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Tidal Force
Hersheypark
Location Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
Coordinates 40°17′29″N 76°39′16″W / 40.291401°N 76.654508°W / 40.291401; -76.654508
Status Operating since May 28, 1994
Cost $4 million
Rider height 42 inch minimum
Statistics
Manufacturer Hopkins
Product Shoot The Chute
Type
Capacity 20 per boat
Height 100 feet

Tidal Force is a Shoot The Chute built by US manufacturer Hopkins currently located at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA.

History

Tidal Force was announced in October 1993 with groundbreaking expected on December 1 and an anticipated opening on May 7.[1]

The ride's opening was delayed due to construction delays caused by inclement weather.[2]

Tidal Force opened to guests on May 28, 1994.[3]

Images

References

  1. Drybred, john (1993-10-15). "Hersheypark plans $4 million water ride". Intelligencer Journal. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  2. Henshaw, Steven (1994-05-05). "Snow delays world's tallest splashdown ride". The Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  3. "Tidal Force opens". The Evening Sun. May 28, 1994. p. 13. Retrieved December 22, 2021.