ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Yep . . . I think I've made the right decision by holding off Hersheypark until 2017! This'll be part of my trip next year hitting all the major parks in PA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Sooooo, I'm a bit out of the loop. What is leading everyone to believe this will be a tower ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Sooooo, I'm a bit out of the loop. What is leading everyone to believe this will be a tower ride? Hershey has been releasing clues the past bunch of weeks about what the ride will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 ^ I glanced at their twitter and didn't see anything like a clue, but I only went back a day or two. Oh, well, it'll be clear tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 ^ I glanced at their twitter and didn't see anything like a clue, but I only went back a day or two. Oh, well, it'll be clear tomorrow. All the clues are here http://www.hersheypark.com/2017/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Today is the big day. No more guessing anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 10 minutes! I am probably more excited about this than I should be but I <3 Hersheypark!!! Maybe I missed it but anyone know if there is a livestream of the announcement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 ^I think they're live streaming it on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) New Chick-Fil-A for 2017. Would be hilarious if that was the big addition. Come onnnnnnnnn edit: Well there it is. Triple drop tower. Didnt see that coming. Oooooh and the Huss Condor is going. Wow their live stream sucks. Edited August 2, 2016 by boldikus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Three towers, with three different heights basically. I couldn't get much more out of that laggy stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Zo Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) This link just went live: http://www.hersheypark.com/2017/ Three separate S&S towers of varying heights. Edited August 2, 2016 by The Great Zo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I thought it would be an S&S combo tower, didn't think there would be three though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) While I would have really loved an Intamin skyjump, I love S&S towers so color me stoked. Did they say the tallest of the three towers would by 180-something feet? The stream was cutting up on me. Isn't Dominator @ Dorney 200ft? Edited August 2, 2016 by boldikus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I didn't follow the livestream so this may be already answered, but it doesn't look like this is replacing the Kissing Tower right? Looks to be near the barrel roll of Storm Runner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) Hersheypark has sent us a press release about the latest addition to their lineup, Hershey Triple Tower, opening in 2017! At a press conference today, Hersheypark, the 110-acre theme park in Hershey, PA, announced its newest attraction - Hershey Triple Tower™. The new attraction, slated to debut for the 2017 Springtime In The Park event, is comprised of three drop towers of different heights: Hershey’s Tower™, Reese’s Tower™ and Hershey’s Kisses Tower™. Hersheypark will be the first amusement facility in the country with three towers at different heights. Each tower provides a different ride experience with varying heights, thrill levels and speeds. “Hersheypark is well-known for providing guests with rides and attractions that the entire family can enjoy and this new ride is sure to deliver,” said Kevin Stumpf, General Manager Attractions & Entertainment. “We are happy to be adding this new attraction that will offer families the opportunity to choose their level of thrill and enjoy panoramic views of the Park.” Stumpf also announced the addition of a Chick-fil-A Express restaurant to Hersheypark for 2017 – one of more than 2,000 Chick-fil-A restaurants across 43 states and Washington, D.C. Chick-fil-A is known for its menu of fresh, hand-crafted food that offers a variety of options for guests, with signature items including a hand-breaded, pressure-cooked, boneless chicken breast sandwich, Waffle Potato Fries, hand-spun milkshakes and fresh-squeezed lemonade. While the new restaurant will offer a limited menu, it will serve these favorites along with delicious breakfast options. It will also will feature both indoor and outdoor seating for guests. Hersheypark Season Pass Holders will also receive food and beverage discounts at the new restaurant. More details about the new ride were shared. At a height of 80’, Hershey’s Kisses Tower™ will have three seats on each of its four sides allowing for 12 riders on each ride. The ride will be themed in silver, the color of the famous Hershey’s Kisses brand. At a height of 131’, Reese’s Tower™ will have four seats on each of its four sides allowing for 16 riders on each ride. The ride will be themed in orange, the color of the famous Reese’s candy brand. Both Hershey’s Kisses Tower™ and Reese’s Tower™ are “double shot” towers which offer two cycles of positive and negative G-force experiences. A “double shot” tower rapidly propels riders up to the top of the tower and then gently lowers them down, with a series of air-cushioned bounces, to the loading platform. Reaching 189’ above Hersheypark, Hershey’s Tower™ will offer 20 seats in the round. Themed in the chocolate brown color of the famous Hershey’s Bar wrapper, this tower will be able to offer a variety of experiences for riders. Two of the available options include “space shot,” where riders are rapidly propelled to the top of the tower; and “turbo drop,” where riders are blasted down the tower at speeds faster than a typical freefall. Hershey Triple Tower™ is manufactured by S & S Worldwide, Inc. of Logan, UT. The new ride will be located in the Kissing Tower Hill section of the Park. Each of the three towers will operate independently, launching at different times, with independent queue lines. The maximum speed for all three towers is 45 mph and the ride braking system combines pneumatic braking with launch systems. The restraint system features an over the shoulder harness. Theoretical ride capacity is approximately 1,400 riders per hour and the minimum height required for all three towers is 48 inches or the Hershey’s Bar category. The project cost of Hershey Triple Tower™ is projected at approximately $8 million. The new attraction will be one of more than 70 rides and attractions that are available for guests during the 2017 season. Unlimited visits to Hersheypark are just one of the many benefits of purchasing a 2017 Hersheypark Season Pass, on sale now for the lowest rate available through September 30, 2016. To download the logo, renderings and images, please visit http://stories.hersheypa.com/hersheypark-announces-hershey-triple-tower-opening-in-2017 To stay current on all the happenings at Hersheypark, please connect with our branded social media channels – Hersheypark on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter plus Snapchat as Hersheyparksnap. For information about the new attraction, 2017 Hersheypark Season Passes and more, visit http://www.hersheypark.com. Here's one of the images from the site: Three S&S towers: 80 ft Double Shot with 12 seats 131 ft Double Shot with 16 seats 189 ft Combo Tower with 20 rotating seats All three of these are straight from S&S' catalog, no surprises here. Edited October 19, 2016 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Bah. Hopefully it's not like the outdoor elevators at Cedar Point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) While I would have really loved an Intamin skyjump, I love S&S towers so color me stoked. Did they say the tallest of the three towers would by 180-something feet? The stream was cutting up on me. Isn't Dominator @ Dorney 200ft? I really enjoy the S&S towers too! Edited August 2, 2016 by ilrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I didn't follow the livestream so this may be already answered, but it doesn't look like this is replacing the Kissing Tower right? Looks to be near the barrel roll of Storm Runner Sounded like they said it was replacing some kiddie rides (Convoy?) and those rides are being moved to Flying Falcons spot which is going bye bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) While I would have really loved an Intamin skyjump, I love S&S towers so color me stoked. Did they say the tallest of the three towers would by 180-something feet? The stream was cutting up on me. Isn't Dominator @ Dorney 200ft? Yes, 189ft. Edited August 2, 2016 by ilrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoaster Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Interesting as well as slightly disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 The theming looks cool and I like how they have three towers with increasing intensity for families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike541x Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Looks like a solid addition to the park but I'm pretty bummed about Flying Falcon leaving. That's one of my favorite flats there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyToro Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 It's disappointing that they have to remove Flying Falcoln for this. If Domintor weren't 10 minutes from my house I probably wouldn't care, but since it is this announcement sucks. Chick-fil-a is a welcome addition though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Zo Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I didn't follow the livestream so this may be already answered, but it doesn't look like this is replacing the Kissing Tower right? Looks to be near the barrel roll of Storm Runner Sounded like they said it was replacing some kiddie rides (Convoy?) and those rides are being moved to Flying Falcons spot which is going bye bye. They mentioned that the Red Baron and Frog Hopper are being moved to the former location of the Flying Falcon (Huss Condor) after Labor Day, and should be open again for their winter event. Convoy might be involved in that too, but I don't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Interesting as well as slightly disappointing. This is my feeling as well. The teaser campaign made this seem like it would be something brand new, never before seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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