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The Matugani coaster at Lost Island Theme Park, Waterloo, Iowa

While Kukuli Station is fun and Yuta falls will be great the big ride we were looking forward to in the Yuta Realm is this.

The Matugani Coaster in the Mura Realm at Lost Island Theme Park, Waterloo, Iowa

 Matugani is Lost Island's Intamin designed Accelerator Coaster.

The Matugani Coaster in the Mura Realm at Lost Island Theme Park, Waterloo, Iowa

Unfortunately in a world where we have supply chain issues, disruptions in a field I know a little about as I work in it; logistics, and coming off of the pandemic Lost Island was still waiting for parts to complete this ride and have it complete the manufacturers certification this year.

The Matugani Coaster int the Mura Realm at Lost Island Theme Park, Waterloo, Iowa

Even though Matugani wasn't open to ride Lost Island let all of the members of the American Coaster Enthusiasts get up close and really personal with this coaster.

The Matugani coaster in the Mura Realm at Lost Island Theme Park, Waterloo, Iowa

First stop was Matugani's maintenance area where we were able to take tons of "geek shots" like this one of the coasters wheel assembly.



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