Hersheypark, a popular amusement park in Pennsylvania, has permanently closed its Tidal Force water ride, an attraction that entertained visitors for 32 years. The park announced the closure on Sunday through a Facebook post, saying, "After 32 years, it’s time for Tidal Force to set sail," and invited guests to ride it one final time through Monday. Tidal Force was located in the park’s Boardwalk area and was once among the tallest splash-down rides globally. It lifted guests in a boat to a height of 100 feet before releasing them at speeds over 50 mph, creating large splashes that often soaked nearby visitors. The park had previously informed fans of the ride’s impending closure in early June, stating on X (formerly Twitter) that the ride would stop operating after September 7. The message emphasized the need for a proper farewell, noting the ride’s long history of making big splashes. However, the park has not yet explained why the closure is happening or what will replace Tidal Force in the future. Many fans expressed their disappointment over the ride’s end. One visitor wrote on X, "This is so sad! One of my favorite rides as a kid." Members of the Facebook group Hersheypark Connoisseurs visited the Boardwalk on Monday to experience the ride for the last time, leaving messages like, "Farewell, Tidal Force! You'll be missed!" Other groups, such as The Great Ohio Coaster Club, also shared their farewells, while expressing curiosity about what changes might come to the area in the future. Tidal Force closed just as Hersheypark’s summer season came to an end. The park is now preparing for its Halloween season, which will run from September 12 through November 1. This season will include a Trick Or Treat Trail for children and various haunted attractions, offering a different kind of thrill for visitors.