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Nathan Smith Alyssa Cooperson Chris Patterson Tom Barnyock. History. Milton S. Hershey 1907- Hersheypark was founded Built for workers of Hershey’s Chocolate Factory as a place for recreation and leisure Garden, Baseball diamond, and Ballroom Added Carousel in 1927. Facility Information.
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Nathan Smith Alyssa Cooperson Chris Patterson Tom Barnyock
History • Milton S. Hershey • 1907- Hersheypark was founded • Built for workers of Hershey’s Chocolate Factory as a place for recreation and leisure • Garden, Baseball diamond, and Ballroom • Added Carousel in 1927
Facility Information • Hershey Entertainment & Resorts • Theme Park • 65 rides and attractions • 3 Show Theaters • 9 Water rides • 12 Roller Coasters • 110 Acres • 1 Full Service Restaurant • Target Audience • Women, age 25-54, with children
Facility Information • Facility Cost • Proprietary Information • Facility Capacity • No exact number • Over 25 million rides given a year- 2011
Maintenance • Inspect vehicles, track, and water quality • Preventative • NDT- Non-Destructive Testing • Routine • Inspect rides daily, weekly, monthly, & yearly • Hershey Nursery • Sanitation
Challenges • Small Time Frame • Overhaul (Mid-November to March) • Training Team Members
Concessions In-House J Vending
Good Features • Risk Management • Severe Weather Protocol • Loss Prevention • Profits- Milton Hershey School • School for underprivileged kids • ADA Accessible & Program • AT&T Cell Phone Tower
Good Features • Flexibility • Shoulder Seasons • Wellness Walk • Kisses Regatta (CMN) • 5K, 10K, Bike Race • Math, Science, & Marketing Days • Family Oriented • Focused on Safety
Negative Features Hills EVERYWHERE Tiny Water Park Not enough indoor attractions
Going Green • Pepsi Dream Machines • Recycling • Converting to LED lights • Light Sensors • Recycle water from Water Attractions • Variable Lift Drive (VLD)
Improving • Laura and Alex: • Learn more from Guest Feedback • Educate people on Theme Park Etiquette • Team: • Make ride wheelchair accessible • More themed areas or branding with Hershey • Park Expansion- Confidential
Government Regulations • Department of Agriculture • Rides • ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) • F 24 • Department of Health • Water quality • Third Party Audits • Lifeguards and Rides
Fun Facts • “Ladybug”- Only ride built in house • Oldest Ride Carrousel- 41 years old • 66 horses • Most common injuries: • Slip and fall in the midway • Running into water structures
QUESTIONS?? • Sources: • Laura Woodburn • Director of Ride Operations • Alex Zulli • Manager of Ride Operations • www.hersheypark.com