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    Icon or Hyperia; which of the UK’s Mack thrill coasters do you prefer?

    Gotta be Hyperia for me. Icon was my number 1 for a while but I have to agree with you on the lack of standout moments. Hyperia just has that wow factor.
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    Mack Launch Coaster at Aquashow Family Park, Portugal

    It would certainly be interesting to see a launched coaster go into Portugal. It sounds like this could be a great fit for the park too, if those comments about the layout are anything to go by! I'm very intrigued to see what they've cooked up for this one.
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    What have you learned in your years as an enthusiast?

    For me, it's that crowds can really make or break a day. I used to think, "Hey, it's a popular park, there will always be lines, it's just part of the experience!" But after a few too many hours stuck in queues, I learned to prioritize ride ops and crowd levels. Now I'll happily pay extra for...
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    Why do you love roller coasters?

    I think a lot of it is nostalgia, for sure. Like you, my home park growing up had a rickety old woodie (still running!), and riding it now is a very different experience than it was when I was 10. There's just something about the atmosphere of an amusement park that brings you back. But for me...
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    Where will the next new-gen Vekoma Flyer go?

    You're spot on about the new Vekoma Flyers being a whole different beast than the old ones! F.L.Y. is a masterpiece, but yeah, that price tag is probably scary for a lot of parks. Universal does seem like the most likely contender in the US, especially since they've got the whole Harry Potter...
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