Candymonium • Hersheypark

First Drop Comfort Smoothness Too short Dead spots Intensity

Middle of the pack hyper, which isn’t saying much because I’m not a big fan of B&M hypers. The first drop and following hill are great moments of sustained floater but then the rest of the ride does nothing. At least it doesn’t feel like it’s gonna valley like some of the other hypers. It’s also a pretty short ride too so that’s a con. Overall it has a few nice moments but the ride itself is nothing special.

Somewhat predictable, mid-sized B&M hyper. Fills a hole in the parks lineup and serves as an excellent entrance set piece. Always fun to ride and infinitely re-ridable. Not going to set the rankings on fire.

Airtimes Comfort Fun

This ride is just so good. It always puts a smile on my face, and it seems that the gp also loves it. It's a ride that everyone can enjoy, it's smooth as chocolate, and it deserves the hype

Airtimes First Drop Location Rattle

This is an awsome B&M hyper. The first drop gives that great combination of floater air and a stomach dropping sensation, that B&M drops do so well. The first two Camelbacks give great sustained floater airtime, and the speed hill gives awsome flojector. The second half might not be as forceful as the first, but it has very fun and unique elements, and some awsome interaction with the midway and the kisses fountain. My only con is that it had a noticeable rattle, even though I rode it only 2 months after opening. It wasn't uncomfortable, but it was a bit of a distraction.

Airtimes First Drop Pace

This is one of my top B&M Hypers out there today this thing is just the definition of a fun coaster with great pace and airtimes. Candymoniums first drop is insane as it provides greater and greater floater time the further you go back in the train. But the most insane part of the ride is that first airtime hill following the drop I remember counting about 4 to 5 seconds of airtime which doesn't compare to many other hypers besides mako. Then the almost inverting turn around is pretty forceful but then the following helix gives you crazy G's and the exit is fun but it actually didn't really give me any air. But even with all this Nitros helix is still better but that is the only better thing about Nitro so yes Candymonium is a better coaster. Another great thing about this coaster is that it keeps its speed throughout the whole ride due to no break run yes there's a little trim on the speed hill before the helix but it doesn't really slow you. Overall this ride is insane and I was able to marathon it when I went last time due to the quick dispatches and high capacity trains. So this should most definitely be the first thing you do to start off your day since its at the entrance and because of how insane it is.

Airtimes Pace Fun

While it may not be the most intense roller coaster in the world, Candymonium provides some of the best airtime on a B&M hyper. It provides every type of airtime that you would find on a coaster; floater, flojector, and ejector. My favorite part of the ride is the first camelback, because of how strong & sustained the floater airtime is. I got sustained for 5 seconds as I legit went flying! I also like the drop in the back row because it gives some great ejector! Candymonium features three different colored trains themed to candy; Reese’s, Kisses, and Twizzlers. Reece's train does run the fastest out of the three. Almost all of the B&M hypers have a mid-course brake run in the middle of the ride. And that’s why they can have some pacing issues. Candymonium, however, doesn't really slow down until the end. Despite the two trim brakes, this is truly one of the best-paced B&M hyper coasters. This thing hauls at night too, which adds to the experience. And the layout is so unique, that it reminds me of something like Fury 325 at Carowinds. While Candymonium may not be the most intense roller coaster in the world, it provides some of the best airtime on a hypercoaster, it’s one of the best-paced, it’s butter smooth, it’s re-rideable, and the layout is very unique. It is so much fun and is also my favorite B&M hyper coaster I’ve ridden so far, right next to Diamondback at Kings Island which is also a similar ride. Candymonium is definitely the sweetest coaster ever!

Airtimes First Drop Smoothness Intensity

The first drop and following two hills all have great, sustained floater air (with the first airtime hill being comparable to Mako’s 5-second floater hill), and the turnaround is surprisingly well-paced. My favorite moment on Candymonium is the speed hill; it reminds me of Mako’s, but larger and more sustained, so Candy’s is better. However, the outward banked hill was weaker than I expected, but still gives a pop of sideways airtime if you ride in the right-edge seat of back row (the magic seat on Candymonium). The fountain-encircling helix lacks force, but is graceful and a decent finale, while the airtime hill just before the brakes gives a nice pop of floater. The turnaround between the brake runs was a nice treat as well. All in all, Candymonium is my 2nd favorite coaster in the park, behind the obvious Skyrush.

Airtimes Capacity Lap Bar Too short

Why do people hate on this? It's better than Nitro. Stronger airtime, stronger forces. And awesome restraints, even with seatbelts.

Airtimes Smoothness Layout

Great hyper, I really like it even if certain people (ie Rushing Thrills) overrate it. It. may just be a B&M hyper but I don't think it has to be more than that, it still meets expectations.

Airtimes Smoothness Layout

A great addition to Hersheypark. It's emphasis on floater complements Skyrush's focus on ejector. It's extremely smooth and has a great first drop. My favorite elements are the wave turn and the bank around the fountain.

Airtimes First Drop Intensity Dead spots

The only thing wrong is that the turn around is boring but I got airtime on every drop and hill the first hill I was floating for 6 seconds and the helix and turn by the fountain is intense

First Drop Comfort Fun Too short

This ride is awesome! Slightly under Mako for me.

Airtimes Comfort Smoothness

Candymonium is a fantastic hyper coaster. It delivers great floater airtime. It’s in a beautiful location. Runs super smooth. Everything you could ask for from a B&M Hyper.

Airtimes Comfort Smoothness

masterpiece. ride in back right for sideways airtime on the outerbank.

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 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.

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

Airtimes Comfort Fun Too short Dead spots

Airtimes Lap Bar Smoothness

Airtimes Capacity Comfort Theming