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Industry => Industry News => Topic started by: Bubba Z on December 17, 2007, 08:45:56 PM

Title: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Bubba Z on December 17, 2007, 08:45:56 PM: Here the three pictures I took over the weekend. Dan, where are the good photo's of this past weekend?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/FunnelCake/DSC07083.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/FunnelCake/DSC07084.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/FunnelCake/DSC07082.jpg)
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: darkridedan on December 23, 2007, 11:42:32 AM: T'is the season when we get too busy with shopping that we don't talk as much with our friends or spend time with one another. Then feeings of guilt dance in our heads over stuff we said or didn't say and stress builds over not finding the perfect gift. Then there are moments of the gift of shared friendships that make it all worth it.

Hershey's Christmas Candylane was one such moment. Although not all of my friends could make it, they were is spirit. Here are some of the pics in their 4 megapixel glory:

Bubba with his wife Cara and his daughter Hannah
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233419167-M.jpg)

Here they are dressed for the tropics
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233419269-M.jpg)

Then we went to Epcot
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233419457-M.jpg)

Then we said hello to gluttony
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233419352-M.jpg)

(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233420039-M.jpg)

(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233672146-M.jpg)

(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233672262-M.jpg)

We waited a half hour before swimming but somebody stole the pool
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233421222-M.jpg)

Who let the dogs out
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233422050-M.jpg)

Walt likes the cold so he ditched the mouse
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233978738-M.jpg)

Do you think they like the cold?
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233668069-M.jpg)
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233667803-M.jpg)
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233668124-M.jpg)
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233668266-M.jpg)
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/235061905-M.jpg)

We warmed up with some Peanut Butter vs Chocolate.
Here's my score
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233669825-M.jpg)

Merry Christmas from Hershey's Great American Chocolate Tour
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/235178603-M.jpg)
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: coastermom on December 23, 2007, 02:00:31 PM: looks like you guys had fun !!
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Millennium Force 44 on December 24, 2007, 12:00:55 AM: Sweet pictures! Does Hershey open the coasters for this or just some of the rides?

*200th post!
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: ChuckR on December 24, 2007, 02:16:41 AM: Just the flat rides, no coasters.
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: darkridedan on December 24, 2007, 12:00:16 PM: It was fun coastermom and empty. Everything was a walk on. The forcasts called for rain and sleet but it didn't show up until the middle of the night. The park was closed the next day for weather. In order to get on the flyers you had to run down the 8 year-olds. Right Bubba and Matt?

The rides that are open are the scrambler,

Starship Express
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/117460298-M.jpg)

balloons,

carousel
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233672020-M.jpg)

sky ride
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233667425-M.jpg)

waveswinger, tilt-a-whirl, kissing tower (observation tower)

antique cars
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233671843-M.jpg)

Fender Bender (bumper cars) and monorail,

the Claw
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/117461033-M.jpg)

Pirate ship,

Frontier Flyers
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/117462185-M.jpg)

Twinklelight Express
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233669365-M.jpg)

Reeses Cup Challenge
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233669746-M.jpg)

Zoo America and Music Box Theater,

a reindeer exhibit
(http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/233669204-M.jpg)

Santa Claus and everything at Chocolate World.

Here are a few more pictures:
http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/sspopup.mg?AlbumID=4010853 (http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/sspopup.mg?AlbumID=4010853)
http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/sspopup.mg?AlbumID=4010853 (http://darkridedan.smugmug.com/photos/sspopup.mg?AlbumID=2251093)

And a handheld ride through of Hershey's Chocolate Tour:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j34h3dkZLOg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j34h3dkZLOg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsC7svlGVoE&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsC7svlGVoE&feature=related)
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: CycloneMan on December 24, 2007, 02:05:05 PM: Great photos Dan. Too bad you didn't get the Hershey Bears for me :P . BTW: My Hershey's Chocolate Tour POV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ngtaT06A9c) is better!

-Dainan "Not enough Shwartzkopf pictures!" Rafferty
Title: Re: Fahrenheit ..Track on site.
Post by: Bubba Z on January 17, 2008, 12:28:06 PM: http://www.brandonscoasters.com/rcdbhersheyfahrenheit1.htm (http://www.brandonscoasters.com/rcdbhersheyfahrenheit1.htm)
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: PcMan on January 17, 2008, 01:50:39 PM: Dan
OMG
this has got to be the most awesome video I ever seen
Dan how did you get this rare video

Can I get a copy of the original
just pure perfection :o

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfWwJERnu9w

8) ::) :P ;D :D ;) he he he he he
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Millennium Force 44 on March 05, 2008, 03:50:31 PM: Rcpro has posted some nice pictures. Check them out here.
http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/updates/hp03.03.08/index1.shtml
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Dubya91 on March 05, 2008, 05:46:27 PM: Sweet TR, literally, looked like it was cold but fun

The Cookies and Cream Hersheys are the best!
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Millennium Force 44 on March 19, 2008, 12:25:11 AM: Great construction photos at xtremecoasters.com
http://www.xtremecoasters.com/index.php?act=gallery
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on March 19, 2008, 12:29:53 AM: I can't wait for this coaster to open...

... that way it draws the crowds away from the other awesome coaster HP offers.
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: overlord on March 19, 2008, 02:59:01 AM: (http://gallery.xtremecoasters.com/albums/HP%203-6-08/normal_HP%203-6-08%20012.jpg)

Is there even enough room for the train to pass under that brake run?
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on March 19, 2008, 03:05:22 AM: ^ HaHa!!! Nope ;)
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: overlord on March 19, 2008, 03:07:17 AM: I say great success!
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Millennium Force 44 on March 19, 2008, 08:21:07 AM: Does anyone know what kind of lift this is going to be?
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Cyclonic on March 19, 2008, 11:32:55 AM: Hmmmm....

I am still wondering if this ride is going to be a hit with the public. I mean, we all know the differences, but I can just see myself in line for it and hearing people say "why ride it, it looks just like Storm Runner." I just don't see the public appeal of the ride, though personally I think it is looking to be one heck of a ride.
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: overlord on March 19, 2008, 11:51:30 AM: Quote from: Millennium Force 44 on March 19, 2008, 08:21:07 AM
Does anyone know what kind of lift this is going to be?

I wanna say cable lift judging by the way the lift looks. Kind of has that MF and ET lift look.
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on March 19, 2008, 12:35:10 PM: It would be pretty sweet if it was an LSM lift like Maverick, but I'm pretty sure I read a while back that it wouldn't be.
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: coastersue on March 19, 2008, 05:15:32 PM: Quote from: Frissbeking on March 19, 2008, 12:29:53 AM
I can't wait for this coaster to open...

... that way it draws the crowds away from the other awesome coaster HP offers.

I agree 100%. I'll ride it once for the credit, but I don't see myself riding it much more than that. IMO, Comet is the best coaster at Hershey. Unfortunately, Comet always has a long line.
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on March 19, 2008, 06:27:03 PM: Hmm... I'm more a fan of SooperDooerLooper and Wildcat... honestly, every coaster there except Trailblazer, Roller Soaker and the boomerang are all awesome rides.
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Millennium Force 44 on March 19, 2008, 07:54:28 PM: Quote from: Frissbeking on March 19, 2008, 06:27:03 PM
honestly, every coaster there except Trailblazer, Roller Soaker and the boomerang are all awesome rides.

agreed.
I was also thinking it would be a cable lift. The track on the hill looks like one that would have a cable lift and the winch at the bottom of the hill looks like something that El Toro has.
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: overlord on March 20, 2008, 02:12:46 AM: Wildcat with the new trains makes it my third favorite woodie easily. I just love it. Its so damn enjoyable now.
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on March 20, 2008, 03:27:15 AM: ^ I enjoyed it SO much more with the old trains. The MF trains take away quite a bit of the intensity that it used to have.
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: coastersue on March 20, 2008, 05:47:25 AM: Quote from: Frissbeking on March 20, 2008, 03:27:15 AM
^ I enjoyed it SO much more with the old trains. The MF trains take away quite a bit of the intensity that it used to have.

I wish Wildcat could have it's old trains back. Personally, I don't like Wildcat at all, but by putting the old trains back, that would mean Boulder Dash would have to run it's good trains every year. Boulder Dash should always run the yellow train! :)
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: overlord on March 20, 2008, 12:39:20 PM: Quote from: Frissbeking on March 20, 2008, 03:27:15 AM
^ I enjoyed it SO much more with the old trains. The MF trains take away quite a bit of the intensity that it used to have.

That intensity almost broked my arm! If it wasn't soo rough, I would say bring back the old trains too.
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on March 20, 2008, 12:41:06 PM: LOL... That intensity gave my spine realignment sometimes. It saved me many visits to the chiropractor.
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Dubya91 on March 20, 2008, 02:46:59 PM: Ive never ridden Wildcat, but Im insured in case I decide to
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on March 20, 2008, 02:53:39 PM: You wont need it anymore. It's too tame to need it.
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: Dubya91 on March 20, 2008, 03:17:14 PM: Thats good i suppose, is it still fun tamed?
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Post by: Robert T Ackerman on March 20, 2008, 03:18:09 PM: Yeah, it's still fun. It just doesn't beat you up like it used to. I still like it more than the "twins" on the other side of Midway America.
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: CoasterPete on March 20, 2008, 05:26:46 PM: Wildcat was fun but WAY to rough for my liking. It's a guaranteed headache! haha Lightning Racer is my favorite coaster(s) at HP followed closely by the Comet.

Pete
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: coastersue on March 20, 2008, 06:08:38 PM: Quote from: CoasterPete on March 20, 2008, 05:26:46 PM
Wildcat was fun but WAY to rough for my liking. It's a guaranteed headache! haha Lightning Racer is my favorite coaster(s) at HP followed closely by the Comet.

Pete

Great minds think alike. We both like Rolling Thunder and Comet. :)
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: PcMan on April 15, 2008, 11:10:42 AM: Hersheypark will listed May 24th as the opening day for Fahrenheit.
Starting May 24th and every Saturday night through August 30th, Hersheypark will also feature a new fireworks show.

source screamscape.com
Title: Re: Fahrenheit and some Footers.
Post by: David Jr on April 15, 2008, 06:49:07 PM: May 24th huh. Normally i spend all Memorial Day Weekend at Sleazeside partying and having fun with my friend John (get stoned before getting on Medusa) F. Lets see now, HP on Saturday or weekend at Sleazeside, Hmmmmmmmm. Looks like John will have to have fun without me this time. I know he's gonna hate that.