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[Jogumpie]

And for the one's who don't see it. Go to http://www.rideinsti...com/comDec.html and enter hpfb6x2... you'll encounter a PDF, which is... DUTCH! xD

[RollerManiac]

Check out this:

and this.

[LaMbChOpZ]

Continuing what you all said and showed above, I also found this:
Hersheypark

Some of the 2011 and beyond items seems to be promising, especially relocating the western side of Park Boulevard, just so they have a little extra room in years to come... interesting.

I just can't wait to see what hershey will come up with next, and these teasers are starting to get very annoying.

[Legoguy1395]

Hershey.



http://rideinstitute...dv_com_ch02.pdf

Edit: Thanks to whoever moved this, I didn't know if we had a thread about this or not.

[Old_Hag]

Well, they do in fact look like the same style supports that I305 has, but I don't know what the hell I'm talking about.

[pkiknex25]

So we know it's an Intamin Mega or Mega-Lite, with a general idea of the layout, especially with the station, lift, drop, and flat first turn. After that, the layout and stats are all guesses.

[2015ASM]

I'm not surprised Hershey is turning to Intamin once again as their two most recent projects have been of this make. I think my best bet is a Mega .But I must say either would be a great fit for the park.

EDIT: I edited my stupidity

[Jogumpie]

I'm not surprised Hershey is turning to Intamin once again as their two most recent projects have been of this make. I think my best bet is a Mega, I think it's a little tall to be a Mega-lite, not to mention that only one of them exists and it's in Europe. But I must say either would be a great fit for the park.

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[2015ASM]

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Okay nevermind I'm stupid

[fastman xc]

Hershey.

Win. I need to go see this for myself soon.
Hey Gump, what's the Dutch say?

[Jogumpie]

The Dutch is quite ehm... it feels very Google Translaterish. Doesn't say much, though.

[RNB]

It's mainly about their Mini Supports, which you see in a picture. Further there is a reference to some of the supports were they should be used or not.

[Legoguy1395]

Translation:

CONFIDENTIAL SECTION (01 of 12) A F W J.V.D.V
STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE AFW
TITLE: HERSHEYPARK MINI POLE SYSTEM
TAGS: PROJECT 2012
- - - - - - - - - - - - OVERVIEW AND ACTIVITIES - - - - - - - - -
A12. (JVDV) Hershey Park has created a new mini-pile foundation system.
A13. (JVDV) Mini-piles to integrate with rock and earth connections Foundation
system.
A14. (JVDV) Mini redundant posts need huge piles, saving competitive
time, cost, construction, excavation, etc.
A15. (JVDV) Consistent application of new technology attraction
Institute proposes stronger ties with Ride than previously thought.
A16. (JVDV) Caught snapshot suggests dark tone footer underground
buried.
A17. (JVDV) Mini-piles to absorb energy, not only strength but
significant upthrust ride.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Opinion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
P01 - AFW see further deterioration in its competitive standing against
New technology is being used by more aggressive players in the market.
Lagging technology expertise has elevated to the status of
AFW P01 and requires a further investment in both competitive monitoring
and control.
JVDV
DIR, COMP. RESEARCH
A W F

The second page:

MINIPILE SYSTEM FOUNDATION

GROUND LEVEL

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Originally found here: http://rideinstitute...dv_com_ch02.pdf

[Jogumpie]

I feel the urge to adjust your bad translation, but... there's hardly any use for it.

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

I drove by Hershey today, and there were indeed many supports sitting over by Lightning Racers. They were just right by the road, you could just walk over and touch them if you wanted to. Some of their bases were square like the one in the picture, and some were circular, but all of the support tubes were square.

[LaMbChOpZ]

^Well why didn't you just take a souvenir! They sell pictures! :lolo

Well I'm a big fan of Intamin, but square-ish like supports just aren't my favorite. I prefer the good old circular tube supports, but if it makes an amazing coaster, then I'll love them.

I think me and my family and possibly a friend or two might go to hershey (or SFGA) this summer so if we get any information, if we even go, I'll be glad to share it with you all.

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

In today's newspaper for the Harrisburg area, the Patriot News, they mentioned all of the already known about the coaster, but also about the parks expansion past Park Avenue. They said the park is proposing to create an expansion a quarter of the parks current size, and they would relocate Park Avenue. They also mentioned that another project may be started in 2012.

[LaMbChOpZ]

^I found that as well here:

Derry Township road project could spur Hersheypark development | PennLive.com

Things are getting interesting with Hershey... It also reminds me of what Dorney Park's planning to do when they get their new coaster: Expand.

[LaMbChOpZ]

(sorry in advanced for such a big post, but there's a TON of news)

Kinda bumping this, but being on the facebook group for this has brought a lot of detail into Hershey's new coaster:


Again, Sorry for having such a big post, but I wanted to keep you all updated.

• August 2nd is the Press Release
• The supports are Intamin, boxed, and light blue (pictured)
• Golden Rod / Golden Rod 85 is a main color, but for what is unknown (pictured)
• Orion is also involved somehow
• Coaster should be 212 feet, but the lenght can range from 3,300 to 5,500 ft. (up to over a mile long)
• Footers are already being constructed and the creek has already been drained. (pictured)
• Many clues have been put in place all around the park, such as stickers all around Hershey (pictured)
• SKYRUSH is said to be the supposed name, but there is also news that Hershey will be purchasing a drop tower which could be it's name instead
• LaMarkus Bros. is another major group that's involved with P-2012.
• Layout has already been announced (pictured below)

Proof:

The Layout with Footer placement


Gifts given to some members of our group... free park tickets.


Lake/river being drained


First picture of the supports


More pics of supports by Lightning Racer


More pics of supports by Lightning Racer


Many of these "clues" or stickers that vary for what they say:




Golden Rod 85


One of the many virtual clues that had to be pieced together from 12 sections

[rollercoasterfanatic919]

^That layout plan makes it look as though the lift supports will be similar to those of I305. They don't have much space back there, so I'm interested in how they will fit in the rumored 212 ft. tall lift.

I was at Hershey today, and I stuck my camera under the construction fence between the entrance of the park and Comet. I got some pictures of the footers and construction site.