Power Tower

Power Tower

Feel the power! Cedar Point amusement park/resort’s Power Tower thrill ride offers guests two exciting ride experiences to choose from.

Located in the middle of the park near the Corkscrew roller coaster, Power Tower is a 300-foot-tall, state-of-the-art adrenaline factory that features two towers which launch you up 240 feet and two towers which blast you down at speeds of up to 60 mph! Built in 1998, the $10 million Power Tower debuted as the tallest ride of its kind in the world.

In 2008, more than 900,000 guests blasted up and down on Power Tower. Riders must be at least 52 inches tall.

Rider Safety Guide

  • At Least 52"

All The Details

Design

Capacity1,700 riders per hour
Ride Time45 seconds
StructureFour connected 240-foot-tall steel towers
Special FeaturesPowered by compressed air, riders will suddenly and unexpectedly blast 240 feet up and down on four massive steel towers. Riders will bounce halfway back up the ride's structure before returning to the launch pad
Model300-foot-tall vertical ascent and descent thrill ride
Color SchemeWhite with red, yellow and teal accents
Height300 feet
SeatingOne 12-passenger launch vehicle per tower accommodating 48 total riders. Outward-facing open-air seats. Over-the-shoulder harnesses with interlocking belts.
SpeedRiders reach speeds of more than 50 mph in 3 seconds

Manufacturing

Investment$10 million
ManufacturerS & S Sports Power, Inc., Logan, Utah

Seating

Launcher Capacity12 passengers
Number of Launchers4 launchers

Ridership

2008938,416
2007932,430
20061,041,637
20051,211,013
20041,336,847
20031,520,130
20021,429,084
20011,449,914
20001,462,319
19991,560,424
19981,784,780