Laff Trakk is an indoor spinning roller coaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, tucked into the Midway America section of the park next to the Merry-Derry-Dip. It opened to guests on May 23, 2015, as part of a $14 million investment, giving the park a family-friendly coaster with a playful, nostalgic twist.
Built by Swiss manufacturer Maurer AG, Laff Trakk uses four-seat cars that spin freely based on how weight is distributed among riders, so no two laps around the course feel quite the same. The ride’s interior theming, designed by Raven Sun Creative, pays tribute to funhouses that once operated at Hersheypark between 1930 and 1972, reimagined with a glow-in-the-dark black-light finish.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Hersheypark
- Manufacturer: Maurer AG
- Opened: May 23, 2015
- Height: about 51 feet
- Top speed: about 40 mph
- Length: about 1,400 feet
- Inversions: 0
The Ride Experience
Riders board one of several spinning cars before heading indoors into a darkened funhouse setting lit with black-blue track and violet-toned vehicles. Over the roughly 70-second course, each car rotates freely through the twists and turns, with heavier or unevenly distributed riders sending the car spinning faster.
Because the spin direction and intensity depend on weight and movement inside the car, Laff Trakk offers a different sensation nearly every ride. Riders must be between 42 and 76 inches tall, making it accessible to most of the family while still delivering genuine coaster thrills.
A Nod to Hersheypark’s Past
Laff Trakk’s theming was built as a tribute to the funhouses that entertained Hersheypark guests from 1930 through 1972, blending that nostalgic concept with modern spinning-coaster technology. The result is often described as a ‘glow coaster,’ since much of its indoor track and scenery is designed to pop under black light.
The attraction holds the distinction of being Hersheypark’s 13th roller coaster at the time of its debut, adding a unique indoor, family-oriented option alongside the park’s larger thrill coasters like Skyrush and Fahrenheit.
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Laff Trakk FAQs
Who manufactured Laff Trakk?
Laff Trakk was built by the Swiss company Maurer AG, which designed it as a spinning wild mouse-style coaster.
When did Laff Trakk open?
Laff Trakk opened to the public at Hersheypark on May 23, 2015.
Does Laff Trakk have any inversions?
No, Laff Trakk does not have any inversions; its thrills come from its free-spinning cars rather than loops or rolls.
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