Millennium Force -- Coaster Of A Century

Song: Just What I Needed - The Cars Cedar Point had already made a name for themselves as a worldreknowned place for coaster enjoyment. In 1989 they became home to the first coaster to break the 200 foot barrier. In 1994, Cedar Point became home to the award winning Inverted Roller Coaster, Raptor. Cedar Point had already been a widely popular resort, but they needed something shattering to seal the deal as the best amusement park in the world. In the winter of 1999, the first ride to break the 300 foot barrier would be built, making it the tallest roller coaster in the world. The speed of the ride would also be unbelievable, as it would pass speeds of 90 mph, which was unheard of. The ride shocked riders on opening day, which was reported to be complete pandemonium. Waits have been reported to have been as high as 5 hours for Millennium Force, and it is still one of the most popular rides in the country. Designed by Intamin AG, Millennium Force was designed to do everything as new as possible. It uses a magnetic breaking system for the final break run, which is Cedar Point's way of conserving space. The lift is essentially an elevator lift, cutting the time on the lift hill in half of what it would normally be. The track structure was also different. The ride has been so well maintained that it's still as smooth as silk after nearly 10 years! It impresses a lot of people that Millennium Force is 10 years old, but it impresses even more people that the ride has never left its ranking in the top 2 steel coasters of all time. In 2001, Cedar Point had the 1st (Millennium Force), 2nd (Magnum XL200), and 4th (Raptor) greatest steel coasters of all time. This video was made for educational purposes. Copyrighted material can be used for educational purposes. (Fair Use Act) Thanks coasterbob62 for certain footage including the construction!