boldikus Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) I am only mildly disappointed they didnt go with Intamin since its seems they're the last park in the country with a relationship with Intamin but the park desperately needed a drop tower and they got three. Its a good addition, just weird that the tallest tower is not bigger. Whats the parks height restriction? Edited August 2, 2016 by boldikus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 "It's great for the GP/locals/families." How many rides are universally panned upon announcement? Huge WGAF for me but I guess it adds to the skyline or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Interesting as well as slightly disappointing. This is my feeling as well. The teaser campaign made this seem like it would be something brand new, never before seen. It is brand new. No one has ever built 3 different height S&S towers right next to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Zo Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 The teaser campaign made this seem like it would be something brand new, never before seen. Well, no one's ever been crazy enough to build three different S&S towers right next to each other -- probably because, well, it's kind of odd. Frankly, I've had some of my best (and most intense) rides on their shorter towers. They can always point to capacity -- in which case, three towers is definitely better than one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 This may not exactly rev my engines personally, but this is a great addition for the park and perfect for its target audience: families. It'll be interesting to see the skyline change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoaster Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Interesting as well as slightly disappointing. This is my feeling as well. The teaser campaign made this seem like it would be something brand new, never before seen. It is brand new. No one has ever built 3 different height S&S towers right next to each other. He meant ride concept. Something other than a S&S Turbo Drop, Space shot experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I don't get it. I thought Hershey had a good thing going with Intamin? It's a bummer they went with the tremendously less intense "drop" towers here, oh well. At least they still have Skyrush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) ^ Interesting as well as slightly disappointing. This is my feeling as well. The teaser campaign made this seem like it would be something brand new, never before seen. It is brand new. No one has ever built 3 different height S&S towers right next to each other. He meant ride concept. Something other than a S&S Turbo Drop, Space shot experience. The wording in the clue alluded to a first of its kind but could have meant first of its kind AT HERSHEY. I think people took that and ran with it. Also I have to say the name "Hershey Triple Tower" is pretty lazy. I almost spit out my coffee at this zinger on FB: "Probably one of the few announcements that have been overshadowed by tasty chicken". Edited August 2, 2016 by boldikus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Nobody is going to ride the Reeses tower unless the height requirements are different which wouldn't really make sense. Anyway I'd rather have a Condor than an S&S tower. They're much better rides. I understand it but it's a shame. This addition sort of makes sense but obviously I personally have no interest. The competition (Dorney, Knoebels and Great Adventure) are all utterly destroying them in the drop tower department and it's not even close but to average day guests that won't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Interesting as well as slightly disappointing. This is my feeling as well. The teaser campaign made this seem like it would be something brand new, never before seen. It is brand new. No one has ever built 3 different height S&S towers right next to each other. No one has ever built dueling Wacky Worms before, but that doesn't mean it sounds like a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I take that back. Families would love dueling Wacky Worms. Great for kids. GP will eat it up. Enthusiasts just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technfxrick Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Interesting as well as slightly disappointing. This is my feeling as well. The teaser campaign made this seem like it would be something brand new, never before seen. It is brand new. No one has ever built 3 different height S&S towers right next to each other. No one has ever built dueling Wacky Worms before, but that doesn't mean it sounds like a great idea. Wait, dueling Wacky Worms would be an AWESOME idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 The only way Reeses tower will ever even fill the ride vehicle is because people see the line for the Hershey's tower (the only tower anyone actually wants to ride) and they decide to go to the Reeses tower that'll probably be a walk on because it shouldn't exist even though they would have much rather ridden the Hershey's tower. The demographic of people who are afraid of a 189 foot tower but are totally cool with a 131 foot tower most likely does not exist and I applaud the sales team at S&S for convincing them that buying it was a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Interesting as well as slightly disappointing. This is my feeling as well. The teaser campaign made this seem like it would be something brand new, never before seen. It is brand new. No one has ever built 3 different height S&S towers right next to each other. No one has ever built dueling Wacky Worms before, but that doesn't mean it sounds like a great idea. Wait, dueling Wacky Worms would be an AWESOME idea! They only count as one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I'm looking to maybe get Hershey Park season passes next year, what are everyones thoughts on the 230 buck season pass plus option that gets you in the rest of this year and next year? I'm like 2.5 hours away from there and really enjoyed it the last time I visited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoaster Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 The only way Reeses tower will ever even fill the ride vehicle is because people see the line for the Hershey's tower (the only tower anyone actually wants to ride) and they decide to go to the Reeses tower that'll probably be a walk on because it shouldn't exist even though they would have much rather ridden the Hershey's tower. The demographic of people who are afraid of a 189 foot tower but are totally cool with a 131 foot tower most likely does not exist and I applaud the sales team at S&S for convincing them that buying it was a good idea. Talk about snake oil salesmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 The demographic of people who are afraid of a 189 foot tower but are totally cool with a 131 foot tower most likely does not exist and I applaud the sales team at S&S for convincing them that buying it was a good idea. Yes. Yes. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Interesting as well as slightly disappointing. This is my feeling as well. The teaser campaign made this seem like it would be something brand new, never before seen. It is brand new. No one has ever built 3 different height S&S towers right next to each other. There's nothing brand new about S&S towers, regardless of whether the concept is. I know I'm not the target audience for this addition and it's not going to stop me from visiting a great park, but it isn't at all what I was expecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 For everyone stuck on the "brand new" wording - the clue on the Hershey FB page from weeks ago says "An attraction like this has never been done". Doesnt say "on earth". Doesnt say "in history". This *IS* the first drop tower at Hershey. Can we drop it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 ^ I see what you did there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 People are reading FAR too into this "never been done" business. This is the same park that marketed an indoor spinning family coaster as the "world's first glowcoaster", after all. It's a solid addition that'll be a great ride for many of the parkgoers, especially families. Can't that be good enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFanboy Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 That was so freaking punny Hersheypark is one of my favorite places to go, and a drop tower would make a trip even sweeter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Theme Parks. Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I'm pretty excited about this, actually. The Reese's tower is kind of stupid, but the Double Shot-sized tower and Hershey bar towers are cool. It seems like they're all running the combo tower program on all of them if you read the description, and that's easily the best S&S tower type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I'm a huge fan of S&S drop towers. I know obviously each one is taller but I wish they had more differences like different seats and what not. I would of loved to see S&S take on the tilting seats like Falcons Fury. Still it's three new thrill rides that should be a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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