Wild Mouse is a steel wild mouse roller coaster that has operated in the Midway America section of Hersheypark since May 8, 1999. Built by German manufacturer Mack Rides, the coaster uses the classic wild mouse layout: a thin, winding track packed with tight, off-camber turns rather than loops or inversions.
Despite standing just 45 feet tall, Wild Mouse has earned a reputation among park-goers for feeling far more intense than its modest size suggests. The single-cart trains whip through sharp hairpin turns that give riders the sensation of nearly flying off the rails, making it a favorite quick, adrenaline-heavy ride for families exploring Hersheypark.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Hersheypark
- Manufacturer: Mack Rides
- Opened: May 8, 1999
- Height: about 45 feet
- Top speed: about 28 mph
- Length: about 1,213 feet
- Inversions: 0
- Duration: about 1 minute 58 seconds
The Ride Experience
Riders board compact, single-file carts that hold a small group at a time, then climb a modest lift before diving into a sequence of sharp, jerking turns. Unlike looping coasters, Wild Mouse relies entirely on its twisting, narrow-gauge track to create disorientation, snapping riders side to side as the cart seems to teeter at the edge of each curve.
The ride’s compact footprint in the Midway America section means the whole experience is over in under two minutes, but the rapid pace of turns packs in a surprising amount of thrill for a coaster under 50 feet tall. It remains an approachable entry point for riders who want a taste of coaster intensity without a towering drop or inversion.
A Hersheypark Mainstay
Wild Mouse has been part of Hersheypark’s lineup for over two decades, giving generations of visitors to the Pennsylvania park a dependable, family-friendly thrill. Its classic wild mouse design, once common at parks across the country, has become something of a nostalgic ride style, making this one a standout for coaster enthusiasts tracking the format’s history.
During the park’s fall Hersheypark in the Dark event, the ride gets a seasonal rebrand as ‘Mouse Stew,’ tying its twisting layout into the Halloween-season theming without altering the physical ride itself.
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Wild Mouse FAQs
How tall do you have to be to ride Wild Mouse at Hersheypark?
Riders must meet a minimum height requirement of 48 inches to ride Wild Mouse.
Who manufactured the Wild Mouse coaster at Hersheypark?
Wild Mouse was built by Mack Rides, a German roller coaster manufacturer, and opened at Hersheypark on May 8, 1999.
Does Wild Mouse have any loops or inversions?
No. Wild Mouse has zero inversions; instead, it uses a series of sharp, off-balance turns typical of the classic wild mouse coaster style.
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