Homer Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 [To the mods: I know there was a thread made earlier, but it was locked since it seemed like pure "fanboy rumor." Do what you want with this topic if need be.] Anyways, Screamscape posted something about Hershey's website having some teasers and sounds like another "hype machine" for a new ride announcement. http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/hersheypark/index.php http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/hersheypark/2008.php All we know is "What's better than a perfect 10?" and that the announcement would be on October 2nd. I certainly hope its big. Discuss on what could possibly be better than a perfect 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I just hope that the rumored removal of Canyon River Rapids doesn't happen for this new ride. With SF taking the family approach, it seems strange everyone else seems to be going in the opposite direction with removing family rides for coasters, with CP removing WWL for Maverick and now possibly this. If it is a 10 inversion coaster, I would hope it's a B&M sitdown or floorless rather than the Intamin 10 looper that is at Thorpe Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Um...eleven? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankees15 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I hope its a Maverick type coaster with 11 inversions. That would be awesome! It could have like 6 inversions after the lift and then 5 more after the launch. If it isn't a Maverick type coaster I hope it's a B&M floorless with 11 inversions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCoaster Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 To me it sounds like a teaser for a new coaster as they have 10 as of now. I'm going to say its an aquatrax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 ^ Yeah, that's what I was thinking as well. It will be their 11th coaster, hence, "better than a perfect 10". I hope it's a B&M, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 How about a 200ft, 10 inversion B&M floorless that does TWO inversions before the lift hill. Ohhhh Dorney would be pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbk2711 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Does anyone remember the rumors about the dueling B&M flyers? I know theres probably no way... But hey, I can dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Yankees, I couldn't see them going for a Maverick type coaster with Storm Runner being so similar with the launch and inversions... but I could definately see them going with Intamin again for a project given the success of SR. The observation I made is that Hersheypark claims to be home to 10 roller coasters, they count Lightning Racer as 1 attraction, so I'm leaning more towards the fact that this would be the 11th roller coaster, which is "better than a perfect 10". An 11 inversion roller coaster would be a massive undertaking, but anything's possible at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 A Wacky Worm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 mmmmm, Intamin multilooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Here's I think. This will cause the removal of Western Chute Out, Rodeo, and possibly the Frontier Virtual Theatre. I don't think that Canyon River Rapids would be affected since it is a very popular water ride and removing it would be a terrible mistake. Some of the catering buildings behind Chute Out could be removed for some more room. -Servey Markings. A member from another site took pictures of some of the markings. They range from the area near the Merry Derry Dip Fun Slides, to the area behind Canyon River Rapids, near and behind the Claw, to all the way over in Minetown. Each of them look different from some looking like 1's to some that look like red backwards N's, to blue --- dashes, and also just dots with numbers. I kind of have a feeling that this is going to be big. -What could it be? Some of the things we heard was that it could be a Intamin multi looper like Derek said, but there also the chance of it being a B&M since I think the park signed a contract to build another coaster when they built GB. Right now, I think it could be a flying coaster since it's the most heard of. The answer could be shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Well the "record" for inversions is 14 with the 4d in Japan, but the park uses the Blackpool Beech approach with records. Even if it doesn't hold the record, I hope they come up with an interesting design and not just five barrel rolls to boost the count. While I would rather see a coaster like Dragon's Fury, a large multi-looper would be a nice change as few have been built since the 90s. While I'm not a big fan of this park, I have been pleased with their latest coaster creations, and hopefully they can create another decent coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 "What's better than a perfect 10?" A moving sidewalk from the park's entrance to Lightning Racer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrakenKing Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Does anyone remember the rumors about the dueling B&M flyers? I know theres probably no way... But hey, I can dream! No, you lose. A Wacky Worm? You win I'd laugh if it's some kiddie ride like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterEricHP Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Didnt the GM of Hersheypark say in an interview a few months ago that Hershey isnt looking to build any massive crazy coasters that wouldnt be for the whole family!? Sounds like that was to throw us all off because this sounds pretty massive! I can see it being an 11th coaster for the park, or a 10 + inversion coaster.. I have no idea how they are going to fit either one of them in there. I'm still hoping for a hyper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Maybe they're finally going to build Turbulence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterman7 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I personally hope for a multilooper that has 11 inversions. That would be really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 "What's better than a perfect 10?" A moving sidewalk from the park's entrance to Lightning Racer. I'll second that--especially if they rip out that damn Vekoma Boomerang to make space for it (actually, that's the only really "bad" coaster in the park). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texashorns82492 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 "What's better than a perfect ten" How about a themepark nearby now that Astroworld is toast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 600' diving standup rocket wooden 4D. You heard it here first. ---- Well, we can probably rule out a woodie, since they already have three. Definitely not a B&M invert or an Intamin launched anything (which eliminates most Intamins). Not an SLC. Probably not a water coaster. I doubt it's Turbulence. Most likely not an impulse, since Dorney in just down the road. I can't see them ever getting a 4D. Standups are out of style. What does that leave? Intamin mini-hyper? B&M mini-hyper? B&M Floorless? Intamin looper (possibly too similar to Sooperdooper Looper)? B&M sit-down? B&M dive machine (please, God, please)? B&M flyer? S&S Screamin' Squirrel? S&S launched? Premier LIM coaster? In other words, I think they'll get one of those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 "What's better than a perfect 10?" A moving sidewalk from the park's entrance to Lightning Racer. I'll second that--especially if they rip out that damn Vekoma Boomerang to make space for it (actually, that's the only really "bad" coaster in the park). I found Sidewinder to be the smoothest boomerang I have ever ridden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxhershey818xX Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 "What's better than a perfect 10?" Um nothing Im mean its a PERFECT 10 what else could you want? (other than an aqua trax...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 A Wacky Worm? With 11 inversions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCody Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Maybe it's a Spinal Tap themed coaster. ("It goes to 11!") /nerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts