Hypercoasters: Nitro (SF Great Adventure), Superman The Ride (Six Flags America), and Steel Force (Dorney Park), but Magnum is right up there, easily in the top 10. Never been to Kennywood but those are always rated very highly. Millennium Force is the most fun I've ever had on a coaster, although that's over 300 feet so not a fair comparison. I didn't love ANYTHING at Magic Mountain, but after that stupid X2 snapped my neck it was bound to happen. Don't ride X2 first!!!
I rode magnum the year it open and it was one of the first if not the first rollercoaster I ever rode. It is still one of my favorite rollercoasters at Cedar Point.
This was my son's first coaster ride ever when I took him for his first time at Cedar point back in 1996. My first coaster ride for me was back in 1967 at Cedar Point and it was the Blue Streak. There was not a lot there in 1967. Dam I'm getting old.
I was able to ride this one the month (week?) it opened. They hadn't yet installed the foam padding onto the lap bars, so I had bruises on my legs when I left that day. There was nothing as tall or fast as this one at the time, and it was quite a thrill. Still is. Great coaster.
I rode in the magic seat and compared to the other seats on the ride, it was rough. I then rode in row 16 and it was smooth, airtime packed, and pulls a ton of Gs.
Such a brilliant ride that's stood the test of time. Makes the big one look like a coaster for babies. Pray to be able to get over here August/September time.
@@yourexperienceguide decided on s whim today to book Orlando again for next September. So I think I may shelve cedar for this year, but you never know haha.
@@yourexperienceguide I’m a convert now . Me and Al are finally getting back up to the pleasure beach this year now , it’s been nearly 3 years , can’t wait ! 🎢🙌🏽🧱👍🏽
For roughness on a coaster nothing compares to Tornado that was at M&Ds. It's no longer there anymore. But if you want a concussion on a rollercoaster then go on Tornado.
I love the Magic Seat. I had two rides in it back in 2019, and fell in love even more with this coaster (had a crazy, insane ride in the front row in 2017), but this is a strong number two at the park for me, Maverick being one.
Hi Scott. If the big one was based on Magnun, why did they get the shape of the hills so wrong compared to Magnum. Makes you wonder if Geoffrey Thompson thought the same when he saw the first drawings on the big one track. Magnum certainly does look the better of the two.
Hi, I think there’s a number of reasons but there’s early drafts that show PMBO was very much Magnum after the turnaround. Factors include spacing, especially because they had to have it work its way back through the park which meant the hills were curved and not triangular along a short footprint. The fact Arrow subcontracted the track work to a UK company will have impacted too. I think BPB wanted the world record and were willing to sacrifice it being like Magnum to get it.
"Welcome back riders how was your ride?" sounds extremely cringe-worthy to me. I think that's one thing I'm not looking forward to when I eventually do make it to the States! Fantastic review :)
Great video as always, Scott. Picky question. Given the Big One is based on Magnum - why does M have 6 cars and Bo only 5? Also - in the collab video you mention other things called Magnum - like the TV series. But there’s also a British rock group called Magnum - I call them the best band no one has ever heard of. But I’ve seen them countless times over 20 years and I always think of them when you talk about Magnum Coaster!
This is my favorite rollercoaster in the world. It just has such a special place in my heart. I know it’s not the best coaster(even at Cedar Point) but it’s just my preference.
Definitely recommend this one in the magic seat! It is absolutely insane. As for the ops saying "welcome back riders", ride ops kept this tradition during my two trips last summer.
@@yourexperienceguide It did depend on the ride from my memory. Steel Vengeance was automated and really sped up to keep throughput as high as possible, but rides like corkscrew and Iron Dragon still had the ops announcing it over the PA system. I will have to lookout for it when I go to opening day this year!
@@yourexperienceguide That's true. But the layout doesn't have a to amazing at Blackpool because the crammed chaotic atmosphere in Blackpool, (winding in and out of rides) is at-least exciting itself. If The Big One overlooked a carpark it would be a bigger disappointment. So i brilliant first drop, and a fast 'monorail' layout is fine with me.
Hypercoasters: Nitro (SF Great Adventure), Superman The Ride (Six Flags America), and Steel Force (Dorney Park), but Magnum is right up there, easily in the top 10. Never been to Kennywood but those are always rated very highly. Millennium Force is the most fun I've ever had on a coaster, although that's over 300 feet so not a fair comparison.
I didn't love ANYTHING at Magic Mountain, but after that stupid X2 snapped my neck it was bound to happen. Don't ride X2 first!!!
Thanks for commenting Michael, one day I'll get to Six Flags MM!
Going to cedar point would be a bucket list visit.
It's well worth it :)
I rode magnum the year it open and it was one of the first if not the first rollercoaster I ever rode. It is still one of my favorite rollercoasters at Cedar Point.
This was my son's first coaster ride ever when I took him for his first time at Cedar point back in 1996. My first coaster ride for me was back in 1967 at Cedar Point and it was the Blue Streak. There was not a lot there in 1967. Dam I'm getting old.
Thank you for watching and commenting, I'd love to get back on it this year.
Magnum is the best coaster at cedar point for me after this year, i keep on marathoning this for 3 hours i just fell in love with it!!!
Couldn't agree more!
I was able to ride this one the month (week?) it opened. They hadn't yet installed the foam padding onto the lap bars, so I had bruises on my legs when I left that day. There was nothing as tall or fast as this one at the time, and it was quite a thrill. Still is. Great coaster.
I can't even imagine it without the padding haha, madness!
I rode in the magic seat and compared to the other seats on the ride, it was rough. I then rode in row 16 and it was smooth, airtime packed, and pulls a ton of Gs.
Row 3 is probably overrated compared to row 16
I'm pretty sure the ride ops asked us how our ride was in 2020 during the pandemic
Are you sure it wasn't automated?
If only we had a arrow hyper that mixed Big Ones drop with Magnums post drop layout!!
Best of both worlds!!
That would be epic
I have always loved Magnum! I hate it when people trash talk it😥.
It’s a great coaster, I’ve recently been on it again and it reminded me how good it is!
Such a brilliant ride that's stood the test of time. Makes the big one look like a coaster for babies. Pray to be able to get over here August/September time.
I'm aiming for late August too
@@yourexperienceguide If you see a good deal, hook a brother up 😃😃
@@CommandoG331 I’ll let you know definitely 😀
@@yourexperienceguide decided on s whim today to book Orlando again for next September. So I think I may shelve cedar for this year, but you never know haha.
@@CommandoG331 To be fair lots of new stuff to do over there, I’m booked for November so I’m looking forward to Iron Gwazi 😁
Always Been a bit 🤷🏼♂️whatever about this One but after this video I want a go .
Great video Scott 👌🏼🧱👍🏽
Thanks, it seems to fall into the category of you either love it or hate it
@@yourexperienceguide I’m a convert now .
Me and Al are finally getting back up to the pleasure beach this year now , it’s been nearly 3 years , can’t wait ! 🎢🙌🏽🧱👍🏽
For roughness on a coaster nothing compares to Tornado that was at M&Ds. It's no longer there anymore. But if you want a concussion on a rollercoaster then go on Tornado.
I am glad I don't have that cred!
I love the Magic Seat. I had two rides in it back in 2019, and fell in love even more with this coaster (had a crazy, insane ride in the front row in 2017), but this is a strong number two at the park for me, Maverick being one.
Maverick is so good, great choice for number one! :) The magic seat was a let down for me largely because I expected too much from it.
Hi Scott. If the big one was based on Magnun, why did they get the shape of the hills so wrong compared to Magnum. Makes you wonder if Geoffrey Thompson thought the same when he saw the first drawings on the big one track. Magnum certainly does look the better of the two.
Hi, I think there’s a number of reasons but there’s early drafts that show PMBO was very much Magnum after the turnaround. Factors include spacing, especially because they had to have it work its way back through the park which meant the hills were curved and not triangular along a short footprint. The fact Arrow subcontracted the track work to a UK company will have impacted too.
I think BPB wanted the world record and were willing to sacrifice it being like Magnum to get it.
Great video mate👍, I'd love to see the PMBO with a tunnel or two in the future. 🎢🎢🎢
Thanks Marc, bring back the Big One's tunnel lighting and smoke machines
@@yourexperienceguide Totally👍👍, although I'd especially love to see the chaser lights on the pull up return. 👌👌🎢
It is so hard to rank the top 4 at Cedar Point, and Magnum definitely belongs there.
Thank you for watching and commenting
Definitely on my bucket list. Can't wait to ride it!
Hope you get to do it this year :)
I really hope to get out to Cedar Point some day. This coaster in particular looks absolutely amazing.
It's well worth it and please don't hesitate to ask for tips to do it on a budget if you start to look at going
@@yourexperienceguide thanks mate. probably wont be for a year or two as I'm hoping to do a trip through holland when lockdown is over :)
I really enjoy this ride. I just have to make sure to tighten the seatbelt to the max so I come nowhere near hitting that lap bar.
Fair enough :)
It's my favorite hyper
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I know how much this coaster means to you Scott thanks for sharing this and keep up the good work....👍🎢👍🎢....🙂
Thanks Colin :)
Is it still all the original track or has it had new track like the big one
I don't think it has had much or any retracking aside from a reprofile of the turnaround
"Welcome back riders how was your ride?" sounds extremely cringe-worthy to me. I think that's one thing I'm not looking forward to when I eventually do make it to the States! Fantastic review :)
Haha, it's usually followed by cheering and the ride attendant saying "sounds amazing!". I was really surprised by it on my first visit.
Agree...a cringy yank thing!! Just vile
Definitely one of the most classic and memorable hypers lol
Agreed
Great video as always, Scott. Picky question. Given the Big One is based on Magnum - why does M have 6 cars and Bo only 5?
Also - in the collab video you mention other things called Magnum - like the TV series.
But there’s also a British rock group called Magnum - I call them the best band no one has ever heard of. But I’ve seen them countless times over 20 years and I always think of them when you talk about Magnum Coaster!
Good question! I think its largely due to the spacing issues they had when it came to the Big One's construction.
Great choice Scott, hope you are all well 👍
I am good thank you, I hope you're both well? :)
My no.1 coaster at Cedar Point, and the coaster that made me an enthusiast!
Such an amazing coaster
Cool 😊😊😊
Thanks Ross
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It's not bad at all Shambhala but I'd much rather be going on Magnum :)
This is my favorite rollercoaster in the world. It just has such a special place in my heart. I know it’s not the best coaster(even at Cedar Point) but it’s just my preference.
Yeah, I am in agreement although I do think it's CP's best coaster.
@@yourexperienceguide Magnum is perfect to me. She’s definitely a beauty and is still thrilling people 30 years later. Gotta love it.
Looks like the big one
This was built first
Definitely the most joyful adrenaline rush I've had on a roller coaster.
It's so good!
This is my favorite hyper coaster as well! I feel so lucky to live 2 hours away from it.
That'd be a dream knowing this coaster was only 2 hours away
Magnum XL-200 is one of the best tallest and fastest hyper Coasters in the world among with Steel Force!
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Definitely recommend this one in the magic seat! It is absolutely insane. As for the ops saying "welcome back riders", ride ops kept this tradition during my two trips last summer.
Was it automated? I saw in a Coaster Studios video it was automated and not the staff doing their spieling.
Cringy , Quint scraping the board yankness!
@@yourexperienceguide It did depend on the ride from my memory. Steel Vengeance was automated and really sped up to keep throughput as high as possible, but rides like corkscrew and Iron Dragon still had the ops announcing it over the PA system. I will have to lookout for it when I go to opening day this year!
Drop on The Big one in a different league.
Big One has the better first drop, Magnum has the better overall layout.
@@yourexperienceguide That's true. But the layout doesn't have a to amazing at Blackpool because the crammed chaotic atmosphere in Blackpool, (winding in and out of rides) is at-least exciting itself. If The Big One overlooked a carpark it would be a bigger disappointment. So i brilliant first drop, and a fast 'monorail' layout is fine with me.
I think it’s overrated, the only great elements are the triangle hills and that’s it.
Overrated by who? I only ever see it getting hate