Thrill Rides

Calypso

Similar to the park's Scrambler ride, Calypso spins riders on a giant, moving platform. The cars spin counter-clockwise while the tilted platform spins clockwise, giving riders a crazy experience!

Riders must be 46" tall to ride, or be accompanied by a responsible person. Located near the Blue Streak.

Cedar Downs Racing Derby

Ride one of 64 horses, all racing for a first-place finish in the Derby! It's one of only two racing carrousels in the U.S. and its history dates back to 1920. Four-abreast horses "race" on a giant rotating turntable, and each horse moves forward and backward.

Riders must be 48" tall to ride. Located on the Main Midway across from Kiddy Kingdom.

Chaos

You'll never know which way is up! Flip, turn and spin on one of the craziest thrill rides to hit the midway.

Riders must be 48" tall to ride. Located on the Wicked Twister Midway.

Dodgem

It's an amusement park classic. Get behind the wheel of your own bumper car and take a crash course in family fun!

Riders must be 36" tall to ride Dodgem. Riders between 36" and 48" tall must be accompanied by a responsible person. Located on the Main Midway near Coasters Drive-In.

Matterhorn

Feel the sensation of traveling up and down the hills of the Matterhorn. Individual cars rock back-and-forth while rotating around a circular, hilly course.

Riders must be 42" tall to ride. Riders between 42" and 46" tall must be accompanied by a responsible person. Located near the Scrambler.

maXair

Opened in 2005, maXair provides the amazing sensation of airtime. 50 riders strap in with their feet dangling below as the giant ring they're seated in starts to spin. Then, the ring is set into a pendulum motion, reaching a height of 140 feet! Fly back and forth during this 2-minute, 30-second ride.

Click here to take a virtual ride on maXair

Riders must be 52" tall to ride. Located near Kiddy Kingdom.

Monster

Spin, turn and move up and down on the Monster. Each of the ride's cars spin individually while the arms they're attached to turn, rise and fall.

Riders must be 46" tall to ride, or be accompanied by a responsible person. Located on the Gemini Midway.

Ocean Motion

The seas aren't rough on this classic! Climb aboard this giant swinging ship and prepare for a journey 65 feet into the air.

Riders must be 39" tall to ride. Riders between 39" and 48" must be accompanied by a responsible person. Located next to the Extreme Sports Stadium.

Power Tower

Face the ultimate choice - be SHOT UP 240 feet into the air, or be THRUST DOWN from the top in a faster-than-free-fall plunge? Power Tower uses pneumatic technology to thrust riders up and down the menacing tower. Two towers shoot riders up, while the other two thrust riders down.

Riders must be 52" tall to ride. Located near Top Thrill Dragster.

Click here to take a virtual ride on Power Tower shot side

Click here to take a virtual ride on Power Tower drop side

Scrambler

The classic Scrambler was definitely named appropriately. Spin counter-clockwise in your car while at the same time, the entire ride spins clockwise.

Riders must be 36" tall to ride. Riders between 36" and 48" tall must be accompanied by a responsible person. Located next to the Matterhorn.

Skyhawk

Swoop down on the midway on the world's tallest swing ride. Two giant arms with 20 riders each, swing opposite of each other, reaching a height of 125 feet! Powered with pneumatics, Skyhawk swings smoothly and comfortably at speeds of 60 mph in both directions.

Riders must be 48" tall to ride. Located in Frontiertown.

Super Himalaya

It's a circular ride that travels clockwise on a track filled with hills. Take a ride with friends while you laugh and smile at the feelings this ride produces!

Riders must be 52" tall to ride, or be accompanied by a responsible person. Located on the Top Thrill Dragster Midway.

Troika

It's fun, fun, fun on Troika, Troika, Troika! It's just like the Scrambler, but on this ride, your car rises 25 feet above the ground. Swing out and feel the air during your 1-minute, 15-second ride.

Riders must be 42" tall to ride. Riders between 42" and 54" tall must be accompanied by a responsible person. Located near maXair.

Wave Swinger

Feel the sensation of floating on this giant swing ride. Rise 16 feet into the air in your individual swing that's attached to a rotating, rising tower.

Riders must be 48" tall to ride. Located in Frontiertown.

Witches' Wheel

You'll ride "tandem-style" in cars that swing outward. Experience positive g's - the feeling of being pressed into your seat while the ride spins. The ride lifts into the air at a near 90-degree angle and riders are turned upside-down during the 1-minute, 20-second ride.

Riders must be 54" tall to ride. Located near the Magnum XL-200.

Thrill Rides

Calypso

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Cedar Downs Racing Derby

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Chaos

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Dodgem

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Matterhorn

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maXair

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Monster

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Ocean Motion

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Power Tower

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Scrambler

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Skyhawk

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Super Himalaya

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Troika

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Wave Swinger

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Witches' Wheel

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