I have about 12 rides on it being I picked up a cheap pass this year and yea hersheypark cheeped out on its hight and its length and didn't even take the fast track line directly up to the station like Orion did its fast lane plus line ...its ok think diamondback is better...I also have cedar fair platinum passes and im 8 hours from cedar point and I have more days at cedar point that hersheypark this year
Rode it about 60 times total so far. 7 in a row this past Sunday. Trim breaks hit maybe 2 of those rides. Still not my favorite in the park. Skyrush/Stormrunner still get my vote for #1 in the park.
I actually really like the name Candymonium, it's campy and fun. Hersheypark is filled with intense coasters given Cool Names (TM) that sound kind of dumb (Fahrenheit?? you sure you didn't want to name it Kelvin?). Candymonium is perfectly on brand for the park and is also a good pun.
Im not huge on b&m hypers but its a really good editon for Hershey. Hershey is my home park and they were really missing an elite coaster that everyone can enjoy. Im a huge fan of Skyrush Farenheit and Storm Runner but those are all very intense so Candymonium is a good contrast to those rides. I rank it a number 5 in the park Personally.
I think it was the perfect addition to an already solid lineup. Nothing like walking into the park and seeing B&M greatness in front of you! It's my 2nd fav in park, SkyRush being #1 ,Candymonium really does complete their lineup even more, making Hershey a must visit park! I would love to see GCI put their hybrid track on WildCat.
I love the name as it can only be pulled off at Hershey park... I agree that second trim is a bummer but I don't mind the length or it being a milder hyper as it was designed as a GP magnet which it clearly is.... Hershey has enough big boy coasters (Sky Rush.. Storm Runner etc...) that this slight step down is a perfect in between coaster
The airtime is probably better in the back also because Diamondback, Behemoth, and Intimidator all have those 2 in the middle, 2 in the side seat trains which are much much longer as Candy has the normal ones.
I actually really like Candymonium. It's a ride that isn't too extreme but just thrilling enough for enthusiasts. Everyone rips on my baby Apollo's Chariot, but it's the OG.
After riding it just an hour and a half ago, apollos may be the OG, but that doesn’t mean it’s deserving of the ripping(and not deserving of top ten in the golden tickets).
I rode Candymonium this past summer for the first time (only got 1 ride but it was enough) and i LOVED it. i am a HUGE coaster inthusiast (18 years old, 175 credits) and I have nitro at great adventure as my favorite B&M hyper- i know people don't like it but its a great coaster and i have a super emotional connection with it, and honestly, candymonium is now up there as spot 2 or 3 for my fav B&M hypers. I am a sucker for floater airtime and the smoothness and speed hill and airtime hills on candymonium reminded me nitro and that made me so happy!!! its truly the perfect coaster for hershey park and it pleasantly surprised me. I liked the speed hill here more than the one on orion, and thats saying a lot. In fact I like candymonium more than orion as a whole... but overall I agree with you on everything, except I would put candymonium above a lot of other B&Ms. For the record though, I have not ridden Mako, but I assume its similar and i would LOVE it given how much i have a soft spot for B&M hypers. Love your channel :)
Funny story about this coaster for me: One of my party members actually malfunctioned the ride because she did not put her seat belt on first before she put down the clamshell and they dispatched the train and she shouted to them and they stopped the train a bit after it started moving, but they could not unlock the restraints, so they had to call maintenance, and they could not release the restraints with the rides computer, so they released them manually, and then they had to send test trains. While all of that was happening, literally everyone in the queue left the line, and I was waiting in line for the front row for about an hour.
Hershey being my home park, I'm very happy with the addition of Candymonium. It was very much needed after Skyrush. I love the ride a lot but do agree it is a bit on the short side. I feel like if the ride wasn't apart of a 100 million dollar expansion to the park, they would have spent a little more on the ride to make it longer. And the trims are hit or miss. Sometimes both hit hard, sometimes only one hits, sometimes neither hit at all.
New fan of your reviews. Really like what I’m seeing! I’m not a big coaster rider but love to see them in action at all the different parks in the US and abroad. Many thanks!
My girlfriend and I went to Hersheypark back in August and we got on Candy Monium twice, once in the back and the second ride in the front. It’s a great addition for HersheyPark, and yes, I agree Skyrush was head banging galore. The only other B&M hypers I’ve been on in the last year was Nitro and Apollo’s Chariot. The air time on Candy Monium was solid, like the finale going around the fountain, and not only how smooth the ride was, but how quickly it went up the lift hill. I agree, they should have come up with a better name for this ride, but compared to the other 2 hypers I’ve been on, the back row is more intense on Nitro and Apollo’s Chariot. Of these 3 hypers, as far as ride duration, comfort, theming, I would put Nitro one, Candy Monium two, and Apollo’s Chariot at three. I don’t plan on traveling outside of PA and NJ due to COVID-19, but once the pandemic is over, the next couple of B&M hypers on my list to try are Orion, Fury 325, and Diamondback
I've been to Hersheypark recently and also ridden Candymonium 3 times in the same rows. (as well as Mako, DB, Intimidator, Nitro, & Goliath) A couple things I disagree with: The first drop (along with the first hill) had some of the best sustained airtime I've ever felt on a B&M hyper. I say it's also slightly better than Mako. This is also the only hyper I ridden where I think the front give a better experience than the back row. You'll still get flung, but that sensation of speed, plus the airtime in the front feels better. I felt that the length of the ride was just right, imo, and I prefer the fountain turnaround over the overbanked turns on Mako. Other than that, great video as always, even if I think your opinion is a little....skewed. 😇😁
I got 5 rides on Candymonium this summer and I really liked it! I preferred it in the front rather than the back but I think this ride is good no matter where you sit. Hersheypark is one of my favorite parks to visit and never have a bad time.
I agree that Candymonium fits in perfectly at the park. The new entrance is GORGEOUS. I did a highlights video of it a few months ago on the day they turned the fountain on - consider checking it out! I also 100% agree the name is terrible. I dont know why they went with that name....yikes. We were fortunate enough to get somewhere around 10 rides on my visit. The station was empty and we managed to stay seated for a majority of the rides in the back row. When I was there the park was rather empty.... The front row I found to be very very meh. Like, completely worthless and a waste of a ride. The back row was AMAZING though, it ranks as a good mid range Hyper for me. Decent layout, not overly long but a clean ride with some great views. It was certainly a B&M Hyper in every way. That twist dive is a fun drop, and the fountain is a beautiful kiss.
this is actually my favorite B&M Hyper out of the 5 I’ve ridden (Candy, Mako, Nitro, Intimidator, Apollo’s). The airtime just stood out (ejector on the speed hill and floatjector on the two main camelbacks) more than the others and the ride didn’t feel too short to me. I actually prefer the 7-row hyper trains because it feels like you fly through the course at a quicker pace whereas the longer hyper trains can make the ride feel a bit sluggish at times. Trim hit on the last airtime hill but it was still an amazing coaster and it’s my #1 at Hershey (love Skyrush but it does kill my legs and has gotten a lil rattly over the years).
HUGE shoutout to you Chris for getting all the way to my home park from the West Coast, and in a pandemic no less! I will admit, as an enthusiast, my B&M hyper count is a bit low at just 3: Apollo's Chariot, Nitro, and now Candy. I haven't been on Apollo in 10 years and am not sure when I will get back to Busch to ride it, but I will ride Nitro next week so that will give me a better comparison. But considering I'm obsessed with hypers for their smoothness and airtime, Candy fits the bill perfectly for me and fills a massive deficit that Hersheypark had. And PS: you have now met one other fellow enthusiast who shares your loathing of Skyrush aka Thighcrush!
@@joels1986 I'm going to sound like a super weird enthusiast... but I can't stand I-305. I don't do well with coasters that focus on intensity, and I-305 legitimately made me sick the last time I rode it...
My son and I enjoyed all the air time on candymonium. It was the only ride with a long wait when we were there in early Sept. We also ride Sky Rush for the first time as he is finally big enough to ride everything. I really didn't notice the restraints as I didn't know how aggressive it actually was.
This coaster is an amazing fit, I was thinking is this next coaster going to be a giga because I wanted one but I didn't realize that lots of the big coasters in the park are to intense for some people and Candymonium is a perfect fit. B&M Hypers are not intense at all but graceful and full of great flouter airtime. I don't think they could of gotten a better fit than this.
Mako is still my favorite B&M hyper, but Candymonium is my 2nd favorite. I love that there's no rattle, and I love the visuals during the ride. It's hard for me to tell much of a difference in strength of airtime on B&M hypers. They're all good floater, maybe borderline ejector on occasion, but I can't tell much of a difference. So unique elements, good visuals, and smoothness are always the things that make me differentiate.
I've ridden candymonium around 7 times since July 3rd. Honestly, I think it's a ride that grows on you. Does it crush all the other B&M hypers? No. Is it incredibly enjoyable, and a fun coaster? Hell yes. When I manage to get wiggle room with my restraint, I float over every single hill, even the last one before you go around the fountain. I think it settles itself very nicely into Hershey. It's not so intense to where when I'm leaving the park after being thrown around by all the other coasters, that I opt out. It's a perfect cherry on top to finish the day. Plus, when all the grass and such grows in, it'll will have very nice scenery. Oh, and that last trim break before the fountain is fine, because it slows you down, so you can enjoy going around the fountain. I think I'd like it less if it weren't there.
From an operations perspective, I honestly prefer Candymonium to Skyrush (and I have operated both). From an enthusiast perspective, I do find Skyrush to be more exciting, but Candymonium is definitely meant to be the crowd pleaser. That last airtime hill being trimmed does draw out the wrap around the fountain, which is a really unique element.
They take the trims off for special times like @ Hersheypark in the dark. Completely noticeable difference. And I’ve given credit to these ride ops being so good! Candymonium is upper tier right behind Mako & Shambhala.🥃
I rode Nitro for the first time last week and I found it to be pretty tame, I prefer Candymonium. I think you give Apollo's Chariot a hard time too, the airtime on the back row is suprisingly consitent thoughout the circuit! My wife half listens to your videos in the background and for years now she said you're a crazy man for having El Toro 'A WOODEN COASTER - BLEURGH' ranked so high. Well, she rode it for the first time last week and it's her new favourite coaster! She's eating humble pie.
I got to get on it a few days ago, and it’s my favorite coaster I’ve ever ridden, it’s silky smooth and has the best airtime I’ve experienced, granted I have like 20 credits. It’s a really fun time honestly, and I’m someone who has a bad fear of heights. However my only qualm with it is that when the trim on the airtime hill right after the turnaround is on, it screwed with my head, and I was shaken for the next few elements, other than that though, I think it’s perfect!
I loved this coaster the first time I rode it, well because it is the only B&M hyper I have riden. I agree about your thoughts on the best elements. That first camelback and the speed hill are amazing! Im just waiting for the video about the first coaster shown in this video...😁
I went to Hersheypark for the first time July 4th weekend (so I’ve never ridden Storm Runner) and initially thought Fahrenheit was my favorite coaster in the park. My first ride on Candymonium felt a little boring in comparison. However, as our trip went on, Candymonium became my favorite coaster in the park because the airtime was fun, yet I could marathon it without needing a break. After 2 rides on Skyrush, my legs were so numb from the restraints and I had a headache from the rattle. I rode Candymonium 7 times in one hour without a headache or pain. Fahrenheit is still a great ride, but I think I did enjoy Candymonium better.
I agree that the ride feels short and gentle, but I really enjoyed it, especially since it's so silky smooth. I liken this to Gatekeeper in a way. I literally felt like I was just gently flying through this air. It's not a thrill ride per se, but it's certainly a joyride
It looks very much like Apollo's Chariot at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA. The stats and the layout are very similar. Candymonium has more turns as AC is mostly an out and back. But height, first drop angle and speed are all very similar.
I haven't ridden it yet, I'll be riding it next summer when I go to Coaster Con (probably will do an eastern PA trip whether or not it ends up happening).
Can't say anything about Candymonium, but Intrimidator was worse than Apollo's Chariot. IDK, maybe I just got good rides on Apollo's, but one of the 2 rides actually had a proper moment of ejector and it was not Intrimidator.
Apollo looks much better, especially with the scenery. Although Intimidator does fit the theme since you drive cars on a parking lot, even if you don’t race them.
I rode candymonium a few weeks ago and I agree that it’s the best in the park. I am a sucker for b&m s and honestly I loved it. I do agree that those trim brakes suck and it could’ve been longer.
This is my first B&M hyper, so I don’t have a comparison, but I do agree it fills a hole in my home park’s lineup. It is very graceful and a far different experience than the Intamins. I still like the wilder rides better.
I agree with the name hatred. So many other coasters have these bada** names like orion, kinda ka, steel vengeance, jersey devil, and more. Candymonium deserves a name that fits its appearance. :/
The more I rode this roller coaster, the more I enjoyed it. The banked airtime hill is great if you're in the right seat. Agreed that this is the best coaster in the park
Hersheypark is my former home park. I now live in Florida. I flew from Florida to Pennsylvania in July and secured 6 ride in two days I visited. 2 rides in the middle, front, and back and I loved this coaster. I am a fledgling coaster enthusiast (only at 139 as of this comment) so it did kinda blow me away. I thought the airtime was stunning, and I agree that the first hill is where it is stronger. I did get kind of trimmed on some (not all) my ride on the first trim but it wasn't noticeable. The second it was but tolerable. I like Mako better and I have a soft spot for Skyrush which I thought was an elite coaster. But I think it's great that Hershey has an elite that everyone can enjoy... and not an el cheapo Intamin. Hey I like Intamin for their thrilling coasters but their quality is lack luster (please don't get me started) anyway, stay safe Chris. And I'll be looking forward to your next video. I hope you enjoyed Hersheypark.
Great review as always!!! I’ve now got rides on multiple days and that first drop has been very good every time. Kinda backwards from your review tho because I hardly ever even notice that speed hill. Orion’s speed hill was much stronger. Great addition to the park tho and your right it’s very smooth.
Candymonium seems like they wanted to do what Carowinds did. Big elite GP-friendly B&M hyper making a big presence in a new entrance plaza. I think they did a good job, even if Candymonium isn’t on Fury’s level.
Riding nitro for 19 years, hitting trims in front row......wtf was that.....back left seat my favorite. I hang over side of turn around and kiss fountain, anyone else do this?
I only got one ride on this, and the first trim was on and definitely put a damper on the rest of the ride. Was slightly disappointed but the airtime was still solid and it was absolutely the smoothest ride I can remember being on. After my most recent trip I'd put it probably 2nd or 3rd behind Fahrenheit or Skyrush (I had an incredible first ride on this even though the thigh crusher is real)
That first hill was incredible!! I counted about 5-6 seconds when i lifted off my seat and landed back on. Such a nice addition for Hershey. I personally still find Nitro to be my favorite hyper so far
Im one of the few people that preferred this to mako. the lack of mcbr really helped this ride and I found the airtime to be stronger than all of the other b&m hypers I’ve been on. Also I didn’t find the ride too short because I feel like it did everything it had perfectly with the exception of the second trim that’s a buzzkill. The unique layout is also a plus but this is still my favorite hyper by b&m
@@benbinder499 The only other B&M hyper I've been on was Nitro, but that was back in 2018. I love this one, it's my favourite of the hyper model but not my favourite in the hyper category, it's in my top 10.
Candymonium was my 100th roller coaster so I feel biased when I say that it’s my 2nd favorite hyper right behind Diamondback. That being said I’ve only ride Intimidator, DBack, Behemoth and Candymonium.
This was my 1st B&M hyper. Drop and 1st hill were what I dreamed of, but after the mild turn around it was trim city. Ruined the 2nd hill, but the speed hill was still great. I thought the helix was strong too, and the outward drop was a good surprise. Second trim was even worse, although it did let me take in the fountain more so idk where I’m at on it. I would say my 2nd B&M hyper Nitro is above it.
I love it. It's the smoothest coaster I've ever been on. It has a great theme that fits the park. I haven't figured out which part of the train I prefer, front/back... both have their perks. The trims don't always turn on, sometimes not at all. I've never been on it with both turned on. The second trim gives me airtime, because it hits hard right before going around the fountain which makes it a better experience in my opinion. There was tons of airtime for the entire ride, I was out of my seat more than I was in it. It was a great addition to the park. The lines never seem to be long, they run 3 trains and they let you pick your seat. It's also going to be open for Christmas Candylane. The fact that I can ride it no matter what season it is, is pretty nice too!
You nailed it.... It's a def welcome.... Buuuut Historically Hershey Builds 80% of Greatness. Meaning they will build something and deny it's last 20% to achieve True Greatness. Great Bear, 20% too short. Skyrush, the restraints and 20% too short, Candymonium 20% too short, Farenheight 20% too short, It's simple, build it proper or build a lessor price manufacturer/model. As my late father would say, "They want the look of granite and the budget of formica"
StormRunner I give a lil leeway. After all, the complexity of and expense of the launching system alone is quite grand. Watch a RUclips video on it. Plus, First and Only Hydraulic Launch with Inversions. The layout integration with terrain and attractions. All Good. The name was so-so and I suppose grew on me. But was disappointed the initial opening year 2004 with logo and name. Like Hello.... Skyrush would have worked here waaaaaay better as a name. Especially considering Skyrush is a ground coaster and Stormrunner launches into the sky. Hahaha
Gotta say Candymonium is in upper tier. Rode it the day before opening day for 2020.. ejector in front was weird for a B&M Hyper and the length felt fine
Hello there Airtime Thrills guy: You are forgetting that GCI is working on their own hybrid track and trains so Wildcat could be their first conversion as it was their first ever rollercoaster. Kinda makes sense if you think about it that way. They are actually testing the track on their coaster in Fun Spot Orlando and they do have trains capable of inversions now with their Infinity Flyer trains so RMC has some SERIOUS competition now or soon will have it and that is exciting for you enthusiasts of the coaster kind.
I need to get to those parks. Between the price of admission and the attractions not being my cup o tea i usually opt to spend my time elsewhere, but I will get back there at some point
I have ridden Steel Vengeance now and I am just saying I have a new favorite. On my trip to CP we were sitting on top thrill dragster and it got closed for high winds.
It might be the fact that I haven't ridden a world class coaster between October 2019 and July of 2020, but Candymonium is now my #2 out of 63. I can see why some people were underwhelmed, but my friend and I were talking about it for the rest of the day, and I even got stapled! Imagine if I didn't. My favorite element is the speed hill.
In my opinion it looks like one of best, the ride itself is slightly above average of a B&M hyper but that scenery makes it than much better in my opinion
Pretty similar thoughts to what I have. I had both trims on during by visit so even the speed hill was pretty disappointing. I went in thinking this could be my favorite B&M hyper and left with it being my least favorite, even after 5 rides.
I'm hoping to visit Hersheypark sometime in the next few years, and I'm excited to try Candymonium. My homepark is Wonderland and I love Behemoth (ngl I was slightly offended when you dissed it ;-D), and the only other B&M Hyper I've been on so far is Mako. Candymonium seems like a solid coaster.
I don’t think behemoth is bad, I think it’s better than diamondback if not stapled, also a ride with trims on the third instead of the first hill after the turnaround on behemoth gives spectacular airtime
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I haven't rode a roller coaster in like 10 years, but that doesn't mean I can't be a snob about trim brakes.
I has 2 trim brakes and my last 4 rides both trim brakes hit all 4 rides
I have about 12 rides on it being I picked up a cheap pass this year and yea hersheypark cheeped out on its hight and its length and didn't even take the fast track line directly up to the station like Orion did its fast lane plus line ...its ok think diamondback is better...I also have cedar fair platinum passes and im 8 hours from cedar point and I have more days at cedar point that hersheypark this year
Rode it about 60 times total so far. 7 in a row this past Sunday. Trim breaks hit maybe 2 of those rides. Still not my favorite in the park. Skyrush/Stormrunner still get my vote for #1 in the park.
I haven’t ridden a roller coaster at all this year, and yet I can still feel the trim brakes from Mako!
Omg your profile pic looks like my dog
A wise man once said: “You can never go wrong with a B&M Hyper!”
Yep!
Theme park crazy
Theme Park Crazy is absolutely right!
They are nice. Slightly overrated but almost all of it Is deserved
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How many of Chris’s videos go like:
He hates it
He loves it
It’s alright
But... he hates it
Conclusion: it’s alright
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That’s just the way it is with roller coasters: you either love em or hate em!
Or you think it’s alright
It's a roller coaster of opinions
Well you can like and dislike certain elements and when u put em all together...you get the conclusion that its all right
He be like it’s fine then he like it’s #44 out of his counf
Cocoa Cruiser was the greatest addition Hersheypark ever got
Agreed
Yea
It’s a family coaster?
@@Donald38 no its an Intamin Strata
Sure!
Every time Chris starts talking about Skyrush: Ah s**t here we go again
No hate I just always find it funny😆
Lol 😂
Just wait for next Monday
RMC Skyrush to make it even more ejector airtime, but then again, it will be like adding paint to a masterpiece.
@@AirtimeThrills (excitement!)
Oh no, it's probably a trash talk video for Skyrush lol
I haven’t ridden Canymonium, but it seems like exactly what Hershey Park needed. It’s like a family coaster that kids can feel proud to have ridden.
It’s a crime that this park’s kiddie coaster isn’t called the Hershey Squirt
Seriously underrated comment
perv
@@michaelmentality how is he a perv? Please explain.
@@demonghost6361 Uhm "Squirt" can mean some inaproppiate stuff. Look it up.
@@orangepentagon9730 god I just realized.
I actually really like the name Candymonium, it's campy and fun. Hersheypark is filled with intense coasters given Cool Names (TM) that sound kind of dumb (Fahrenheit?? you sure you didn't want to name it Kelvin?). Candymonium is perfectly on brand for the park and is also a good pun.
Fahrenheit sounds like the name of a Cedar Fair Strata Coaster if they added 451 to the end.
Fahrenheit is kinda dumb but has a great tagline. 97 degrees and falling fast
@@AirtimeThrills Oh yeah, I LOVE that tagline! So clever!!
Agree completely, at the beginning when he said "unfortunately named" I was so confused, because it's perfectly named.
If Sky Rush wasn’t already there I’d say Sugar Rush would be a good name for Candymonium sticking with the confectionery theme.
I like how in the animation of candymonium, the coaster isn even on the track 1:08
Judge Roy Scream lol
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Judge Roy Scream lol 😂
I broke it!
Airtime “l always like it better in the back” Thrills
Kinky 😂
Im not huge on b&m hypers but its a really good editon for Hershey. Hershey is my home park and they were really missing an elite coaster that everyone can enjoy. Im a huge fan of Skyrush Farenheit and Storm Runner but those are all very intense so Candymonium is a good contrast to those rides. I rank it a number 5 in the park Personally.
That's about right if you are a coaster enthusiast. I guarantee that a large portion of the GP would consider it the best ride in the park though.
I think it was the perfect addition to an already solid lineup. Nothing like walking into the park and seeing B&M greatness in front of you! It's my 2nd fav in park, SkyRush being #1 ,Candymonium really does complete their lineup even more, making Hershey a must visit park! I would love to see GCI put their hybrid track on WildCat.
Hershey park is amazing I have been going here for so long and absolutley LOVE CANDYMOUNIUM
Hands Down best thing Hershey has done. They really needed a good hyper to
I love the name as it can only be pulled off at Hershey park... I agree that second trim is a bummer but I don't mind the length or it being a milder hyper as it was designed as a GP magnet which it clearly is.... Hershey has enough big boy coasters (Sky Rush.. Storm Runner etc...) that this slight step down is a perfect in between coaster
The airtime is probably better in the back also because Diamondback, Behemoth, and Intimidator all have those 2 in the middle, 2 in the side seat trains which are much much longer as Candy has the normal ones.
I actually really like Candymonium. It's a ride that isn't too extreme but just thrilling enough for enthusiasts. Everyone rips on my baby Apollo's Chariot, but it's the OG.
After riding it just an hour and a half ago, apollos may be the OG, but that doesn’t mean it’s deserving of the ripping(and not deserving of top ten in the golden tickets).
I know right! I love Apollo's Chariot. The ride that got me into roller coasters
Apollo's is my number one out of just under 30
They should rename Skyrush SkyChris because he likes it so much
I rode Candymonium this past summer for the first time (only got 1 ride but it was enough) and i LOVED it. i am a HUGE coaster inthusiast (18 years old, 175 credits) and I have nitro at great adventure as my favorite B&M hyper- i know people don't like it but its a great coaster and i have a super emotional connection with it, and honestly, candymonium is now up there as spot 2 or 3 for my fav B&M hypers. I am a sucker for floater airtime and the smoothness and speed hill and airtime hills on candymonium reminded me nitro and that made me so happy!!! its truly the perfect coaster for hershey park and it pleasantly surprised me. I liked the speed hill here more than the one on orion, and thats saying a lot. In fact I like candymonium more than orion as a whole... but overall I agree with you on everything, except I would put candymonium above a lot of other B&Ms. For the record though, I have not ridden Mako, but I assume its similar and i would LOVE it given how much i have a soft spot for B&M hypers. Love your channel :)
I always tell my girlfriend that " it's always gonna be better in the back", but she doesn't agree.
I rode candymonium this summer, and it was average, but I feel like it could’ve been longer and had a better layout
it’s a good ride. I love it
Funny story about this coaster for me: One of my party members actually malfunctioned the ride because she did not put her seat belt on first before she put down the clamshell and they dispatched the train and she shouted to them and they stopped the train a bit after it started moving, but they could not unlock the restraints, so they had to call maintenance, and they could not release the restraints with the rides computer, so they released them manually, and then they had to send test trains. While all of that was happening, literally everyone in the queue left the line, and I was waiting in line for the front row for about an hour.
Was it worth it
@@conchavalladolid7102 yes it was because I got all the airtime in the front row and the line was still short so I got right back on.
I wouldn’t blame that completely on your party. My 1.5 day visit had a lot of downtime for this ride.
I liked this ride, but is only the number 4 in the park for me. 4. Candymonium 3. Great bear 2. Storm runner 1. Skyrush🐐
Hershey being my home park, I'm very happy with the addition of Candymonium. It was very much needed after Skyrush. I love the ride a lot but do agree it is a bit on the short side. I feel like if the ride wasn't apart of a 100 million dollar expansion to the park, they would have spent a little more on the ride to make it longer. And the trims are hit or miss. Sometimes both hit hard, sometimes only one hits, sometimes neither hit at all.
New fan of your reviews. Really like what I’m seeing! I’m not a big coaster rider but love to see them in action at all the different parks in the US and abroad. Many thanks!
My girlfriend and I went to Hersheypark back in August and we got on Candy Monium twice, once in the back and the second ride in the front. It’s a great addition for HersheyPark, and yes, I agree Skyrush was head banging galore. The only other B&M hypers I’ve been on in the last year was Nitro and Apollo’s Chariot. The air time on Candy Monium was solid, like the finale going around the fountain, and not only how smooth the ride was, but how quickly it went up the lift hill. I agree, they should have come up with a better name for this ride, but compared to the other 2 hypers I’ve been on, the back row is more intense on Nitro and Apollo’s Chariot. Of these 3 hypers, as far as ride duration, comfort, theming, I would put Nitro one, Candy Monium two, and Apollo’s Chariot at three. I don’t plan on traveling outside of PA and NJ due to COVID-19, but once the pandemic is over, the next couple of B&M hypers on my list to try are Orion, Fury 325, and Diamondback
I've been to Hersheypark recently and also ridden Candymonium 3 times in the same rows. (as well as Mako, DB, Intimidator, Nitro, & Goliath) A couple things I disagree with:
The first drop (along with the first hill) had some of the best sustained airtime I've ever felt on a B&M hyper. I say it's also slightly better than Mako. This is also the only hyper I ridden where I think the front give a better experience than the back row. You'll still get flung, but that sensation of speed, plus the airtime in the front feels better. I felt that the length of the ride was just right, imo, and I prefer the fountain turnaround over the overbanked turns on Mako.
Other than that, great video as always, even if I think your opinion is a little....skewed. 😇😁
I got 5 rides on Candymonium this summer and I really liked it! I preferred it in the front rather than the back but I think this ride is good no matter where you sit. Hersheypark is one of my favorite parks to visit and never have a bad time.
I agree that Candymonium fits in perfectly at the park. The new entrance is GORGEOUS. I did a highlights video of it a few months ago on the day they turned the fountain on - consider checking it out!
I also 100% agree the name is terrible. I dont know why they went with that name....yikes.
We were fortunate enough to get somewhere around 10 rides on my visit. The station was empty and we managed to stay seated for a majority of the rides in the back row.
When I was there the park was rather empty....
The front row I found to be very very meh. Like, completely worthless and a waste of a ride.
The back row was AMAZING though, it ranks as a good mid range Hyper for me. Decent layout, not overly long but a clean ride with some great views. It was certainly a B&M Hyper in every way. That twist dive is a fun drop, and the fountain is a beautiful kiss.
this is actually my favorite B&M Hyper out of the 5 I’ve ridden (Candy, Mako, Nitro, Intimidator, Apollo’s). The airtime just stood out (ejector on the speed hill and floatjector on the two main camelbacks) more than the others and the ride didn’t feel too short to me. I actually prefer the 7-row hyper trains because it feels like you fly through the course at a quicker pace whereas the longer hyper trains can make the ride feel a bit sluggish at times. Trim hit on the last airtime hill but it was still an amazing coaster and it’s my #1 at Hershey (love Skyrush but it does kill my legs and has gotten a lil rattly over the years).
A California’s great America hyper would be great
Mack hyper
Honestly the name is quirky and unique and I kinda like it. Now steel curtain, however...
This coaster may be sweet but that doesn't mean it's friendly.
I love the visual design - the cars look like Hershey bars, and the track looks like chocolate. Man, I miss riding roller coasters.
New video! I wanna ride this so badly.
BTW love your videos
Same! And Hersheypark is my second home park, so it makes my urge even stronger!
HUGE shoutout to you Chris for getting all the way to my home park from the West Coast, and in a pandemic no less! I will admit, as an enthusiast, my B&M hyper count is a bit low at just 3: Apollo's Chariot, Nitro, and now Candy. I haven't been on Apollo in 10 years and am not sure when I will get back to Busch to ride it, but I will ride Nitro next week so that will give me a better comparison. But considering I'm obsessed with hypers for their smoothness and airtime, Candy fits the bill perfectly for me and fills a massive deficit that Hersheypark had. And PS: you have now met one other fellow enthusiast who shares your loathing of Skyrush aka Thighcrush!
Thighcrush.... What a shame. It could be the Intimidator305 of the North but those restraints kills it, plus your legs.
@@joels1986 I'm going to sound like a super weird enthusiast... but I can't stand I-305. I don't do well with coasters that focus on intensity, and I-305 legitimately made me sick the last time I rode it...
I loved Candymonium! I think the name is awesome and the front was terrifying while also super fun. I definitely recommend.
I love Skyrush!! One of my favorites!!
My son and I enjoyed all the air time on candymonium. It was the only ride with a long wait when we were there in early Sept. We also ride Sky Rush for the first time as he is finally big enough to ride everything. I really didn't notice the restraints as I didn't know how aggressive it actually was.
This coaster is an amazing fit, I was thinking is this next coaster going to be a giga because I wanted one but I didn't realize that lots of the big coasters in the park are to intense for some people and Candymonium is a perfect fit. B&M Hypers are not intense at all but graceful and full of great flouter airtime. I don't think they could of gotten a better fit than this.
Video request: Which B&M Hyper/Giga gives the best prime ride time?
This really makes Hershey have arguably the best coaster lineup in the US
Cedar Point- Hershey can't match Steel Vengeance, Maverick, Milly, Magnum, and TTD.
True I personally think cedar point has the best lineup for coasters, in the US but Hershey has the better lineup for GP
@@user-pw5ve2xc7t I would say Kings Island has the best line-up for GP's.
Mako is still my favorite B&M hyper, but Candymonium is my 2nd favorite. I love that there's no rattle, and I love the visuals during the ride. It's hard for me to tell much of a difference in strength of airtime on B&M hypers. They're all good floater, maybe borderline ejector on occasion, but I can't tell much of a difference. So unique elements, good visuals, and smoothness are always the things that make me differentiate.
I've only been on Nitro, Goliath, and Candymonium. And I'd say it's my favorite B&M hyper so far.
Skyrush: *Oh, your approaching me?*
Candymonium: *Yes, my 3 extra feet will defeat you!*
I've ridden candymonium around 7 times since July 3rd. Honestly, I think it's a ride that grows on you. Does it crush all the other B&M hypers? No. Is it incredibly enjoyable, and a fun coaster? Hell yes. When I manage to get wiggle room with my restraint, I float over every single hill, even the last one before you go around the fountain. I think it settles itself very nicely into Hershey. It's not so intense to where when I'm leaving the park after being thrown around by all the other coasters, that I opt out. It's a perfect cherry on top to finish the day. Plus, when all the grass and such grows in, it'll will have very nice scenery.
Oh, and that last trim break before the fountain is fine, because it slows you down, so you can enjoy going around the fountain. I think I'd like it less if it weren't there.
From an operations perspective, I honestly prefer Candymonium to Skyrush (and I have operated both). From an enthusiast perspective, I do find Skyrush to be more exciting, but Candymonium is definitely meant to be the crowd pleaser. That last airtime hill being trimmed does draw out the wrap around the fountain, which is a really unique element.
I’m glad I am not so critical when I ride coasters. I ride them to have fun and I sure as Hell had a lot of fun on Candymonium!!
Love your channel. More more more!!
They take the trims off for special times like @ Hersheypark in the dark. Completely noticeable difference. And I’ve given credit to these ride ops being so good! Candymonium is upper tier right behind Mako & Shambhala.🥃
I rode Nitro for the first time last week and I found it to be pretty tame, I prefer Candymonium. I think you give Apollo's Chariot a hard time too, the airtime on the back row is suprisingly consitent thoughout the circuit! My wife half listens to your videos in the background and for years now she said you're a crazy man for having El Toro 'A WOODEN COASTER - BLEURGH' ranked so high. Well, she rode it for the first time last week and it's her new favourite coaster! She's eating humble pie.
I got to get on it a few days ago, and it’s my favorite coaster I’ve ever ridden, it’s silky smooth and has the best airtime I’ve experienced, granted I have like 20 credits. It’s a really fun time honestly, and I’m someone who has a bad fear of heights. However my only qualm with it is that when the trim on the airtime hill right after the turnaround is on, it screwed with my head, and I was shaken for the next few elements, other than that though, I think it’s perfect!
I loved this coaster the first time I rode it, well because it is the only B&M hyper I have riden. I agree about your thoughts on the best elements. That first camelback and the speed hill are amazing! Im just waiting for the video about the first coaster shown in this video...😁
I went to Hersheypark for the first time July 4th weekend (so I’ve never ridden Storm Runner) and initially thought Fahrenheit was my favorite coaster in the park. My first ride on Candymonium felt a little boring in comparison. However, as our trip went on, Candymonium became my favorite coaster in the park because the airtime was fun, yet I could marathon it without needing a break. After 2 rides on Skyrush, my legs were so numb from the restraints and I had a headache from the rattle. I rode Candymonium 7 times in one hour without a headache or pain. Fahrenheit is still a great ride, but I think I did enjoy Candymonium better.
4:47: Maybe it should have been called Revenge of the Killer Chocolate Bar
Wait... I have been to Hershey 10 times this season and the trims have hit EVERY SINGLE RIDE I have had.
It’s about time Hershey added another B AND M
I agree that the ride feels short and gentle, but I really enjoyed it, especially since it's so silky smooth. I liken this to Gatekeeper in a way. I literally felt like I was just gently flying through this air. It's not a thrill ride per se, but it's certainly a joyride
It looks very much like Apollo's Chariot at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA. The stats and the layout are very similar. Candymonium has more turns as AC is mostly an out and back. But height, first drop angle and speed are all very similar.
I haven't ridden it yet, I'll be riding it next summer when I go to Coaster Con (probably will do an eastern PA trip whether or not it ends up happening).
I thought Candymonium was great, probably the second best b&m hyper after Mako. But Skyrush is still better
Agreed
Can't say anything about Candymonium, but Intrimidator was worse than Apollo's Chariot. IDK, maybe I just got good rides on Apollo's, but one of the 2 rides actually had a proper moment of ejector and it was not Intrimidator.
Apollo looks much better, especially with the scenery. Although Intimidator does fit the theme since you drive cars on a parking lot, even if you don’t race them.
I rode candymonium a few weeks ago and I agree that it’s the best in the park. I am a sucker for b&m s and honestly I loved it. I do agree that those trim brakes suck and it could’ve been longer.
This is my first B&M hyper, so I don’t have a comparison, but I do agree it fills a hole in my home park’s lineup. It is very graceful and a far different experience than the Intamins. I still like the wilder rides better.
I agree with the name hatred. So many other coasters have these bada** names like orion, kinda ka, steel vengeance, jersey devil, and more. Candymonium deserves a name that fits its appearance. :/
The more I rode this roller coaster, the more I enjoyed it. The banked airtime hill is great if you're in the right seat. Agreed that this is the best coaster in the park
Hersheypark is my former home park. I now live in Florida. I flew from Florida to Pennsylvania in July and secured 6 ride in two days I visited. 2 rides in the middle, front, and back and I loved this coaster. I am a fledgling coaster enthusiast (only at 139 as of this comment) so it did kinda blow me away. I thought the airtime was stunning, and I agree that the first hill is where it is stronger. I did get kind of trimmed on some (not all) my ride on the first trim but it wasn't noticeable. The second it was but tolerable. I like Mako better and I have a soft spot for Skyrush which I thought was an elite coaster. But I think it's great that Hershey has an elite that everyone can enjoy... and not an el cheapo Intamin. Hey I like Intamin for their thrilling coasters but their quality is lack luster (please don't get me started) anyway, stay safe Chris. And I'll be looking forward to your next video. I hope you enjoyed Hersheypark.
he said unfortunately it’s called candymonium 💀💀 ... gosh I love this channel
Great review as always!!! I’ve now got rides on multiple days and that first drop has been very good every time. Kinda backwards from your review tho because I hardly ever even notice that speed hill. Orion’s speed hill was much stronger. Great addition to the park tho and your right it’s very smooth.
But is it your favorite ride in the park? I know your a huge Mako fan
AirTime Myke I do love Mako and Candymonium is just as good but it’s not my favorite in the park....they have one VERY special machine close by
@@Okaycoasters They sure do and it's phenomenal
I read the title and I laughed... and that’s it. Have a great day!
Candymonium seems like they wanted to do what Carowinds did. Big elite GP-friendly B&M hyper making a big presence in a new entrance plaza. I think they did a good job, even if Candymonium isn’t on Fury’s level.
Truth be told B&M hypers are perhaps the best coaster model out there. They have that formula down at that point.
I love riding Candymonium!!!
Riding nitro for 19 years, hitting trims in front row......wtf was that.....back left seat my favorite. I hang over side of turn around and kiss fountain, anyone else do this?
I only got one ride on this, and the first trim was on and definitely put a damper on the rest of the ride. Was slightly disappointed but the airtime was still solid and it was absolutely the smoothest ride I can remember being on. After my most recent trip I'd put it probably 2nd or 3rd behind Fahrenheit or Skyrush (I had an incredible first ride on this even though the thigh crusher is real)
Candymonium looks Amazing! Any time a B&M is announced, I'm always happy. High capacity rides, great rides, offer different experiences!
Around 3 or 4 on a weekday you can get 5 min waits so I martathoned candy at least 20 times
That first hill was incredible!! I counted about 5-6 seconds when i lifted off my seat and landed back on. Such a nice addition for Hershey. I personally still find Nitro to be my favorite hyper so far
Im one of the few people that preferred this to mako. the lack of mcbr really helped this ride and I found the airtime to be stronger than all of the other b&m hypers I’ve been on. Also I didn’t find the ride too short because I feel like it did everything it had perfectly with the exception of the second trim that’s a buzzkill. The unique layout is also a plus but this is still my favorite hyper by b&m
Well it blew me away, and if it's a weak B&M hyper than the other ones must be world-class!
Have you been on any other hypers?
@@benbinder499 The only other B&M hyper I've been on was Nitro, but that was back in 2018. I love this one, it's my favourite of the hyper model but not my favourite in the hyper category, it's in my top 10.
Skyrush is my favorite roller coaster in the park. I’m 6’4 and I have no problem with the restraints.
Candymonium was my 100th roller coaster so I feel biased when I say that it’s my 2nd favorite hyper right behind Diamondback. That being said I’ve only ride Intimidator, DBack, Behemoth and Candymonium.
This was my 1st B&M hyper. Drop and 1st hill were what I dreamed of, but after the mild turn around it was trim city. Ruined the 2nd hill, but the speed hill was still great. I thought the helix was strong too, and the outward drop was a good surprise. Second trim was even worse, although it did let me take in the fountain more so idk where I’m at on it. I would say my 2nd B&M hyper Nitro is above it.
I love it. It's the smoothest coaster I've ever been on. It has a great theme that fits the park. I haven't figured out which part of the train I prefer, front/back... both have their perks. The trims don't always turn on, sometimes not at all. I've never been on it with both turned on. The second trim gives me airtime, because it hits hard right before going around the fountain which makes it a better experience in my opinion. There was tons of airtime for the entire ride, I was out of my seat more than I was in it. It was a great addition to the park. The lines never seem to be long, they run 3 trains and they let you pick your seat. It's also going to be open for Christmas Candylane. The fact that I can ride it no matter what season it is, is pretty nice too!
You nailed it.... It's a def welcome.... Buuuut Historically Hershey Builds 80% of Greatness. Meaning they will build something and deny it's last 20% to achieve True Greatness. Great Bear, 20% too short. Skyrush, the restraints and 20% too short, Candymonium 20% too short, Farenheight 20% too short,
It's simple, build it proper or build a lessor price manufacturer/model. As my late father would say, "They want the look of granite and the budget of formica"
That 180%!
Storm runner: 80% too short (jk)
StormRunner I give a lil leeway. After all, the complexity of and expense of the launching system alone is quite grand. Watch a RUclips video on it. Plus, First and Only Hydraulic Launch with Inversions. The layout integration with terrain and attractions. All Good. The name was so-so and I suppose grew on me. But was disappointed the initial opening year 2004 with logo and name. Like Hello.... Skyrush would have worked here waaaaaay better as a name. Especially considering Skyrush is a ground coaster and Stormrunner launches into the sky. Hahaha
Quality of quantity rather than quality then quantity
Great to see that u got to go ur road trip. Did u get to visit every park that was planned?
Gotta say Candymonium is in upper tier. Rode it the day before opening day for 2020.. ejector in front was weird for a B&M Hyper and the length felt fine
That twist after the upward helix looks insane! I thought it would be one of the best parts of the ride. It looks like it gives really strong ejector.
I don’t know why but B&M coasters always look amazing at the front of the park.
Hello there Airtime Thrills guy:
You are forgetting that GCI is working on their own hybrid track and trains so Wildcat could be their first conversion as it was their first ever rollercoaster. Kinda makes sense if you think about it that way. They are actually testing the track on their coaster in Fun Spot Orlando and they do have trains capable of inversions now with their Infinity Flyer trains so RMC has some SERIOUS competition now or soon will have it and that is exciting for you enthusiasts of the coaster kind.
Chris, please make a video about theming and coasters. You would finally have a way to talk about Disney, Universal, and/or Legoland.
Ah yes, Legoland. It’s been nearly a decade since I’ve last been there.
I need to get to those parks. Between the price of admission and the attractions not being my cup o tea i usually opt to spend my time elsewhere, but I will get back there at some point
I have ridden Steel Vengeance now and I am just saying I have a new favorite. On my trip to CP we were sitting on top thrill dragster and it got closed for high winds.
It might be the fact that I haven't ridden a world class coaster between October 2019 and July of 2020, but Candymonium is now my #2 out of 63. I can see why some people were underwhelmed, but my friend and I were talking about it for the rest of the day, and I even got stapled! Imagine if I didn't. My favorite element is the speed hill.
Candymonium looks like a top 3 b&m hyper!
In my opinion it looks like one of best, the ride itself is slightly above average of a B&M hyper but that scenery makes it than much better in my opinion
He did ride it on a bad day and Candymonium is one of the best Hypers out there Hershey has some of the best coasters on the planet
Pretty similar thoughts to what I have. I had both trims on during by visit so even the speed hill was pretty disappointing. I went in thinking this could be my favorite B&M hyper and left with it being my least favorite, even after 5 rides.
This is the Halloween (2018) of coasters.
I'm hoping to visit Hersheypark sometime in the next few years, and I'm excited to try Candymonium. My homepark is Wonderland and I love Behemoth (ngl I was slightly offended when you dissed it ;-D), and the only other B&M Hyper I've been on so far is Mako. Candymonium seems like a solid coaster.
I don’t think behemoth is bad, I think it’s better than diamondback if not stapled, also a ride with trims on the third instead of the first hill after the turnaround on behemoth gives spectacular airtime