Tag Archives: Hersheypark

Skyrush December 16 Update

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Mike

Keystone Thrills has yet another great Skyrush update.  The first drop is going up quickly and more track has been added at the runout, as well as the track that crosses above the first drop.

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Video of Skyrush Drop Installation

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Mike

As you can see, the bottom of the first drop is nearly complete!

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Skyrush Track Installed

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Mike

Skyrush track has finally been installed at Hersheypark.  The first track installed is at the bottom of the first drop and it looks like they will be installing the rest of the track while simultaneously working on the lift hill.  Check … Continue reading →

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Skyrush at Hersheypark “Vertical” Construction

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Mike

Keystone Thrills has a new Skyrush construction update up that shows off the first support to go vertical.  It is the lift motor support, so it only sort of counts, but the crane is on site and full vertical construction … Continue reading →

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New Hersheypark 2012 SkyRush Train Image

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Mike

Here is a rendering of the train layout for the new Skyrush roller coaster going in at Hersheypark for the 2012 season.  The “floorless” wing seats will indeed be off the edge of the track and should add some excitement.  … Continue reading →

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Hersheypark Announces Skyrush

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Mike

Hersheypark’s new airtime machine, Skyrush, was announced today at the park.  The 200 foot tall ride is the first of its kind to feature Intamin’s new 4 across semi-floorless seating.  More coverage to come!

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Hersheypark 2012 Coaster Construction Update

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Mike

Keystone Thrills posted some new photos of footers going in for Hersheypark’s latest roller coaster.  Check them out here.

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Hersheypark 2012 Attraction Looking More Like a Giga Coaster

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Mike

A picture of the proposed layout for Hersheypark’s new roller coaster was released on the Theme Park Review Forum and it looks an awful lot like the new style Intamin Giga Coasters.  The footprint for the lift hill and first drop supports … Continue reading →

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Intamin Supports Show Up at Hersheypark

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Mike

Baby blue supports are now on-site at Hersheypark.  They appear to be the new style Intamin supports that were used on Intimidator 305 at Kings Dominion.  Earlier planning permission was sought for a ride “200-350 feet” high.  Could we be … Continue reading →

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Hersheypark Offseason and Construction Photos

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Mike

Some new photos are over at Theme Park Review of Hersheypark construction and includes some general photos of the park in the offseason.

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