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Wildcat

Roller coaster
Minimum height to ride: 48 inches

About Wildcat

Great Coasters International seem to design all their rides after the famous 1920's coaster designer Harry Traver. Wildcat was GCI's first coaster design and is an amazing experience. It twists and turns, all in a very compact space. It feels as if it is moving much faster than its 50mph. The first drop is only 85' high, but you feel like you may fall off the ride as the track curves back in on itself, ... an illusion of dropping straight down!! Though, this ride was a little too bumpy for my tastes, I will ride it again and again for the shear thrill. Installed in 1996, Wildcat features 3100' of track length and attains a speed of 45mph throughout.

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30 votes, so far

As GCI's first coaster, they really pulled it off! But, compared to lightning racer, this seems like a hunk of junk, although you never see the real thing, because lightning racer is staring you in the face. This is definately an 8/10! - Eli Katzman

The new trains are great, but the ride seemed to drag on and on. I think it's the longest coaster in the park, and it gets boring toward the end. plus, I'd hate to ride it with the PTC trains. - Patrick Gorham

The Millennium Flyers help, but still a rough ride. - Ian Kampert


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