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Maverick reviews

Theme Park Insider readers offer their ratings and reviews for Maverick, a roller coaster at Cedar Point. (The minimum height to ride is 52 inches.)

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Posted: December 4, 2008

This 4,400-foot-long Intamin coaster has a LSM "lift" hill and a LSM launch in a tunnel underneath the station. The first hill is 105 feet tall and drops at a 95 degree angle. The coaster includes several airtime hills and 2 inversions; Maverick originally was supposed to have 3 inversions, but the heartline roll was taken out (It put lots of stress on the trains) leaving Maverick with 2 inversions.

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51 votes, so far

My favorite coaster! I love the 95° drop and the launch out of the tunnel. The only bad part is the huge line. Intensity: 9 - Will Gibson

Unbelievable ride. Don't let its relatively unimpressive height fool you. If you don't keep your head against the headrest, you might be in for some painful headbanging, depending on your height. Otherwise, this is one of my favorite coasters. - Jamie Bennish

This is such a fun coaster because of all the twists and turns. The rapid ascent on the first hill and the launch from the tunnel provide added fun. I've never experienced any pain on Maverick (like some others have)... just pure joy! At the end of this ride, I'm always a little out of breath because it's such a rush. - Roger S

Overall, Maverick is an amazing ride. It has to be in my top five for Cedar Point...the launch is my favorite part, especially in the tunnel. The only things I didn't like were the wait and how rough it was on me. My neck ached afterwards. Also, I was stuck on this ride twice in one day due to power problems (it would stop right outside the station for around 15 minutes). However, it is still a great ride. - Meghan Calvin

This ride is one of my favorites!! Even though though the ride is small the first drop is crazy! Amazing feeling. The sharp turns and horeshoe roll are great! Also the launch is really good. Overal an amazing ride, a little jerky at times but not painfull. 9.5/10 - David Steinhardt

9-Outstanding. Another great addition to Cedar Point. It's difficult to describe the ride as it comes and goes like a dream: perfectly vivid while experiencing it, but leaves you in a haze. To be frank, I would prefer a slower lift hill as to appreciate the views of the great lake and to build anticipation for the 95 degree drop. I applaud Cedar Point for building a queue that somewhat fits in with the theme, as well. Definitely an aesthetically pleasing coaster to look at. - Joshua Counsil

No words for this. Incredible. Sharp twists, fast launches, even the freakin lift is a thrill! If you're going to CP, GO ON IT!!! - Carlo Mangiafreno

Maverick is amazing! I had to wait three hours because it broke down, but it was well worth the wait. - Bradley Keith

I thought this was a great coaster. Lots of speed and rolls and quick turns. I didn't have any problems but the jolts and harness position caused bruises on both of my 20 something neices. Krispe - Kris Peerman

This is by far one of my favorite rides ever. Yes its better than dragster. No offense but Top Thrill Dragster gets a little repeditive after riding it 20 or so times. But Maverick is the best ride ever. - Christian Bull

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