Magnum XL-200

Cedar Point’s Magnum XL-200 premiered on May 6, 1989, as the world’s tallest and fastest complete circuit roller coaster, offering spectacular views of the park and Lake Erie. Designed by Ronald Toomer and built by Arrow Dynamics of Clearfield, Utah, the 205-foot-high, 5,106-foot-long ride was the first large-scale tubular steel tracked coaster to simulate a traditional out-and-back wood coaster. By eliminating loops and other inversions, it reached a larger audience, and the $8 million ride, with three tunnels, a pretzel-shaped turnaround, and a record-breaking first drop of 194 feet, 8 inches, quickly gained worldwide attention. It inspired more than a dozen similar rides on three continents and is acknowledged as the first hypercoaster, a term applied to coasters exceeding 200 feet. Millions of riders have braved the 78 mph two-minute ride, making it one of the most popular attractions in Cedar Point’s history and an important part of the park’s eclectic collection of impressive roller coasters.

Sandusky, Ohio · United States