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Just got back from a full day at Hershey and after 10 laps on Skyrush I have a new number one. The most crazy, out of control experience I've ever had on a coaster. That back left seat is something else! One thing that wasn't so much fun was when someone's iPhone came flying out and hit me in the side of the neck halfway round the course. Extremely painful! Quite a close call as that could have been pretty serious.. Somehow the phone made it back to the station in the train and I handed it to one of the ride ops.

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Oh yeah, HP already DOES have the best Hyper!

 

fixed

 

When did Hershey get Magnum Xl 200? This is the first I'm hearing about this.

(The seatbelt trick made me flip flop harder than John Kerry but whatever, don't judge me).

 

NO! Not another one of THOSE people! At least the Skyrush fanatics I can understand... The Magnum fanatics seem to me like the equivalent of somebody who would list Corkscrew at CP as their favorite looping coaster! (Don't be too offended - many of my best friends who are enthusiasts feel the same way - and I give them the same grief! )

 

One thing that wasn't so much fun was when someone's iPhone came flying out and hit me in the side of the neck halfway round the course. Extremely painful! Quite a close call as that could have been pretty serious.. Somehow the phone made it back to the station in the train and I handed it to one of the ride ops.

 

After seeing that display box at the entrance to the queue you would think people would leave their phones in the bins.

 

Here's what I don't understand about this whole cell phone topic... How are these phones coming out on rides? I rarely leave my phone off the ride, but I've never had any trouble with it coming out, nor will I ever. When it's in my front pocket, and I am in a sitting position, there is no way that phone is going anywhere. I just don't understand where people are putting their phone, that it's in danger of coming out. I think cargo pockets (non-zippered) are potentially at risk (rode with a friend on Fury who lost his phone from there), but is that the main culprit? Yes, if people don't have adequate pockets for their phone, it needs to stay off the ride. But for those who are able to keep it safe and secure on their person, the way Universal Studios handles it is simply throwing out the baby with the bathwater...

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The Magnum fanatics

 

I love Magnum too. It's my #5 hyper but my #10 overall. My 3rd favorite @ CP. Surprised the hell out of me, another "I don't understand why people don't like this ride". Only got two laps on it but I love that coaster.

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The Magnum fanatics

 

I love Magnum too. It's my #5 hyper but my #10 overall. My 3rd favorite @ CP. Surprised the hell out of me, another "I don't understand why people don't like this ride". Only got two laps on it but I love that coaster.

 

I didn't say I don't like it, but I don't get the fanaticism. Especially among enthusiasts who should have a lot more coasters to compare it to. Sure, it can give some great rides, but it also can give some real turkeys, and many times on the same visit. I've been riding it since it came out, and appreciate its place in history. But I prefer all the B&M Hypers I've ridden to it, Skyrush, and of course my #1 Hyper, Phantom's Revenge. I still like the ride, however! It's my #8 Hyper, and #38 coaster overall, however...

 

(I will say, if the "thigh crush" of Skyrush doesn't bother you in the least, I'm not surprised you like Magnum more. For me, personally, if a ride gives a ride, even sometimes, that is at all painful, even if I like it, that will detract from its overall place in my hierarchy of coasters...)

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(Don't be too offended

 

Well I am... when people don't like the same rides I do it really hurts my feelings. Generally it causes me to cry or even scream myself to sleep at night. I demand a public apology and you'll be getting a call from my attorney.

 

... as soon as I find an attorney.

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Just confirmed with my uncle that we will indeed be doing the preview tomorrow night. I plan on making a bee line straight to this so called magical back row, left wing seat on Skyrush. Now I'm just counting down the seconds until I'm there.

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^ If its not crowded I recommend you do a lap somewhere near the front, then try the back left wing and then you'll really see why its special.

Fair point. Even if it is a bit crowded, I probably won't stray too far away from the Hollow to ensure I get multiple laps.

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Just finished my first trip to Hershey ever. Was at HP yesterday and today, I'll make a TR later. All I can say is: WOW.

 

Skyrush is absolutley amazing, albeit a little rattly towards the back wing seats. I wish it was a little longer but it now ties with Fury 325 in my #1 spot. Such an intense, fun coaster with craploads of airtime.

 

Why don't more people talk about storm runner? In the front row the thing ejects you from your seat over the top hat and before the snake roll! Awesome ride as well.

 

Will post a more detailed TR after I get back to good ol' Virginia!

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(Don't be too offended

 

Well I am... when people don't like the same rides I do it really hurts my feelings. Generally it causes me to cry or even scream myself to sleep at night. I demand a public apology and you'll be getting a call from my attorney.

 

... as soon as I find an attorney.

 

 

As for Storm Runner, I completely agree about how underrated it is! Personally, I'd take it over either Kingda Ka or TTD! Love that ride! Clearly, we need to talk about it more here, because it seems every first-timer mentions how shocked they are nobody talked it up more!

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(Don't be too offended

 

Well I am... when people don't like the same rides I do it really hurts my feelings. Generally it causes me to cry or even scream myself to sleep at night. I demand a public apology and you'll be getting a call from my attorney.

 

... as soon as I find an attorney.

 

 

As for Storm Runner, I completely agree about how underrated it is! Personally, I'd take it over either Kingda Ka or TTD! Love that ride! Clearly, we need to talk about it more here, because it seems every first-timer mentions how shocked they are nobody talked it up more!

 

This. Both of the stratas have amazing launches that nothing can compare to, but to me they are just one shot deals. Storm Runner has more texture to it and I was blown away by how much fun I had on it.

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Rode Wildcat the other day expecting a rough ride but was pleasantly surprised with it. Fun ride and I didnt find it rough. Admittedly it wasn't as smooth as Lightning Racer but it wasn't bad at all. I also really liked Thunderhawk at Dorney too.

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Yeah, it's a shame my family probably won't make the trip again next summer considering we live 6 hours away, but I was so glad to have the opportunity to go. Wait times were brutal, but it was all worth it! I had a night ride in a wing seat on Skyrush and it was absolutely ridiculous. #AirtimeBuffet

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Making my way back to the hotel from the preview. Only one lap on Skyrush, but it's instantly my new #1. The air, the forces, the smoothness; it's quite simply perfection. Can't wait to make my way back tomorrow to get more laps.

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That was my reaction too. Generally I am dead silent on coasters but my first ride on Skyrush found me screaming: "THIS IS THE GREATEST RIDE EVER".

 

Just going through some pics and thought I'd post a few from my two visits to Hershey this year in June and July. The zoo is pretty good! I mean, c'mon, just try not to say "awwww".

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Stormrunner has really grown on me, it's definitely my second favorite in the park.

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Quack.

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Fury is not the only B&M with treble clef-ish track.

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My favorite coaster supports of all time.

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Skyride was running pretty well.

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So THAT'S how they sleep!

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Whatchoo lookin' at?

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Yes, I know I have a funny nose/beak thingy!

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Does not appear to be in the best of moods.

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I think this was a caiman...?

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These did not move fast.

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The prarie dogs were addictive to watch.

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Looks dee-lish!

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Muahhhhh!

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How... does he get out?

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Oh!

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This thing terrified me. How do you even defend yourself if it... you know... ?

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90 minutes queue.

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Ever notice how LaffTrakk and Lightning Racer have complimentary stations?

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Oh snap. I'd forgotten that I'd .gif'd this. That explains why I was uploading 25 pictures but it was telling me 29 files selected. D'oh.

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I'm in the camp that believes this ride is underrated....

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...severely underrated. It is phenomenal.

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This is a train ride, and...

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I thought this was construction for a new woodie (for a split second). D'oh!

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The train ride is themed move heavily than the rest of the park.

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I know this is an owl, and a d@mn cute one!

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