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Greezed Lightnin' is the best ride in the park, barring some amazing addition for 2003. The Texas Cyclone might not be half bad if it rides anything like its Georgian cousin. Everything else? Blah. Serial Thriller is a hang 'n' bang (but, that's coming from someone who's ridden half a dozen copies of that ride), Ultratwister is Great Adventure export, as is Batman: The Escape. Viper is Schwarzkopz Looping Star, and, while nice isn't exactly amazing. Personally, I have the permanent installation of a Doppel Looping nearby, so it blows the Looping Stars out of the water.
Astroworld's flat ride collection sucks. Big time. For what it's worth, I don't consider any of Astroworld's rides to be unique. Ultratwister is unique to North America. Every other coaster is cloned somewhere else - save for the junior mine train. Maybe it's okay for a local market, but as a National draw, its a bit disappointing.
I've written Astroworld off as being the sole reason for my visit. (Yes, I'll be the first to admit that I go to Nationals for Walt Disney World more than robots.) Now I'm interested in seeing if the event can be as good a show in Houston as it is in Orlando. I can't imagine sitting around watching matches for three straight days; especially after four weeks of regionals. . . but, if the showmanship is there, and the right people are there, it may be worth the trip. But - it's not for Astroworld.
(Oh, and this is one instance where I won't be all too grateful for what I've been given, because I do consider Astroworld to be a significant downgrade from Walt Disney World, as well as Houston from Orlando. It's a good thing for you all, I guess, that it's not up to me whether or not you go.)
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--Madison--
...down at the Ozdust!
Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time. And for a brief moment, we have been among its many passengers.
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