Tallest Roller Coaster in the World

Coaster Art Guy writes "Cedar Point amusement park unveiled the tallest roller coaster in the world today. Top Thrill Dragster launches you from 0 to 120 MPH in 4 seconds via a hydraulic launch. The dragster looking like cars take you straight up a 420 foot tower, into a top hat element, and twists you 270 degrees straight down. All in about 20 seconds from start to finish. How about that one? Also check out the POV video here Quicktime or here Windows Media Player."

Comments

And that's fun?

[unfortunateson]

Ok, 20 seconds to ride,
60 seconds to load and unload
7014 seconds in line...

Not for me.
Give me an entertaining ride that lasts a couple minutes at least. Millenium Force was down when we were there, but they've got some great rides.

Mantis -- Woot!

Just avoid the indoor dark bobsled-style coaster on days when it's 90 degrees out -- the AC in the building can't keep up.

why? revenue, of course

[djupedal]

The more bodies they can run thru the gate, the more income they can grab to help pay for the next model. Just like turning over tables at a restaurant, fares in a taxi or Johns on the street.

Want a longer ride? Buy another ticket...it's all about money, after all.

Re:Cedar Point rocks

[bleckywelcky]

Truly an awesome coaster park, one of the best, if not the best, coaster park in the country.

Correction: the best coaster park in the world.

Re:The lines shouldn't be long.

[nuintari]

You've obviously never been to Cedar Point then, if the line moves fast, more people will get into it, Vacuums tend to be filled, especially at Cedar point when they whip out yet another new ride. Fortunately, this will keep people out of the lines for the Millenium Force and Raptor. :-D