Hersheypark (HP) Discussion ThreadP. 1007 - 2020 Roller Coaster "Candymonium" Announced!Users viewing this topic: No registered users and 6 guests Hersheypark (HP) Discussion ThreadHey everybody!
This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Hersheypark, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page. Official Hersheypark Website Below are some links to past announcements and updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy! --Robb _____________________________________________________ 2005 October, 2005 - Reese's Extreme Challenge shooting dark ride announced - SEE BELOW! November 23, 2005 - Waterpark plans approved, will be inside existing park 2006 January 2nd, 2006 - Chocolate World to be closed for 3 month renovation 2008 July 1st, 2008 - Boardwalk Expansion The SEAquel! announced. 2009 Feb. 20th, 2009 - SEAquel Construction Update. 2010 Jan. 8th, 2010 - Springtime in the park announcement & Hersheypark now on Google Maps Streetview! Jan. 15th, 2010 - Create Your Own Candy Bar coming to Chocolate World! Feb. 26th, 2010 - Sweet savings for the month of March March 17th, 2010 - Springtime in the Park update June 7th, 2010 - Amusement Ride Safety Week at Hersheypark June 11th, 2010 - 'Create Your Own Candy Bar' set to open on June 12th! August 31st, 2010 - Hersheypark announces holiday activities! 2011 August 2nd, 2011 - Skyrush hybrid wingrider mega/hyper Intamin announced! September 15th, 2011 - Hersheypark officially reopening on September 17th! November 2nd, 2011 - US found ZooAmerica Reacted Appropriately to Bison Situation November 2nd, 2011 - New Skyrush concept art posted! December 14th, 2011 - Skyrush construction now taller than Comet! December 15th, 2011 - Hershey elects new Board Chairman, announces CEO succession plan 2012 January 12th, 2012 - Skyrush construction update January 30th, 2012 - Skyrush animation contest announced! January 31st, 2012 - Skyrush lift hill topped off! February 16th, 2012 - Hersheypark launches Facebook Skyrush campaign February 18th, 2012 - Springtime in the Park rides announced March 25th, 2012 - SkyRush trackwork is complete April 3rd, 2012 - Hersheypark launches Fast Track Pass service April 24th, 2012 - Two new Skyrush photos courtesy of Hersheypark May 23rd, 2012 - SkyRush Media Day coverage July 6th, 2012 - Fire damages historic Hersheypark Arena August 20th, 2012 - Roller Soaker listed for sale November 26th, 2012 - William F. Simpson Jr. named Hersheypark Entertainment's new CEO December 18th, 2012 - Roller Soaker removal confirmed! December 19th, 2012 - Roller Soaker to be replaced with "sprayground" area 2013 March 11th, 2013 - Summer savings deals released! May 15th, 2013 - Summer entertainment lineup revealed! December 16th, 2013 - New rides announced for 2014, including a family coaster 2014 May 1st, 2014 - Park looks to and 31 acres in 2015 August 12th, 2014 - Hersheypark Announces "Laff Trakk" for 2015 December 11th, 2014 - Zoo America population grows by 11 2016 August 2nd, 2016 - Hershey Triple Tower announced 2017 August 8th, 2017 - The Breakers Edge Water Coaster and Whitecap Racer will debut in 2018! December 21st, 2017 - New Breakers Edge Water Coaster construction photos 2018 July 12th, 2018 - Hersheypark teasing 2019 addition! Announcement on August 2nd, 2018! August 3rd, 2018 - Reeses Cupfusion shooting dark ride announced October 3rd, 2018 - Chocolatetown & New Roller Coaster for 2020! November 2nd, 2018 - "Christmas In Hershey" 2018 offerings announced! _____________________________________________________ Reese’s Xtreme Cup Challenge It’s time to settle the score once and for all! We’re calling all REESE'S lovers to HERSHEYPARK in 2006 to compete in head-to-head, multi-sensory laser competition! REESE'S XTREME CUP CHALLENGE is the first interactive dark ride to pit car against car in a high-energy score-fest that is unequalled anywhere in the world. Two vehicles with competing teams travel through a series of exciting competition zones featuring REESE'S-branded extreme sports events. Hang onto your laser blasters and take aim at the targets as you swoop, climb, and dip through the action. Accumulate as many points for your team as you can – the winning car will be declared at the end of the challenge, and a sweet reward awaits all who play! Ride it, Smell it, Play it, Taste it, Win it! REESE'S XTREME CUP CHALLENGE - ONLY AT HERSHEYPARK! Reese’s Xtreme Cup Challenge Fact Sheet Ride Manufacturer: Sally Corporation, Jacksonville, FL Ride System Supplier: EOS Rides, Italy Ride Description: Competing teams score points shooting targets throughout the ride to determine the answer to the age-old question, "Is it the chocolate or peanut butter that makes REESE'S so irresistible?” Features: - Two linked vehicles per train with eight passengers per train - Vehicles rotate independently - Onboard laser blaster system with individual score panels - Ride pre-show - Team score updates at Take 5 Halftime Reports Interactive Sports Events: - 8 competition zones or interactive scenes - Some zones include more than one sport Sports Represented: - BMX biking - Drag racing - Ice hockey - In-line skating - Mountain climbing - Skateboarding - Skydiving - Snowboarding - Spelunking - Surfing REESE'S Brands Represented: 6, including REESE'S Peanut Butter Cup and REESE'S Pieces Elements: - 158 targets - 80 animated show elements - 8 animatronic figures - Special effects - Sensory elements Theoretical Capacity: 800 riders per hour Approximate Ride Time: 2 minutes, 45 seconds There is a "Video Tour" if you follow this link: http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/he ... index.html Last edited by robbalvey on Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:24 am.
Well, it couldve been worse! Actually I think its a pretty cool idea and it will definately be a hugeeee hit at Hersheypark. I like the Reeses theme way better than a Nascar one, and there is a ton of cool things they could pull off with all the sports they are representing. I'm wondering what the "video tour" is all about, havent been able to click on it yet.
Eric Re: NEWS: Hersheypark 2006 Dark Ride Press Release[quote="Mark Rosenzweig"]
...Ride it, Smell it, Play it, Taste it, Win it! .... All seems great fun -but I'm definately not sure about 'smell it' :?
Sounds like a very cool concept- kind of along the lines of a poor man's MIB. Either way, a great fit for HP (although the whole concept is still a bit out there for me- smell it?) -Mark On the chocolate tour you can smell chocolate. Maybe they are going to use the same "crockpot of chocolate with fan blowing" effect? It'd be cool if they incorporated smell though somehow. Doesnt have to be chocolate, could be more like a pine if your snowboarding or whatever. Anyone see the "video tour" yet?
Edit: I just watched the tour. Looks like too many cardboard cutouts for my taste. I'd rather shoot up It's a Small World ![]() Eric Return to Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys! Who is onlineUsers viewing this topic: No registered users and 6 guests These pages are in no way affiliated with nor endorsed by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Cedar Fair, Legoland, Merlin Entertainment, All onride
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