Comments on: Fahrenheit @ Hersheypark | Roller Coaster Reviews

By: Matt McIrvin

Matt McIrvin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:30:32 +0000

A few weeks before I rode Fahrenheit, I rode Canobie Lake's new little Euro-Fighter, Untamed, so I had some mental preparation for that vertical lift hill (even though Fahrenheit's is much taller).

While Fahrenheit is a far more intense ride, I think I actually prefer Untamed's drop/loop/Immelmann beginning to Fahrenheit's Norwegian loop. But the corkscrews on Fahrenheit are something else–I liked them a lot.

My one real criticism of Fahrenheit is that the capacity isn't great for a park this size; the lines get pretty long!

By: OSM

OSM — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:29:08 +0000

Maverick (which happens to be my #1) in the back had the same sensation that you described, I got massive airtime cresting the top, and my organs compressed all the way down. If Fahrenheit's drop is more intense, than I really need to ride it. It looks really fun, but it has one of the the most bizarre layouts I've ever seen. Hershey seems to have a large collection of great coasters, which will get even better with the addition of Skyrush.

By: Surya

Surya — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:45:11 +0000

I liked Farenheit a lot too, I think that it is my favorite in the park, with Lightning Racer just behind it. I just love how unique Farenheit's layout is, and it packs a punch to!

By: adavis

adavis — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:31:17 +0000

Thank you, I'm glad that you enjoyed the review. As for Maverick, it is just awesome. I think the first drop on Fahrenheit is punchier, but Maverick is, in my opinion, a better ride. Either way, both are great, and I know that if you enjoy Fahrenheit, you'll love Maverick.

By: cft925

cft925 — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:46:00 +0000

Great review, Aric!

I agree with pretty much everything you had to say about this great coaster.

I wasn't expecting too much from this coaster either when it opened. I thought the oft-hyped 97-degree first drop seemed like just a marketing gimmick. However, I changed my mind when I rode it. It is the best coaster in my "hometown park" and there are a lot of good coasters in Hersheypark.

The first drop is truly memorable, especially from the back seat where you are flung over the top for some great airtime, and the rest of the coaster is intense and paced very well.

I really need to ride Maverick!

By: adavis

adavis — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:43:11 +0000

Brian, I'm so happy that you enjoyed the review. I've had this one under my hat as one I wanted to write for some time, so I completely understand where you're coming from.

Fahrenheit further confirms for me the need for a separate top ten for looping coasters.

By: adavis

adavis — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:49:14 +0000

I've ridden Flight of Fear, which is the indoor layout of Joker's Jinx, and though I like both rides, Fahrenheit was definitely preferable.

By: Quil

Quil — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:09 +0000

I've never been to HersheyPark, but this ride sounds great, and if it's even slightly like the Joker's Jinx, It is definitley a winner.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:04:39 +0000

Aric- Thank you. Seriously. I have always wanted to write a review for Fahrenheit and you literally did my work for me! One of my top 5 all time favorite coasters and it may never be bumped out of my top 5. Awesome review!

–"If The Coaster Critic were ever to continue his “memorable coaster moments posts”, the first drop on Fahrenheit could very appropriately be added."–

^ I emphatically second that!

By: Gordy

Gordy — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:37:30 +0000

Awesome job on the review, Aric! The only time I ever went to Hershey was in August 2009 (It feels awfully weird saying that becuase it's 2011 now). If I ever get back there, I'll ride this.

In particular, I love the part where the train almost stalls on the Norwegian Loop, and the immediate swivel and dive loop after that. It really adds to the ride's fear factor.