The Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point didn’t just break world records when it opened in 1989 – it shattered them! Standing an amazing 205 feet above the Earth below and cruising at a top speed of 72 mph, this scream machine was the tallest and fastest roller coaster ever created when it debuted in 1989.

As impressive as those statistics are, coaster enthusiasts will tell you the element that makes Magnum truly a coaster king is its “airtime!” That feeling of floating over each of the ride’s intense hills helps make Magnum one of the greatest coasters of all time.

The Magnum is a traditional “out and back” coaster that features 5,106 feet of track that winds its way over Soak City and along the Lake Erie shoreline, giving riders an unparalleled view of the lake and the Cedar Point skyline. In 2006, the Magnum XL-200 was voted No. 3 in the “Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World” category in a poll conducted by Amusement Today.

In only 18 seasons, Magnum has given more than 36 million guests a ride to remember. In 2006 alone, 1,826,338 guests rode Magnum. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall.

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Ride Info:
Capacity – Approximately 2,000 riders per hour
Features – First hill drop of 60 degrees is one of the steepest in the world Lap bar restraints Three tunnels with special effects
Model – Out-and-back coaster
Ride Time – Approximately 2 minutes
Speed – 72 mph
Structure – Steel tubular track
Lift Height – 205 feet
Track Length – 5,106 feet
Vertical Drop – 195 feet
Angle of Descent – 60 degrees
Second Hill Height – 157 feet
Third Hill Height – 80 feet

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