The sound of the Wildcat is what really sells it for me. Hearing the wood click as you pass through feels like the whole thing was about to collapse! I got to ride this 10 times in a row front row on Halloween night because it was raining and the park was empty -- great memories!
The way Hersherypark is saying stuff, its more then likely that Wildcat well not actually go anywhere, but rather get a major improvement from a highly praised company called Rocky Mountain Construction and have the coasters name changed.
This ride was my first big roller coaster and will always have a special place in my heart. I’m glad Rmc did some magic though to make it one of the best rides in the world!
i rode this on the day it closed and boy, was it a doozy. just about strained my neck from how bumpy it was, but i think the concept is great. really hope it's rebuilt as a steel coaster
Maybe the back aches is why you had the train all to yourselves, lol. I wish i could ride this once before it is gone. This ride layout is fantastic. Why are they getting rid of it? Is it having problems? Are they putting a new coaster in that spot? I hope your back is better. I dont go to parks coz of my terrible arthritis.. I always think that if i ride the back breaking coasters, then they mite straighten me out and i will feel better. Lol. Have a blessed Summer. Glen
@@glenpolen5562 I know this is super late but a company called RMC is converting it into a steel/wood hybrid coaster called Wildcat’s Revenge so the essence of the coaster will be there but it will be completely different
@Evanxd, hey buddy, how have you been? It's really great to hear from you . Thank you so much for thinking of me. I really appreciate you for letting me know that RMC is doing WILDCAt'S REVENGE. Im sure that it will improve things in time. Oh, yes. I agree. It will feel like a whole different coaster. Let's hope that is a good thing. Haaanhaaa. I hope that you are doing really well, my friend. What else is going on with you and in your life? Oh, hey, no worries. Nothing is never too late for me. You can let me know anything about new and old coasters anytime. I honestly did not know about RMC doing that job on WILDCAT'S REVENGE. I really hope it does what it is supposed to do. You are really into coasters. You know a lot of things about them . Do you know the history of most coasters? Do you know anything about what parts are better for certain types of trains? I was at my moms earlier, and then i was out doing a bunch of running around. I just saw your awesome message about 15 minutes ago, and I wanted to thank you. Hey, its really crazy that you wrote to me earlier, because when I was getting ready to come home I saw a notification on my cell, and it was an article asking something about when HERSHEY PARK would have WILDCAT'S REVENGE running? Haaaa haaa. That's really funny, because when I looked at my cell, i saw your message about WILDCATS REVENGE, and here I am getting messages about that coaster. I have heard of RMC. That company is EXCELLENT. They put the life back in old and older coasters. I wonder if KENNYWOOD ever would have their historic coasters RMC'd. Let me know if you hear anything sometime. I haven't read the article yet, but i will, and i will let ya know what's going on. I'm glad it is getting close for the parks to open up soon. So, you couldn't have written at a better time and to let me know about RCA. I really appreciate it. I live in PGH, PA. I hope to get to KENNYWOOD PARK real soon. I dont know if i will get to HERSHEY this year. I will let them get all of the bugs out of it first and then go next season, haaaahaaaa Are you in PGH, PA, or close? You dont have to say. Have you ever been to KENNYWOOD PARK? I haven't been there in over 20 yrs. They really changed it a lot over the yrs. I never rode the steelers coaster. My parents took me there when i was really young. They had ponies in the front, and they used to have a big swimming pool many, many yrs ago. I went there when i was a goofy kid, and when I was a crazy teen, lol. I went again a few times in my 20s and 30s, but after that, my job and my body aches held me back from going back. I want to go to the parks again, but i have to be careful because I have arthritis andntorn meniscus in both knees and in my lower back. I have been praying to make changes in my life, And before i knew it, I have had a BIG spark of energy and more relief from my pains. I still do hurt, but it's manageable, and i know that more relief is on the way. GOD has blessed me in every fashion of my life. GOD is in my heart and soul. If we dont have GOD in our hearts and in our souls by the time we get out of our death beds, we are going to HELL. GOD must see HIS reflection in our souls when we die to be invited into heaven. I dont mean to preach to you. Forgive me. Every time I tell someone about my healthier life, that I am living, I always praise GOD. 👏 I dont know if you have GOD in your heart and in your soul. Bit, I really hope so because accepting CHRIST as your LORD of LORDS and that CHRIST Died to save our souls from sin is our only way into heaven for eternity. I live each day for GOD. As a CHRISTIAN, I love to talk about GOD.
I remembered leading this chant as we left the station: what team? Wildcats! what team? Wildcats! what team? Wildcats! Wildcats: get your head in the game!
it looks absolutely badass. first drop is nearly 200 ft high and 82 degrees. i'm going to visit Hersheypark for the first time this summer and i'm so excited. i am not, however, looking forward to the lines for Wildcat's Revenge lol
Never getting on this ride again. It gave me the worst back and neck and pain I ever had. I literally had to hold my head during the ride. I heard more people complaining too. Loved the park, but wildcat is a big no for me
I actually don't want this to get RMC'd because this is the first ever GCI, it's run a little rough, I bet GCI retrack some of the rough spots. Edit: This comment didn't age well.
Yeah I agree, I wish people would give some of these woodies a break. I live in Colorado so Pennsylvania is a heck of a long drive so I'm hoping I can ride this as a wood coaster before too long.
I don't think this ride needs to be an RMC Hybrid. I think they simply just need to have GCI re-track it and it will be smooth as all their other coasters.
If it can’t be RMC’d, then at least sell it to a different park. Keeping it around in its current state with a superior GCI (well, two of them) in the same park sounds pretty pointless to me.
Guys, it's probably not going to be RMC'd. I mean, we've been asking for over 5 years and Hershey still hasn't budged. I think it's because of its value. Either way, it's better not to get your hopes up.
I remember once riding this coaster before it’s transformation into a hybrid, and the whole experience felt like we were riding on rocks, that just made it even more exhilarating even though ever bones in our body’s were broken.
@@thebluepineapple684 True. No point in pretending otherwise. And "Wildcat's Revenge" is a terrible name, they teased a cool witchy theme only to do a generic name that feels like a ripoff of "Phantom's Revenge" (ripping off Kennywood? Are you ok Hersheypark?). But it does look like a good ride and I'll definately be riding it next year. I guess this reply can be added to the long list of "parks don't need to listen to enthusiasts because they'll come no matter what".
Dang, almost went on this ride a few years ago but got spooked and chickened out. Now having seen it, combined with going on the comet and lightning racer, even though those are said to be calmer in comparison, they seem to have much steeper straight drops than this, almost all these drops are curved…and I’m thinking, dang, I could’ve probably handled this, but I missed my chance!
Low ridership and the ride was known for being kind of rough and it could simply just not compete with the other coasters at Hershey. However it is not being completely torn down and is being converted into a brand new hybrid coaster by RMC.
I don’t mind roller coaster roughness as it can sometimes be fun however there is such a thing as being too rough to the point where it gives you a migraine even if your not an older person and a ride that causes pain on everyone is not that fun.
Being the first from GCI it would only be right for GCI to do something with it, some kind of complete makeover. And then name it something similar but more wild like hellcat or feline intertwine hahaha but honestly that’s a special coaster and I couldn’t think of a bigger slap to GCIs face than to have it RMCed. Or hey, maybe gift it to knoebels if they can find a spot! The phoenix was moved there from Texas so I don’t see why not.
Probably won’t be a candy themed ride, rmc will probably work on it and keep it with a similar layout just a lot better. Search up twisted Timbers, lighting rod, and iron gwazi 3 great rmc rides
RMC!!! Ridership has clearly dropped for this ride. I no longer ride it. I get a headache each time. RMC this sucker and the line will stretch for hours!
It's the boomers that love this ride! It's the real thing! The genex and millennials need a smooth ride because it's too bumpy for them. We ride this with our hands held high.
1/10 for realism. Video does not convey roughness. Was my favorite coaster shortly after it was built. Still would be if it wasn't rough. I usually won't even ride it these days.
The sound of the Wildcat is what really sells it for me. Hearing the wood click as you pass through feels like the whole thing was about to collapse! I got to ride this 10 times in a row front row on Halloween night because it was raining and the park was empty -- great memories!
I will sure miss this rollercoaster. RIP Wildcat 1996-2022.
The way Hersherypark is saying stuff, its more then likely that Wildcat well not actually go anywhere, but rather get a major improvement from a highly praised company called Rocky Mountain Construction and have the coasters name changed.
Word. I'm so sad, I don't understand why😳 why is everyone getting rid of these beautiful coasters? Heartbreaking.
@@Reality_a_thing GCI confirmed it isnt getting titan track. It’s getting RMC’ed.
@@psyclone500tv8 that’s what we want
Same I went on it only 2 times it was so fun it was my fave
One of the best wooden roller coasters out there, and probably my all time favorite.
RMC is remaking it into a hybrid so it will be better! Plus, this ride is notoriously rough so it'll be good when its remade
Cu culainn at tayto park is 10x better
@@lightningboat If you don’t like wildcat, Hershey clearly isn’t your home park. It grows on you
You clearly are a glutton for punishment!!
@@jayminyoel7911learly Hershey park isn’t your home park. Because they are the reason it’s gone. And that’s because everyone hated it!
RIP Wildcat 1996-2022 Will surely be missed, especially by me. It was my favorite roller coaster!
RIP Wildcat even though i never got on you because i was too scared i still loved looking at you while i rode other rides
This ride was my first big roller coaster and will always have a special place in my heart. I’m glad Rmc did some magic though to make it one of the best rides in the world!
Glad I got my rides in this season. I'll try and get a few more. Can not wait to see what's next. R.I.P. Wildcat2
i rode this on the day it closed and boy, was it a doozy. just about strained my neck from how bumpy it was, but i think the concept is great. really hope it's rebuilt as a steel coaster
It’s in the process right now!
@@shulmpino5505 it's done now! Opening 2nd of june
RIP Wildcat. You were rough but still a good gal. A toast to the past and also the future!
Maybe when it was new.
i rode this with my family at night and we had the whole train to ourselves, then we came off the coaster with our backs in excruciating pain lmao
Thnx for the info! I will be going there this April lol
Maybe the back aches is why you had the train all to yourselves, lol.
I wish i could ride this once before it is gone.
This ride layout is fantastic.
Why are they getting rid of it?
Is it having problems?
Are they putting a new coaster in that spot?
I hope your back is better.
I dont go to parks coz of my terrible arthritis..
I always think that if i ride the back breaking coasters, then they mite straighten me out and i will feel better. Lol.
Have a blessed Summer.
Glen
@@glenpolen5562 I know this is super late but a company called RMC is converting it into a steel/wood hybrid coaster called Wildcat’s Revenge so the essence of the coaster will be there but it will be completely different
@Evanxd, hey buddy, how have you been? It's really great to hear from you .
Thank you so much for thinking of me. I really appreciate you for letting me know that RMC is doing WILDCAt'S REVENGE. Im sure that it will improve things in time. Oh, yes. I agree. It will feel like a whole different coaster.
Let's hope that is a good thing. Haaanhaaa.
I hope that you are doing really well, my friend.
What else is going on with you and in your life?
Oh, hey, no worries. Nothing is never too late for me. You can let me know anything about new and old coasters anytime.
I honestly did not know about RMC doing that job on WILDCAT'S REVENGE.
I really hope it does what it is supposed to do. You are really into coasters. You know a lot of things about them .
Do you know the history of most coasters? Do you know anything about what parts are better for certain types of trains?
I was at my moms earlier, and then i was out doing a bunch of running around.
I just saw your awesome message about 15 minutes ago, and I wanted to thank you.
Hey, its really crazy that you wrote to me earlier, because when I was getting ready to come home I saw a notification on my cell, and it was an article asking something about when HERSHEY PARK would have WILDCAT'S REVENGE running? Haaaa haaa.
That's really funny, because when I looked at my cell, i saw your message about WILDCATS REVENGE, and here I am getting messages about that coaster.
I have heard of RMC.
That company is EXCELLENT. They put the life back in old and older coasters.
I wonder if KENNYWOOD ever would have their historic coasters RMC'd.
Let me know if you hear anything sometime.
I haven't read the article yet, but i will, and i will let ya know what's going on. I'm glad it is getting close for the parks to open up soon.
So, you couldn't have written at a better time and to let me know about RCA. I really appreciate it.
I live in PGH, PA.
I hope to get to KENNYWOOD PARK real soon.
I dont know if i will get to HERSHEY this year.
I will let them get all of the bugs out of it first and then go next season, haaaahaaaa
Are you in PGH, PA, or close?
You dont have to say.
Have you ever been to KENNYWOOD PARK?
I haven't been there in over 20 yrs. They really changed it a lot over the yrs. I never rode the steelers coaster.
My parents took me there when i was really young. They had ponies in the front, and they used to have a big swimming pool many, many yrs ago.
I went there when i was a goofy kid, and when I was a crazy teen, lol.
I went again a few times in my 20s and 30s, but after that, my job and my body aches held me back from going back. I want to go to the parks again, but i have to be careful because I have arthritis andntorn meniscus in both knees and in my lower back.
I have been praying to make changes in my life,
And before i knew it,
I have had a BIG spark of energy and more relief from my pains. I still do hurt, but it's manageable, and i know that more relief is on the way.
GOD has blessed me in every fashion of my life.
GOD is in my heart and soul.
If we dont have GOD in our hearts and in our souls by the time we get out of our death beds, we are going to HELL.
GOD must see HIS reflection in our souls when we die to be invited into heaven.
I dont mean to preach to you. Forgive me. Every time I tell someone about my healthier life, that I am living, I always praise GOD. 👏
I dont know if you have GOD in your heart and in your soul. Bit, I really hope so because accepting CHRIST as your LORD of LORDS and that CHRIST Died to save our souls from sin is our only way into heaven for eternity.
I live each day for GOD.
As a CHRISTIAN, I love to talk about GOD.
@@glenpolen5562it’s because it’s always a walk on ride because it’s excruciatingly rough, no one rides it and it is wasted money on upkeep.
I remembered leading this chant as we left the station: what team? Wildcats! what team? Wildcats! what team? Wildcats! Wildcats: get your head in the game!
R. I. P. Wildcat 1996-2022😢
I woulda said that it was way older than that
This ride made my neck hurt 😭😭
I never rode it but I can tell wildcats revenge is way more smooth
Rip Wildcat 1996-2022
Hershey may have just confirmed that RMC is working on this. Excited to see where it goes!
I'd assume up, down and around
@@mattchamp1541 We got a fractal cactus.
it looks absolutely badass. first drop is nearly 200 ft high and 82 degrees. i'm going to visit Hersheypark for the first time this summer and i'm so excited. i am not, however, looking forward to the lines for Wildcat's Revenge lol
@@skippythealien9627140 feet is nowhere near 200 feet. I guess math is not your subject.
Never getting on this ride again. It gave me the worst back and neck and pain I ever had. I literally had to hold my head during the ride. I heard more people complaining too. Loved the park, but wildcat is a big no for me
I bonked my head into my dads arm and almost tore my piercing out. Was bleeding a ton
I love this ride so much. This was the first big rollercoaster that I went on. It was just amazing ❤
You need to go on more rollercoasters.
@@MichaelRei99 I did.
Love Wildcat! Just needs some TLC!
😂
It’s sad to see wooden coasters go
The new name for RMC wildcat is Wildcats Revenge.
Wild cat may (he,him,they, and them) rest in peace
Pretty dang sure a ride doesn’t have a gender
Did you just give a coaster pronouns
@@jayminyoel7911 apparently he did lmao.
So now roller coasters have pronounces…
I actually don't want this to get RMC'd because this is the first ever GCI, it's run a little rough, I bet GCI retrack some of the rough spots.
Edit: This comment didn't age well.
Because of a Sentimental Value that this is the first GCI
True
Yeah, I think the layout is quite good! I think lightning racer should be RMCd personally
@@coastercountdowns7736 Yea Lightning racer is a much better candidate in my book
Yeah I agree, I wish people would give some of these woodies a break. I live in Colorado so Pennsylvania is a heck of a long drive so I'm hoping I can ride this as a wood coaster before too long.
This was my first roller coaster when I was 6 years old
A few days ago I was Hersheypark and I went on this ride and it was rough but it was still fun
I feel the same
Those are the best kind!
@@brentdickinson108 Same here
It was rough back in 1996 when it first opened 😏, I think old skool wooden coasters are meant to be rough
rip wildcat :( 1996-2022
Who’s here after hearing about wildcats permanent closure?
But I think its not entirely done, it’s going to come back in the form of a hybrid most likely by Rocky Mountain Construction!
I don't think this ride needs to be an RMC Hybrid. I think they simply just need to have GCI re-track it and it will be smooth as all their other coasters.
If it can’t be RMC’d, then at least sell it to a different park. Keeping it around in its current state with a superior GCI (well, two of them) in the same park sounds pretty pointless to me.
@@eccentricgamer4111 why does it need to be RMC'd so bad? It's a good coaster! It'll be better with a retracking!
hell no nothing is saving this one it needs rmc asap
They retracked it last year
/Jonathan Baglin they definitely retracked during the 2017-18 offseason...
Guys, it's probably not going to be RMC'd. I mean, we've been asking for over 5 years and Hershey still hasn't budged. I think it's because of its value. Either way, it's better not to get your hopes up.
Got any proof?
@Jarret Stroud
Wildcat is the first coaster GCI constructed. That’s it’s value. I think what we will get best is a GCI retracking.
I'm sorry but it's basically been cknfirmed
this comment didn’t age well
@@lionbrrz yep
so excited for twisted twizlers
edit: we were all wrong
They better make it called that or else
It's wildcats revenge
That would have been good!😂
Can’t believe they’re closing this ride..
RIP Wildcat 😔
I remember once riding this coaster before it’s transformation into a hybrid, and the whole experience felt like we were riding on rocks, that just made it even more exhilarating even though ever bones in our body’s were broken.
I’ll miss you wild cat. Still have black and blue marks from those jumps though.
wanna know something funny this video came out 1 day before I went to Hershey park and I went on this ride
Titian track Wildcat, opening 2024. I'm calling it now. GCI's first coaster will also be the first coaster they use to show how they compete with RMC.
This aged like fine milk
@@thebluepineapple684 True. No point in pretending otherwise. And "Wildcat's Revenge" is a terrible name, they teased a cool witchy theme only to do a generic name that feels like a ripoff of "Phantom's Revenge" (ripping off Kennywood? Are you ok Hersheypark?). But it does look like a good ride and I'll definately be riding it next year. I guess this reply can be added to the long list of "parks don't need to listen to enthusiasts because they'll come no matter what".
I rode this today very very shaky but fun
Dang, almost went on this ride a few years ago but got spooked and chickened out. Now having seen it, combined with going on the comet and lightning racer, even though those are said to be calmer in comparison, they seem to have much steeper straight drops than this, almost all these drops are curved…and I’m thinking, dang, I could’ve probably handled this, but I missed my chance!
Yeah you’ve missed your chance because your never going to be able to ride it again😢 but it’s getting a cool remake
Don’t sweat it you would have said dam I shouldn’t have ridden that afterwards.
Same bro
I got the credit in the season of 22, and very grateful that I got the credit on it
God blesssss
I really want to know is why are they closing down the wildcat ride permanently?
Low ridership and the ride was known for being kind of rough and it could simply just not compete with the other coasters at Hershey. However it is not being completely torn down and is being converted into a brand new hybrid coaster by RMC.
My first big coaster❤️
For all those complaining it's to rough , it's a " Rollercoaster ", maybe they should just sit on a bench watching and eat their cotton candy.
I don’t mind roller coaster roughness as it can sometimes be fun however there is such a thing as being too rough to the point where it gives you a migraine even if your not an older person and a ride that causes pain on everyone is not that fun.
@@tigerrocks503chase8 Fine go on a tamer one ...thats how this works
@@boondocksaint2619Nah I like more intense ones. Vekoma SLCs are the only coasters I avoid from riding due to the nonstop headbanging.
Never got on it, but i did go on the sequel
Being the first from GCI it would only be right for GCI to do something with it, some kind of complete makeover. And then name it something similar but more wild like hellcat or feline intertwine hahaha but honestly that’s a special coaster and I couldn’t think of a bigger slap to GCIs face than to have it RMCed. Or hey, maybe gift it to knoebels if they can find a spot! The phoenix was moved there from Texas so I don’t see why not.
Move a roller coaster? 😳 Like how is that even possible? How many flatbed trucks would it take to complete such a mission? I can't even imagine...
@@F4billionyearzag0 they do it all the time…
Here it is, the most polarizing coaster of all time
Welcome Wildcats Revenge! 2023!!!
I'll miss the roughness though, that's what made wildcat fun!
I hope she stays wildcat too and they don't make her some candy themed gimmicky thing :/
Probably won’t be a candy themed ride, rmc will probably work on it and keep it with a similar layout just a lot better. Search up twisted Timbers, lighting rod, and iron gwazi 3 great rmc rides
I’m right by Hershey park it 1hour and 30mins away
And my parents used to work at Hershey
RMC: We have a couple of ideas!
It was a very quiet day that day.
Great layout but way to rough please reprofile the area after the second drop this has a cool layout
Put gci hybrid track and its perfect
Hated this coaster, am not at all sad to see it get redone into something incredible. We could have another steel vengeance on the way.
Its really rough but I always though that was intended
Well well well… final rides are happening this month, RMC anyone?
Will it be reassembled somewhere else like Knoebel's, Dorney Park or another park further away? I hope so...😒 🎢
It’s getting the RMC treatment
Giga on the way
Man this coaster looks like it needs some work and has potential, They should make it a rmc!
No it was awesome. The best wooden coaster I've ever ridden and now they are remaking it. I'm soo sad :(........
@@Lyfehurts66 yeah it actually looks really good but the rmc is gonna be even better!
It is gonna become a rmc
th-cam.com/video/Lu_NmNEn4d0/w-d-xo.html
@@LanaScott yeah the comment is a joke………… I know
This ride gave me CTE
This coaster needs the RMC treatment
Nope
@@TheBigScreenPicturesWell…
@@TheBigScreenPictures haha
I went to Hershey park yesterday and went on this ride and almost broke my neck- 👁️👄👁️
Big oof
It made my piercing bleed
Too much of a headbanger for me
I know it’s rough but headbanger isn’t a word to deceive a woodie with lap bars
Don't ride roller coasters if THIS is too rough for you lol
It made my piercing almost tear through my ear 😭
RIP
Get this thing a GCI hybrid conversion!
RMC: First!
Why no sound?
its way to rough oww the pain
I WISH WILD CAT WAS THAR STIL
You Should take Wildcat to six flags festa texas
It’s being converted into a hybrid by RMC
I was going to ride this, but it kept getting shut down
Trust me, you're lucky
This one hurts my boy parts
Rip
RMC!!! Ridership has clearly dropped for this ride. I no longer ride it. I get a headache each time. RMC this sucker and the line will stretch for hours!
They can't RMC this coaster because of the sentimental value that this is the first GCI ever created.
I'll ride this even when im 90 cause I ain't a bitch
@@kotchapakmaneechote2062
Lol
:)
Grizzly at Kings Dominion is rough what are you guys crying about smh.. :(...
It's getting retracked lol
I DONT CARE THAT ITS THE FIRST GCI JUST RMC THIS WE CLEARLY WANT A NEW COASTER
its rough yes but this looks extremwly boring aswell , only rmc can save this thing
This was the worst coaster ever. Makes your neck and head hurt. So glad it’s being replaced.
RMC is most likely going to turn into another one of their hybrid coasters like they did with Mean Streak becoming Steel Vengeance.
Man, it sucked before it got redone.
RMC the sucker!
i mean, its the best wooden coaster there imo, even if it is rough it's still fun as anything.
Eccentric Gamer the sucker!
if you think this ride is too bumpy you're probably a boomer
Okay Zoomer
Joseph Miele... lolol
by boomer you mean anyone above 10
@@josephmiele2277 ok dead meme
It's the boomers that love this ride! It's the real thing! The genex and millennials need a smooth ride because it's too bumpy for them. We ride this with our hands held high.
No wooden coasters in Hershey. No more reason to go there. What's an amusement park without a classic wooden roller coaster boring
Comet
Still have lightning racer and comet.
You do realize Comet and Lightning Racer are wooden coasters too.
@@tigerrocks503chase8 wildcat will technically still be wooden too after the RMC.
Painful
This ride was painful. Almost pushed my piercing through the other side and started bleeding. Don’t recommend this ride at all. Not fun.
JUST RMC THIS THING ALREADY
1/10 for realism. Video does not convey roughness. Was my favorite coaster shortly after it was built. Still would be if it wasn't rough. I usually won't even ride it these days.
Rmc this please