Hersheypark Cranes Roller Coasters Onto Track For Spring 2026 Opening

The official arrival of spring is a sure sign that roller coaster riding season at Hersheypark amusement park is almost here! This week, the Hersheypark maintenance team is using a massive crane to lift the roller coaster trains, including Skyrush and sooperdooperLooper, back onto the tracks after their winter overhaul.

Take a look at the exciting maintenance milestone in preparation for Spring Weekends.

Here are some photos of the Skyrush cars returning to their yellow track. The iconic coaster takes a First Class flight 200 feet into the air before flying downhill at 75 mph. Riders experience four high speed turns, five zero-G airtime hills and upgraded seats and restraints - all from a winged-seat coaster train.

The team also captured some photos of the distinctly orange sooperdooperLooper train cars being lifted and placed back onto the steel track using a crane ahead of the Park's 120th operating year. The first-ever modern looping coaster on the East Coast is known for its famous vertical loop, small dips, drops and bunny hills. 

Hersheypark Spring Weekends

The largest amusement park in Pennsylvania kicks off its 120th operating year on Friday, April 3, for the seven fun-filled Spring Weekends event through May 17. Hours vary by day this spring, with extended hours over Easter Weekend (April 3-5).

During Spring Weekends, guests can enjoy rides on the largest coaster collection in the Northeast, family attractions, new sweet treats and savory eats, Hershey Character photo opportunities, Our Friends From The Sea performances in the Aquatheatre, ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park visits and endless Hersheypark Happy moments. 

Best Price Of The Year Ends March 31

Guests interested in visiting Hersheypark during Spring Weekends should purchase tickets now for maximum savings. One-Day and Two-Day tickets to Hersheypark are more than 45 percent off when purchased on Hersheypark.com through March 31 with the Best Price Of The Year offer. Tickets purchased during this sale are valid on any 2026 public operating day through Jan. 3, 2027. 

Season Passes are on sale at the Best Price Of The Year through March 31, with Giant Size, King Size, Full Size and Bite Size options offering unlimited visits throughout the 2026 operating year. Depending on the Pass type, Season Pass Holders can also enjoy sweet perks like free parking and one-hour early access during daily summer operations, exclusive Season Pass Holder events and great discounts around town.