For me Comet was the biggest surprise at Hershey. At first glance it looks like a slightly taller copy of the Wildcat at Lake Compounce, a somewhat run-of-the-mill, albeit nostalgic, ride. The Comet, however, was anything but ordinary. The first drop actually had me out of my seat and screaming, something I havent done on a ride since I was 10.
This thing FLEW around the turns like it was brand new, and the whole ride was smooth as glass. The hidden L-shaped out-and-back part with the bunny hills was also an unexpected bonus. Kudos to Hershey for keeping this classic ride in such great shape, as I know from experience how expensive and time-consuming maintaining wooden coasters can be.
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