Rob's Top 9
  Breaking into the record books, Millennium Force broke 10 world records in its debut. Standing a breathtaking 310 feet into the air, this "giga-coaster" will take thrill seekers on an incredible 92 mph journey along 6,595 feet of track that winds its way through the center of the park, crosses a lagoon and dives onto an island. This ride was enough to turn my face purple the very first time that I experienced, but I wanted to get back in the three hour long line to ride it again.  
Millenium Force Features

Track Length: 6,595 feet

Lift Height: 310 feet

Angle of Lift Hill: 45 degrees

Vertical Drop: 300 feet

Angle of Descent: 80 degrees

Second Hill Height: 169 feet

Third Hill Height: 182 feet

Lift Height: 137 feet

Top Speed: 92 mph

Ride Time: 2 min. 16 sec.

Cost to build: $25 million

Model Type: Out-and-back coaster

Structure: Steel tubular track

Features: Tiered seating on the coaster's cars for better viewing, 122 degree overbanked turns, Two tunnels, Elevator cable system first of its kind in the world, New magnetic braking system.

Pictures above show the bunny hop over the lagoon on the way back to the station (top) and the massive first hill that stands 310 feet tall at night (below). Click on the pictures to enlarge them in a new window.

   

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