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The American Eagle is a classic out-and-back, racing wooden roller coaster. The ride really is enormous, as it runs all the way from the back corner of the park to the front corner. The lift hill is very slow, making it feel taller than it really is. Make no mistake though, this coaster is plenty big, and features some great airtime and laterals. The trims at the beginning of the helix are a bit disappointing, though the trains still manage to pick up a lot of speed by the end of it. The 2nd half of the ride is all airtime, filled with bunny hills and another surprise mini-helix just before the brake run. Overall, a very solid woodie that falls just short of a 9 in a couple of key areas, but a coaster that definitely should not be missed when visiting Great America.
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