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Magnum XL-200

A true legend! The Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point didn't just break world records when it opened in 1989 - it shattered them! Standing an amazing 205 feet above the Earth below and cruising at a top speed of 72 mph, this scream machine was the tallest and fastest roller coaster ever created when it debuted in 1989. As impressive as those statistics are, coaster enthusiasts will tell you the element that makes Magnum truly a coaster king is its "airtime!" That feeling of floating over each of the ride’s intense hills helps make Magnum one of the greatest coasters of all time.

The Magnum is a traditional "out and back" coaster that features 5,106 feet of track that winds its way over Soak City and along the Lake Erie shoreline, giving riders an unparalleled view of the lake and the Cedar Point skyline. In 2006, the Magnum XL-200 was voted No. 3 in the "Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World" category in a poll conducted by Amusement Today.

In only 18 seasons, Magnum has given more than 36 million guests a ride to remember. In 2006 alone, 1,826,338 guests rode Magnum. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall.

Rider Safety Guide

  • At Least 48"

All The Details

Design
CapacityApproximately 2,000 riders per hour
FeaturesFirst hill drop of 60 degrees is one of the steepest in the world Lap bar restraints Three tunnels with special effects
ModelOut-and-back coaster
Ride TimeApproximately 2 minutes
Speed72 mph
StructureSteel tubular track
Manufacturing
Investment$8 million
ManufacturerArrow Dynamics Inc., Clearfield, Utah
Physical Dimensions
Lift Height205 feet
Track Length5,106 feet
Vertical Drop195 feet
Angle of Descent60 degrees
Second Hill Height157 feet
Third Hill Height80 feet
Vehicles
CoachesSix six-passenger coaches on each train Three 36-passenger trains
Number of Trains3
Vehicle DesignFiberglass coaches with lap bar and nylon wheels
Ridership
20071,525,188
20061,826,338
20051,888,539
20042,080,903
20031,967,796
20022,028,971
20012,130,694
20001,985,296
19992,105,442
19982,114,088
19971,987,765
19962,122,078