Candymonium • Hersheypark

First Drop Comfort Masterpiece

I feel the need to compare Candymonium to Skyrush, as someone who had no bias or knowing anything about either ride prior to riding. After riding Skyrush for the first time (not knowing anything about its high reputation ahead of time), I felt a little bit rattled. Maybe if I had known what to expect, I would have enjoyed the ride more. However, I was legitimately concerned I would be ejected from the ride, which is apparently why many people give it high ratings. Now that I know what to expect, I may enjoy it on subsequent rides, as it is my local park. That said, I next rode Candymonium. It was a fantastic ride! It had much of the same intensity of Skyrush, but without all of the bone rattling thrashing. In fact, it was extremely smooth overall. However, the smoothness does not take away from the sheer speed and intensity, as my girlfriend appeared to show more fear on Candymonium than she did on Skyrush which honestly surprised me. Hershey Park and B&M did a bang up job on the placement and design of this ride within the park, it is absolutely gorgeous. The ride is the centerpiece of by far the most memorable park entrance I have ever seen, Hershey Park has done a fantastic job building their new Chocolate Town addition. Candymonium is a great way to introduce to someone to hypercoasters, as you get all of the thrills without questioning whether you may need to see a chiropractor for realignment afterwards (looking at you Skyrush).

Airtimes Capacity Comfort

Smooth, with excellent sustained floater airtime through the first three hills. Wish it took the bank out of the helix a little bit faster, and that the ride in general was a little longer, but a thoroughly enjoyable ride. I was shocked by how quickly it churned through riders.

Airtimes Comfort Masterpiece

The only B&M hyper that I had ridden before this was Apollo's Chariot. So I went in with no expectations whatsoever. MY. MIND. WAS. BLOWN. It has great airtime that even the two trims can't kill. And every single hill has exceptionally strong airtime. The first hill has great floater, so does the second. The third, a speed hill, gives 2 seconds of ejector, the outer banked dive gives you a brief feeling of weightlessness. The next hill, which is trimmed, unfortunately, still gives you some signature B&M floater, and the two small hills into the brake run give two small pops of fun ejector to end the ride. That's not to mention the awesome turnaround, that the train absolutely HAULS through, an intense upwards helix that will push you into your seat, and a second helix that serves as an epic finale for this ride around the kisses fountain. I love the theming on this ride too. It's subtle, but it looks good and will put you in the mood for a nice Hershey's Chocolate bar. The stairway up to the station is a great end to the queue line and will make you excited for what you are about to ride. Overall, this is a fantastic ride and my favorite coaster in the park.

Airtimes First Drop Location

I went in expecting a very good ride and it exceeded expectations. The first drop and first airtime hill are amazing. The way back has some great floater and the weird twist out of the helix was great. I love the location in chocolatetown and the ending with the kisses fountain is really nice too. Now my second favorite B&M hyper behind Mako.

First Drop Pace Fun Disappointing!

It's a great ride! The airtime disappointed me though. I think I just need to get more room next time. I do love the theming too. Overall, it's a good ride.

Airtimes Capacity Comfort Theming

Its a solid BM. Theming is a little corny but not bad. The negative g's are great and the posi's really compact ya. Thought it was gonna stink but it didnt. The hammerhead element is awesome too, worth dropping the kids off at the pool first. The restraints were perfect also, didnt feel like I had to strain too much to get the job done. I think a more appropriate name for this would be the Hershey Squirts.

Airtimes First Drop Masterpiece

Candymonium is excellent! The colorful indoor station is phenomenal, especially since it is air conditioned, the restraints are super comfy, and it looks outstanding in the park's skyline. The ride begins with a surprisingly quick and quiet lift hill, and then heads into an outstanding first drop. The first camelback hill is phenomenal and lasts FOREVER. The trims were quite noticeable, but the outward banking airtime hill made up for it. This was my favorite part of the ride! The best seat is back left for sure, but every row is good. I love soaring around the kisses fountain in any left side seat. In my opinion, it's better than Skyrush, since it is glossy smooth and super comfortable. Best b&m hyper I've been on! Why are you still reading this lmao go ride it!!!

Airtimes Capacity Comfort

Had maybe 5 or 6 rides on it. Preferred front row surprisingly. As with all B&M hypers its a capacity machine, reliable, comfortable and gives a great ride. Fits the park perfectly and sits in a great location. Layout is good, airtime is great, theming is fine for the park its in. Really no negatives. I didnt think the trims hit that hard either. Ill compare it to other hypers bc thats what most folks do...I'd say its my 2nd favorite out of the 4 I've currently ridden; beats Goliath bc its smoother and newer (im sure Goliath was a monster in its day), beats Intimidator because it had better floater and a better layout but Apollo beats it for me bc Apollo's finale and setting are fantastic. Its a great ride and is exactly what the park needed to compliment Skyrush's insanity.

Airtimes Location Comfort

Simply put, this has more raw airtime than any other coaster I've been on. Every hill lifts you out of your seat from before the crest until you hit the valley, with everything from floater to ejector. You'll also find positives strong enough to cause graying in the first helix, and other strong moments in the hammerhead and second helix. The setting, even incomplete now as it is, is stunning. The interaction with Spring Creek really elevates the ride.

Airtimes Capacity Comfort Theming