Wicked Twister

Wicked Twister

It's the tallest and fastest double-twisting impulse coaster in the world. It's two twisting towers reach a height of 215 feet and the coaster careens down the track at a top speed of 72 mph.

Your ride on Wicked Twister isn't the only part of the experience. The coaster is located right on the Cedar Point Beach, providing unique and "twisted" views of Lake Erie!

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

2008971,470
2007938,732
20061,041,160
2005939,323
20041,044,581
20031,100,583
20021,024,232