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Mantis
Mantis is not one of
those coasters that takes you off your feet. In fact, you stand for
the entire ride. Mantis is a stand-up, inverted roller coaster. Built
by B&M of Switzerland, the same company who built
Raptor.
Mantis has received its fair share of accolades from coaster
enthusiasts. Mantis, when added in 1996, was the world's tallest
stand-up roller coaster. The coaster has had its fair share of
controversy; it was originally named "Banshee", but Cedar Point
buckled under public pressure because the name had an evil connotation
to some groups. The controversy around its name didn't affect its
opening time. Mantis opened, as scheduled, in May 1996, and has been
delighting riders since then. Mantis starts out by traveling up to the
145 foot hill. The train crests the hill, and like Raptor, speeds down
into a vertical loop. The speed doesn't stop there, 3 more inversions
await riders before pulling into the station. Be sure to stand up the
entire ride, if you attempt to sit down, your legs will be numb by the
end of the ride--if you already aren't numb with fear.
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| Quick Facts |
Opened in: 1996
Built By: Bolliger & Mabillard
Capacity: 1800 riders per hour
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Height: 145 ft.
Ride Time: 2:40
Speed: 60 mph
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| Also of Interest |
| Mantis is located at the beginning of the Frontier Trail. The Frontier Trail has several interesting venues, such as old fashioned shops and eateries. |
| Important Information |
Riders need to be at least 54" to ride Mantis.
Mantis is not for those with motion sicknesses.
Mantis's trains are fairly large, but they do use OTSRs (over the shoulder restraints).
Larger people may have a bit of trouble fitting.
Be sure to try the test seat at the beginning of the line.
Thrill Rating: 4.5/5 |
| Average Wait Times |
In general, on an average summer day, one waits 40-60 minutes for this ride. This ride is generally most busy early morning.
Click here for info on Wait Times |
| Photos |
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Photos of Mantis are available at PointPics.com! |
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