The SooperDooperLooper is a Schwarzkopf Looper Racer model, similar to The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.

[2] During the roller coaster's planning stages, Hershey shortlisted a group of names to "merry Derry dip" and "sooperdooperLooper".

The attraction would be similar to the Great American Revolution at Magic Mountain, an amusement park in Valencia, California.

Parts of the roller coaster arrived from its European manufacturer, with foundation work beginning in the early weeks of December.

[5][6][7] Construction of the SooperDooperLooper continued into the winter months, causing minor problems when mechanical equipment broke down.

During the 2021 season, the track retained the black and blue color scheme, with the vertical loop painted white.

[1] The track reaches a total length of 2,614 feet (797 meters) and is considered a terrain roller coaster as it utilizes the landscape in its layout.

[26] A 16-year-old worker from Lebanon, Pennsylvania, died after being hit by a moving train in the station's loading area while performing maintenance on August 25, 1977.

[33] The roller coaster remained closed during an investigation of the accident,[34] and would reopen on September 1, with the park claiming the 16-year-old's actions caused the train to set in motion.

[43][44][45] The roller coaster was closed pending investigations from the park and Pennsylvania's Bureau of Amusement Rides and Attractions.

[45] Mechanical fault was ruled out, with preliminary reports stating the visitor had stood up while the roller coaster was in motion.

[46][47] State investigators cleared the park of wrongdoing on May 6, faulting the rider for their conduct in opening their lap bar restraint.

[2] Wise personally commented that the roller coaster was quick, and ended his commentary stating it was "positively insane".

[2] Charles Shaw, a staff member for the Intelligencer Journal, highlighted the steep incline of the lift hill as well as the excitement of the vertical loop, calling it "rather fun" after fully grasping the experience.

[15] Sue Smith, an editor for Lancaster New Era, commented that though she had her eyes closed during the ride, the sensation of the roller coaster was "a little scary and a lot thrilling", emphasizing the vertical loop.

[28] Lorrie Brown, a reporter for the Public Opinion, remarked that though the physical appearance of the loop was smaller than first anticipated, she concluded "the sooperdooperLooper delivers".

[11] Brown additionally stated the roller coaster produced "a whirlwind of motion", and was similarly scared by the end helix as with the vertical loop.