Top Thrill Dragster • Cedar Point

First Drop Lap Bar Launch Too short

I operated this ride so I'm biased. The best launch on the continent, only a lapbar, and what a view! Baby I'm Ready to Go again!

Launch Fun Intensity Too short

This was my 50th credit! TTD was my first true strata coaster (Superman Escape from Krypton isn't a real one), and it rocked! My one and only ride was in the front row, which was even better. Even though the ride is short, every part of it is awesome. The launch is intense and the wind in your face is exhilarating. The transition to the vertical track is intense, and flying upwards is a cool feeling. You get a brief moment to take in the scenery, then you're back twisting down the 270 degree drop, which also provides good forces. Then it's over so soon, however, which is why this gets a star knocked off.

Lap Bar Intensity Too short

Crazy but short!

Launch Too short Pointless

見たまんまです

Lap Bar Launch Smoothness Too short

It's smoother and the restraints are better, but the Launch doesn't quite reach Kingda Ka's. I also miss the large floater hill.

Fun Harness Intensity Too short

The first Strata. Made by Intamin this beast is insane. The 120 mph hydraulic launch is one of the most forceful moments on any coaster out there. One of the few rides that can be less then 20 seconds long and still be worth an hour wait. The restraints are awesome too. Only a lap bar on a Strata is awesome. Sure it would be nice for it to be a little longer but either way this thing is crazy.

Theming Lap Bar Launch Too short Dead spots

A one trick pony with a strong launch but not much else. It's a good gimmick, but it doesn't feel like a full coaster. A full layout like Formula Rossa, while impractical in the available space, would have been a better experience - I'd sacrifice Iron Dragon for a layout after the tophat.

Lap Bar Launch Intensity

9.7 out of 10! WOW, not the best at Cedar Point, but my favorite. Got to ride 7 times over two days and every time was even better. What a view at the top to see the whole park. What speed, I think know how the Flash feels running.

Location Launch Too short

My number one for well over a decade; TTD is a very simple, no nonsense blast. Lap bars are a massive plus over almost all the other Intamin Accelerators. Simple but very effective theming and banging 90's alt-rock on the front gate. Ready to go? :-)

Lap Bar Launch Fun Layout

Way too short, but extremely fun and intense. Lap bars are comfy too!

Launch Fun Intensity Too short Dead spots

It's just kind of boring, really a gimmick.

Location Launch Intensity Too short

Top Thrill Dragster is the best coaster of its kind. This coaster is amazingly smooth, fast, and surprisingly comfortable. What also makes this launch coaster amazing are the lap bars. It is comfortable and allows you to enjoy your ride by putting your hands up. To me, it is pretty short, but that’s how all those types of roller coasters have to be made because of its speed. What surprised me the most was how it was so much more faster than I expected. Top Thrill Dragster, is a fun, adrenaline rushing coaster, that’ll leave you breathless.

First Drop Lap Bar Launch Too short

Top Thrill Dragster is the most terrifying coaster I've ever ridden, and I love it. It always makes my palms sweaty and makes me hold on as tight as I can. Short, but sweet. Pure adrenaline for 20 seconds.

Location Launch Intensity Rattle Too short Discomfort

Meh. A gimmicky one trick pony that somehow, due to its extreme rattle, manages to be uncomfortable as well. It's a rite of passage, but not valuable for much else.

Fun Masterpiece

This "one-trick-pony" gives you a 30-seconds kick of sensations. The setting in the middle of the park and the lap bars are a big plus compared to Kingda Ka.

Theming Launch Pace Reliability

Lap Bar Launch Masterpiece Rattle Too short

Launch Intensity Too short Reliability

Lap Bar Launch Pace Capacity

Location Launch Intensity

Lap Bar Launch Fun Reliability

Lap Bar Launch

Lap Bar Launch Pace Too short

Launch Pace Reliability

Launch Too short Harness Reliability

Airtimes Launch Pace Too short Reliability

Lap Bar Launch Pace Reliability

Lap Bar Pace Fun Capacity Reliability

Lap Bar Launch Too short

Lap Bar Launch Pace Too short

First Drop Launch Pace Rattle