OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Guests at Palace Playland Amusement Park are bouncing with excitement about the park’s newest ride, HyperJump, the largest of its kind in North America.

Thirty-six guests, three per arm, will “jump” up and down as the ride spins. Then the ride’s arms will move to the highest position, with guests are nearly 80 degrees before the ride cycle ends. This version of the HyperJump features the longest arms available.

“We love bringing new thrills and excitement to our guests at New England’s Only Beachfront Amusement Park,” said Paul Golder, the park’s president. “This new ride also has an incredible lighting system that will entertain passersby.”

Palace Playland is a five-acre family-oriented amusement park established in 1902. It is located in downtown Old Orchard Beach next to the beach at 1 Old Orchard St.

The rides at Palace Playland are open daily during the summer through Labor Day, starting at 4 p.m. on weekdays and at noon on weekends. Guests can purchase one-day and season passes online at palaceplayland.com. The park has a weekly fireworks show on the beach every Thursday at 9:45 p.m. through Aug. 24 weather permitting.

From Community Reports. Publisher Liz Gotthelf can be reached at newsdesk@sacobaynews.com.