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Rides: Top Thrill Dragster
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Park:   Cedar Point (travel info)
Ride Type:   Steel Coaster
Status:   Operating Since 5/4/2003
Category:   Rocket Coaster (Accelerator)
Builder:   Intamin AG
Cost:   $25,000,000
Length:   2800'
Height:   420'
Drop Height:   400'
Drop Angle:   90°
Max Speed:   120 mph
Capacity:   1500 pph
Arrangement:   Six 5-car trains that hold 18 riders/train.
Restraints:   Individual hydraulic lap-bar with seat-belt
Visits:   660
Rating:   This Ride's Rating Is: 4
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More About This Ride
Ride Restrictions:
Minimum height restriction:   52 in.

Structure:
420' hill with a vertical ascent and descent - featuring a 270-deg. spiral on the way down.

Length of acceleration track is 262'.

Features:
Riders are accelerated from 0 to 120 mph in approximately 4 seconds.

Train colors: Cobalt blue, sunshine yellow, sunset red, black cherry, florescent purple and indy green.

History:
Top Thrill Dragster opened with numerous mechanical problems in 2003. It did not start operating somewhat reliably until approximately August 2003. In June of that year, Cedar Point was compelled to put up a page noting the status of the coaster due to its reliability issues.

Problems continued in 2004. Such issues in this year included problems with the launch cable. One incident with the cable injured several riders, where they were hurt by shards of metal.

The problems continued in 2005 when the ride was shutdown for most of September and October due to 2 seperate mechanical problems involving shipment of parts from Germany. The ride was delcared closed for the rest of the season on October 9th, after running only 3 days.

Tagline: "Race for the Sky."


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Reviews
Tanks4me05

Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 988

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It is really fun, but waiting even a mere 1 hour and 45 minutes in line for it wasn't worth it. To be honest, this thing isn't worth if the lines go over an hour.

5-14-05 8:51:09
coaterdude420

Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 223

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Best ride ever!!!!! I've been on it 7 times, and its not very scary anymore, but it's still very fun. Definte;y the best. People say MF is better cause its longer- not true. TTD is just too unique and awesome, whereas MF is just a bigger version of other things. (Not that MF is bad.... it's number 2 behind TTD.)

7-11-05 20:12:54
coasterfreak77

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 49

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If you havent ridden this, you should be banned!!!

its great. If you get the front seat, be prepared for one of the best experiances ever.

6-26-06 12:17:23
Nitro Luvr

Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 523

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Alright so Ive ridden Kingda Ka 5 times and Top Thrill Dragster 3 1/2 times. Folks may ask how did you ride 3 1/2 times? Well when I first rode TTD the day I was there, it didnt make it over the hill and fell back. I must tell you falling backwards at 120 MPH is AMAZING. I think Intamin needs to now make a ride that does just that.lol But you know TTD is an awesome coaster. You really can't compare it to any other rides in the park because it is unique in itself. The launch is breathtaking and if you ride front row you WILL need sunglasses on. I rode front, middle and back and the front was easily the best seat. Now which is better, Kingda Ka or TTD? Hmmmm I'll leave that up to folks who have ridden both like myself. But let's just say I stay true to my NJ homepark :). Bottom line you won't be disappointed with either ride though. Recommend both to everyone.

7-21-06 14:09:38
SheikraTTD

Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1027

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I waited 4 hours for this ride in 2003. I've ridden this ride 8 times! In the front row at night is an amazing experience. Alltime rank: 3rd

8-3-06 16:09:15
RoyElliotIII

Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 18

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This ride has quite a launch.

1-14-07 21:29:42
lalalala

Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 40

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One of my favorite coasters ever!!!

6-26-07 10:21:26
Emann

Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1043

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My favorite ride at Cedar Point when I went in 2005. The launch was amazing and it really took my by surprise how forceful it was.

7-7-07 14:50:50
PGH_Steeler

Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 402

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OMG I just went to cedar point for the first time today and i loved it!!! the dragster was the best!!!!! PURE FUN thats all i have to say.

8-11-07 3:47:38
Freddie

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 176

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Dragster wasn't that good to me. The launch gets really weak at the end. It also didn't "feel" tall or fast.... the best part was the forces going into the tophat.

8-20-07 12:41:46
Dave

Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 130

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This coaster is insane

8-30-07 18:15:52
PGH_Steeler

Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 402

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Dragster is one of my favorite rides...Its my 2nd favorite actually..after Millenium Force. I've only ridden it once cause i only been to cedar point once but it's amazing. Even if u are afraid to ride it, u gotta suck it up and just do it. I did! The speed is amazing. I liked how there were no OTSR's it was just a lapbar...i felt free but safe at the same time. Great ride, everyone must do it at least once in their life...

9-13-07 14:29:22
James

Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 11177

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Top Thrill Dragster = meh

11-30-07 23:41:15
cplover34

Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 150

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The launch never gets old. After your first couple of rides though, never settle for a seat past the second car. Sitting any farther back, the wind is blocked, and you don't feel as if you're going as fast, and actually, it's a pretty calm ride.

12-4-07 8:01:40
tedfuzz

Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 319

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The launch is amazing, but in my opinion MF provides a better ride.

-tedfuzz

12-25-07 11:36:19
I love DW

Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2292

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Great views from top (the short time your up there)...BUT NOT worth the 3 hour wait we had because of 'mechanical issues.' Basically we waited 3 hours (because I HAD to do this coaster) for a 20 second ride. Once I was on it I loved the ride but the reliability (or lack there of) just ruined it since it stopped working over a dozen times while at the station, including boarding the train then having to exit it. It was up and down all day long from open to the time we had to leave (6:30 p.m.)

6-7-08 22:17:49
SFoGGuy

Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 84

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DW hit the nail on the head. This is the most extreme experience I have ever had at an amusement park, but the constant breaking down was annoying. One off season they need to figure out how to make this ride more reliable.

7-21-08 20:31:51
PGH_Steeler

Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 402

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Ive only ridden it 2 times now too, wish i lived closer..3hrs is just too far to drive all the time....this ride is great though...sooooooooooo FAST! love it! gotta go back!

8-1-08 15:24:08
pilotgirl21

Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 4

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I loved this ride ! It was the first ride I went on and I waited for the front row, the best way to ride! There were some mechanical problems, so the ride opened a half hour late, and I still had to wait almost another hour (mainly because I waited for the front row).

1-2-09 17:50:00
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