Tips on Hershey

Hershey midways get really crowded, however the lines weren't that bad last June when I was there. Storm Runner was a max thirty minute line even when it spilled out into the midway. I actually waited longer for Great Bear becuase it kept getting stuck on the lift hill.

Lightning Racer is most excellent, it was a walk on both sides when I went and I rode it over and over. Sooperdooperlooper was closed, but that was fun back in '99. Wildcat is also good and had a minimal wait. Sidewinder was walk-on and decent for a boomerang.

Comet had one of the longer waits of the trip, 30+ mins. I believe.

Overall, don't let the mobs near the water rides fool you, head on over to Midway America where it's less crowded.

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Ride of Steel said:
Joe, was there still 2 trains running when the lines were that short?

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Yes they were running two trains, at one point one train went up completely empty >_>

I just got back from Hershey about 12:30 this morning. We had an awesome time!! Make sure you do Storm Runner at least 2 times,especially at night, near the front. Check out my TR!

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coasterniece said:
Hmm, I don't know, Backstreet Boys aren't that popular anymore. ;)

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If only that were the case. Seriously, I just read that their recent theatre/club tour sold out in minutes, so I would say they're still quite popular. I believe the first single did quite well as well. They wouldn't being playing a shed tour if there wasn't enough interest. It would otherwise be financial suicide.

Oh great, the place will be packed on Friday. At least Thursday won't be quite as bad.

Not everyone who goes to the concerts at the Stadium or Star Pavilion necessarily goes to the park too. But then BS boys will attract a younger crowd that doesn't have to worry about taking time off from work.

Oh my God we're back again...Brother sister everybody sing...

Everybody (yea) Rock your body (yea) Everybody rock your body right, Backstreet's back all right!

Sorry. :)

Ok, we are leaving on Thursday morning and we plan to get to the park around noon.

I'm planning on heading to SR right when the place opens on Friday but where should I go first on Thursday when we get there at 12 or 1?

Thanks

My motto is, "Just relax". Take your time to take in the place. Don't run here-run there-runrunrun! Walk around, look around, and smile.

The first thing you should do is whatever your feet take you to after you get there. You'll be there for about TWO whole days. Overplanning causes stress, which may lead to a not-so-exciting time.

Have fun! Hersheypark is wonderful.

Thanks, you are right I should just relax. I want to get a lot done on Thursday because with the concert on friday I'm worried about the crowds.

Just do SR a ton of times, especially at night. :) You won't be sorry.

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Ride of Steel said:

where should I go first on Thursday when we get there at 12 or 1?

Thanks

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My first guess would be the entrance gate. :)

Like the others said, just take your time. If one line looks long, try another and come back later. You'll get plenty of rides in 6-8 hours on Thursday, so Friday will just be gravy.

I was just there Sunday (yesterday) afternoon/ evening. SR, the Mouse, and Comet had the longest lines, and SR was being a bit moody-- it was up and down sporadically. LR went out a few times with 1/3 of the train empty. Wildcat's line never reached the first block of queues. SDL was a walk on. GB was a 3-4 train wait, and even the line for the first seat didn't extend past the platform.

If it's warm, the lines for the water rides will be long at 1PM, so that will take some of the pressure off the coasters, except for Roller Soaker which will also have a long line.