Mean Streak

About Mean Streak

A Massive wooden coaster. It is 161 feet tall and reaches speeds of 65 mph. Riders beware, this is a VERY rough ride. -- Last edited by Dan Forget

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Readers' Opinions

This ride disappoints me so, so much. It has a great presence, looming over the Frontier Town skyline, but that's about all that's great about the ride. I have tried riding the coaster time and time again and each time I walk away in pain and sick to my stomach. I understand that a wooden coaster isn't going to be as smooth as its steel counterpart, but Mean Streak takes roughness to an entirely different level. - Erin B

My last trip I learned that by grabbing the bar in front of you and leaning forward (like having correct posture) and no letting you back touch the seat really helps. It is still a little rough. It is still a great ride. Once every visit is plenty for me. Normally a walk on with empty seats. - Alex Gamso

Looks can be deceiving. This is the case in Mean Streak. It's one of the biggest wooden coasters in the world, as you can see. But biggest doesn't mean the best. In Mean Streak's case, biggest means most painful. As you complete the first drop, the pain starts. For the next 2 minutes, your bodies will be jerked up-and-down, side-to-side. If you have heart conditions, skip this one. And don't even think about riding this at night unless you're an experienced coaster enthusiasts. Since this is the most painful coaster in the park, you shouldn't ride this early in the morning, after meals or whenever you feel sick. - Adriel Tjokrosaputro

As any wooden coaster, you have to know how to ride a wooden coaster. If you expect it to be perfectly smooth, you will be sadly disappointed. As the name says "Mean....Streak." Get it? It is a mean streak. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS ride in the FRONT OF A WOODEN COASTER!!! To ride a wooden coaster effectively and enjoyably you must lean forward and move with the curves. I DO NOT recommend putting your hands up because your sense of gravity gets thrown off. So, hang low, lean forward, and move with the curves! And you morons who complain because it gave you a headache, take an Advil and get over it! - Adam Clinard

Good only for masochists.Roughest coaster at the park.Never long lines if that interests you. - Allan Birmantas

Could be really fun for most people, but it really banged me up the worst of all of the roller coasters. Very rough feeling, I think I was more in pain by the middle of the ride then enjoying myself. Thrill factor for me: 3 out of 5. - Carrie Wehlage

Only a masochist would like it.It is painful at an unacceptable level. - Allan birmantas

A boring, painful ride, which is ironicly destroyed by the means it was supposed to be saved by. - Jacob Sundstrom

Mean Streak is HIGHLY, HIGHLY unrated. I've been on this coaster so many times, it is literally countless. Every time that I have ridden it, it has been great. NEVER once have I been hurting after coming off of this ride, and I am being serious. This is definitely a must do ride at Cedar Point. - Josh Wadkins

If you are 6 ft or over, avoid the ride. No headache for me, just sore knees from hitting the car everytime there was a jolt...which is often. - Dave Hart

Really fun woodie, one of my favorites. I came off without a headache, but if that's what you're after go take a ride on the Blue Streak. And if you do get a headache it is well worth it. - Michael Berger

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