The ride
Laff Trakk is a steel spinning roller coaster built by Maurer AG at Hersheypark in Midway America, Pennsylvania, having opened to the public in 2015. After 11 seasons of operation it remains one of the defining attractions on the Hersheypark midway, drawing repeat riders who track every subtle change to its trains, restraints and station soundtrack.
On paper the ride is a serious thrill machine. It climbs 51 ft above the park before pitching forward into its first descent. Trains reach a top speed of 40.0 mph before the first turnaround, where the layout opens up into a sequence of lateral and vertical elements. In total the track stretches 140 ft, giving the experience a distinctly long-form feel rather than the punchy one-and-done character of many modern compact coasters. enthusiast trip-planning resources
Coasters from Maurer AG have a recognizable signature in track shaping, train design and the way transitions are paced. Riders familiar with other Maurer AG installations will pick up on the same DNA in Laff Trakk's layout, particularly through its station design and the sound profile of the running gear.
Plan to ride Laff Trakk early in the day or during the final hour before park close, when standby waits at Hersheypark typically drop. Single-rider lines and early-entry ticketing programs, when available at Hersheypark, are usually the fastest ways to get repeat rides on a busy day.