill
55 - the degree of the third drop
Coaster Specs
181 - coaster columns and foundations placed
132 - total pieces make up the Candymonium track
1,212 tons (approx. 2,672,000 lbs) - the weight of the steel
13,534 - number of high strength bolts used to assemble the coaster
101 - number of truckloads of materials that were delivered
Coaster Timeline
221 - days to complete the track work
521 - days from the start of construction to public opening
January 29, 2019 - construction started on the entire Candymonium project
July 8, 2019 - first piece of track was placed inside the coaster station
November 4, 2019 - Candymonium topped off at 210 feet
February 14, 2020 - last piece of track was placed
May 4, 2020 - first test run
July 3, 2020 - Candymonium opened to the public
We hope to see you at Hersheypark this summer for a thrilling ride on Candymonium!