Article: Cedar Point to invest $13MM in new attractions

Cedar Point is planning to thrill guests with its debut of the world's tallest and fastest "double-twisting" impulse roller coaster and a PEANUTS ice show for its 2002 season. These new attractions will represent a $13 million capital investment project at the amusement park/resort for the upcoming season.

Named Wicked Twister, the 215 foot tall, 72 mph steel rollercoaster will be Cedar Point's 15th roller coaster, enabling the park to break its own world record for having more coasters than anywhere on earth.

A "double-twisting" impulse roller coaster, Wicked Twister will use the advanced technology of linear induction motors (LIM) to rocket riders out of the coaster's station - at a ...

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