STARRY® Brings 2023 AT&T Slam Dunk Champion Mac McClung to Hersheypark® in Celebration of New Coaster, Wildcat’s Revenge

Mac McClung Invites Fans to Enter the STARRY® Dunks and Drops Sweepstakes for the Chance to Experience the Wild Ride Together on July 29

PURCHASE, N.Y., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — STARRY®, the official soft drink of the NBA, is celebrating the debut of the new Wildcat’s Revenge hybrid coaster at Hersheypark amusement park through a partnership with 2023 AT&T Slam Dunk Champion, Mac McClung. Wildcat’s Revenge takes riders 140 feet in the air reaching 62 mph and through four inversions, including the World’s Largest Underflip.

Together with STARRY – a crisp, clear, refreshing, new lemon lime flavored soda – Mac McClung is offering fans a chance to fly-high with the dunk king himself. Starting today through July 21, 2023, Hersheypark fans can enter the STARRY Dunks and Drops Sweepstakes by visiting https://www.goin2win.com/hersheyparkmac. Ten (10) lucky winners will be randomly selected to win a ride on Wildcat’s Revenge alongside Mac McClung on July 29, 2023. For Park access, the winners will each receive 1-Day Tickets for themselves and one (1) guest valid only on July 29, 2023, two (2) All-Day Drink Deals valid on July 29, 2023, one (1) autographed player photo signed by Mac McClung, one (1) digital photo of winner and Mac McClung, and a $100 VISA® gift card.

In addition to the sweepstakes, STARRY and Mac McClung are welcoming all Hersheypark guests to a meet & greet and dunk expo at the Park the afternoon of July 29. Visitors will be able to:

  • Meet and take photos with Mac McClung
  • See Mac in action in the STARRY 3 Pt. Challenge
  • Receive signed STARRY swag for participants, while supplies last
  • Cool down with great tasting lemon lime STARRY

“I’m so excited to partner with STARRY to give ten fans the ultimate amusement park experience to ride the first hybrid coaster at Hersheypark, Wildcat’s Revenge, with me,” said Mac McClung. “I’ve always loved rollercoasters and the rush it gives me, so it will be really fun to meet other ride fanatics.”

“PepsiCo has been a longtime partner of Hersheypark and that’s why we’re thrilled to continue bringing unique experiences to fans that celebrate new attractions like Wildcat’s Revenge,” said Matt Nielsten, PepsiCo Beverages North America Senior Marketing Director in the North Division. “STARRY brings a new lemon lime flavor to the mix for a consumer who is simultaneously optimistic about the future and brings a sense of irreverence to their everyday, and we’re proud to partner with Mac McClung to bring his flying skills to Hersheypark. We look forward to taking our partnership with Hersheypark to new heights in the future.”

The STARRY Dunks and Drops Sweepstakes is only open to residents 18+ who live in PA, NJ, NY, DE and D.C. Official rules and regulations can be found here.

For more information on STARRY, follow the brand on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @starrylemonlime and at starrylemonlime.com.

For more information on Hersheypark, please follow @Hersheypark on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook and at Hersheypark.com.

About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $86 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on TwitterInstagramFacebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.

About HE&R
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is a world-class entertainment and hospitality company dedicated to preserving the legacy of Milton S. Hershey. Founded in 1927 by Milton S. Hershey, HE&R and its subsidiaries own and/or operate the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex, Hersheypark Arena & Stadium, ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, Hershey Bears AHL Hockey Club, GIANT Center arena, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Hersheypark Camping Resort, The Spa At The Hotel Hershey, MeltSpa by Hershey, Hershey Country Club and Hershey Golf Collection. For additional information about HE&R, visit www.HersheyPA.com.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company is proud to help fulfill the dream of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, by providing value to Milton Hershey School in its mission of helping students lead fulfilling and productive lives – just as Mr. Hershey intended. Learn more at mhskids.org.

© 2023 Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company. Trademarks are owned by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company or used under license or with permission. All rights reserved. 

Media Contacts:
STARRY® Dunks and Drops Sweepstakes

Corey Manuel

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Hersheypark

Quinn Bryner

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