Hersheypark's sooperdooperLooper will close after September 7 for a new station, then reopen in summer 2027.
New Station Adds Lighting and Audio
The project will replace the coaster's arrival and boarding experience. Hersheypark plans immersive lighting and enhanced audio as part of the work.
As the sun sets on National Coaster Day, we continue to invest in our historic rides.
— Hersheypark (@Hersheypark) August 16, 2026
sooperdooperLooper is getting a new station to celebrate 50 years! The ride will close after Sept. 7 & reopen for summer 2027 with a new arrival & boarding experience, including lights & audio.
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sooperdooperLooper Turns 50 in 2027
The coaster opened July 4, 1977, as the first steel looping coaster on the East Coast. Its compact course in The Hollow reaches 45 mph and runs 2,614 feet.
Sources: Hersheypark's sooperdooperLooper page, Hersheypark's station announcement and Hersheypark history.
Image credit: Hersheypark.