Re: Springtime in the Park 2012 Discussion Thread

[BrandonStrouphauer]

Here's a countdown to the opening of Springtime in the Park 2012 that I created!

http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?msg=Springtime+in+the+Park+&month=04&day=06&year=2012&hour=10&min=00&sec=00&p0=179

[hersheycoaster14]

Im surprised the new park map is not on the hershey park website yet.

[BrandonStrouphauer]

First the videos!














Now onto the breathtaking pictures!

[babyyouloveit]

Awesome pictures yo

I can't wait to ride Great Bear and Lightning Racer on Friday :')

[stormrush]

Does anyone know what the crowds might be like thursday, friday, or saturday?

[stormrush]

^Wow. I just realized the park isn't open thursday , my bad

[hersheycoaster14]

Im about to explode! Im so excited for Friday!

[thom25]

^ The weather this weekend is supposed to be great, so I would expect big crowds on Friday and Saturday. With Sunday being Easter, that should be the better day to visit.

[HPCrazy]

Yeah, but I think Sunday is supposed to be the warmest out of the three days. I think Friday is supposed to be the coolest, temperature-wise. Saturday "may" be the busiest out of the three due to the expected teens and youth coming over from the Youth Convention at Giant Center (they always designate that day as their day in the park for some reason). I would expect Friday to be crowded too, unfortunately, but the cooler temps "may" prevent some of those people from coming out that day and go Saturday instead since it's supposed to be warmer. If the forecast would happen to change and call for the temps to really warm up, then we could see a repeat Good Fri as what happened two years ago when the park got swarmed and they weren't prepared for it. As far as Sunday, from past years and hearing various people who have attended on Easter, the morning is usually pretty decent but after Easter services are usually over, then the crowds pick up a bit.

[hersheycoaster14]

Thanks for all the tips. Maybe I will go Saturday.

[stormrush]

Thanks for all of the advice!

[hersheycoaster14]

Almost only a half a day till the gates to heaven open! I'm so excited even though I'm not going till Saturday.

[BrandonStrouphauer]

Tomorrow morning bright and early, ALT will be in the Park for an in-park update on "what's new." We hope you keep tuned.

[hersheycoaster14]

Yea I will! Can't wait for the updates!

[hersheycoaster14]

Saw this on my iPod app, sooperdooperlooper is closed, coal cracker is closed, and this one makes me cry Fahrenheit is closed. Tell me if I'm wrong but that's what it said on my app.

[thom25]

We will know shortly. Keep in mind the park's web page wasn't updated today and actually said the park was closed today.

[rushrunner]

i went on the park page this morning and it said they were opened..

[thom25]

I just talked to the ALT team, while they were waiting in line for GB. They weren't aware of any closed rides and will get back to us shortly. As you can see from the picture below taken this morning, it's a beautiful day.

[BrandonStrouphauer]

FH was indeed down all day.

[BrandonStrouphauer]

Fahrenheit is currently listed closed(as of right now) I will post updates if I see it's not listed as closed. Today is a beautiful day for the Park. Anyone going? I'll be going again tomorrow.

[BrandonStrouphauer]

UPDATE: Fahrenheit is now being reported as OPEN.

[hersheycoaster14]

I'm on my way there right now! About 15 minutes away!

[hersheycoaster14]

Man what a great day! It's been about six months since I rode a coaster and it felt great! Man when ur there u kinda feel bad for comet. Compared to skyrush it looks so wimpy.

[Assagor]

I disagree! Comet looks like a classy lady, Skyrush is a dolled up strumpet just showing off too many curves.

[hersheycoaster14]

Oh dont get me wrong I love comet. Anyways I saw that storm runner only had one train yesterday. anyone have anyclue what that was all about.

[BrandonStrouphauer]

Hersheypark now officially has Fast Track Passes! All the details can be found here, http://allamericanthrills.freeforumsblogs.com/t148-hersheypark-fast-track-pass

[HPCrazy]

Oh dont get me wrong I love comet. Anyways I saw that storm runner only had one train yesterday. anyone have anyclue what that was all about.

From what I understand, I think the other train wasn't ready to be assembled yet. Unless they resolve this problem this week, it'll also probably be a one train operation this weekend again.