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Wicked Twister
It is ironic how
appropriately named some roller coasters are at Cedar Point. Wicked
Twister is no exception. Wicked Twister is called an Intamin "Impulse"
coaster. This means that Wicked Twister is not a full circuit coaster,
but rather a U-shaped coaster. Trains are initially shot out of the
station at a speed reaching 50 mph. The train travels midway up the
first spike of the coaster, then rushes backwards to the other spike.
The train repeats the process on the front spike again, and comes back
and hits the back spike. Finally, the train goes up the front spike
one last time before being stopped in the station. At the top of every
spike, a twist is present. It is hard to explain the sensation
accomplished by the twist, but it certainly accomplishes its goal.
Like Raptor,
Wicked Twister trains cause riders' feet to dangle. It is especially
fun to ride Wicked Twister in the very front or in the very back. This
allows riders to get "maximum twistage".
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| Quick Facts |
Opened in: 2002
Built By: Intamin A.G.
Capacity: 1000 riders per hour
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Height: 215 ft.
Ride Time: Under 1 minute
Speed: 72 mph
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| Also of Interest |
| Wicked Twister is located on the beach. You can exit the park to the beach and take a quick stroll or swim and re-enter the park later. |
| Important Information |
Riders need to be at least 52" to ride Wicked Twister.
Wicked Twister uses OTSRs (over the shoulder restraints), and can be quite confining.
Be sure to check the test seat outside the entrance before riding.
Thrill Rating: 4.5/5 |
| Average Wait Times |
In general, on an average summer day, one waits 45 minutes to an hour for this ride. This ride is generally most busy around lunch time.
Click here for info on Wait Times |
| Photos & Videos |
Photos can be found at PointPics.com
Other types of media can be found in Wicked Twister Media.
Photos of construction are available in the Wicked Twister Construction Gallery. |
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