Wicked Twister

Wicked Twister was a record-breaking roller coaster at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. It opened in 2002 as the tallest and fastest double-twisting impulse coaster in the world. Manufactured by Intamin, Wicked Twister featured a unique U-shaped design with two 215-foot tall twisted towers on each end. The ride accelerated riders forward and backward five times, reaching a top speed of 72 mph while ascending the twisted towers at a near-vertical angle. Its thrilling launch sequence and intense twists made it a fan favorite for nearly two decades. The coaster closed permanently in 2021 to make way for future park developments.

 

Ride Configuration
Height
215 feet
Max Dropp
206 feet
Max Speed
72 mph
Length
1,110 feet
Duration
0.00
Inversions
0
Designer
Intamin
TPS Review

Wicked Twister was a thrilling steel roller coaster located at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. Opened in 2002 and operating until 2021, it was an inverted impulse coaster designed by Intamin. The ride featured two 215-foot twisting towers, giving riders an adrenaline-pumping experience as it launched them forward and backward at speeds of up to 72 mph. With five total launches, each swing higher than the last, the ride provided a unique sensation of weightlessness and acceleration. Wicked Twister was renowned for its intense speed, height, and one-of-a-kind twisted spiral design before its closure and subsequent dismantling in 2022.