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Resort News - (6/29/09) We’ve been sent a rumor this weekend that Hersheypark’s Flying Falcon (A Huss Condor) may be removed, possibly to make room for something new in 2010. While this isn’t the first time that I’ve heard this rumor, it may hold water as there are still very few amusement parks in the US that still feature a ‘Condor’ style ride to due various factors. Anyone else heard rumors about what Hersheypark may be up to in 2010? With Phase 2 of the boardwalk out of the way and Fahrenheit still fresh in everyone’s mind on the coaster side of things, I could see them choosing to update the more quiet “middle” section of the park near the Flying Falcon.
  (6/10/09) A good trip report from the park has been posted to Hersheypark Crazy this week. You can also hit up the Hersheypark Crazy team at their official Facebook page.
  (6/1/09) Sally Corp. has added a great new video to their YouTube channel showcasing the Reese’s Xtreme Cup Challenge dark ride they created for the park a few years ago. Check it out below!

  (5/25/09) A good photo update of riders being thrilled on the coasters of Herheypark can be found at Negative-G.
  (5/19/09) A reader who went to Hersheypark last weekend confirmed that Storm Runner is still closed, but they did see the new wave pool testing and various effects on the lazy river being tested. When asking an employee about the status of Storm Runner, they were told that it would likely reopen in about 2 weeks.
  (4/22/09) According to a mailer from Hersheypark guests who stay at the Official Resorts of Hersheypark this May and June will receive free daily breakfast, a free shuttle to the park and free admission to Hersheypark for everyone 17 and under. If you can’t make it until July or August, they’ve also got another deal where guests will receive a free $50 Family Stimulus Spending Card good for dining and merchandise in the park.
  (3/27/09) While Hersheypark is preparing to open for Springtime In The Park, we have been informed that both Storm Runner and Fanhenheit will be closed during the event. According to a reader who e-mailed the park, the reason for both being closed is due to “additional maintenance than we had not anticipated.” They do expect both rides to be open when the park’s regular season starts on May 2nd. In the meantime I’ve heard that the park is also showing off a good look at the Boardwalk expansion on their webcam.

2009 - Boardwalk Expansion - (5/6/09) Make the jump to Hersheypark Crazy to see the latest update on the Boardwalk.
  (5/3/09) Hersheypark’s webcam now shows off a good look at the new wave pool and lazy river.
  (4/14/09) Hersheypark Crazy has poste d a bunch of photos from the park taken over Spring Break.
  (4/13/09) A reader has sent in a picture from Hersheypark this week showing off the new expansion area and wavepool.
  (2/26/09) A photo update from Hersheypark showing off some construction updates of the Boardwalk Seaquel can be seen at Hersheypark Crazy.
  (2/5/09) A video showing off the progress of construction at Hersheypark can be found here.
  (1/29/08) A reader sent in four new construction pictures of the boardwalk expansion taken earlier this month. Looks like they are making great progress.
  (12/1/08) Thanks to a reader for sending in two new construction pictures from the Boardwalk expansion.
  (11/11/08) A reader has sent in some new close up shots of the construction site this week, and it looks like the old rapids ride is nothing more than a memory at this point.
  (11/3/08) A new series of pictures showing off the construction at Hersheypark was sent in from one of our readers, taken this past Saturday at the park.
  (7/3/08) News Plus Notes has posted some comparison images between the Boardwalk expansion artwork and aerial photos of the park to show just how the new area and attractions will likely be set up.
  (7/2/08) Hersheypark has confirmed the rumors we’ve been reporting on for quite some time, by calling the 2009 expansion project The Boardwalk: The SEAquel. The Canyon River Rapids ride will close down and be replaced by The Shore (a new wavepool) and Intercoastal Waterway (A lazy river). They will also add 27 new private cabanas, a restaurant and additional lounge space for guests as well as including Roller Soaker and Tidal Force into the new Boardwalk themed area.

2009 - Hershey Hotel Expansion - (9/17/08) The Hotel Hershey has posted a video showing off all of the big improvements that are on the way to the resort.
  (1/28/08) According to the local news, The Hotel Hershey will celebrate their 75th Anniversary in May by kicking off a $55 million expansion for 2009 to add 10 cottages, 48 new guest rooms, a new restaurant, new pool, a year round ice skating rink along with a new entrance and parking areas.

2010 - New Waterslides / New Ride(s) - Rumor - (6/30/09) One big 2010 Rumor has come back into play from last season, which is the rumored addition of two new waterslides to the Coastline Plunge tower. The tower currently features four major slides that run off into two different splashdown pools, but it has long been noticed that they seemed to have left room to add one or two more slides to these pools. Could 2010 be the year? One of our sources sure thinks so. In addition to this, there are also the reoccurring rumors that the park may be ready to finally add a real drop tower ride next year, or possibly a couple of new flat rides. These could all be options to choose from for next season... or pieces of a larger expansion plan. More as we find out.