First time on the Raptor for a long time. I have been ridden this since I was young, but I finally have a child I can ride with who enjoys and can handle roller coasters. I do not always get to go on coasters even though I frequent the "roller coaster capital" of the country, but we came on the second opening day and had practically zero wait, so I was able to get on basically right away. It was a lot of fun, and thank goodness I can still handle riding it. I hope to go on again. read more

Greg's Coaster Collection: Ride #13 - Raptor Category: Inverted Coaster | Rating: 5/5 | Best For: Thrill Seekers & Engineering Fans | Wait Time: (long waits, Fast Lane recommended) Just a stone's throw from Blue Streak stands Raptor -- the park's signature green monster and a true masterpiece of coaster engineering. Its soaring height, razor-sharp twists, and intense drops make it a powerhouse ride that keeps your heart pounding from start to finish. The layout is relentless yet smooth, blending high-speed maneuvers with breathtaking inversions that make it a must-ride for any serious coaster fan. Ride Stats: 3,790 feet of track * 57 mph top speed * 137-foot drop * 2 minutes ride time Best Seat: Front row for the full experience and view of the park below Pro Tip: Rope drop or late night rides mean less wait time. Photo-Worthy? Absolutely -- that bright green track stands out against the sky. Personal Note: One of my favorite memories is when Coaster Wars came to town -- I rode Raptor 10 times and even got interviewed about the ride afterward. It's a thrill like no other! read more

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This was my favorite ride when I was little before Maverick opened. Admittedly it is starting to show its age as it's getting more shaky. Try to press your head hack against the seat, though it may be harder on some of those inversions. read more

For today's review, we're headed to Cedar Point to check out Raptor. The park's B&M Invert. After pulling down the Over the Shoulder restraints, we take off and head into the weirdly shaped pre-lift and then head up the lift hill. We get a lovely view of Lake Erie and Cedar Point and then, we drop. After that exciting first drop, we roar through this massive inversion. Yeah, you can tell this is one of the older B&Ms. It's got that classic Roar, just like Kumba Riddler's Revenge and Montu! We then get whipped through a 0 G Roll, and while it doesn't match the power of Kumba Flight Deck Hulk or Montu, it's still very strong. Following this is a cobra roll which, gives us some headbanging. Yeah, unfortunately, you can tell this was one of B&Ms first inverts. Because while this is intense and powerful, it can hurt. Now it's not nearly as bad as other B&MS (I found Dueling Dragons (RIP), Kumba and Riddler's Revenge to be much rougher), but Raptor isn't smooth as glass either. Thankfully though, if you keep your head forward, you'll be fine. We then roar into an upward helix (very similar to Silver Bullet's helix) and then you hit the MCBR. From my understanding, this mcbr depends on the day when you ride it. Some days it hits super strong, other days you glide on through. When I went, it flew through this MCBR as if it didn't exist. So the 2nd half is even stronger, SWEET! :) We then fly right into a corkscrew which gives us some good whip. We then fly through some straight track and then turn into corkscrew numero dos. Which is also strong (but also bangs out head a bit). We then fly into yet another super intense helix before hitting what enthusiasts call the "Raptor Smack" which is a quick jolt into the brake run. Yeah, there's no bracing for this, it just hits your head. While Raptor isn't the smoothest or most graceful B&M, it's still one of the better ones. And it's still one of the better coasters at Cedar Point and currently sits as my 5th favorite coaster in the park (Haven't done Top Thrill 2 or Siren's Curse yet.) Now, I see a lot of enthusiasts both overrate and underrate Raptor. Some say it's one of the worst inverts and that it's not very good. While others say it's one of the best inverts. For me, it's a step down from the top tier inverts like Flight Deck and Montu, but it's still around the same league as the Batman the ride clones and is better than Silver Bullet, Dueling Dragons (RIP) and ESPECIALLY Patriot at Worlds of Fun. Which is why I still strongly recommend Raptor. It's a great invert and a great ride! Final Score: 85/100 Opened: 1994 Built By: Bolliger and Mabillard Last Ridden: May 21st 2023 read more

This will always be a classical favorite. I love the track on the TOP of the seats instead of the bottom. It's fun to watch your feet dangle and there be nothing under you. Super nostalgic read more

Raptor - Amusement Parks Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

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Raptor is fast, fun and some what unique. It beat the crap out of us on the second time we rode it

Fun and thrilling ride in cedar point. The type of coaster where your feet dangles and you take some fast turns and big loops and drops. Worth waiting to ride when visiting cedar point. read more

This is the best B&M invert I have ever been on! If I have to choose wich one Banshee or Raptor I would pick Raptor. It is forceful Intense and everything read more

I have not been on this coaster in like ten years. Yes, yes, I am old but still love these kind of rides. It was the first coast of our day. Was a little nervous being that I have not been on a thrill ride in so long. So here we go. We get into our seat, about mid way on the train. The restraints come down and locked us in. The floor drops away and the operator gives us the thumbs up. There is no turning back now. And off we go. As we slowly creep up the first hill I start to get nervous. All the what if's run through my head. There is the top. As we push over the edge of the first hill I think "Was this a smart choice. Am I too old for these rides." Then suddenly the last car crests the hill and we were off. Old memories of Cedar Point trips flood my brain and I am full with an euphoric sensation. Bottom line this is still an awesome coaster. read more

SIT, & PREY Get ready to take flight on one of the most illustrious inverted roller coasters ever built. Coaster manufacturers Bolliger & Mabillard decided to break the mold with this installation at Cedar Point. Previously, they'd churned out clone after clone after clone of 'Batman: The Ride' at various Six Flags (some a mirror image of others, but otherwise identical layouts). They custom-tailored the track to run alongside the main pedestrian midway, beckoning victims---er, riders to enter the queue and brave this green winged monster. Debuting in 1994 as the longest (3,790ft), fastest (57mph), and tallest (137ft) inverted coaster in the world, Raptor revolutionized the way amusement parks worked with coaster companies to best fit their needs for a new attraction. Without Raptor, there would be no 'Montu', no 'Alpengeist', no 'Top Gun: the Jet Coaster' and definitely no 'Banshee'. Give credit where credit is due, folks. ~Special ride elements~ *100ft vertical loop *zero-G roll *cobra roll *corkscrew *corkscrew Perhaps because of its notoriety, or perhaps 'just because', Raptor is listed at the very first entry on RCDB, the web's most well-known roller coaster encyclopedia (that's to say, Raptor's web address extension is http://rcdb.com/1.htm ) Kinda cool fun fact. Bright green neon trim was recently added to the lift hill and glows brightly after dusk. The trains roar through all 6 inversions relatively well (if a tad rough), and the ending 540° helix pulls some nasty positive G's (in a good way, though). Trains are the standard 4 across in 8 rows, and the restraints are still comfortable, no problems there. Station operators used to be considered the best in the park and always had the funniest quips, sayings, and generally the fastest dispatch times. On my visit, they were just O-K. ?BinsNoBins? = I forgot, but I want to say NoBins, though I might be wrong. Best to leave your valuables with a non-rider or stow them in a locker. Eric S's Cedar Point coaster ranking : 6th out of 13. Verdict : Raptor still kicks plenty of ass and takes a whole bunch of names. While the back row delivers a far more intense, body-crushing experience (fun), the front row offers a view that cannot be surpassed. It's a toss up between the two, quite honestly. Still popular. Still awesome. Still worth the wait for the first row. Make plans to kick the sky with Raptor on your next trip to Cedar Point. read more

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So... this was my first trip to Cedar Point (however, I've had a lot of experience with amusement parks and rather intense roller coasters) even though I live in Ohio. Well, I had already ridden Rougarou, Gatekeeper, and a couple other coasters, and I new that was the last one I wanted to try (I still was a little too, you know, complete and utterly terrified I guess would be the right phrase, to try Millennium Force, Maverick, Steel Vengeance, and ValRavn). So I realized I had to at least give it a try, and IT WAS WELL WORTH IT!!!! This was the one of the most thrilling roller coasters I've ever rode, and I've rode some of the major ones! It was by far the most unique of them all (most are pretty much the same: a couple loops here and there, and a speed of at least 55 mph. It gets kinda boring after a while.)! It was an inverted, floorless beast of a coaster with 6 inversions and a top speed of 57 mph! You don't see many like that!!! And it is just as thrilling as it sounds! You get some serious G's on most of the turns, and all of the inversions! It was not very uncomfortable compared to a lot of other coasters, either. The first drop is also pretty steep, so you feel pretty weightless. You feel pretty secure in your seat, too. But like pretty much any Cedar Point coaster, it doesn't take away any of the thrill. Now I think this is pretty obvious, but this is NOT a beginner coaster. If you don't have much experience with very intense roller coasters, I would not recommend it. But if you are an experienced coaster enthusiast, then heck yeah, I recommend it all the way!!! read more

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Raptor is an amazing b&m inverted coaster! It is my second favorite one, behind Alvin guys at Busch gardens Williamsburg! This ride had an amazing layout, with whippy, inversions, solid forces, and more! I love how the green color scheme wraps around the Midway. It is a great way to experience the roller coast! read more

I remember this was the coaster to ride back in the 2000 as this was one of the biggest and best coasters for B&M inverted. Unfortunately, it does give me a headache due to the head banging and probably ranked this on the lower end of the B&M inverted I have ridden on. The side loops get me all of the time. It does break down quite a bit, but ride is at night or middle of the day as this is in front of the park. read more

Our favorite coaster today! My son rode it today. His first upside down coaster. He loved it! Love the quick changes and speed of the ride. We arrived to the park when they opened and the line was about 30 min. Best yet! read more

Coming into our trip to Cedar Point, Uncle Bob said Raptor was his favorite coaster. I think it might have been displaced by Gatekeeper but I neglected to ask for a status update so I'm not sure. At any rate for him it's at the top or close to it. As for me, I rank Raptor lower on the list. Six inversions are fun, but the first drop is a little underwhelming. As for scenery there's not much to speak of. B & M did a fine job shoehorning this coaster into a small footprint between the main midway and Blue Streak, but the upshot is Raptor just keeps wrapping around itself and riders are left mostly looking at green metal supports or brief flashes of sky above. Raptor runs a bit rough but just rough enough to keep things interesting. You really feel like you're rumbling through the course. Uncle Bob and I waited about an hour to get on Raptor, which to me is just too long for a ride that's fun but not stellar. For an over 20 year old ride Raptor still packs 'em in. Maybe it's the fact that it's the first coaster queue you arrive at after passing through the main gate. And we rode Raptor in the morning when lines at the front of the park are bound to be longer. I do like the Raptor and all, but it's just not a coaster I'm giddy to ride multiple times especially if the wait is long. I have a feeling that if I ever make it down to King's Island and ride Banshee it will blow Raptor out of the water the same way Vortex blew Corkscrew out of the water back in the day. read more

Raptor - Amusement Parks Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

This ride is great. The line goes very fast and it is super unique. It is very intense especially on the last helix where the blood will rush to your feet. Overall, great ride! read more

My favorite ride at Cedar Point. The Raptor is a smooth coaster that lets your feet swing, and races you through the air. The rapid changes in vector, and soaring heights of the spins and loops makes the name of the ride fitting. Think of this as a less aggressive Maverick. Check the front right seat of the ride. Best on the train, with an unobstructed view, the best view going over the drop, and the wind truly in one's faces. read more

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Not a bad inverted coaster. I'll be honest, it didn't make me very nauseous or give me a headache like I thought it would, or how some of the other B&M inverted coasters have done in the past. I recommend for a fun coaster. read more

Raptor - Amusement Parks Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

This coaster is awesome and honestly probably in my top 3 (although I should note that I've never been on Top Thrill or Wicked Twister). The ride is extremely smooth yet so so fun. So many unexpected turns and then the cobra roll at the end is unexpected and so fun! Really enjoyed this coaster. read more

I love the raptor. This is the very first coaster I rode at cedar point. Normally when entering the park I ride this coaster first as it is right at the entrance. This is a hanging invert coaster and it has a lot of loops and turns and is very fast. I believe it is called the raptor for its speed. Very underrated coaster. It's a good start off coaster to get that rush going and to get you in the coaster spirit. It is a little jerky though and if you don't lean back all the way you can hit your head off of the seat restraint. read more

This used to be one of my favorites and it pains me to give it a bad review, but this was just torture. From the side-to-side head banging the entire time to the toughness of the ride in general, I had a huge headache after riding this. Very disappointed in this ride. read more

Another crowd pleaser coaster. Nice to not get all worked up before hopping on. Has all the thrills and chills of the others but just not on steroids. Dinosaurs are nice :) read more

Raptor is one of the best B&M inverts out there! Recommend putting your head back on the last corkscrew,it can get a little bumpy! Overall an awesome ride! Also make sure to hold on and not put your hands up! An oldie but a goodie! Over all 9/10 read more

I love this ride. It's a good one to start off the day and get you in the roller coaster mood.

Love this ride! The only thing I don't like about it, is the bumpiness. It feels like you brain is being rattled. Might give you a headache.