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I agree with BelgianGuy. I have downloaded lots of different and unique CS sets since they've been coming out. I'm even amazed at the amount of CFR's that are popping up as well. If these people are willing to put in their time to help improve the game for us, then let them continue to have a go at it. With all that's available, why need RCT4?

Great update! I hope this park lasts longer than the Charleston Gardens one did. Both are great parks. Now I need to start working with my RCT3 again lol!

This park is just as good as Coasterdude5's Charleston Gardens! I'll definitely be following this one. I also love the FAQ's you've done. What a great idea. Keep up the good work!

That was due to Harley Davidson having their outing on the same day. Because of that, crowds were a major issue which forced them to open up Midway. Storm Runner and Fahrenheit were closed because of issues of not having them ready on time (trains got shipped to the wrong place, etc).

^Agreed. You could change your story line to have someone like Six Flags, Busch, or Cedar Fair come in and take over things. Also remember KECO (Kings Entertainment Company who oversaw the former Paramount Parks before Paramount bought them) still existed up until 1992 so there could be a possibility there if you didn't mind having the Paramount buyout several years later. Overall, that's your best option because this park is way too good to close down.

Wow, that's awesome! I see you put the names and logos of your rides in your drawings. I don't bother with that as I feel it takes away from the whole thing.

I'd say we continue the story and let someone else here who has alot of experience with RCT3 take over the park. I remember someone did that with another park before but I can't remember what site I saw that on.

To draw my current Hersheypark drawing, it took several months to get the accuracy and details just right. I wanted it to scale as close as possible. Are you planning on doing another drawing like that one? Did you ever try doing a real park in that style? Being an artist myself, it's nice to see and review other people's artwork.

Here is my drawing of Hersheypark. This thread was started back in November, so all the images are located here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=53239&start=0 I was impressed with some of the other pieces of art from this thread. Especially to you, ben2008. You have one totally awesome layout there! I bet that had to take days to draw!

Has anyone found or have these sets in a zip file that they can send to me? Also can someone instruct me how to convert RAR files to zip files? Thanks!

I can tell you right now that you'd like Hersheypark in the Dark more, mainly because the entire park is running. Unless there are exceptionally large crowds, you can count on Midway being shut down like they intend to. I've been to STITP twice and even though I wouldn't mind going again, it's worth the money more with HP in the Dark.

Thanks of all the wonderful comments guys! They are very much appreciated! We always take this off-season trip every February. It's something we look forward to shave away those off-season blues. Thank goodness we're only 40 to 45 min away. Commenting on palmerleeberry's post, I remember some TR's and PTR's on this very site mentioned about some snow flurries and unseasonally cold temperatures for the 2007 Springtime in the Park. I remember someone mentioning that they went either Easter Sunday or the day before and that half the coasters scheduled to be open were shut down due to the temperatures (with the exception of Comet and sooperdooperLooper which I think were running) along with some other rides that were also down. Heck with the way the weather is cooperating around here recently, that could easily not be out of the question, even though myself (along with alot of others at this site) want this snow to be over.

Yes! Weren't they the big thing in the late 80's/early 90's? I believe that's when alot of them were built.

I really don't want to see this park fold up. It has so much potential as your timeline is about to enter the 1990's. I'd love to either see you continue or hand it over to someone else that will.

Okay two questions regarding a CS and a CFR set: Flume Covers (custom scenery) - does anyone here the zip file for this set. I've tried to load that page and have been unsuccessful. Intamin Drop Tower (custom flat ride) - can someone provide me the V.2 zip file? I have the V.1 file, but that doesn't include the top or the brakes at the bottom. Also can someone guide me how to convert a RAR file to a zip file? I'm totally lost there and I've found some sets that are RAR files. I'm just unable to convert over so I can unzip them. I'd appreciate it!

I wouldn't really say that they have more coasters open, just one. Storm Runner usually runs (except last year) so Fahrenheit is really the only new one running. Last year on Saturday, they had to open up Midway unnannounced because of Harley Davidson's thing being that day, which made the place super crowded. I had planned on making Comet my first wooden coaster of the season, but that quickly changed to Lightning Racer when I saw it was running.

It's the same list as always, just Fahrenheit is now on there. I hope to get up there for that again before my friend and I go in June. Still not as good as HP in the Dark goes though.

The last part of this update features the best for last - roller coasters in the snow! The Kissing Tower I'm wondering if Storm Runner will receive its much-needed paint job this season. If you look closely, there is a crane under the top hat. Not sure what this is all about. Fahrenheit during its winter hibernation. The Comet and the snow - white and white! Great Bear - still one of my favorites. Roller Soaker Lightning Racer Wildcat from a distance. Midway America and various park attractions from a distance, all covered in snow. And I leave you with a few pictures from my first visit ever to the Hotel Hershey as well as a park overview in the snow from the hill: See you in the spring!

This was the first time I ever saw the park covered this much in snow. Along with the blue skies, this made for some really beautiful pics. Welcome to Hersheypark. Please be advised that we are covered in snow today and that all rides will not be operating, but we'll definitely do our best to accomodate you with many shops, eateries and indoor entertainment. This goes to show why the rides are closed. Latest bullitan: Sorry we had to close today. With over a foot of snow on the ground with more to follow, we decided it was best for the safety of you, our most valuable guests, to wait until April 2nd to open for Springtime in the Park. Mr. Hershey Bar and Reese's must not mind the snow. They seemed to have braved out the foot or two that's already on the ground. Looking across the parking lot at, what else, snow! The old pool complex. Hersheypark Stadium in the snow. The old Hershey Museum, and Hersheypark Arena. Even though the old museum is no longer there, the building itself looked absolutely gorgeous in the snow. Next up, see some coasters in the snow.....

More Chocolate World pix: The Reese's #29 showcar (driven by Kevin Harvick) is currently on display at Chocolate World. Onto the Hersheypark Chocolate Parade. This annual Chocolate-Covered February event steps off inside Chocolate World every Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 pm and features a band and all the characters you can imagine: The band plays a wide variety of chocolate and candy-themed tunes. Several parade cast members dressed in festive garb hold brilliant colored banners with various park photos on them. Mr. Hershey Bar and Reese's. A first for Alex and I - a photo op with both Mr Hershey Bar and Reese's. As Alex and the Rolo character say - <<>> Mr. Kit-Kat The Hershey's Kiss I thought this was absolutely adorable! Mr. PayDay We leave Chocolate World with this view of their famous sign. Next up, we're heading over to the park for some beautiful snow and winter off-season pics, all coming up!

My friend Alex and I took a trip up to Hershey this past Sunday (2/7) right after the area was blanketed with about a foot of snow. This, along with blue skies led to some beautiful pictures. These are just a handful from the over two-hundred pictures I have from the day. Let's start off over at Chocolate World: Now onto some ride pics: Not sure how long this was here, but as you come off the ride and up the stairs, you are now greeted by this nice display about the Hershey Company. This is different than the display on the left as you approach the on-ride photo booth. The retail areas.

Yes, I've been wondering the same thing. That game seemed like it had so much potential.

I'll be up there the first Saturday next month. I should have some kind of outside construction pictures of what they're doing. Yes, it looks cool. I'm wondering if they consider that area "Factory Works" anymore, or if they'll re-do the entrance from the lobby area. We shall see.

Well the one STITP weekend (the new second one) now falls into that category. But yeah, me and my friend Alex attended the Harley event in 2007 and 08 and we had the park all to ourselves with free parking. Last year, since it concided with STITP, the Harley people were given a free parking pass so they didn't have to pay to park, along with their event ticket. The place was a madhouse. Great Bear had almost a full queue at one point during the day. If Harley does plan on doing the same thing this year, expect at least one day to be really packed. Why Harley planned their event during that weekend last year, I don't know. At first I thought it was because of SEA-qual construction, but that was all erased when they opened Midway. Then I heard of some other private parties that were going on, so someone else must've took advantage of Harley's timeslot, possibly? Really, I don't know....I've been trying to figure that out as well.

I, too, have seen that fature on Google several months ago. I originally posted it over at Keystone Thrills. I can't believe that the Disney Parks haven't done anything similar, unless they have done so by this time. Looks like STITP will be two weekends this year. Perhaps this was due to the overly increased crowds (due to Harley Davidson) on Saturday last year which forced them to open up Midway unannounced.