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Tallest Roller Coaster in the World

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee dept.

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."

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  1. And that's fun? by unfortunateson · · Score: 5, Insightful

    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.

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    Design for Use, not Construction!
  2. Re:Cedar Point rocks by bleckywelcky · · Score: 5, Insightful


    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.