Storm Runner • Hersheypark

Inversions Intensity Ejectors Too short

The launch is super punchy.

Inversions Launch Too short

Everything that's here is excellent, unfortunately it's just too short.

Inversions Launch Fun Too short

Great ride! But it's way too short.

Inversions Launch Intensity

This sneakily might be the best coaster at HP! What an absolutely killer ride. Yes, it is short (22 seconds according to the experts), but I'm not sure I could've handled much more of this intensity. The launch is as advertised - a rocket of a takeoff, but it's the remaining elements that really set this coaster beyond my expectations. The snake roll/dive was a top coaster moment for me. The fact that the lights were out as part of Hersheypark's Dark Nights theme certainly added to the experience. I loved it, front to finish. Daughter's POV: It was a great ride overall. The launch was my favorite part. All the flips and turns were really fun. There could be some lights in the dark (I didn't like the Dark Night experience on this one as much as my dad.)

Inversions Launch Pace Too short

Storm Runner’s launch, top hat, and first few elements make it worth waiting in line alone. It’s a very intense and fun coaster, but better saved for the end of a day given it feels quite short relative to other coasters at the park.

Airtimes Launch Intensity

My favourite Intamin hydraulic launch coaster and second fav coaster at Hersheypark behind Wildcat! For me, this ride takes Stealth's fantastic punchy fluid launch and air-timed filled top hat, then extends the experience with a masterful finale of elements. The flying snake dive in particular is just twisted metal fabulousness. Intense, smooth and incredibly unique, I really can't wait to get back on, I hope it never gets LSMed.

Airtimes Launch Ejectors Too short

I absolutely loved this one. The launch was fantastic and way more "punchier" than I was expecting compared to some launches I've ridden with better stats. Then you get to the top hat and the ejector feeling at the top is incredible. I felt like the inversions were fantastic as well but I ran out of "pro" slots lol. The flying snake dive is something I've never experienced before and it lived up to the hype I was expecting. My only con is it is too short. I've seen Intamin layouts with multiple launches and this one could have been an all-timer if they had room to expand the track and introduce a 2nd launch and experience. Great coaster though, my third favorite in the park! 4.5/5 stars

Launch Pace Intensity Too short

This is a fantastic ride. The first launch and top hat always catch me off guard with the insanely sudden acceleration of the launch and powerful ejector of the launch. The ride also has insane positives, and the flying snake dive offers insane airtime and is very disorienting. It is a bit short, but it packs a lot in that quick layout.

Launch Layout Harness

intamin otsr are not a joke

Comfort Launch Hangtime

The is quick, but it is a very quality ride. The launch in the back was great, the flying snake dive was really great.

Launch Pace Fun

front row best launch ive ever been on. Short ride but it competes with maverick and skyrush.

First Drop Fun Ejectors

This is one of my favorites. It's just so much fun and I feel like I'm in a fighter jet doing crazy maneuvers. It's an incredible rush.

Launch Too short

Most intense launch I've ever seen on a roller coaster. The ride is so awesome, but it really felt like the 1st half of a roller coaster. It was much too short. This could contend with the top coasters in the country if it had a 2nd half.

Nice surprise! Launch Intensity

This was my favorite ride At Hershey park when I went in 2021 the launch was very forceful and the top hat gave great airtime and the flying snake dive was one of the most intense inversions I’ve ever experienced can’t wait to get more rides on it in the future

Launch Masterpiece Intensity

I am only writing this review because of THE VOICE. The one that goes... "NOW GET READY. HERE WE GO." Never have I thought a theme park ride could have me in love..... but THAT VOICE SOUNDS SO MUCH LIKE SOLID SNAKE.... I find it hard to believe it ISN'T David Hayter. Storm Runner is DUMMY THICC

Airtimes Launch Ejectors Too short

Short, but a rush. The launch is incredible and so is everything that follows.

Inversions Launch Layout Too short

Despite obviously being about the launch the following layout is still great. The standout moment is obviously the flying snake dive which is not only one-of-a-kind but also one of my favorite inversions ever. It would of course be great to get an Accelerator with a truly complete layout, but what this does have is awesome. 8.5/10 - "Here we go!" ...three seconds later...

Inversions Fun Intensity Launch

Hydraulic launches make me irrationally anxious, but the rest of the ride is great. The inversions are snappy and Storm Runner features a few good moments of airtime. It also tends to be more reliable than other Intamin Accelerators. The audio was great before it went out of sync with the launch, so I have to knock it a few points for that. Overall though, Storm Runner is a very solid Intamin. It's miles better than Dragster.

Launch Intensity Rattle Too short Harness

Launch was great, some good ejector and wippy inversions. Short and gets a little rough after more than one ride.

Launch Pace Intensity Rattle

Hersheypark is packed with great coasters like Skyrush, Candymonium, Fahrenheit, Great Bear, and more. Storm Runner is absolutely no exception. This is another coaster that really gets my blood rushing. Why? The hydraulic launch. Top Thrill Dragster may be gone, but Storm Runner still delivers one hecking awesome launch. After a tophat with good airtime and good views, you then dive down into all these crazy inversions and twists. Storm Runner is very fast-paced and relentless, almost the precursor to Maverick. My only problem with this ride is that it is indeed a bit rough. Nothing painful, just very rattly. Overall, Storm Runner is another awesome coaster at Hersheypark that shouldn't be missed when going.

Inversions Launch Masterpiece

I am obsessed with this ride. That launch is SO forceful, I mean it's what you expect from 0-72 in just 2 seconds! This is just the beginning though, the rest of the ride is packed full of super speedy and intense inversions. People say it is too short but man they pack so much adrenaline in this ride in such a short amount of time I don't know how you could not be satisfied. Get out here and ride this thing people it is a masterpiece especially for those that enjoy launch coasters!!

Inversions Launch Intensity Too short

I often give very good scores to rides that are a bit short for my liking, but deliver a great ride experience. This is no exception. That flying snake dive is out of this world. The whip on that thing is insane. Also, no one told me that launch was going to be that intense! I've ridden Xcelerator, and I was expecting this to be a step down, but I actually like this a little more.

Inversions Launch Pace Harness

Great ride, a bit on the short side but that's okay, although the restraints are a bit uncomfortable.

Location Launch Pace Too short

That first launch is so punchy it’s ridiculous. I don’t know what it is with accelerators, but they seem to be (by far) the punchiest launches. And this one is no short of it. Then, the top hat gives great airtime, most notably up front. The cobra loop thing makes me hardcore greyout every time, I don’t know why people don’t talk about it. The flying snake dive is so much fun. I love getting ejected up, then being twisted simultaneously twice while diving down the second time. It’s such a fun feeling. It’s also taken at such a good speed. This goes for the rest of the ride, too. Even the last snap gives me lateral airtime. The setting is great too, zooming past the whole back of the park. It is a little short, but nothing short of fun.

Inversions Launch Masterpiece Too short

A crazy ride, almost felt unreal on the flying snake dive over the trees, it almost felt strange. The inversions are great when I don't normally like them and the launch is forceful and a great tophat, crazy ride in a crazy park

Inversions Launch Intensity Too short

Awesome ride. The is launch fast, and the inversions are intense, especially that flying snake dive. Just super short.

Airtimes Launch Layout Harness

Xcelerator with a layout! Phenomenal ride, all I wish is that it had Xcelerator's lapbars.

Launch Intensity Too short

what a blast just is non stop fun until it ends which is like instantly.

Inversions Launch

Look at that launch boi

Airtimes Launch Fun Too short

This is a lot of fun. The launch is very good. The ride is just too short. From launch to finish, it's 30 seconds. I really enjoy the ride, and I always feel disappointed at the end because it's all over too quickly.

Launch Fun Layout

I absolutely love this ride!! More than an accelerator coaster, the buttery-smooth “flying snake dive” is one of the best elements that I’ve ever experienced on any coaster. This may be my only ride where “too short,” isn’t a con, but a compliment. If the ride were a half hour, I’d still call it too short because I’d never want to get off.

Airtimes Inversions Launch

What a quick but incredible rush this thing is. The launch is sure to catch you off guard with it's pure power and every element will pretty much do the same. The top hat and drop gives some shockingly good sustained ejector with how it hardly slows down over it, the cobra loop pretty much feels like a weirdly profiled immelman and gives some great whip. The heartline roll gives some great hangtime and that leads right into a one of a kind inversion being the flying snake dive which is an absolute blur as it throws you sideways and downwards while inverting. There is also a really awesome upward snap into the brake run and there are some other great ejector pops both into the heartline roll and upwards into the brake run. There is really not much to this coaster but everything it does have is awesome and makes this my favorite intamin accelerator.

Inversions Launch Reliability

This is the best launch I’ve ever experienced so far. However, the ride broke down right before I got onto it and I’ve heard it has downtime somewhat often.

Launch Harness Too short

This one made my daughter a coaster nut and we now get to share a passion that I've had since childhood. Aside from being a great coaster, it gets 5 stars for giving me a riding buddy.

Inversions Launch Intensity Too short

My favorite out of the 3 accelerators I've ridden. While the launch can't match the insanity of dragster's or ka's, It still is absolutely amazing. However this one has the extended layout which is why I prefer it. The drop is great sustained ejector and the flying snake dive gives great airtime going in and whip exiting it. The ride is short but I just love what it has to offer.

Inversions Launch Intensity Too short

This one feels like the second half of Velocicoaster. It gets right into the action with a super fast launch, and it's my personal favorite accelerator.

Inversions Launch Intensity Too short

Very intense launch with a good yet short layout....

Inversions Launch Intensity Too short

Despite that the ride is pretty short, it packs a punch! This thing slaps and it is very underrated. The launch is super powerful as it pulls insane positive G's and the inversions are pretty snappy. My favorite parts of the ride are the powerful launch because it pulls insane G's, and the flying snake dive because it's a really unique inversion and it pulls great whip! Overall, Storm Runner is one of the most intense roller coasters I've ever ridden and one of my favorites at Hersheypark!

Inversions Launch Intensity Too short

Storm Runner may be short, but like Skyrush, it’s a powerhouse. My favorite moment is either the top hat (with whip and sustained ejector air all the way down, in the back) or the flying snake dive (a disorienting sensation that delivers ejector hangtime) — but that launch is excellent and forceful too. The heartline roll has some decent hangtime, and that wonky double up has pops of ejector air along with a slight moment of headbanging. The cobra loop is my least favorite element on the ride - it’s not bad per se, it just isn’t on par with the rest of Storm Runner’s layout in my opinion. Overall, it’s my 3rd favorite coaster in Hersheypark, behind Skyrush and Candymonium.

Inversions Intensity Ejectors Too short

This ride is very underrated. With Skyrush being in the same park, people don't talk to much about this ride. And although Skyrush is way better. Storm Runner is still incredible. It has an amazing launch. Some amazing airtime moments and the ride is very intense. This thing is absolutely incredible. And easily number 2 at Hersheypark

First Drop Inversions Launch Too short

A bit short, but super sweet. I loved every part about this coaster. It may not be my favorite, but it was awesome and I highly recommend this.

Inversions Launch Hangtime Too short

Storm Runner is a short and sweet coaster that only gets better with rerides, hot take but it is the best xcelarator.

Inversions Launch Intensity Reliability

This ride is so damn good. I had an absolute blast on it with my dad. I’ll give it a 10 out of 10! My #2 overall considering I only have 31 credits.

Inversions Launch Intensity

This is an epic launch coaster. That first launch is very powerful and very intense. The inverisons are suprisingly whippy and intense as well, especially that flying snake dive. Overall an excellent ride

Airtimes Launch Hangtime Too short Harness

Very good was floating through the snake dive and got hang time on all inversions and good airtime on the drop and the launch is amazing

First Drop Launch Pace Too short Discomfort

Awesome ride, just so short.

Inversions Launch Intensity Too short

Storm Runner is powerful. Probably the most intense ride at the park, even exceeding SkyRush. This thing is nuts. The top hat is strong and the inversions are all super powerful. Only downside is it’s short, but that can be easily overlooked as it does a lot with a small layout.

Launch Intensity Layout Too short

NOW GET READY. HERE WE GO. An amazing hydraulic launch coaster with an insane acceleration. The Cobra roll is the highlight element here, but the heartline roll and snake dive are amazing elements too. It could be a bit longer, but that's the only gripe I have. It's just an awesome adrenaline rush and an experience you cannot miss.

Airtimes Launch Fun Rattle Too short

Quirky and fun. Very underrated. Ride in front

Launch Intensity Layout

A little short but awesome. Crazy intense launch and an equally intense rest of the layout. Loved the inversions.

Location Launch Too short

8.7 out of 10! Too short, would love to see little more like the Marerick. Love the launch, line how it runs for all to see in the park.

Inversions Launch Harness

The ironically named Storm Runner, like most rides at Hershey, will not run in the rain. I was lucky enough to get a break in the bad weather to get a couple of goes on this machine in the limited time we had to visit. The difference over the other accelerator coasters of course is that this one actually does something with the power rather than fritter it away on the brakes, a massive plus. I hate those Intamin overheads, though I don't remember them being as much of a nuisance as they are on say, Furius Baco or Kingda Ka.

Inversions Launch Fun Too short

Storm Runner is a fantastic, smooth accelerator coaster with a very intense launch. The top hat provides a great view, but not that much airtime. The snake loop is cool, but my favorite part is the is the flying snake dive. You are just spinning so fast, then get whipped down the drop. This is overall an intense ride with an excellent launch and fun inversions, but is too short.

Inversions Launch Ejectors Too short

Storm Runner is absolutely explosive. The launch is, well, explosive. The airtime into the top hat is huge, and the immelmann is forceful. The flying snake dive is the best part of the ride, airtime into a double barrel roll, and the second roll dives down mid roll. Add some twisty s-bends at the end, and the ride is over. Obviously it's very short, but man is it so sweet.

Inversions Nice surprise! Launch Too short

Airtimes Layout Too short

Airtimes Launch Intensity

Launch Intensity Too short Harness

Inversions Launch Intensity Too short Capacity

Launch Fun Too short

Inversions Launch Too short Reliability

Launch Intensity Too short

Inversions Launch

Location Launch Layout Intensity

Inversions Launch

Launch Intensity Harness Discomfort

Inversions Launch Too short

Inversions Location Launch Too short

Airtimes Inversions Launch Too short

Launch Layout

Inversions Launch Masterpiece

Inversions Launch Intensity Too short

Launch Pace Intensity

Inversions Launch Layout

Launch Pace Intensity Capacity Reliability

Nice surprise! Launch Fun Too short

Launch Fun

Launch Too short

Inversions Launch Fun Too short Harness

Launch Layout Harness

Inversions Launch Too short

Airtimes Launch Layout Too short

Airtimes Inversions Launch Too short Capacity