And the winner is. . .Magnum XL-200! Voted the "Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World," for the third year in a row in a poll conducted by Amusement Today, the Magnum is still one of the most popular rides ever built at the historic amusement Park When it opened in 1989, the Mgnum XL-200 was the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world and was the first scream machine to top the 200-foot-tall barrier. A traditional out-and-back "hyper-coaster," Magnum's 5,106 feet of red steel tubular track runs through Soak City water park and along the Lake Erie shoreline, giving riders spectacular views to go along with magnificent hills and blazing speed. In its 11-year history, this steel giant has given more than 24.5 million rides.
Track Length: 5,106 feet Lift Height: 205 feet Vertical Drop: 195 feet Second Hill Height: 157 feet Third Hill Height: 80 feet Time: Approximately 2 minutes Speed: 72 mph Ride Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics Inc., Clearfield, Utah |
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