Hersheypark (HP) Discussion Thread

[PhantomNickDonkeys are my way of life!]

^ I dunno, those Mega-Lites are over pretty quick too, and I don't see anybody unhappy with those!

And to me, that's what Skyrush looks like - a super-sized Mega-Lite!!

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

If a ride is awesome enough, I feel like a short run-time would actually help a coaster out. Take Storm Runner for example. The whole thing is over in about a minute, but once you hit that brake run you're just blown away and can't make heads or tails of what just happened... and then of course get right back on to try and figure it out!

[coasterlover420Racing for the sky]

^That's a good point. I think there's a point where shorter is better. Some coasters that are just too long get pretty boring (Superman at SFA?). And nobody complains about the length of Storm runner, which is actually 1000' shorter than Skyrush. I doubt 'being a short ride' will be anyone's complaint about this coaster.

[larrygatorObsessive Overlord of the TPR Park Index]

And to me, that's what Skyrush looks like - a super-sized Mega-Lite!!

Since super-sized and lite cancel each other out it's just a mega.

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

^ Two reasons why that's correct:

1. From what exists, 'Mega-Lite' refers to a fairly specific layout. It's much more accurate to call I305 a super-sized Mega-Lite than it is to call Skyrush one. It fits into the more general Mega category.

2. Google's definition of 'lite' is "Of or relating to low-fat or low-sugar versions of manufactured food or drink products." If you eat a super-sized portion of 'lite' food, it's like you had the regular kind anyway.

[thenewzoltI Love Donkeys!]

Any idea on how large crowds will be on Easter sunday?

[liftsifterDonkey eat mullet pump.]

^ Just based off of other parks, quite low. Two years ago I saw about 20 cars parked at SFGAm on Easter Sunday.

[Jerrykoala2112Jo My Oh!]

^ Just based off of other parks, quite low. Two years ago I saw about 20 cars parked at SFGAm on Easter Sunday.

That many? Easter Sunday that year was on April 4th, but the park didn't open until April 24th. Not sure where you get your facts from? Unless they were employee cars, Six Flags Great America wasn't open that early in the year of 2010.

[Magnum PAHarry Potter is a sick donkey.]

That's a good point. I think there's a point where shorter is better.

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I've never ridden a good coaster and said "Man, I wish this thing would end already."

Some coasters that are just too long get pretty boring (Superman at SFA?).

I, among many people, think Superman at SFA is an elite steel coaster. Boring?

And nobody complains about the length of Storm runner, which is actually 1000' shorter than Skyrush.

I, among many people, don't think Storm Runner's all that great because of its short circuit. I would argue that it's the main knock on Storm Runner. It's a tease that you wait too long for. The payoff is not worth the wait.

I doubt 'being a short ride' will be anyone's complaint about this coaster.

I think Skryrush's layout, now that it's constructed, looks phenomenal. But I think that if there is to be a knock on this ride, it will be its length.

[RossoI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

Storm runner's length is perfect.