Maverick • Cedar Point

Waited 2 hours the first time i rode it, i was tired hungry, and just sleep deprived (dont car camp, not a good idea) and when that first drop happened, i woke up, and i was horrified, and secretly h...

Waited 2 hours the first time i rode it, i was tired hungry, and just sleep deprived (dont car camp, not a good idea) and when that first drop happened, i woke up, and i was horrified, and secretly having the best time of my life

I love this ride. it has great pacing, speed, and intensity! This ride at night genuinely feels like you don't know where you're going and its great! It's one major con however, and that is its restra...

I love this ride. it has great pacing, speed, and intensity! This ride at night genuinely feels like you don't know where you're going and its great! It's one major con however, and that is its restraints, as a tall person, I have to cross my legs for more comfort between me and the restraint, and because in the front there is no space for crossing me legs, for me, it is very uncomfortable to ride in the front. That doesn't matter however, as the back in this ride is better anyways.

Not the biggest fan of the restraints, but they're still bearable. Aside from that, this ride is near perfect. The first drop gives a ton of airtime, and it's really intense, especially the launch. It...

Not the biggest fan of the restraints, but they're still bearable. Aside from that, this ride is near perfect. The first drop gives a ton of airtime, and it's really intense, especially the launch. It's currently in my top 10. (Although i'm not sure why cedar point decided to put a mcbr directly after the launch, but still a good ride.)

Maverick is awesome! Love the first drop, which is insane despite it only being 105 feet tall. Those low-to-the-ground turns and ejector airtime hills that follow are also insane! Feels like a mini I-...

Maverick is awesome! Love the first drop, which is insane despite it only being 105 feet tall. Those low-to-the-ground turns and ejector airtime hills that follow are also insane! Feels like a mini I-305 for a sec. To me, this ride's first half could be argued as its best. I think the two inversions on this ride are decent, but nothing insane. Still fun though! If I had to pick one moment I was a little let down by, its the launch. I was expecting a much better version of Velocicoaster's first or second launch (I haven't done anything super comparable outside of that), but it just didn't really do it for me. Probably my fault for having crazy expectations, but I think I'd barely take this over Velocicoaster's first launch, but definitely not over its second or the Incredible Hulk's launch. Far from a bad moment though! The stangle dives and ending ejector hills are great so that makes up for it. My first time going to Cedar Point I thought Maverick might be my #1 at the park (or at least I hoped it would be), but Steel Vengeance is just too good. I think this ride is great, but I would advise you keep your expectations in check on this vs. Steel Vengeance if you haven't done both. If you end up liking it better, more power too you! But you wouldn't set expectations as brutally I high as I did for this. Phenomenal ride though and definitely my #2 at Cedar Point.

Disclaimer this is being written many years later. The first drop is very short, but the fast lift, steep drop, and smoothness make it one of my favorites anyways. They tried to make a ride that is...

Disclaimer this is being written many years later. The first drop is very short, but the fast lift, steep drop, and smoothness make it one of my favorites anyways. They tried to make a ride that is fun despite remaining low to the ground, and they succeeded.

Downright fun. Each element hits and they all offer different types of forces from positives to laterals to negatives to whip. Second launch has incredible kick. Setting over the water is great. For m...

Downright fun. Each element hits and they all offer different types of forces from positives to laterals to negatives to whip. Second launch has incredible kick. Setting over the water is great. For my money, one of the most underrated coasters out there.

This is truly a world class coaster. The layout is full of airtime, and there are some snappy maneuvers. The second launch in the tunnel is my favorite part, as you can feel the acceleration, and your...

This is truly a world class coaster. The layout is full of airtime, and there are some snappy maneuvers. The second launch in the tunnel is my favorite part, as you can feel the acceleration, and your in a tunnel. The restraints are a little big, but I don’t really mind. 10/10

I love the smooth and snappy transitions and inversions throughout The second launch is super intense and can catch you off guard It simply leaves me breathless on the break run This is my favorite...

I love the smooth and snappy transitions and inversions throughout The second launch is super intense and can catch you off guard It simply leaves me breathless on the break run This is my favorite coaster at cedar point and my number 2 overall coaster

Maverick is the 2nd best ride at Cedar Point. The first drop in the back car ejects you out of your seat. It has whippy transitions and some good inversions. The launch inside the tunnel is also gre...

Maverick is the 2nd best ride at Cedar Point. The first drop in the back car ejects you out of your seat. It has whippy transitions and some good inversions. The launch inside the tunnel is also great. I am still tying to imagine this ride with that deathly looking heart line roll it could have had.

Maverick is my favorite coaster at Cedar Point. All the elements are fantastic, but it's the non-stop pacing of the entire ride that really makes it so incredible. This is about as perfect as a coaste...

Maverick is my favorite coaster at Cedar Point. All the elements are fantastic, but it's the non-stop pacing of the entire ride that really makes it so incredible. This is about as perfect as a coaster gets.

First drop éjectante, double s-turn de barjo, camelback à la Toutatis (non), double roll plannant, launch de dégénéré, double stengel dive qui fait dérailler le train pour finir sur un deuxième camelb...

First drop éjectante, double s-turn de barjo, camelback à la Toutatis (non), double roll plannant, launch de dégénéré, double stengel dive qui fait dérailler le train pour finir sur un deuxième camelback à la Toutatis (toujours pas). Je sais pas quoi dire, le truc est juste parfait en fait...

Controversially, I have to admit to being a little disappointed by Maverick, I expected it to be better than it was, sure it's a perfectly fun ride but I find the layout is mostly banked turns, taken ...

Controversially, I have to admit to being a little disappointed by Maverick, I expected it to be better than it was, sure it's a perfectly fun ride but I find the layout is mostly banked turns, taken at speed which to be honest is not my favourite element at all on a coaster, still it was fun and the first drop and launch were great!

Maverick est un coaster qui paye pas de mine quand même. Une trentaine de mètre seulement, pas de grosse figure impressionnante de l’extérieur et qui est pourtant top 13 mondial, et c’est pas volé. Ce...

Maverick est un coaster qui paye pas de mine quand même. Une trentaine de mètre seulement, pas de grosse figure impressionnante de l’extérieur et qui est pourtant top 13 mondial, et c’est pas volé. Ce coaster est très varié, avec un launch en lift, une drop hyper intéressante, des airtimes, des inversions intenses, un parcours terrestre et ensuite aérien, c’est pour tout le monde ! Le seul bémol c’est le harnais comme tout les harnais Intamin old school. Un coaster à faire sans modération !

This is sort of like Copperhead Strike but on horse steroids. (Pun intended?) The ejector airtime on the 95° drop is a very unique sensation and the rest of the layout follows with a series of eleme...

This is sort of like Copperhead Strike but on horse steroids. (Pun intended?) The ejector airtime on the 95° drop is a very unique sensation and the rest of the layout follows with a series of elements that never let up the intensity, providing lots of strong airtime, whippy inversions, and insane bank transitions that remind me Project 305 (except I can ride this without passing out!). The second launch kicks hard and is one of my favorite launches. There are a couple moments where the harness causes a bit of neckchopping if you aren't careful, but I never found it painful. This is definitely my favorite ride in the park. The only thing it is missing is a heartline roll in the second half…

Le 1er LSM coaster multi-launch qui continue de mettre une claque phénoménale à quasiment tous ses petits frères. La 1ère drop est intense, les changements de direction sont très secs et très nerveux ...

Le 1er LSM coaster multi-launch qui continue de mettre une claque phénoménale à quasiment tous ses petits frères. La 1ère drop est intense, les changements de direction sont très secs et très nerveux de même pour les airtimes. Le 2ème launch est d'une puissance impressionnante encore aujourd'hui pour du LSM et la vitesse du train dans la 2ème partie est génial !! On lui critiquera les 2 inversions qui cassent l'intensité du début de parcours et donne une légère sensation de temps mort / cassure dans le ride. Un layout toujours d'actualité en 2024 !!

This one was a mixed bag for me. And as someone who loves Intamin and especially their launch coasters this surprised me. The ride is forceful, there is some nice airtime, pretty intense inversions an...

This one was a mixed bag for me. And as someone who loves Intamin and especially their launch coasters this surprised me. The ride is forceful, there is some nice airtime, pretty intense inversions and the second launch is pretty good. However, this ride broke down 3 times in the two days when I was at Cedar Point which I find to be most irregular for an established Intamin coaster. Furthermore, the restraints are awful (I'd prefer the plastic harness found on Kingda Ka) and the first launch up the hill is pointless. That being said, this rollercoaster is very special and still an experience I do not wish to have missed out on.

Maybe the most fun ride at a park full of fun rides. All of the elements are great, and that second launch is such a rush. I just wish it was one step more comfortable. I'm 6'2" and I feel boxed in b...

Maybe the most fun ride at a park full of fun rides. All of the elements are great, and that second launch is such a rush. I just wish it was one step more comfortable. I'm 6'2" and I feel boxed in by the restraints and the whole seating setup.

Maverick is a coaster with supreme personality. I've always loved this ride, but in recent years you realize how unique Maverick is. Cedar Point and Intamin really showed off how intense you can make ...

Maverick is a coaster with supreme personality. I've always loved this ride, but in recent years you realize how unique Maverick is. Cedar Point and Intamin really showed off how intense you can make a ride that is barely over 100 ft tall. From beginning to end, Maverick is a beast, but one that makes you laugh in awe of how crazy it all is. The turns and banking are snappier than any other coaster I've ridden and the new restraints are honestly really nice in my opinion. Some of the ejector on the speed hills is so powerful that you are genuinely shocked during and after. Maverick may not "look" like a lot from the pathway, but the current #13 spot in the world is much deserved. By far the best theming at Cedar Point too (not saying a lot because there's barely theming anywhere, but the sound effects and lights of a "train crossing" before the launch really adds to the intensity and excitement of it. Would love to see them lean more into that kind of thing for future rides.

I love this ride to pieces. It is at my #4 position currently (granted, out of only 83 credits) but it was very difficult for me to decide between this and SteVe. This rides launch is the best one I’v...

I love this ride to pieces. It is at my #4 position currently (granted, out of only 83 credits) but it was very difficult for me to decide between this and SteVe. This rides launch is the best one I’ve been on (I’ve been on Formula Rossa, Kingda Ka, RTH, Karacho) due to how unexpected it is and the snappy turn at the end, and this was #1 for me before I decided to shuffle SteVe ahead. There is nothing inherently wrong about it (I’m a short teen, the restraints don’t bother me) and out of any coaster in the world this is the one that left me the most flabbergasted. The rides above it are more rerideable for me, but don’t underestimate this small beast.

Oh my god. My most recent rides on this thing were actually demented. I mean, I already thought it was incredible, but these rides were so much better. First drop was about the same with it having eje...

Oh my god. My most recent rides on this thing were actually demented. I mean, I already thought it was incredible, but these rides were so much better. First drop was about the same with it having ejector. Then comes the turns, these were so much better. Every turn you just get yanked. Either it was going from high to low or low to high with the banking. From low to high, you get pulled up so quickly and it’s absolutely insane. Next airtime hill gives insanely strong ejector throughout the entire hill. Then more turns into the twisted horseshoe roll. This provides whip throughout both turns and is actually under-appreciated. Soon later, the second launch happens. This provides pretty good acceleration for an LSM launch. Then more turns while being even faster. Now, you really feel the speed on this ride. Eventually, there are the Stengel dives. There whip you up into a beyond vertical turn and they continue the previous trend of the prior turns. While this isn’t as long as Steel Vengeance, it executes the maneuvers in a way that makes it somehow even more intense. Genuinely an insane and incredible ride.

This is easily my number 1 favorite roller coaster. Like Steel Vengeance, there are so many things that are great about this ride. The airtime, intensity, launch, also the first drop, the theming, the...

This is easily my number 1 favorite roller coaster. Like Steel Vengeance, there are so many things that are great about this ride. The airtime, intensity, launch, also the first drop, the theming, the whip. It’s just outstanding. I can see how people prefer Steel Vengeance, but to me, Maverick is just better.

I love how unique Maverick is however, the snappy transitions provided quite a bit of discomfort to me. I usually don't find coasters uncomfortable however this one just hurt my back. I feel like this...

I love how unique Maverick is however, the snappy transitions provided quite a bit of discomfort to me. I usually don't find coasters uncomfortable however this one just hurt my back. I feel like this coaster is really unique and without it we wouldn't have coasters like Velocicoaster. It's just the whippy nature of this ride is too much for me, especially when it comes to rerides. I love the second launch though!

The LSM launch up the hill is just pointless. A cable launch is faster than this tame launch. This ride feature many inversions and good pacing but the transitions are often harsh and the harness is p...

The LSM launch up the hill is just pointless. A cable launch is faster than this tame launch. This ride feature many inversions and good pacing but the transitions are often harsh and the harness is pushing you down uncomfortably. Still a very fun little ride but in my opinion overrated.