Maverick (roller coaster)

Coordinates: 41°29′6.73″N 82°41′33.13″W / 41.4852028°N 82.6925361°W / 41.4852028; -82.6925361
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Maverick
US$21,000,000
ReplacedWhite Water Landing
Swan Boats
General statistics
TypeSteel – Launched
ManufacturerIntamin
DesignerWerner Stengel
ModelBlitz Coaster
Lift/launch systemTwo LSM Launches

1st launch: Launched Lifthill

2nd launch: 0 to 70 mph (0 to 113 km/h) in 3 seconds
Height105 ft (32 m)
Drop100 ft (30 m)
Length4,450 ft (1,360 m)
Speed70 mph (110 km/h)
Inversions2
Duration2:30
Max vertical angle95°
Capacity1,200 riders per hour
Height restriction52–78 in (132–198 cm)
Trains6 trains with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 12 riders per train.
Fast Lane Plus only available
Maverick at RCDB

Maverick is a

twisted horseshoe roll element.[1][2] There are two launch points along the 4,450-foot (1,360 m) track that utilize linear synchronous motors (LSM). Maverick features a beyond-vertical drop of 95 degrees and reaches a maximum speed of 70 mph (110 km/h).[1][3]

Maverick was originally scheduled to open on May 12, 2007, but the opening was delayed after testing revealed that its

heartline roll element, which followed the second launch, was too intense and placed excessive stress on the trains. It was replaced in favor of an s-curve element that joins two banked turns, and the coaster opened to public on May 26, 2007.[4] The slogan used in the ride's promotion was "The Old West Was Never This Wild."[1]

History

Maverick sits on the former site of

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company filed a trademark for the name Maverick.[6] The project became known officially and colloquially as "Project 2007" until the announcement on September 7, 2006.[1]

Construction

Maverick's footings dot the former Swan Boat pond. Photo taken May 13, 2006

After the closure of the 2005 season in October, the White Water Landing log flume ride was retired.[7] Although the ride was disassembled, the station was left intact and now serves as Maverick's on-ride photo booth and queue.[3] Beginning in February 2006, concrete footers were poured on the former White Water Landing site, as well as in the pond that once housed Cedar Point's Swan Boat ride.[8] In May 2006, track segments arrived in a fenced area near the park's off-site hotel, formerly named Breakers Express renamed Express Hotel. Initially, Cedar Point covered track segments with blue tarps.[9] On July 16, 2006, the first steel supports were erected.[5] On the week of August 16, 2006, the first track segments were installed.[10] On September 11, 2006, the crest of the lift hill was added, thereby topping off the ride.[11] Track installation was completed on October 28, 2006[12] and the first phase of testing began in January 2007.[13]

Delayed opening

On May 8, 2007, four days before Maverick was scheduled to debut, park general manager John Hildebrant announced that the ride would be delayed until early June because three 40-foot (12 m) track sections after the second launch needed to be replaced. These sections made up the

heartline roll element and put excessive stress on the trains, which also might have caused discomfort to passengers due to high g-forces.[4] On May 17, 2007, the heartline roll was removed and was replaced with an s-curve.[14] The s-curve transitions the existing track from a banked right curve to a banked left curve. Installation of the s-curve was completed on May 24 and final testing and licensing of the attraction resumed.[15] On the same day, Cedar Point officials also announced that Maverick would debut on May 26.[16]

Ride experience

Layout

Maverick train and first airtime hill

Two

LED strips.[3][17][18]

From the tunnel, which is underneath the

brake run.[3][17][18] One cycle of the ride lasts about 2 minutes and 30 seconds.[3]

Trains/theme

Maverick train exiting the first canyon

Maverick features six three-car steam-era style trains that seat twelve passengers each. The trains have tiered seating and are named and colored as follows: Bret, Brass; Brent, Gunmetal; Ben, Iron; Beau, Gold; Bart, Silver; Sam, Copper.

Intimidator 305 at Kings Dominion.[22]

Operation

Maverick is negatively affected by unfavorable weather conditions as a high velocity ride. "Rain, and/or lightning" may result in the closing of the ride depending on the severity. It will close under any kind of steady precipitation.[23]

Passengers must be between 52 and 78 inches (130 and 200 cm) tall to ride.[24] Some persons over a certain weight/waist size will not be permitted to ride if they cannot fit into the seat and lap bar harness.[23] Passengers on Maverick may not bring any loose articles onto the train and will be required to wear shirts and footwear. Headphones must be removed before boarding. Glasses must also be secured by an athletic strap.[23]

Guests are advised not to ride Maverick if they have "a history of recent surgery, heart trouble/high blood pressure, neck trouble, back trouble, or any other condition that may be aggravated by riding, or who are pregnant".[25] Additionally, guests must have 3 functioning extremities in order to ride, only allowing for one leg amputation or one arm amputation.

Awards

Maverick won the

Golden Ticket Award for "Best New Ride in 2007" from Amusement Today magazine.[26] It also won the award for "Best New Attraction in 2007" from the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA).[27]

Golden Ticket Awards
: Top steel Roller Coasters
Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023
Ranking 13[26] 12[28] 15[29] 21 (tie)[30] 21[31] 21[32] 22[33] 28 (tie)[34] 22[35] 12[36] 10[37] 9[38] 13[39] 9[40] 10[41] 9 (tie)[42]

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