Hersheypark (HP) Discussion Thread

[jedimaster1227Open Up Happiness]

Hersheypark has sent us a press release about their commemoration of the Amusement Ride Safety Week.

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding presented a proclamation from Governor Edward G. Rendell to Frank O'Connell, Hersheypark general manager, in recognition of Amusement Ride Safety Week, May 31-June 6, 2010.

Hersheypark hosted the press conference on May 27 to kick-off Amusement Ride Safety Week. Media in attendance were invited to watch as members of the Hersheypark maintenance team inspected Fahrenheit, the Park's 11th roller coaster.

[CoasterEricHPI just swallowed a whole donkey!]

Every time there is talk about Hersheypark getting a new rollercoaster I open up good old Microsoft Paint and come up with what *I* think they should get! Of course over the past few years all I've wanted was a hypercoaster and a drop tower, so I'm never right. Since there are apparently survey markers by the Comet, here's my prediction

PS- In all actuality, I'm praying they don't throw something else down by the Great Bear, Coal Cracker, and SDL! Comet Hollow is already dominated by the Great Bears funky supports.

[StarWarsThe best thing about TPR is the donkeys.]

Nice! I like your layout. I hope that is the location of the new roller coaster if HP is indeed adding one.

[YoshiFanDon't make me kick you in the donkey!]

Screamscape is saying there is a rumor Sooperdooperlooper could be removed for this new coaster. I really hope that doesn't happen. With Laser removed from Dorney, it's the last Schwarzkopf looper in the area and it's my favorite steel coaster at the park. Plus it is a great first looping coaster for people to try, I knew that since it only had 1 loop, if I didn't like it, there were no more inversions compared to other coasters that have 3 - 7 inversions that I would have been more hesitant to try.

[StarWarsThe best thing about TPR is the donkeys.]

Screamscape is saying there is a rumor Sooperdooperlooper could be removed for this new coaster. I really hope that doesn't happen. With Laser removed from Dorney, it's the last Schwarzkopf looper in the area and it's my favorite steel coaster at the park. Plus it is a great first looping coaster for people to try, I knew that since it only had 1 loop, if I didn't like it, there were no more inversions compared to other coasters that have 3 - 7 inversions that I would have been more hesitant to try.

Yeah, I saw that too, about Sooperdooperlooper. I hope it's not true. Sooperdooperlooper was the first roller coaster I ever rode. I'd be sad to see it go.

[deguy123Bonafide Donkey Expert]

I really hope this is not true.....SDL is a great ride for kids to ride before the big coasters. First CRR now maybe SDL, Hersheypark is starting to disappoint me....lol

[HerculesThe Resident Vegetarian Hippie]

That is a disappointing rumor to hear. Let's face it though, when was the last time you waited in a long line for the ride? I think it still fetches a 20-30 minute wait once in a while in the very busy summer months, but that is by far the lowest wait time for the major coasters in the park. It would be sad to see it go, but the popularity of the ride is no longer there. I compare that to when I went to the park 15-20 years ago. Sure I was young, but I remember the coaster being much more popular. It is one of the old guys on the block now. It happens.

[deguy123Bonafide Donkey Expert]

^ I completely agree.....there have really been no lines for it each summer I go in June. I'm heading there on the 23rd and 24th....so I'll definately be riding it a few more times incase it's not there the following year.

[CorkscrewFoleyReeks of Books]

So did Screamscape say what kind of coaster that could replace SDL? This is a pipe dream, but I'd love to see a park like HW pick it up...I always thought they could return Rev back to its former glory...

[bspellx5Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Donkey.]

The thing about Sooperdooperlooper is it also seems to have very high capacity and always has fast crews so they get people through quickly, but it's still not that popular it doesn't seem.