Top Thrill Dragster • Cedar Point

It's short. It's a one-trick-pony. But by golly as a kid having this closed for maintenance almost the entire day I was there, reopening in the last few hours, and finally getting to ride it is one of...

It's short. It's a one-trick-pony. But by golly as a kid having this closed for maintenance almost the entire day I was there, reopening in the last few hours, and finally getting to ride it is one of my favorite coaster memories of all time. That launch was unmatched.

RIP the OG Dragster. The best launch of all time. That top hat with those lap bars was absolutely insane. Will be missed. So lucky I got to ride for the first time this just two weeks before it closed...

RIP the OG Dragster. The best launch of all time. That top hat with those lap bars was absolutely insane. Will be missed. So lucky I got to ride for the first time this just two weeks before it closed forever.

I am so mad that the original Top Thrill Dragster with the 0 to 120 mph in 4 second hydraulic launch on it struck a woman in the head so hard with an L-shaped flag plate that fell off of the left side...

I am so mad that the original Top Thrill Dragster with the 0 to 120 mph in 4 second hydraulic launch on it struck a woman in the head so hard with an L-shaped flag plate that fell off of the left side of the back of the ride’s green train while it was clearing the top hat and crossing the finish line on August 15, 2021 while I was still able to ride Millennium Force at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, Maverick at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, Gatekeeper at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, Raptor at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, Steel Vengeance at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, Gemini at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, Corkscrew at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, Valravn at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, Iron Dragon at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, Formula Rossa with the 0 to 149 mph in 5 second hydraulic launch on it at Ferrari world in Abu Dhabi, Maxx Force with the 0 to 78 mph in 1.8 second compressed air launch on it at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, Stealth with the 0 to 80 mph in 1.8 second hydraulic launch on it at Thorpe Park in the UK, Xcelerator with the 0 to 82 mph in 2.3 second hydraulic on it at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena, California, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring: Aerosmith with the 0 to 57 mph in 2.8 second LSM launch on it at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in Florida, Red Force with the 0 to 112 mph in 5 second LSM launch on it at Ferrari Land in Spain, Kingda Ka with the 0 to 128 mph in 5 second hydraulic launch on it with Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom on its top hat at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey and El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey on July 7, 2022, August 3, 2023 and July 4, 2024

I'm grateful for the amount of rides I was able to get on Dragster, since it's one of Cedar Point's most unreliable attractions yet. Here's hoping that I'm able to ride its current state (Top Thrill 2...

I'm grateful for the amount of rides I was able to get on Dragster, since it's one of Cedar Point's most unreliable attractions yet. Here's hoping that I'm able to ride its current state (Top Thrill 2) next year once the technical errors get ironed out.

Sorely missed. The original (and in my opinion better) of the hydraulic stratas. The launch was unreal, the views incredible, the lap bar comfortable and freeing. A truly unique experience that I will...

Sorely missed. The original (and in my opinion better) of the hydraulic stratas. The launch was unreal, the views incredible, the lap bar comfortable and freeing. A truly unique experience that I will forever miss, but I'm grateful for the countless rides I got over the years.

The launch is too much, I see why other might like that intensity, but for me it's just not enjoyable. The anxiety it causes me is just not worth it. I'm very excited for this ride to receive an LSM l...

The launch is too much, I see why other might like that intensity, but for me it's just not enjoyable. The anxiety it causes me is just not worth it. I'm very excited for this ride to receive an LSM launch because I just can't handle the hydraulic one.

Short but oh-so-sweet Amazing launch and the 420ft drop was intense and insane wow what a great experience On Your first ride you don’t know how you're going to really respond to all the forces comi...

Short but oh-so-sweet Amazing launch and the 420ft drop was intense and insane wow what a great experience On Your first ride you don’t know how you're going to really respond to all the forces coming at you but after multiple rides, you get to enjoy the view from the tallest coaster in Ohio The launch is spectacular the acceleration from 0-120mph is so intense that you're going to want to do it again now that your adrenaline is pumping the ride is smooth and the lap bars are comfortable. Now with the drop I wish it was like Red Force and did not have the loop on the drop-down so you could feel the 420ft drop. The only cons are that the ride is only 17 seconds and Top Thrill Dragster is just not reliable this 420ft structure was placed right on Lake Erie and I’ve seen it shut down for high winds. We're spoiled in Ohio we have 2 Giga coasters and a great Strata Coaster with top thrill, now what other state can say that? Four and a half star coaster

The launch and speed absolutely carried this version of the ride. The high acceleration combined with the face flopping velocity made this one heck of an experience. It's a real shame that the mechani...

The launch and speed absolutely carried this version of the ride. The high acceleration combined with the face flopping velocity made this one heck of an experience. It's a real shame that the mechanical issues were way too overwhelming for the park.

The original dragster was by far the most intense physical feeling I've ever experienced. Imagine the top acceleration of a tesla times three. Your heart and stomach were literally left at the station...

The original dragster was by far the most intense physical feeling I've ever experienced. Imagine the top acceleration of a tesla times three. Your heart and stomach were literally left at the station. I am so sad to see Top Thrill 2 struggling right now, but hope that I get to ride it someday. Still, nothing will compare to the original hydraulic launch. It was SO powerful. I'll be chasing that crazy feeling forever!

I am excited to ride Top Thrill 2 when it reopens but it will be difficult to top the original. Dragster was amazing. The lap bars gave it such a cool open feeling and the view at the top is great. Fi...

I am excited to ride Top Thrill 2 when it reopens but it will be difficult to top the original. Dragster was amazing. The lap bars gave it such a cool open feeling and the view at the top is great. First launch was special.

Oh man, how fortunate I am to ride this for the first time just a couple months before it closed! I will definitely miss the hydraulic launch that provided great acceleration force. Hopefully after th...

Oh man, how fortunate I am to ride this for the first time just a couple months before it closed! I will definitely miss the hydraulic launch that provided great acceleration force. Hopefully after the coaster reopens, the train will still traverse the top hat at the same speed as before, as going up and over that top hat is a bizarre feeling, especially when done for the first time! The lap bar restraint also enhances the airtime feeling you get at the top. The weakest part of the ride is definitely the pull out of the top hat and the ending, although thematically the ride ended in a satisfying way with the finish line theming. Length was not a con for me, as the length met my expectations. The one bad part of the ride for me was that it was not reliable - the coaster did not open with the park, and it took me 4 attempts to finally get on when I saw it operating.

Such an intense ride that has an acceleration kick that is hard to find at other theme parks! Loved the restraints, and the station music. Curious to see what will the revised experience bring for the...

Such an intense ride that has an acceleration kick that is hard to find at other theme parks! Loved the restraints, and the station music. Curious to see what will the revised experience bring for the 2024 season.

This ride was stupid awesome. The launch scared the bajeebers out of me. The drop was crazy. it went by so fast, that I was still processing it when I hit the breaks. I loved everything about this mas...

This ride was stupid awesome. The launch scared the bajeebers out of me. The drop was crazy. it went by so fast, that I was still processing it when I hit the breaks. I loved everything about this masterpiece

I seriously don't know how people could hate this absolute masterpiece of a ride. This ride was absolutely INCREDIBLE. It was buttery smooth, it was EXTREMELY comfortable, and Top Thrill Dragster is o...

I seriously don't know how people could hate this absolute masterpiece of a ride. This ride was absolutely INCREDIBLE. It was buttery smooth, it was EXTREMELY comfortable, and Top Thrill Dragster is one of the only roller coasters I have ever ridden to actually scare the crap out of me, as the launch was very suspenseful. I mean, EVERY TIME I went on this ride, my heart was beating like 120 miles an hour hearing the rev sounds and just waiting for the cable to attach to the car. Literally! LITERALLY! The only thing I'm not a fan of is the short duration, other than that, this ride was incredible. Dear Cedar Fair, please don't underwhelm us with Reimagined Dragster!

The launch on this ride is crazy good, getting to the top speed in just a few seconds, the view at the top (granted is only a few seconds) is amazing, but the reliability is so poor, hopefully the rid...

The launch on this ride is crazy good, getting to the top speed in just a few seconds, the view at the top (granted is only a few seconds) is amazing, but the reliability is so poor, hopefully the ride isn't closed for good and comes back better than ever, hopefully cedar point do something great with it instead of removing it

This is the greatest 17 seconds of all time and I think most people would agree with me. That launch is just unbelievable and still my favorite one, that speed is something extremely hard to beat and ...

This is the greatest 17 seconds of all time and I think most people would agree with me. That launch is just unbelievable and still my favorite one, that speed is something extremely hard to beat and experiencing it on a coaster is just mind boggling. The top hat is a blur of speed, positives, laterals and even some great ejector going over the top. Such a simple coaster but it's an absolute must do experience. A fair amount of people like ka more but the lap bars, lack of a trim making the drop better and smoothness just give this the edge for me.

The launch is such an incredible experience. Probably my favorite moment on any coaster. Yeah, it's a short ride, but it sure packs a lot of excitement into about 17 seconds. Top thrill, for sure...

The launch is such an incredible experience. Probably my favorite moment on any coaster. Yeah, it's a short ride, but it sure packs a lot of excitement into about 17 seconds. Top thrill, for sure! Cedar Point does a great job maintaining this coaster to ensure a smooth ride. I've ridden this dozens of times, and I don't think I've ever felt the slightest rattle or vibration.

Every time I think about my coaster rankings, I debate this ride in my head. How can I still have it so high on my list? I rode it originally back in 2004, which was a time the world barely knew tha...

Every time I think about my coaster rankings, I debate this ride in my head. How can I still have it so high on my list? I rode it originally back in 2004, which was a time the world barely knew that such levels of thrill were even possible. Now almost 20 years later and close to 150 more coasters under my belt, how do I still rank this in my top 5. It simply comes down to that initial adrenaline rush. The first time I ever rode this, it was an epiphany. I had ridden other launched coasters at that point--Mr. Freeze is at my home park of SFSL. But this is a whole other level of insanity. The launch is just nuts. Just when you think you can't go any faster it keeps on going. It is FAST. The forces make your body react with adrenaline. It is such a rush. The hill and the height are barely even an factor compared to the launch. Is it 1 trick pony? Perhaps, but it is the best trick I've ever experienced on a coaster. It is super short? Of course it is. But I can't think of a better way to spend 15 seconds with my clothes on.

Credit #63 Pros: -Seriously one of my favorite coasters. Ever. Kingda Ka doesn't even compare to this monster of a ride. Cons: -The fact that I liked this more than Steel Vengeance. Sorry SteV...

Credit #63 Pros: -Seriously one of my favorite coasters. Ever. Kingda Ka doesn't even compare to this monster of a ride. Cons: -The fact that I liked this more than Steel Vengeance. Sorry SteVe fans! Also it made me cry a little, in a good way- because I was a little scared of big scary stratas and i cried of happiness a bit afterwards because I ended up loving the ride- hell, it would probably be my #1 if I got a rollback lol (Though I don't think anything can beat my precious El Toro)

This is currently the tallest and fastest coaster I've ridden. That launch is insane and extremely forceful. However that's about all this ride does. This is one of only a few coasters I consider too ...

This is currently the tallest and fastest coaster I've ridden. That launch is insane and extremely forceful. However that's about all this ride does. This is one of only a few coasters I consider too short because it really only has 2 elements. However, just for the launch alone, this ride is excellent

The line was so long for the first 5-10 years that it was tough to justify the ride time. Top Thrill is hardly a roller coaster and more like the world's best and most intense flat ride. It's also unr...

The line was so long for the first 5-10 years that it was tough to justify the ride time. Top Thrill is hardly a roller coaster and more like the world's best and most intense flat ride. It's also unreliable and I often wait until the afternoon when it's warmed up. For all of those reasons, I usually pass it on my way to Magnum or Valraven.

Top thrill dragster est un chef d'œuvre ! Le launch est magnifique et il n'y pas meilleur sensation que de filer à pleine balle, à 200kmh avec juste une lapbar ! Au premier rang la sensation du launch...

Top thrill dragster est un chef d'œuvre ! Le launch est magnifique et il n'y pas meilleur sensation que de filer à pleine balle, à 200kmh avec juste une lapbar ! Au premier rang la sensation du launch est décuplée par le vent qui nous frappe. L'airtime en haut du top hat est bien long et puissant. Dommage pour la fiabilité en revanche.