Twizzlers Twisted Gravity By The Numbers

Date: July 12, 2025

Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, the all-new giant swing at Hersheypark built by S&S Worldwide, officially opened on May 24, 2025. This Screamin' Swing is the tallest in the world and features multiple mind-bending Zero G moments, while reaching a height of 137 feet and speeds of up to 68 miles per hour. The cherry on top is the never-before-seen views of the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania. 

Before embarking on this Twizzlers-inspired adventure, we hope you’ll enjoy some fun facts as part of this by-the-numbers round-up!

Ride Experience

2 - gondolas, each carrying 20 riders (10 per side)

4 - Twizzlers-branded zones featuring Strawberry, Cherry, Hershey's Chocolate and Black Licorice

40 - total riders with 10 per branded zone or 20 per gondola 

68 - MPH maximum speed of Twizzlers Twisted Gravity

70 - seconds (1 minute and 10 seconds) of total ride time

137 - height of the tallest swing from the base of the ride platform (record-breaking for a Screamin' Swing)

Ride Specs

4 - Air compressors to support Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, each providing 300 horsepower - more than the average car which has 180-200 horsepower

2,500 - cubic yards of concrete poured, which is roughly 10,000,000 pounds of concrete or 72 tanker trucks of liquid chocolate

6,300 - cubic feet per minute, the total compressor output of Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, which could fill an Olympic swimming pool (88,000 cubic feet) in 14 minutes 

194,500 - pounds of steel used to construct Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, which equals over 97 tons of Twizzlers or 7,974,500 individual Twizzlers

Ride Timeline

Aug 27, 2024 - Twizzlers Twisted Gravity announced as the tallest Screamin' Swing in the world, coming to Hersheypark in summer 2025

Nov. 19, 2024 - Twizzlers Strawberry and Hershey's Chocolate branded gondola is revealed at IAAPA Expo

Mar 19, 2025 - Twizzlers Twisted Gravity is topped off

May 7, 2025 - First ride test cycles occurred

May 15, 2025 - Opening day of Twizzlers Twisted Gravity is announced to the public

May 22, 2025 - Twizzlers Twisted Gravity opened for Season Pass Holder preview and the all-new Twizz's Twisted Trivia stage show debuted inside the Chevrolet Music Box Theatre

May 24, 2025 - Twizzlers Twisted Gravity opened to the public

270 - days from the ride announcement to the public opening of Twizzlers Twisted Gravity

The high-thrill attraction continues to receive rave reviews from those brave enough to soar to new heights. Join us for the summer of Twizzlers at Hersheypark - save on 2025 tickets now when you purchase directly on our website. 

During a visit, celebrate with Twizzlers-themed food and retail throughout the Park and make sure to show us your excitement for Twizzlers Twisted Gravity by sharing your photos and videos with us on social media using #TwizzlersTwistedGravity and #HersheyparkHappy. See you soon in The Sweetest Place On Earth!