Great Bear off-ride HD Hersheypark

Did you know that the installation of this custom B&M (Bolliger & Mabillard) invert coaster was one of the most difficult the company ever undertook? Contributing factors included the terrain on which it was built, which required B&M to design unique supports since they were not allowed o be built in to Spring Creek, as well as building around the legendary Sooperdooperlooper coaster.
Check out the on-ride POV video we posted to see what it's like to be on this thrilling coaster: • Great Bear Front Seat ...
Hersheypark is located near Harrisburg in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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[@BRare4PRS11]

The "roar" you hear is definitely something to admire. I've loved the coaster ever since I rode it for the first time when I was in 5th grade. It's a beautiful ride!

[@nicholasburlando2723]

Same

[@fahrenheit9742]

I 1st rode this in 4th grade and I never will regret me saying I wanna go on this

[@AeonAxisProductions]

Fun fact, its because they purposefully left the supports hollow inside instead of filling them with sand, it was done on purpose for it to be loud

[@gplez91]

Now THAT'S a B&M roar!! That looks like one hell of a zero-g roll too!

[@ryanmaddox5273]

Oh trust me that G-Roll is the best inversion ever! It really whips you lol

[@angelsanz7]

i rode it and after the zero-g roll my head shook

[@RiceWitch-dingus-400]

Surprisingly forceful for the height, that corkscrew right after it is extremely forceful, it felt like the ride would fall off lol.

[@ChuuMoon777]

I love the zero-g roll on this one!

[@bergercookie]

This coaster is so underrated !!!! It's so smooth and exhilarating I never wanted to get off. Turned right back around and got in line all over again it was so much fun.

[@Aatrains512]

bergercookie not to mention the LOUDEST B&M roar ever

[@theintamindude]

@@Aatrains512 Words are insufficient in describing how late I am lmfao but loudest B&M roar I have to say is Green Lantern at Six Flags Great Adventure though this is a strong runner up.

[@Hokiebird428]

For those that have never been to Hershey, this coaster is LOUD! I've asked before, and I think the reason why is hollow track, but seriously, it can really interrupt your lunch if you choose to eat in Comet Hollow...every few minutes.

[@coasterforce]

FYI - The loud "roar" is because the supports are hollow, not the track.

[@christosiegel6815]

Hence the name The Great Bear. Haha, you've never been to Kings Island, and try standing next to Diamondback

[@AFCompany]

***** Great Bear is extremely loud though. I understand B&M's naturally roar unless their supports are filled with sand, but Great Bear is the loudest B&M I have ever heard. I don't know if it has to do with where its situated in the park or something but its roar is much louder than most other B&M's. The only other one I can think of that is close is Incredible Hulk and its still about 10 decibels quieter.

[@ProdigyPlaysRS]

Why I love it so much, sounds so cool.

[@TheQDawg24]

Kumba is loud too. But Montu isn't. TWIST!!!

[@ifellinlovewithidiots4760]

At 4:53 is honestly the best shot ever. You have the Great Bear on its corkscrew loop and in the background, Storm Runner on top of the hill

[@jakecamera143]

Skyrush not stormeunner:)

[@jakecamera143]

6 years later

[@surkena5169]

@@jakecamera143 it is storm runner

[@Peter-tm4sx]

@@jakecamera143 It’s stormrunner

[@barthearn5456]

Great Bear is pretty underrated. I'd say third best in the park behind Storm Runner and of course Skyrush.

[@hunterbrundick9259]

I rode the great bear yesterday. But absolutely refused to even go near skyrush.that drop is too steep. Got me fucked all the way up.

[@bergercookie]

AirtimeAddict I totally agree it's so underrated ! It's rides so smooth thru all the twits n turns, I actually like the roar sound it adds to the excitement of the ride and gives me chills when I heard it going by walking thru the park. It's layout is really cool too. Awesomeness

[@bedbuge_]

*laughs in candymonium*

[@500cows.7]

Candy monum

[@itsjundoe]

I would probably say 2nd for me, behind stormrunner. Also who thinks fahrenheit is overrated?

[@ryangraham4403]

This ride is the best at hershey! If you ride it at night, it feels like your flying

[@bergercookie]

Ryan Graham yes it's amazing !!!!

[@amanigraham8085]

Ikkk righttt

[@cutiehuntress1064]

:0 really?!?! I have to go next year at night time I've been to Hershey Park only at day time I might go next year at night time I can't wait !

[@ryuzaki8942]

@@cutiehuntress1064 hey, did you go ? 😭

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

At night sounds amazing

[@Mslector]

I went to Hershey for the fist time a couple of weeks ago. I rode this ride twice!! I loved it!!

[@joshuagladden9115]

Sheeda78 it’s awesome I would love to go back.

[@worldchamp7586]

I was here 2 days ago my favorite coaster I love the sound at night sounds like a roaring bear love this coaster yessssssss.

[@bergercookie]

World Champ I love the roar too so cool

[@bellabraciszewski3494]

I absolutely LOVE this ride. went in the very first seat first time riding it. loved it. it feels very quick tho. overall an amazing roller coaster

[@amanigraham8085]

Bella Braski how bad are the loops lol 😂

[@buckzz___]

Amani Graham the loops are nice

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

It felt so long to me

[@jmanx360]

Best example of the B&M roar!

[@hxcmarc4399]

That's a very unique first drop. It's really different and cool.

[@In_My_Memories]

How long does it take you to film the same ride from all these different angles and edit your videos?

[@dalyoyos]

Been on this ride number of times, you can hear it from the farenheit waiting area on some days...

[@oodlesofdoodle1731]

This ride is totally worth the wait

[@mhtube01]

Still one of the best rides in the park, I always enjoy it. That roar is one of the best sounds too!

[@KatelynBeahm]

I live in Pennsylvania Coaster Master. The Great Bear is better than it looks, i went on it and its my favorite ride ever since.!!!!

[@bergercookie]

Katelyn Beahm agreed !!!! So much fun and so smooth !!!

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Such a unique B&M inverted coaster! Not like a standard B&M at all! Plus those supports at the end of the ride really give a cool near-miss effect when going through the straight section and the corkscrew.

[@Kaekae2005]

I passed out and the impact of the ride kept my head down

[@MichaelMyers3000]

One of the absolute best rides at Hershey and one of the best B&M inverts if you ask me

[@beverlymarsh8346]

I went on the great bear with my friend! It’s so fun! The line is usually really long and the ride is really short, but besides that the great bear is probably one of my favorite rides in Hershey park👍👍

[@coburnj54]

Coasterforce an odd question what B&M do you think has the loudest roar? I think it is Mantis and this and Raptor a close second.

[@swaggythrillz6901]

Montu

[@Trainmaster909]

Sure, it’s not the best invert when your riding, but there is zero debate that it’s the best invert to watch. Add so much to the hollow section atmosphere

[@kimmyjohnson5550]

I have been on Great bear and the roar from the ride it actually supposed to do that because it makes it seem like the ride is more thrilling.

[@hunterbrundick9259]

No, it's actually because the track is more hollow. I talked to the person who worked the ride when I was there yesterday

[@ericbefumo1558]

FAVORITE COASTER EVER!........ been on 98

[@Whiteplane]

I love this ride the way it flys over the water and around the park.

[@unknown-bx4xn]

I love looking at this ride, so graceful!

[@bergercookie]

Sébastien S. Robert it's smooth as silk to ride too . It's a really great coaster

[@prd2bevgy]

Love that ROAR!!

[@talonbottomley1800]

I haven’t ridden the great bear in years soooo can’t wait to get back on it

[@AeonAxisProductions]

Best b&m roar of all time no contest

[@physicsimpossible73]

Where is this park? It looks so cool!! Probably in the US like they all are :( The UK needs more theme parks!!!

[@coasterforce]

Did you read the video description? ;-)

[@physicsimpossible73]

***** Oh sorry :)

[@desireeerickson9088]

Hershey park

[@cherryrose3450]

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

[@feltalia]

its in hershey pa

[@TwinTonyz]

The pronounced roar from this coaster is asserted to come from the unique foundations and supports required to keep then ride completely out of the creek, as the township would not allow supports in the creek itself.

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

Makes it even better

[@joshuagladden9115]

I love how the track is it’s like your dangling in mid air myself and friends of mine rode this before we left the park.

[@Soggy__Milk]

Omg I have to ride this!!! My nickname is Great Bear! I hope I can go this summer for vacation. I'm gonna ask if we can go to Pennsylvania!!

[@KatelynBeahm]

Coaster Master I live in Pennsylvania. The Great Bear is better than it looks, i went on it and its my favorite ride ever since.!!!!

[@makaylaidk9623]

+Katelyn Beahm is it scary?

[@KatelynBeahm]

Yes, but only the first time you ride it. I suggest riding in the middle area your first time and closing your eyes on the loops and or twists , then try the front other times!

[@makaylaidk9623]

Katelyn Beahm ok thanks! Also I love jack c:

[@KatelynBeahm]

hello its me I love him too! And your welcome!

[@alexisl3191]

I love this coaster it's my favorite one 💛

[@hunterbrundick9259]

I rode it yesterday. Got off and kept asking if I was really alive. I was so scared. I hate when my feet hang off of rides. Plus it was so loud. Ugh lol

[@RockyandTuck]

Just the video I was looking for!

[@QU4YL3Y2K12]

I've always wondered why people move their legs back and forth on inverted coasters. :P

[@jstailor1539]

Ooh okay so this is the same type of coaster as the BANSHEE from Kings Island near me. BANSHEE was one of my favorites so I'd definitely love this one.

[@mhtube01]

Yes but Banshee is a much newer invert. Great Bear was built in 1998 and you can tell by the tighter elements it has compared to the larger ones Banshee has. Definitely put Great Bear on your list, it's one of the company's most unique invert coasters and one of the best coasters at Hersheypark!

[@fenderstratADHD]

Dragon Challenge at Harry Potter World at Universal in Orlando is a B&M but I don't remember if it roared. Why is there a medal detector at the entrance to the Dragon Challenge?? I went on it when I was at Universal for spring break and i thought it was weird

[@anandalexander743]

Great Bear was the first B&M coasters that I have ridden

[@juststop6157]

I've been to Hershey park countless times because I live near by and still am too scared to go on great bear... I will this trip though

[@TheQDawg24]

It's fun you will like it.

[@laurendeleo5180]

I was scared too but I went on It and had the time of my life. Took my five years of going to get on it

[@alyssar4958]

it looks slow off ride but its like the best ride i have been on its my favorite

[@fireweatherguy]

listen to that thing roar!love it!

[@betflecter9592]

Why does it look faster in the video ? 🤔

[@doublechinultimate3394]

A few years back our grade end t to Hershey park at the end of the year and we saw this ride while we were on the skyride and the log jammer and at one point my friend was like I kind of want to go on it. We saw him as the man with no fear afterwards

[@desireeerickson9088]

Going in a few weeks for the 2nd time and I can't wait to ride this

[@ellietaylor735]

Great Bear is so amazing I loved riding it

[@JosiahFickinger]

I didn't realize it, but everytime the camera changes scene, its probably a different set of people

[@toxiz4617]

i remember i used to cry at how loud this is because its just... eerie. but im fine now ;)

[@kennydetlet7419]

i dont know if i could do this one. should i be scared if the biggest coaster ive been on was green lantern at great adventure?

[@mhtube01]

I wouldn't consider this a scary ride, it's a lot of fun and has a unique layout. The roar really adds to the ride too. I would say give it a shot! There's definitely scarier rides in the park.

[@PRR3750Railfan]

1:27 just throws your teeth out of your head. I couldn't imagine being on that. I went on the Comet there a couple of weeks ago and it was absolutely terrifying.

[@ItsDannyRobbins]

These are some funky supports indeed!!

[@LegendaryCollektor]

This was the first inverted coaster in the state of Pennsylvania, and the complications of this ride are the primary reason why B&M hasn't built anything new for the park since.

[@gostboy56]

/|BrendTr0n|\ Trust me, if HersheyPark wants another B&M coaster and they have the money. I'm sure they will be more than happy to manufacture a coaster for them.

[@martindipshit8673]

It’s 2020 look what happened

[@LegendaryCollektor]

@@martindipshit8673 it's 2020 this is the year of fuckery tbh

[@LegendaryCollektor]

@@martindipshit8673 it's 2020 I wouldn't expect anything less from this year.

[@roblove1869]

Such an awesome layout

[@JoeyKokolakis]

This coaster is rlly cool

[@miley2665]

i miss hershey park omg i need it to be spring ASAP

[@coastersunited4290]

Very interesting invert. Doesn't last long but it's still fun.

[@DickFitzwellSFN]

Most under-rated coaster ever

[@mhtube01]

Might be underrated with enthusiasts but it's remained very popular with the general public. There's always a wait for this ride on a busy day. I've actually waited longer for Great Bear than I have Stormrunner on many occasions.

[@S.J.C._Entertainment]

Highly recommend riding this at night if you get the chance.

[@paigeseguine5391]

I went on that Ride 3 times at August 30th one at the fourth one at the front and and the night

[@ericbefumo1558]

how do u get like the different clips like how do u edit the vid?

[@chrisbetancourt4279]

It’s very load like the original Incredible Hulk!

[@oneeyed705]

loved this ride

[@cherryrose3450]

I've ridden this and it's fun the roar didn't bother me at all it might be because the track is hollow idk for sure tho

[@moreitsdavid8589]

great ride

[@spencershives3197]

I have rode front row on this and Fahrenheit

[@CoasterCore297]

The noise this thing makes is simply DEMONIC!

[@JBguitar-cj8pc]

Wonder why alpengeist at BGW doesn't roar like that. Would certainly fit the theme that's for sure! Unless I just never noticed it. Raptor at cedar point roars really loud too.

[@KNHarrison125]

It's probably because the supports are filled with sand. In order to muffle the sound on a lot of these inverts, the supports are filled with sand. Great Bear's are not and as a result it makes a loud roaring noise almost like a bear that can be heard across the park.

[@JBguitar-cj8pc]

Yeah that's what I've heard before. Pretty interesting. The roar would fit perfectly to alpengeist's snow monster theme but I've always found it to be pretty quiet for the most part. Maybe they thought it would annoy the guests lol

[@JordanScottMusic]

***** It's because BGW needed the coaster to be quieter due to residents living so close to the park.

[@JBguitar-cj8pc]

Really? I didn't know people lived close enough to the park to hear it lol

[@JordanScottMusic]

Lol, me neither. I remember reading it somewhere a long time ago. It could also be that Alpengeist uses really soft polyurethane wheels and Great Bear uses hard nylon wheels.

[@kosycat1]

I have to saw the great bear is one of my fav coasters,it's pretty unique and i love the part when it swoops down above the water then right into a barrel roll

[@babyandrich5227]

when I went on this ride I was crying, I did not want to go, the guy told me I would like it and when I went on u stoped crying didnt even screamed I liked it so much

[@endokuken1678]

Those huge sections of straight track looks like it kills the pacing

[@talonbottomley1800]

Baaaaby listen when I tell you nooo other coaster manufacturer can duplicate that iconic b&m roar.

[@amanigraham8085]

Are the loops bad

[@Logan-hb7uf]

the lift hill at the beginning sounded legit like the drum line on hakuna matata lmao

[@yugiohguy]

In the did it doesn't sound loud.which is louder this or skyrush?

[@ryanlloyd3968]

yugioh guy I say this. The roar on this is much louder. Great Bear is by far louder

[@yugiohguy]

Roller Coaster Nerd oh ok

[@ryanlloyd3968]

I ran from the store by the entrance to the Great Bear because it was finally open after matenince issues. Worth the run!

[@Kaekae2005]

It's faster than you think!!!!

[@theclownery1337]

Is this a good starter or second coaster?

[@TheScottskey]

sooperdooperlooper also at hersheypark is a good starter this would be a good second ride

[@alexf4285]

I would love to ride that

[@grantfisher3005]

If u want a real rush ride the griffon at Busch gardens Williamsburg try it u will pee your pants

[@Coaster_Amazon]

There both really intense rides

[@sonicarose4882]

grant fisher yes !! I'm going on may 5th !!!! :D as my spring trip !!!

[@buckzz___]

grant fisher there both really intense trust me

[@jeef506]

Hershey park should update great bear, the should give the ride the new banshee trains, and repainted the track, kinda like what universal is doing to the hulk

[@jeef506]

that makes sense

[@mhtube01]

It really doesn't need new trains, I actually like the older trains as do a lot of people. A paint job always helps a coaster look fresh, although this ride's track still looks pretty good for being 23 years old.

[@emilywilson8132]

favorite ride!!!!

[@sirenlover100]

What's that thing at the bottom left corner at 0:50?

[@coasterforce]

Are you talking about Sooperdooperlooper's loop?

[@sirenlover100]

Ooooohhh

[@jefflong1799]

Kinda pretty good.. kinda short tho.. Raptor is better.

[@Kaekae2005]

This one was so scary

[@eggaki5857]

I know- watching this makes my hands sweat

[@MrCman987]

why did the G's hurt when i rode this 2 years ago when i was 13

[@darlingrasiano162]

Me gusta esta atracción de masía do is mucho

[@alyssar4958]

Im talking about great bear

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

Scariest ride ever lol. Felt like I had to puke

[@RunnerProblems]

3:25 *Roller Coaster Tycoon Scream*

[@jameskent2925]

Duh....there's a reason y it's called the GREAT BEAR

[@kevinpants3127]

Looks like batman

[@jarretstroud9027]

expect this is better because it is not a clone.

[@cherryrose3450]

+Jarret Stroud facts👏

@@jarretstroud9027 wym?

[@kalebgalitzky4145]

The baby scared scared to get on ride

[@danielpreteltthecomediangu9410]

1:06

[@franklesser5655]

If a rider had really long legs they could be chopped off by something below.

[@iquit.8852]

omg why is it so loud

[@rockroll_pat2890]

Because it's an amusement park.

[@iquit.8852]

No I mean why is the ride so loud?

[@anthonymastino483]

+NewYorkCity623RBLX it was meant to replicate a bears roar, that was the initial plan and was why Hershey called it great bear

[@anthonymastino483]

+NewYorkCity623RBLX also, that's just how loud b&m coasters are. It's louder than normal b&m's because the sound echo on the surrounding areas of the park since it's so compact. Talon at Dorney had noise complaints from the residential area, the filled the field talon was in with sand to absorb some of the vibration and sound. That's why talon is extremely quiet

[@dyldog8837]

Rip off from the ride Talon at Dorney Park.

[@coasterforce]

That doesn't make any sense. This opened three years before Talon and you can't "rip off" something that hasn't been built yet.

[@kenneths8223]

How is this a rip off since they have two completely different layouts?

[@Metalhead_Coaster_Fan]

Both were built by the same company stupid!

[@cherryrose3450]

This was build before and He's right Lmfao

[@JandayaProject]

Great bear is older than talon.

[@anthonygonemad3434]

yowie

[@mandtyujhgf9333]

Deez

[@beautifulballerina8360]

I went on this... 🤮

[@damianmartin2354]

J