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    Your 2023 in Review

    • Coaster count at end of 2023: 764 • Parks visited in 2023: Parc Asterix (x2), Walibi Belgium (x2), Europa Park, Toverland, Six Flags Great Adv., Hershey Park, Nickelodeon Universe, Universal Studios, IOA, Busch Gardens Tampa, SeaWorld Orlando, Parque Warner Madrid, Parque de Attracciones...
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    Stealth or Red Force; which European Intamin launch coaster do you prefer?

    I've only been lucky enough to get the front row on Red Force once, but we didn't have Express Pass at Ferrari Land. The staff are usually very strict about allocating rows and wouldn't allow me to wait an extra train for the front.
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    Stealth or Red Force; which European Intamin launch coaster do you prefer?

    Having ridden Red Force this weekend, I am firmly in the Stealth supremacy camp on this one. Stealth is much punchier and gives me a bigger adrenaline rush. The launch on Stealth has so much more kick to it, plus the airtime hill gives a great pop. Red Force is a superb night ride with...
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    Matt N’s Frolic in Florida 10th-24th June 2023

    Dont be concerned @Matt N - Mako is awesome! A very worthy Number 1 coaster. I've ridden Silver Star, Candymonium, Behemoth, Shambhala, Intimidator, Apollo's Chariot, Diamondback and Nitro; and for me personally, Mako easily takes the crown of the B+M hypers. It is a world class coaster, more...
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    Matt N’s Frolic in Florida 10th-24th June 2023

    Can't wait to hear what you think of Busch Gardens Tampa and Iron Gwazi @Matt N Great reports so far, hope you and your family are having a fantastic time!
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    do we NEED to count credits?

    When I first got into the hobby, cred counting felt like a big part of it. It also felt like a social thing - I was way more inclined to ride kiddie creds when there was a group of people on a CF Live to laugh on a Big Apple with. It gave the smaller park days structure and purpose. It felt like...
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    THORPE PARK, UK, Query re prices, accomodation, fast pass

    It's also worth noting that Thorpe Park is a fairly small park, so you won't spend a long time walking between rides. I go frequently and have never, ever needed to buy fast track, even on busy days. The trick is to arrive early before it opens and get on lots of rides first thing in the morning...
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    THORPE PARK, UK, Query re prices, accomodation, fast pass

    Hello, welcome to CoasterForce! Accommodation-wise, there's a Travelodge in Two Rivers in Staines. It's a short walk from Staines train station, where you will be able to get a shuttle bus to and from Thorpe Park. Two Rivers is a nice entertainment complex with food and a cinema, so you will...
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    20th Anniversary CF Live - THORPE PARK - 16th April 2023

    Well, I certainly have the post-Live glow ❤️ Thank you very much to everyone who came along to Thorpe. What a fantastic day! Nice weather, minimal crowds, short queues...couldn't have asked for better Live conditions. It was lovely to see so many familiar faces and meet some new people too...
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    20th Anniversary CF Live - THORPE PARK - 16th April 2023

    Apologies for the double post. But just wanted to clarify the meeting point is here: Near the toilets outside the main park entrance at 9:30am I will be wearing my most garish Fury 325 shirt so you can all easily spot me! Don't forget to allow time to get through security beforehand...
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    20th Anniversary CF Live - THORPE PARK - 16th April 2023

    Aw, no worries Chris. Your presence will be missed!
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    20th Anniversary CF Live - THORPE PARK - 16th April 2023

    The time has nearly arrived, see you all on Sunday! If you would like to bring one small item of Theme Park Tat (merch) to donate for the Raffle, it would be greatly appreciated.
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    Most rides you've ever had on one attraction in a day?

    Ah, our ERT was in the evening. It was during October so we got an hour of Taron night rides! 😍
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    Duel at Alton Towers closing on 6th September - retheme or refurbishment for 2023?

    😥😥 😭😭😭 😭😭😭💔💔💔 Thank you for the in depth review @Trooper Looper - ngl, it's really sad to hear they've removed all my favourite parts of the ride. I absolutely loved both The Haunted House and Dual, interested (read: nervous) to see how The Curse will compare to the previous iterations.
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    Most rides you've ever had on one attraction in a day?

    Taron ERT for hotel guests at Phantasialand during the CF Live. I did 15 laps then, and also rode it twice during the day for a grand total of 17. There's not many coasters I can lap over and over again, but Taron is definitely the one. Also had ERT on Twister at Grona Lund a few years ago and...
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