Candymonium is a steel hypercoaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard. It opened on July 3, 2020, as the centerpiece of the park’s Chocolatetown expansion, and immediately claimed the title of tallest, fastest, and longest coaster in Hersheypark history.
Rising 210 feet and reaching speeds of 76 mph over 4,636 feet of track, Candymonium delivers a classic out-and-back layout packed with seven camelback hills that produce strong moments of airtime. True to its candy-themed park, the ride’s three trains are styled after Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Hershey’s Kisses, and Twizzlers, and its chocolate-brown track was chosen to echo the park’s confectionery branding.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Hersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard
- Opened: July 3, 2020
- Height: 210 feet
- Top speed: 76 mph
- Length: 4,636 feet
- Inversions: 0
The Ride Experience
Candymonium’s out-and-back layout sends riders up a 210-foot lift hill before a steep first drop that launches the train toward 76 mph. From there, the coaster rolls through seven camelback hills, each engineered to produce sustained airtime rather than the twisting inversions found on many modern coasters.
As a B&M hypercoaster, Candymonium favors smooth, floating forces over aggressive inversions, making it a crowd-pleaser for riders who want intensity without an upside-down ride. Its 4,636-foot track made it the longest coaster at Hersheypark upon opening.
Chocolatetown’s Centerpiece
Candymonium debuted alongside Hershey’s Chocolatetown, a themed area built adjacent to Hershey’s Chocolate World as part of a roughly $150 million park expansion. The coaster’s candy-branded trains and chocolate-toned track tie directly into the park’s confectionery identity.
The ride was announced in 2019 and marketed by Hersheypark as the ‘world’s sweetest coaster,’ reinforcing the park’s broader effort to blend record-setting thrill rides with its signature candy theming.
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Candymonium FAQs
How tall and fast is Candymonium?
Candymonium stands 210 feet tall and reaches a top speed of 76 mph, making it Hersheypark’s tallest and fastest roller coaster.
Does Candymonium have any inversions?
No, Candymonium has zero inversions. It’s a B&M hypercoaster focused on airtime hills rather than loops or twists.
When did Candymonium open?
Candymonium opened on July 3, 2020, as part of Hersheypark’s Chocolatetown expansion.
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