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[2024] Thorpe Park: Hyperia - Mack Hypercoaster

Not the most spacious station maybe similar size to icons,I just really hope they aren't assigning rows I know a free for all can make things awkward but I love having the freedom to go wherever I want, obviously there will be a front row queue regardless.
 
Futher to Jack's photos (shared by @djtruefitt ) there's been a full Hyperia Construction update & more photos posted by Thorpe. In the comments someone asked if it would be as themed as Swarm, Thorpe confirmed it would be more along the lines of Stealth. Trains are fully built but they're waiting before they bring them to site and have commented to say although the station looks small in photos, it's very similar in size to the other coaster stations :)
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Those work great but I did see someone pull the closed side open and grab a bottle on icon, granted it was probably theirs that they left but it did break my sense of security a little 😅
 
John said:
The Mack bag system is good and all but it doesn't really do all that much in terms of helping operations. If you really want high capacity (and you're not EP) then guests should store their bags before boarding.
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What is this system? Are there any examples in the UK?
 
Bowser said:
What is this system? Are there any examples in the UK?
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Icon has this system. Basically there's enough shelves for 1 per train, with all except one covered up and when the train despatches the flap covering the shelves moves to hide train 1's baggage and open up the shelf for train 2.
 
I like them, but they aren't anything fancy or cleaver. They are just like the old sliding cage doors all the pre-Merlin SWs use, but automated with the arrival of the trains.

They work really well on Blue Fire when in 2 station mode as you load your bag one side and collect it on the other as you are leaving.
 
Update from that southerner again..

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The lift hill structure is looking good! Don't think it will take long to build this structure but don't think we will see the lift hill track be installed for another week or two yet.

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Saw a few supports fly into place tonight in a short space of time.

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The station exit / start of the ride is getting some gold stripes added to it.

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The maintenance area looks interesting. I like how the track just ends and curves in

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Can't wait to see this ride testing but I know we're a long way off yet..

Hyperia Lift Hill Structure Rises Into The Air | Theme Park Guide

The lift hill for Hyperia has started to rise into the air! Over the past few days, workers have been busy building the structure for the lift hill. M
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Uh oh... double post but its different?

The structure is getting taller by the day.

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Access into restricted areas are getting secured. Introducing.. the golden gate!


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That skyline is gonna be looking very different soon.

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Im gonna put my money on a May opening :)

Hyperia Lift Hill Continues To Grow | Theme Park Guide

The structure for the lift hill for Hyperia is growing by the day! Since our last look at Hyperia Friday evening more supports have been added to the
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