SteelForceless
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Looks like two solid additions for the Boardwalk! I haven't spent any time over there before, but I might consider going to the water park with the new water coaster.
Watched the announcement stream off of Hersheypark's FB page and immediately after the announcement several people began to complain that the new water coaster is "not a real rollercoaster". That's enthusiasts for you I guess.
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Yeah, but they sell Crab Fries.
Post-workout snack? Is that a thing?
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Rather than pay extra for a gym membership, I just walk around Dorney when I want a workout.
What if Dorney is the first "workout amusement park"? Think about it:
- Giant hills to walk up and down
- Magnetic gates that must be pushed open (as opposed to air gates)
- Tons of empty switchbacks to run up and down
- No-reride policy (you have to walk back around to the front and walk through the queue to reride)
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That's because it IS fast and totally crazy, even in its seemingly slower mode. (I really wish I'd gotten a ride on it when the cable lift kept its speed until the train dropped under its own power, though. What an experience that must've been in the back row!)
That gave me an idea! What if Hersheypark held a Skyrush ERT event at night where they run the lift at full speed? That'd be awesome!
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Has anyone noticed Skyrush running a bit slower than usual this year? Did they slow the cable lift over the top even more than in the past? It still has that second big pop of airtime, but it didn't feel quite as insane as it has in previous years.
Even so, I rode ten times. Hershey's always a fun day, and Skyrush is a big part why. The cross-under and final air hill are still as crazy as ever, too.
Skyrush does seem to slow down at the top more than it did last year. That being said, the ride is still amazing.
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Does anyone have recommendations for food inside the park? Looking for a good place to have lunch during an upcoming visit without leaving the park.
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EDIT: Video Deleted!
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Is it morally right to want to fap to this?
That's really strange, but thanks for reinforcing my decision to stay away from coaster enthusiast events.
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Here's a pop quiz: Can you figure out the height of RMC Hurler?
The only info I will give you is that the height of the old Hurler is 83 feet, the angle of ascent on the old Hurler is 25 degrees, and the angle of ascent on RMC Hurler is 32 degrees.
According to this data, RMC Hurler should be around 111 feet, as long as the ground length of the lift remains the same.
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Does anyone have a review on all three towers yet? It seems a little strange having three rides which do the same thing, except for capacity sake.
I didn't get to ride the smallest tower, but it appears to be an average Double Shot. Compared to Power Tower at Cedar Point, the other two are quite intense.
Rode all 3 last week. The larger two provide a fun ride experience, with Reese's feeling more intense. Kisses tower felt like a tame version of Reese's, so I don't see the point in building it as I don't think many will ride that over the other two if they're afraid of heights.
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And to think a few months ago we thought Reese's was going to be the pointless one!
I think it fits nicely with the "Choose your thrill" theme that they're going for. The Hershey kisses tower provides a tamer ride along with the shorter height, the Reese's one is taller with a stronger launch, and the Hershey tower is taller still with the added drop and height.
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I hope it's a bumper cars expansion.
That would be nice, but they've been hyping next year's addition too much. It's gotta be a coaster. Personally, I think a spinning coaster would compliment their lineup very well. It's a fun family coaster that many people will enjoy.
This will be a great addition to the coaster they received last year.
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With all that space, they have enough room to put in a T-Rex coaster. Heck, they could possibly cram a Raptor in Boomerang's old spot alone. Besides, if a T-Rex or Raptor RMC is what Knott's is getting next year, I'm 100% sure they've already found a way to fit it in.
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Is there anyone who is right to the coasterbill bullshit?
I've read this question several times and still have no idea what you're trying to say.
I'm sure that if you wrote in his native language, he would not understand you either.
This is true. I'm not familiar with the Italian language, and I'm sure if I tried to speak it, it would come off as a garbled mess. My apologies, Livai
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Sad to see the flume go. It was one of the few good rides at La Ronde, so this leaves Le Batman: The Ride, La Goliath, and maybe the new La Frisbee.
Is there anyone who is right to the coasterbill bullshit?I've read this question several times and still have no idea what you're trying to say.
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Does TPR actually generate enough money to live off of?
No, we live in a shed and eat Pork N Beans out of the trash.
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Does TPR actually generate enough money to live off of?
No, we live in a shed and eat Pork N Beans out of the trash.
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Twist Coaster Robin
Never heard of this but just found this POV. Holy hell.
Eesh. Those turns look really wonky, especially for something made in 2014. This doesn't look like much fun. Perhaps it was dismantled for the better.
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Hey that's not fair, I've been there and I know for a fact that Dodonpa's capacity isn't that low!
32/h more likely.
It still baffles me how a park's operations can be so bad. How does it take 15 minutes to load a single 8-person train? What do they do during that time?
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This ride looks awesome! If it rides as well as it looks, then it'll be great. Combined with the low price tag, I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a few of these pop up elsewhere in the world.
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Has the seating issue on Skyrush been fixed? Last year, several seats were closed off.
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I'm gonna start saying "GP" things while in queues and on rides just to piss off enthusiasts...
I had this idea the other day on this same topic. If you're in line for a ride and the person in front of/behind you is showing the telltale signs of being an enthusiast (acts like he knows everything, smells bad, etc.) then you start saying and asking him "GP" things in an attempt to piss him off.
This trick works well on most rides, but it works especially well on El Toro since it's an enthusiast magnet. Also, Six Flags policy says you can't bring your phone in line anymore, so it's a good way to keep from getting bored in line.
Petty? Definitely, but it sounds like a lot of fun if you find the right person.
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I have a few Dorney pics. I didn't get one of Dodgem or Kaleidoscope operating (since it's closed) but I'll take those on my next visit in a couple weeks.
Sign for Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope is not operating atm
Sign for Dodgems
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Here's just my two sense on what I think will be coming, Coaster wise, to Cedar Fair parks in 2018
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Cedar Point: RMC Mean Streak
Kings Dominion: RMC Hurler
Knotts Berry Farm: Gersualter Beyond Vertical Drop (This has been confirmed to me by a source, if you have any questions let me know)
Worlds of Fun: Premier Launcher over the Front Gate
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Now these are coasters aren't technically "new," but they will be new to their respective parks, so I believe that's why we didn't hear 6 new Coasters at Cedar Fair's meeting, as they were only reffering to straight out of the manufacturer's plant
Valleyfair: Kanonen from Liseberg
Michigan's Adventure: Boomerang from KBF
Could you link your source on the Knott's prediction?
I doubt Worlds of Fun is getting a coaster next year since they just got a new entrance and a couple new rides, but I wouldn't be surprised if they got one in the next three years.
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http://Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits.com/cedar-fair-new-coasters-2018/
Hopefully this turns out to be true, as I'd like to see smaller CF parks get some love.
There's a very good chance that this is true. In the conference call they specifically said that one of the coaster types would be brand new and a chicken and biscuit coaster would definitely fit the bill. It's great to see Cedar Fair on the cutting edge of innovation. I'm also happy they seem to partnering with Bojangles'. While it's certainty not my favorite southern chicken restaurant, this partnership would allow the coaster to be open on Sundays and that's a major win in my book.
Would the MCBR include a drive-thru window where you can buy chicken? If so, I'm sold.
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom Discussion Thread
in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Posted · Edited by SteelForceless
The Hydra queue is almost always empty. Even on weekends, the line is never past the staircase. However, I was there on a Sunday this year and somehow the line was going down the first switchback.
Now that's something you don't see every day!