Hersheypark | Chocolatetown | 2019/2020 Park Expansion

[Antinos]

That photo makes the track looks pretty darn red, but from what I could tell from @Hutch's trip report, the coaster is pretty damn faded. I'd imagine that they're painting it the original color but the contrast between the two is obvious and significant at this point.

 

[Hixee]

There's one thing I know for sure - it's definitely NOT orange.

 

[Antinos]

Oh hey, they're starting the lift. Y'all ready to see them complete the circuit by the end of October?

https://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/d63any

 

[Hutch]

With regards to Fahrenheit's paint job... I never thought that it was really needed (or even faded honestly), in fact I quite liked it actually. That new color seems alright though.

 

[Pear]

https://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/d7e18e

 

[CrashCoaster]

Wow, a WHOLE single support piece has gone up since the last update. Crazy exciting times.

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[Pear]

More progress on Fahrenheit's repaint

https://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/d7h9tn

https://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/d7gxhk

 

[Antinos]

Hersheypark released a bit more information detailing the restaurant and food options that will be located in Chocolatetown:

Chocolatetown | Hersheypark

Visit Hershey’s Chocolatetown at Hersheypark to experience our biggest coaster ever, Candymonium, discover our 3 dining experiences including The Chocolatier, and more!

www.hersheypark.com

 

[Pear]

https://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/dflfwn

Interesting that it has catwalks on both sides of the lift.

 

[cookie]

https://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/dflfwn

Interesting that it has catwalks on both sides of the lift.

Apollo, Raging Bull, Nitro, and Hollywood Dream are the only other B&M hypers with double-sided catwalks. Interesting that they're going back to that design.

 

[CrashCoaster]

Interesting. I'm guessing the double-catwalk was a park decision. Orion only has the one catwalk.

 

[Pear]

https://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/dk9cyv

 

[Antinos]

At least Candymonium will have some physics trickery. I forgot that the helix overturns and banks the opposite way in the transition to correct.

 

[Pear]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1187402974395535360

 

[Antinos]

Another angle posted earlier today. Once again, I love how the track overturns and corrects. It certainly looks good - let's just hope it rips through its circuit like Mako does.

https://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/dmyw38

 

[Jcoasters]

Agreed!

 

[Hixee]

That's going to be an excellent photo opportunity!

 

[Matt N]

Wow; B&M almost look to have taken a leaf out of RMC's book with that helix exit! I reckon it could provide some nice sideways airtime, and I really think that Candymonium could be a pretty incredible ride!

 

[jay37415]

It will make for some nice photographs. I'm sure we'll see a million shots of the trains at 90degreess next summer.

 

[Antinos]

Another support. This is the first time I'm noticing that berm on the one side of the river (just below the crane). Leads me to believe that this will be quite a picturesque spot when all is said and done:

https://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/dqqo4h