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The Great American Scream Machine

Roller coaster
Minimum height to ride: 42 inches

About The Great American Scream Machine

One of the longest, highest and fastest wooden roller coasters on the planet

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31 votes, so far

Not the best woodie, and pretty spine-cracking, but still ok. I like the "unsafeness" of the airtime. - Eli Katzman

In my opinion this is a outstanding roller coaster! Even better the line isn't long! - Mike Mills

First off, the description is far from the truth...and secondly, it is a mess of a ride these days. Such a shame to let a wonderfull ride decay like they have. - SC Todbear

Classic Ride will be in history books - James Kurek

I first rode this ride over 30 years ago, and it was a deserved headliner attraction at the time. Even 15 years ago, it was a huge deal. Now, however (2008), it is time to put this thing out to pasture. My 8 year old son and I rode it yesterday, and it is absolutely excruciating on one's head and back. Every trip down a hill is like having a jackhammer on top of your head. It saddens me to see it like this, but believe me, you'll get zero joy out of this experience. - Jim Bass

great - kalb smith


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