
Synshine
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Hersheypark has such a great mix of coasters that the only thing missing is a hyper. My gut feeling is that it'll be a B&M hyper with a water feature like Diamondback.
They don't have a flyer, or stand-up coaster either.
^ Considering B&M has been very consistent with the heights of their last 3 hypers, and only 'new model' hypers, at 232, 230, and 230 feet, I'd say it's a Dive Machine...if it's even a B&M at all.They were all bought by Cedar Fair, so that may have something to do with that coincidence.
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If you go to Keystone Thrills and see the pics of the markings on the ground, there are some that are marked to resemble a station right there, plus some stakes alongside the Comet that would resemble where footers/poles would be located. My guess is that this is for a station and brake run.
I just have a hard time picturing that, considering three other coasters have tracks running in close proximity to that spot. If that is true, it is really going to be a tight fit.
Maybe I'll take a look next week.
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I still don't think the station will be where the Tilt-a-Whirl sits now, but the ride entrance and exit would make sense there.
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Minetown really needs something new, so I really wouldn't mind if the current Turnpike was razed.
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Even if they removed or moved the restrooms, there probably would not be room there for larger ride. It's also pretty crowded, with three coaster tracks running in close proximity.
Now that might be a nice spot for the ride entrance..and I think it's not crazy to see the Tilt-A-Whirl make it's way to another part of the park.
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MY god, the weather was blah today ( which is a shame, considering how nice yesterday was supposed to be)- but my god, Lightning Racer was giving out some ferocious rides today.
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Removing the Comet is a pretty big "IF."
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It would be a shame, one way or another if this turned out to be the last season for the ride, except if it's the possibility of something better replacing the coaster. While a bit weathered, it is probably the best run Boomerang I've personally ridden. I had rides on it and Sidewinder at Hershey recently, and the difference between the two is rather stark; on the Tidal Wave the padding was softer, and the braking and tracking was far smoother.
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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I'm really not sure of what Funtime is fussing over- giant steel beams won't give the same fear factor as dangling on chains/cables at several hundred feet off the ground. It probably gives a noticably different ride as well.