Re: Skyrush Official Discussion Thread

by thom25 on 2012-01-20, 16:18

WOW - Amazing pictures - Thanks Walt Very Happy

by stormrunner on 2012-01-20, 16:25

Amazing pictures! Did they end up putting that last piece on today?

by HersheyCoasterz4Ever on 2012-01-20, 17:04

http://i40.servimg.com/u/f40/17/20/50/19/dsc02212.jpg
http://i40.servimg.com/u/f40/17/20/50/19/dsc02213.jpg
http://i40.servimg.com/u/f40/17/20/50/19/dsc02214.jpg

Amazing Shots from outside the fence... To Think, I was only going for a drug screen.

You have to click the links... It didn't upload properly

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-20, 20:20

Nice pics all! Can't wait to see the progress for myself on Sunday!

by wizzard33 on 2012-01-20, 20:28

These were the pics from the prior post from HersheyCoasterz4Ever

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-22, 17:37

Here are pics from today's (1/22) meet-up:

Easily visible from Chocolate World.

The Stengel Dive is easily visible from here.

They're working in the sooperdooperLooper Sandwich Stop. I know this didn't open for both Hersheypark in the Dark and Candylane due to the flood so I'm guessing now is the time to really get the place back up and running for Springtime in the Park.

Won't be too much longer until it's capped off.

If you look closely, there's some kind of red cord/cable draped over Looper's track/structure. I don't know what this is for.

The Whack-A-Mole is still in it's current spot. Also note the "Santa Clause" sign that wasn't removed yet from Candylane.

Skyrush can be seen from ZooAmerica's entrance.

This piece should be crowned to the lift any day now.

Great Bear, Comet, Skyrush and sooperdooperLooper all in one photo.

Great Bear, Skyrush, Comet and Storm Runner all in one photo.

Working on rebuilding the decorative edge of the creek.

The lift hill can easily be seen from Tudor Square.

Looking through the gates into Rhineland, you can spot the lift hill through the trees. Unfortunately, this view will be blocked when the trees begin to bloom.

See you in two weeks for our "Chocolate-Covered February Meet-up" on February 5th, 2012!

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-22, 18:00

Thank you VERY much Matt! Very Happy

by thom25 on 2012-01-22, 20:35

Our favorite construction worker has just posted a 3 minute behind the scene video of the construction site. What's amazing with this video is Griz, our favorite Contruction worker takes us on a walk down the new Sunkin Garden path currently under construction. Talk about head choppers with the ride as you walk through and under Skyrush.

This is a video of Skyrush from across the street from Hershey

Our final video for this update is of the first drop as it stands today: New against the old.

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-22, 20:51

Three NEW videos from a construction worker on Skyrush. Thanks! Very Happy

This is the area where the new path will be.

by thom25 on 2012-01-23, 12:55

Our favorite Skyrush construction worker Griz has posted a forth video of Skyrush covered in snow from the path next to the site. Enjoy !

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-23, 17:32

http://www.hersheypark.com/contests/skyrush_animation/index.php
Hersheypark Skyrush Contest

Submit your Skyrush video for a chance to win a Hersheypark Season Pass! Your video will also be highlighted at Hersheypark and on Hersheypark.com!

The attatched toolkit contains approved logos, ride specifications and music tracks to assist you in the creation of your video. Any videos containing music other than these approved tracks will be disqualified. Entries must be under 2 minutes in length and file size must be 100 mb or smaller.

The deadline to submit entries is Thursday, February 16th. Videos will be judged on the following criteria: Accuracy of Ride Experience -30%, Accuracy of Background - 20%, Excitement - 25% and Adherence to the Submission Requirements - 25%.

by Anon85 on 2012-01-24, 07:35

Skyrush's size is quite underwhelming...it doesn't look the part of a hypercoaster as yet, am I just too acclimated to Leviathan? The video with Great Bear in the foreground evidences this best...I think Skyrush's terrain is at least 30' shy of the land Great Bear is on, but its lift is only 90' and Skyrush isn't too distant. I suspect that the 200' height statistic actually reflects the drop, which seems to be at a lower grade. This coaster is shaping up to be awesome regardless.

by Anon85 on 2012-01-24, 07:40

I suppose it's just a combination of the fact that Skyrush isn't quite topped out and there's perhaps up to a 40'+ difference in grade.

by hersheycoaster14 on 2012-01-24, 13:03

^^^does that mean a power point or video or what

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-24, 15:11

Skyrush is 200ft lift, and the drop is 200ft. And there "look" to a hyper coaster, as this is an obvious example.

by wizzard33 on 2012-01-24, 17:04

Santa needed help getting off the comet and used a crane.

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-24, 17:24

GREAT update Walt, thank you!
Very Happy

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-24, 19:41

I agree Brandon! Looks like track is being added to the lift structure that is currently erected. Shouldn't be too much longer until we have a finished lift hill.

by stormrunner on 2012-01-25, 02:28

Wow this looks fantastic! Will there be another update tomorrow? As in 1/25/2012? Thanks!

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-25, 06:51

There will likely be one today. Not 100% sure yet, but we'll keep ya posted! Very Happy

by Ccron10 on 2012-01-25, 21:32

A brand-new update has been posted to Keystone Thrills!
More station work has been done in this construction update. A few other cool items have been added as well.

More photos can be found here: http://keystonethrills.megabb.com/t319p150-skyrush-and-comet-hollow-renovation-official-discussion-thread#6006
Check it out!

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-25, 21:39

Want to see Clifford the Big Red crane being repaired?
Stay tuned tonight for just that, from All-American Thrills tonight! Very Happy

by wizzard33 on 2012-01-25, 22:03

Kinda a slow day due to clifford being sick this morning. Station work is continueing along tho.

Even clifford needs a doctor some times

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-26, 10:46

More has been added to the lift hill. Not too much longer until capping!

Photo courtesy of Harrison Michelson

by hersheycoaster14 on 2012-01-26, 13:20

I cant tell but was skyrush topped off. There is deffinatly another piece added(blue circle). I cant tell if(red circle) is track or the support that goes on the bottom of the track.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-26, 13:52

No, if you look at Harrison's photo that I posted, they added another piece of structure to what had already been erected. The lift hill hasn't been topped off yet - that tree is blocking the view on the web cam.

Stay tuned to All-American Thrills as we will be covering this milestone occasion when the lift hill is topped! Smile

by LFCoasterZombie on 2012-01-26, 17:20

When do you think Skyrush will be topped off?

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-26, 17:21

If not tomorrow, Monday.

by Robjob on 2012-01-26, 19:10

As long as the weather holds up I believe they'll have it capped tomorrow, have it tracked on Saturday . Clifford will probably start getting broken down Monday and Tuesday gone by Wednesday Feb. 1st, but of course I could be completely wrong on all of this lol

by thom25 on 2012-01-27, 09:18

Our favorite Skyrush construction worker found the three (3) videos from the Hershey flooding back in September. They are short, but well worth the view given the extent and fury of the water.

by Robjob on 2012-01-27, 15:59

Robjob wrote:As long as the weather holds up I believe they'll have it capped tomorrow, have it tracked on Saturday . Clifford will probably start getting broken down Monday and Tuesday gone by Wednesday Feb. 1st, but of course I could be completely wrong on all of this lol

I said I could be wrong ...and I was, damn it bad Weather!!! Mad

by chickenb on 2012-01-27, 16:01

Any updates with construction today?

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-27, 18:09

A Skyrush update is coming as we speak!

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-27, 18:22

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-27, 20:14

GREAT update as usual! Smile

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-28, 17:09

Awesome pictures of a "behind the scenes" tour of Skyrush construction! Check it out!

http://www.psuthemeparkengineering.com/hersheypark1.html

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-28, 17:23

Just looked at it right now and I'm amazed to see those angles! I'd love to be able to walk through the construction site like that! Smile

by cgouse122 on 2012-01-29, 03:14

Hey everyone finally here

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-29, 17:41

It's coming along.....

Doors for the new bathrooms below the station.

Work for the station is flying!

If you look closely, you can see supports for the brake run.

The crown has been rigged to the crane! And ready to lift!

It's attached to the crane, and it's ready to be lifted!

My heart's racing.

Such a beautiful ride

Look at it. Breathtaking.

All-American Thrills we be on site ALL DAY LONG tomorrow!
Keep tuned!

by stormrunner on 2012-01-29, 18:30

Can't wait! Keep us updated please. Very Happy

by BrandonStrouphauer on 2012-01-29, 18:31

Deff! All-American Thrills will be up bright eyed and bushy tailed tomorrow morning promptly at 6am to cover any events that may occur tomorrow!

by underk on 2012-01-30, 06:58

I was told on Saturday by one of the construction workers that it was going to be topped today, Monday the 30th.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-30, 07:31

Here's the beginning of our "crowning" coverage:

Looks like preperations are well underway to begin lifting the crown piece!

Prepping the lift for the crown.

All photos courtesy of Walter White.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-30, 09:58

The crown has moved. Shouldn't be too much longer.

Going up!

Photos courtesy of Walter White.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-30, 10:33

And there you have it folks!

Skyrush is "officially" crowned!!!!

Now for the track to be added! Photo courtesy of Walter White.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-30, 10:36

From Kathy Burrows' Twitter:

https://twitter.com/#!/HersheyparkPR

by coasteral on 2012-01-30, 11:46

Very good

by CHILLERLC1 on 2012-01-30, 12:48

Touchdown!!!!

Thank you Walt for the first update. The Twitter was then the most up to date. Hersheypark on the fb is just getting the pics up through the day.

by HPCrazy on 2012-01-30, 12:58

Another from Kathy Burrows' Twitter:

https://twitter.com/#!/HersheyparkPR

Abc27 out of Harrisburg also had a small segment on their noon broadcast. However it's currently not online at their site. As soon it is, we'll post a link!

by stormrunner on 2012-01-30, 13:11

Thanks! Wow, it looks better then I expected! I have been waiting for this moment for a while now. Thanks for the coverage.

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