The UNCERTAIN Future of Hersheypark's WILDCAT

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  • Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024

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  • @AirtimeProductions
    @AirtimeProductions 2 года назад +21

    Currently my number one bucket list park! I gotta get a trip out there to Pennsylvania, it’s stacked with elite parks

    • @Katesaprincess
      @Katesaprincess 2 года назад +1

      There’s so many good parks out here! 😭

    • @RPKraul
      @RPKraul 2 года назад +1

      In eastern PA, Hersheypark, Knoebels, and Dorney are a little over an hour apart. I haven't been to Dorney for years, but I imagine it's worth a visit. Hersheypark and Knoebels are absolutely must-do parks. I would think you would want a full day at both of those parks.
      Kennywood, even though it's not got the best operations, to put it mildly, is still a must-do park, what with its unique hyper, Phantom's Revenge, it's unique looper, Steel Curtain, and three pretty decent woodies. North of Kennywood, you'll find Waldameer, a smaller traditional park with an exceptional woodie in Ravine Flyer II (that and Knoebel's Phoenix are easily the two best woodies in the state).
      As far as the best coaster lineup overall, Hersheypark, and it's not even close. If you're a fan of extremely intense coasters, Skyrush is a crowned jewel (the intensity is no joke). Candymonium is a really strong hyper, and Fahrenheit and Storm Runner are two top-tier Intamins. They've also got two good woodies in Lightning Racer and Comet and a pretty good B&M invert, and a number of other attractions including an excellent launched tower ride (if you go, ride the largest tower, and make sure you're facing the medium tower-it's a visual experience that's both frightening and exhilerating).

    • @samuelitooooo
      @samuelitooooo 2 года назад

      Same

  • @emp2225
    @emp2225 2 года назад +20

    Dude your channel is so underrated. Beautiful quality and amazing commentary. You deserve way more attention

  • @TheJimwilt20
    @TheJimwilt20 2 года назад +10

    I’ve been in the park 10+ times this season and I really think something is coming. I’d put it at 80% RMC 15% Titan 5% standard retrack. They’re marking up the posts, moved the running lights to Comet and tore down the photo booth. The posts and photo booth lead me to believe RMC. They wouldn’t have to mess with the supports or queue line if there was no redesigning. Titan or standard retrack would use the exact same layout unless GCI is going to come out of left field and start doing RMC type conversions.
    As for chocolate town, they will move out that way eventually. There are rumors (not sure if confirmed or not) that Candymonium was the first of a 3 coaster contract and that’s really the only land they have to build on. They also recently bought a boat load of land that used to be a golf course across the road from the reaches of chocolatetown.

    • @Jason_Maier
      @Jason_Maier 2 года назад

      Just out of curiosity; which golf course are you referring to? The 9 hole Spring Creek golf course?

    • @TheJimwilt20
      @TheJimwilt20 2 года назад

      @@Jason_Maier honestly not sure the name. Its the land behind the giant center. Don’t believe it’s been an active course in a while but not sure about that either.

    • @mattr3922
      @mattr3922 2 года назад

      Left field?? Titan Track was marketed to do such things as launches, extreme airtime, inversions, etc. All they have done with it so far are tests. It's a great product to help keep coasters smooth, but the true potential of Titan Track hasn't even been touched yet. People seem to have completely forgotten that.

    • @TheJimwilt20
      @TheJimwilt20 2 года назад +1

      @@mattr3922 honestly didn’t realize that. I thought titan was just a metal retrack of the current layout.

    • @mattr3922
      @mattr3922 2 года назад

      @@TheJimwilt20 it's not just you trust me. They really kind of stopped marketing it. Maybe now that it's been on a few coasters they will start pushing it again who knows.

  • @876portturbo
    @876portturbo 2 года назад +2

    I really wish we could get monthly videos, this channel is hands down the best and I watch them all🤷‍♂️👌👌

  • @CoasterHour
    @CoasterHour 2 года назад +6

    Surprised to see you do a video on RMC Wildcat but it’s a welcome surprise. While it definitely appears that something is going to take place soon with Wildcat with the markers, Photo Booth removal, and land work, I’m definitely leaning towards this project being a general GCI overhaul potentially with some Titan Track usage.
    Wildcat got a new control panel this offseason which is a kind of investment you wouldn’t expect for a ride being RMC’d. That and track work has been taking place in recent offseasons. We will have to wait and see what happens.

    • @Okaycoasters
      @Okaycoasters  2 года назад +1

      Thank You! That’s very interesting about the new control panel. I’d be very happy to see this ride get a retrack or Titan. It’s still a very fun layout. Can’t wait to see what the future holds.

    • @TheJimwilt20
      @TheJimwilt20 2 года назад +1

      I think the new control panel was a way for Hershey to soften the landing of Wildcat being RMCd. They still will need to have a good relationship because of the Racers.

    • @CoasterHour
      @CoasterHour 2 года назад +1

      @@TheJimwilt20 GCI is a business and they will keep working with Hershey regardless of what happens to Wildcat.
      If they were to become petty over Wildcat to the point they stopped working with Hershey it would be a bad look for GCI. So any theories relating to Hershey being worried about their relationship with GCI is completely silly to me.

    • @TheJimwilt20
      @TheJimwilt20 2 года назад

      @@CoasterHour I get that they’re a business, but it’s still important to keep business relationships good. I could see GCI being upset that their first coaster is being remade and Hershey extending an olive branch of some track maintenance and new control panel. I would think the control panel they bought could be used on another coaster but I’m not all that knowledgeable about the ins and outs of ride ops. And if it’s not able to be used elsewhere wouldn’t that make it also not work if they titan track it because of the difference in speeds and brake runs that I’m sure would need changed?

  • @thesparklingeagle
    @thesparklingeagle 2 года назад +4

    The king is back!

  • @nickybrown5019
    @nickybrown5019 2 года назад

    Man, your editing skills are so unmatched in the YT coaster community. I’d rewatch this video just for the HD montage of the whole park, not to mention the commentary. Great insight as always!

  • @randflam
    @randflam 2 года назад +2

    New okaycoasters video! I knew it would be a good day!

  • @judithpolczynski9536
    @judithpolczynski9536 2 года назад

    Finally, you have resurfaced! On my last few trips to Hersheypark, I have walked right past Wildcat, thanks to the horrendous headaches and bone-rattling beatings it has given me in recent years. I like the points you make about how transitions would help the coaster itself, but you have also discussed things like traffic flow to the back of the park. I am also intrigued by your idea of removing the wild mouse and extending wildcat across the midway. You are definitely thinking outside of the box! I just returned from Tampa where I got to ride the new Iron Gwazi. I remember riding the original Gwazi, three times on the lion side and three times on the tiger side. All six rides were excruciatingly painful, but I tried both sides and front/middle/back of each train, just to make sure it was as bad as I thought. Iron Gwazi is incredible Now and I would love to see these types of changes come to Wildcat.
    Can’t wait for your next video!!

  • @gabehall132
    @gabehall132 2 года назад +1

    Your camera work is stunning. Unrivaled.

  • @cutbackthrills6695
    @cutbackthrills6695 2 года назад +2

    0:10 bet all that noise from the community from my great friend Hersheypark Enthusiast! He's made like a LOT of Wildcat speculation videos lol. But seriously, Wildcat's future is very intriguing especially as Hersheypark being my home park!

    • @Scott__C
      @Scott__C 2 года назад

      It's definitely an awesome park.

  • @JCBro-yg8vd
    @JCBro-yg8vd 2 года назад +3

    I could see them maybe doing a re-track, seeing as I don't think GCI is going to be interested in letting their first ever coaster be converted into an RMC hybrid.

  • @Loopingthrills
    @Loopingthrills 2 года назад +2

    Can't Wait For The BGT Ultimate Guide! It's gonna be amazing!

  • @OklahomaCoasterFan
    @OklahomaCoasterFan 2 года назад

    Great to see you back! My first visit to Hershey was in 2020, and subsequent 2021 visits have it as one a top 3 park, and I already have it above Cedar Point. I love Hershey! I can't imagine how much better it would be with RMC Wildcat. Having said that, every single ride I've gotten on Wildcat has been great, about 15-20 rides over 6 different days on 3 trips. I have loved every ride, only a little rough, great layout, and very good airtime. It annoys me so much to hear the hate for it, as it has only been great for me. With what you said, I may have caught it only on its good days. If it gets RMCd, I will miss the original, but no doubt that RMC Wildcat would be awesome!

    • @Okaycoasters
      @Okaycoasters  2 года назад +1

      Thanks! Yeah I've also gotten some really good rides on it as well!

  • @suncoasterstv6512
    @suncoasterstv6512 2 года назад +3

    Thank God you're back! I got so bored I started my own channel just to keep me occupied. 🤣
    But in all seriousness, you're videos are still the best going. I also think that while a re-track would be awesome, Wildcat will eventually the the RMC treatment that will turn Wildcat into a must ride just like they did with Iron Gwazi. And as a total BGT fanboy I look forward to your Busch Gardens video. Keep up the great work.

    • @Okaycoasters
      @Okaycoasters  2 года назад +2

      Thanks so much! Good luck with the channel!

    • @suncoasterstv6512
      @suncoasterstv6512 2 года назад +2

      Thanks. I'm still kinda learning and figuring it all out, plus I didn't really expect to hit 1K subs so quickly, so I guess I should get down to business with it It's mostly just POV footage but eventually I plan on doing the obligatory top 10 whatever and stuff like that. I should get up to Hershey soon, that and Kennywood are pretty high on my bucket list.

  • @huddyr1112
    @huddyr1112 2 года назад +6

    Another great video....the expertise and precise narration that you deliver your videos with is very special. All of your videos are really like their own stories and I love them 💯❤️ Shout out to @HersheyParkEnthusiast
    Lil bro has the most dedicated channel I know!!! the kid is always grinding, and he's been covering Wild Cat being RMC'ed for a very long time

  • @Loopingthrills
    @Loopingthrills 2 года назад +3

    this is literally gonna make my day! An Okay Coasters upload & it's about Hershey Park!!!!!!

  • @AmusementArchitect
    @AmusementArchitect 2 года назад

    RMC here we goooo

  • @amusementscape
    @amusementscape 2 года назад +1

    Great points! The back half of the park definitely deserves more attention!

  • @JSInOrbit
    @JSInOrbit 2 года назад

    Was just there again a week ago, and 2hr 15 min wait for great bear. Never saw these waits growing up near the park. I wonder if they can convert the chairlift ride (or skybuckets) for transportation to lightning racer area. That's what really need. Maybe make them 150 to 200 ft high!!

  • @ccubsfan94
    @ccubsfan94 2 года назад

    I've been watching your videos religiously, like the algorithm doesn't even work with how much I recheck your channel.
    I have to ask, what camera do you use? You have some of the best shots out of any channel. When I show off my tv/cinema setups, one of your videos is always in the Playlist.

  • @Scott__C
    @Scott__C 2 года назад +2

    Great production value as always. While I think the RMC thing would be good, the only thing making me not necessarily want it is that it's the new thing that everyone's doing. I'd rather see them re-work the ride to be better but leave it as a full thrill wooden coaster.

    • @mhtube01
      @mhtube01 2 года назад

      I'm glad I'm not alone. I've never understood the hate for Wildcat when compared to other wooden coasters that have been built in the past. Many of those have been converted to RMCs. Sure, Wildcat has always been a bumpy ride compared to Lightning Racer and Comet and it's had it's good and bad years, but I've never found it totally unrideable. Especially in recent years, Hershey has done some work to it and it's been running about as well as I ever remember.
      I would love to see GCI come it and give this coaster a thorough overhaul with all new wooden track, change the profiling of some of the hills to improve the airtime and maybe expand the layout a bit. I really think it would do the ride justice.

  • @auwdioslave
    @auwdioslave 2 года назад +1

    Great to see a new vid from you. As always, unmatched camera work and color grading on your footage!

  • @christiwright3604
    @christiwright3604 2 года назад

    Glad to watch a long awaited video! Your channel is definitely worth the wait!

  • @logicnik1064
    @logicnik1064 2 года назад

    Waiting for that 'Up Next'! Going to Busch this late August with lots of concerns.

  • @static_gmedina
    @static_gmedina 2 года назад

    Well my dude. I got on it on Monday. And yeah I think it's time. I may even go back on closing day.

  • @Spike-sk7ql
    @Spike-sk7ql 2 года назад

    Holy crap, I've missed your videos, man.

  • @CoasterFan15
    @CoasterFan15 2 года назад

    Amazing, as always!!

  • @imsil-gun
    @imsil-gun 2 года назад

    THE KING IS BACK BABY

  • @sprawlz6466
    @sprawlz6466 2 года назад

    I wanna see a retrack personally. I genuinely really love Wildcat's layout and I think it delivers some very solid airtime. I'd love for it to do the same thing, but with only half the jostling

  • @Alan_Smith
    @Alan_Smith 2 года назад

    I agree with you. That is my personal thoughts. Either perform the GhostRider refurb on Wildcat, or Titan track(as part of a multi year deal). Then RMC Lightning Racer, this will create the draw to the back of the park. Then as part of the Chocolate Town expansion, have GCI build a Mystic Timbers style woodie. This will elevate Hershey into the upper echelon of Parks joining Kings Island as one of the best parks in the country.

  • @coreyperdue37
    @coreyperdue37 2 года назад +1

    Good video my dude

  • @overbanked
    @overbanked 2 года назад

    3:16 Helluva vista

  • @kinderscoasters
    @kinderscoasters 2 года назад

    Your videos are so good !

  • @stevef4812
    @stevef4812 2 года назад

    Your videos are always the bests hersheypark is my home park keep it up man

  • @VinceHere98
    @VinceHere98 2 года назад

    Wildcat might not even get the RMC Treatment or Titan-track. If anything it might get completely refurbished by the Gravity Group, with parts of the layout re-done and the Millennium Flyers replaced with Timberliner trains.
    The same thing happened with Tonnerre 2 Zeus, a CCI Woodie at Parc Asterix in France, so this might be the path that Wildcat might go.

  • @Nicolas_Mattioli_02
    @Nicolas_Mattioli_02 2 года назад +1

    I really want to see a Titan Track Treatment.

  • @trollerpilotxiv3079
    @trollerpilotxiv3079 2 года назад

    Honestly I won't be sad to see it redone. I remember going on it and having a raging headache for the rest of the day.

  • @maincoasters
    @maincoasters 2 года назад

    your videos is like a movie

  • @andysee6996
    @andysee6996 2 года назад

    I really hope Wildcat gets an RMC conversion. I also hope that Lightning Racer doesn't get torn down for a waterpark expansion.

  • @CoasterFan15
    @CoasterFan15 2 года назад

    Thank gosh I rode it Tuesday!! By the way, Skyrush is now my #1!!

  • @zerogcoasters
    @zerogcoasters 2 года назад

    Great Video! I think wildcat might have met it’s end, especially since the other woodies in the park can get decent waits. It is basically irrelevant at this point.

  • @burningbuffel8046
    @burningbuffel8046 2 года назад

    Dude your footage is gorgeous

  • @CentralFloridaThrills
    @CentralFloridaThrills 2 года назад

    I hope Wildcat gets it but it would be nice to see the original GCI get saved

    • @Okaycoasters
      @Okaycoasters  2 года назад

      I agree! Cant go wrong either way!

  • @REJ2musik
    @REJ2musik 2 года назад

    Roller Soaker wasn’t open until 2002, it wasn’t around when Wildcat opened

  • @ashleighnichole8197
    @ashleighnichole8197 2 года назад

    Hershey was my first jobs....first at chocolate world when I was 15, then Hershey Park from 16-18 lol. I had season passes most of my life. So obviously I got super sick of going there unfortunately. I moved out of the area, now Size Flags Great Adventure and Dorney are my home parks.
    All that said, the Wildcat needs to go hahaha. It's just too rough. If it gets the RMC treatment, I would 100% take a trip out there to try it out.
    Eta: my other issue with Hershey is the terrain. Call me lazy, but I also have two young kids who are too old for strollers that whine about their feet hurting. It's just too many hills.

  • @Scxrpionz
    @Scxrpionz 2 года назад +1

    Hopefully RMC 🙏

  • @CoasterRoaster
    @CoasterRoaster 2 года назад +1

    Tbh I think Wildcat being GCIs first coaster doesn't really mean anything. It's just a roller coaster, not a historic landmark or anything. I'd personally love to see it rmcd even though I do love wildcat still

  • @MakBot
    @MakBot 2 года назад

    You're making a BGT tips video as I sit here in my hotel the day after my visit to BGT lmao

    • @Okaycoasters
      @Okaycoasters  2 года назад +1

      Haha…..well I hope your trip was good!

    • @MakBot
      @MakBot 2 года назад

      @@Okaycoasters It was actually a very good day aside from Kumba and Montu running one train ops! Iron Gwazi was incredible!

  • @ATLSloan
    @ATLSloan 2 года назад +1

    Hate to say it, but I don’t see RMC treatment happening. GCI is literally just down the road and they will practically give away their titan track to keep RMC from doing yet another GCI. Will also be way cheaper for Hershey Park

  • @airtimemyke8164
    @airtimemyke8164 2 года назад +1

    " another wild mouse 198 feet away" 🤣

    • @Okaycoasters
      @Okaycoasters  2 года назад

      I had to measure.....It really is 198 feet away..... Haha I love Hersheypark!

  • @skinsfan442
    @skinsfan442 2 года назад

    I like lightning racer a LOT more then wildcat and I think RMC will make it an incredible coaster and I hope they leave lightning racer alone cause it’s still awesome

  • @static_gmedina
    @static_gmedina 2 года назад

    I went opening year, and the line took forever. It was the end of the park, and my brother lost his favorite hat at the last helix.

  • @georgeoliver4704
    @georgeoliver4704 2 года назад

    Given the historic nature of Wildcat, I think I would be a mistake to RMC it. RMC is perfectly capable of creating something new at Hershey, rather than doing yet another recycle. The loss of an historic wooden coaster is not good for Hershey's PR (you can bet that ACE would have something to say about it), and frankly RMC's coasters are not for everyone. There are plenty of upper-level thrill-seeker coasters at Hershey. Leave the mid-level fun wooden coasters like Lightning Racer and (a refurbished) Wildcat alone.

  • @MichaelBerra
    @MichaelBerra 2 года назад

    Watching this from the que line of gwazi and its POURING
    anywho if Wildcat turns into anything like gwazi......I'm gonna lose my mind

    • @Okaycoasters
      @Okaycoasters  2 года назад

      This is Great!

    • @MichaelBerra
      @MichaelBerra 2 года назад

      @@Okaycoasters GWAZI RAIN RIDE IS GONNA BE UNREAL 😵

  • @mdonblacktoday
    @mdonblacktoday 2 года назад

    THIS IS GCI'S FIRST COASTER...JUST RETRACK IT GCI! THAT WAY IT MAINTAINS IT'S GCI HISTORY!

  • @quintinrice2733
    @quintinrice2733 2 года назад

    If Wildcat didn't have the label as the first GCI, I'd say RMC it. However, with it's history, can't they give it the Ghostrider treatment and keep it running as a true wooden coaster.?

    • @Okaycoasters
      @Okaycoasters  2 года назад

      Ive heard great things about Ghostrider

  • @justinvinyard440
    @justinvinyard440 2 года назад

    GCI should just retrack the whole ride with Titan track just like what they did to white lightning. They should not RMC their first GCI built in 96.

  • @feesrmt
    @feesrmt 2 года назад

    gci retrack!!!

  • @elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214
    @elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214 2 года назад

    This ride should get retracked!

  • @ryanfrieman733
    @ryanfrieman733 2 года назад

    Is this too crazy of an idea? Combine Wildcat and Lightning Racer into just one coaster? They could make that into possibly the longest rmc or coaster in the world

    • @xtremeentertainmenttv9664
      @xtremeentertainmenttv9664 2 года назад +2

      That would make a lot of people very upset

    • @Okaycoasters
      @Okaycoasters  2 года назад +1

      Way to far away…..it would take Fury’s return trip just to make it over to Lightning Racer. 🤣 I’d take the worlds longest RMC tho

  • @superklondoentertainmentsy4061
    @superklondoentertainmentsy4061 2 года назад

    This video is a documentery.

  • @alllostfootage
    @alllostfootage 2 года назад

    1:20 rollersoaker wasn’t around until 2002

    • @Okaycoasters
      @Okaycoasters  2 года назад

      Yep your right! Dont know how I missed that

    • @alllostfootage
      @alllostfootage 2 года назад

      @@Okaycoasters you’re good lol

  • @coasternerd4106
    @coasternerd4106 2 года назад

    What camera do you use?

    • @Okaycoasters
      @Okaycoasters  2 года назад

      R5

    • @coasternerd4106
      @coasternerd4106 2 года назад

      @@Okaycoasters thank you!! Do you think the M50 is a decent budget choice for theme park photography/videography?

    • @Okaycoasters
      @Okaycoasters  2 года назад

      Yes! I used the M50 for a few years. Its small and easy to carry around and you can get an EF adaptor if you upgrade lens down the road. You can get amazing footage from your phone as well. I use my phone now more than ever.

    • @coasternerd4106
      @coasternerd4106 2 года назад

      @@Okaycoasters ok , thanks so much for replying! :D

  • @TheCoasterConnorisseur
    @TheCoasterConnorisseur 2 года назад

    Actually, no. The Future of WILDCAT is fairly certain...
    It ain't openin next year! ;D

  • @feesrmt
    @feesrmt 2 года назад

    no rmc

  • @northwestthrills3453
    @northwestthrills3453 2 года назад

    Please rmc

  • @crouse_2248
    @crouse_2248 2 года назад

    I hate Wildcat, and I want RMC to do their thing with this coaster

  • @Markyajv
    @Markyajv 2 года назад

    Burn it to the ground! The most painful coasters I've ever been on. I try everytime I go and it still breaks my bones.

  • @AlannaVarner-eh1kd
    @AlannaVarner-eh1kd Год назад

    Wild cats ruveng

  • @Squidwidge
    @Squidwidge 2 года назад

    I just wanna know if anybody actually likes Wildcat