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Carolina Cyclone

Roller coaster
Minimum height to ride: 48 inches

About Carolina Cyclone

Cyclone debuted in March 1980 as the first coaster in the world to flip riders upside down four times. The ride features two vertical loops, two corkscrews, and a helix to finish off the ride. Still a popular ride after 25 years, the Cyclone has proven to be a joy to countless riders.

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22 votes, so far

When you look at the history of this ride, you have to admit it is still worth keeping. Great for the younger ones just stepping up to inversions. It would be great to see new trains similar to the Cobra on this one. - SC Todbear

They set up this ride great so that people who are not riding can get great views. The corkscrews actually flip over walkways where people can stand or walk underneath them. - Jesse Key

its a good ride it is well worth riding again but u got to admit its no borg or top gun - Brandon ................

It was my first coaster with an inversion an its great if you dont want to ride borg or top gun the loops are ok but that first corkscrew is crazy and its almost in slow motion because of the size of it and the low speed of the ride - Drew Walters

This is a good ride if you are not tall enough to get on top gun or borg. I think the double corkscrew is insane. The first drop needs to be bigger though. - scooby doobydoo


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