Hersheypark (HP) Discussion Thread

[Thom25Don't let this donkey melt you with its laser eyes!]

I did. Thanks for pointing out the error. At 80 feet, Skyrush's second hill is half the size of Magnums, so it will go over it at a significantly greater speed.

[A.J.Counts I305 as 32 credits...]

Trainwreck! It doesn't matter how short the hill is relative to Magnum XL200. I don't want to hear about Magnum XL200 in the Hersheypark thread (no offense to those of you who like it)!

The hill is downright small period, and that coupled with the high heartline of the trains will probably translate to negatives over the entire crest of the hill. I'd aim for about a second or two. POSSIBLY a tiny bit more.

[Skycoastin SteveFive babies drowned in a fire]

I think the fact that Skyrush's 2nd hill is half the size of Magnum's is a great sign, cause you still get decent airtime on Magnum's 2nd hill. Now I try to imagine if Magnum's first drop went into its 3rd hill........

[OrypShe turned me into a donkey! I got better...]

Trainwreck! It doesn't matter how short the hill is relative to Magnum XL200. I don't want to hear about Magnum XL200 in the Hersheypark thread (no offense to those of you who like it)!

This.

I can't wait to see testing videos of this thing. Considering the speed at which I305 tears through its first airtime hill, and with this being smaller (relative to the first hill) than I305's, this has the potential for rediculous airtime. But, as others have said, there's no way to tell for sure until it opens.

Oryp

[PhantomNickDonkeys are my way of life!]

Nice to see the completed track work on this gorgeous coaster! Those airtime hills definitely look like they're ripe with potential airtime!

I'm digging those turns on the far end of the course too, as the one looks banked pretty close to 90 degrees. The station is looking very elegant as well. Can't wait to see some testing!

[Ccron10I prefer to mate with donkeys over humans!]

I'm a little behind on the updates. Here is Monday's, enjoy!
http://keystonethrills.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/hersheypark-skyrush-construction-update-101-3-26-12/

[UrbanLegendThe playground is where I spend most of my days]

HOLY CRAP this ride is photogenic! I can't wait to see it in person in two months! Also, the station entrances/exit completely make sense now that all the railings are mostly all in. For some reason I was partly convinced that the station would end up being a confusing mess.

[chickenbowlJason X versus the Robot Space Donkey!]

Such a huge beautiful coaster! Great shots!
So now that the creek wall is completely in (to my knowledge), when do you guys suppose they'll begin to let to creek fill back in?

[TXman308I teach at the school of donkey!]

Any word of trains being spotted on the track yet (transfer track included)? Only a month or so away.

[ahechtFluffy, Fluffy, Donkeys Filled With Medicine and Goo!]

Any word of trains being spotted on the track yet (transfer track included)? Only a month or so away.

Well, two months actually, but who's counting?