Wicked Twister

Wicked Twister

Continuing Cedar Point's tradition of breaking world records is Wicked Twister, another great addition to the park's unmatched collection of 75 rides, including 17 roller coasters.

Located along the shore of Lake Erie, next to the Giant Wheel, Wicked Twister is the tallest and fastest "double-twisting" impulse roller coaster ever created. This steel giant is comprised of a U-shaped track with the ends reaching 215 feet into the air and is powered by a linear induction motor. Riders sit two abreast in specially designed seats suspended from the track above. Then, without warning, Wicked Twister launches riders forward out of the station and up a 90-degree, twisting steel track. Once the train slows to a stop, it streaks back down the structure and into the station before being launched backward up another twisting track. The train races up and down the track a total of five times at an amazing top speed of 72 mph! But that is not all. Each tower twists 450 degrees, providing one of the most unique ride experiences ever.

In 2007, Wicked Twister gave 938,732 guests another reason to scream at Cedar Point. Guests must be at least 52 inches tall to ride Wicked Twister.



May not accommodate Guests of Exceptional Size.
Loose articles are not permitted on this ride.

Rider Safety Guide

  • At Least 52"

All The Details

Design

Capacity1,210 PPH
Ride Time40 sec.
SpeedUp to 72 M.P.H.
StructureSteel tubular track
FeaturesTwo 450-degree vertical twists Linear Induction Motor
ModelDouble-twisting impulse coaster
Color SchemeTeal Columns; Sunburst yellow track
Dispatch Interval95 seconds
Load/Unload55 seconds
Power Requirements3.0 MVA (15s per 100s)
First Launch (Forward)Approx. 50 M.P.H.
Second Launch (Backward)Approx. 63 M.P.H.
Third Launch (Forward)Approx. 69 M.P.H.
Fourth Launch (Backward)Approx. 72 M.P.H.
Fifth Launch (Forward)Approx. 62 M.P.H.

Manufacturing

ManufacturerIntamin AG of Wollerau, Switzerland
Investment$9 million

Physical Dimensions

Lift Height215 feet
Track Length2,700 feet
Vertical Drop206 feet
Angle of Track90 degrees
Angle of Twist450 degrees
Min. Height of Track Above Ground9 feet

Vehicles

Number of Trains1
Train ColorsBlue, Yellow, Green, Purple
CoachesEight four-passenger coaches

One 32-passenger train

Steel coaches with individual shoulder restraint and restraining belt

Ridership

2007938,732
20061,041,160
2005939,323
20041,044,581
20031,100,583
20021,024,232