Raptor

My first time visiting the park, this ride terrified me. Hanging below the track, swinging through all those inversions, and the sheer roar of the ride put me off. However, with some gradual coaxing, I eventually rode the ride and have grown to love it more and more each time. This coaster is as intense and extreme as it sounds.

To those who say it's rough, simply keep your head forward during the ride and you won't slam into the restraints. Also, to avoid long lines, come back later in the day (afternoon, evening, or early night) and the lines won't be longer than 30-40 minutes. This ride never lets up after you initially drop - not even during the mid-course break run.

I'm warning you - it's not for the faint of heart. Watch out for the cobra roll - it can be quite extreme - and the helix at the end - you will for sure grey out on it. B&M did a fantastic job designing this, and it's aged so well over the years. The 2016 repaint has this ride feeling and looking brand new. The intensity, layout, and roar of this coaster solidify it as one of Cedar Point's premier attractions, and will immediately catch your eye during your next visit.