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If you really think about it, there are a lot of things that you just love doing or playing with. Well, in my opinion, the reason this is, is because we take most of the things we own for granted. For challenge 9, we had to write a post about our favourites. We could write three paragraphs about one topic or three paragraphs for three different topics. Down below I will talk about my favourites. I going to put a little twang to this post so I hope you enjoy my post about my three favourite roller coasters. Starting from #3 and down to #1. I hope you enjoy.

#3

My third favourite roller coaster would have to be one with an amazing force. As a matter of fact, the name of this roller coaster actually has the word ‘Force’ in it. What is this force beast called, “Millenium Force.” This coaster is located at ‘Cedar Point’ in Sandisky, Ohio USA. This is a Giga coaster that is 310 feet tall and is known as the “Steel Scream Machine.” This roller coaster opened in the year of 2000 and broke 10 world records in  it’s life time so far. It is Cedar Point’s star attraction. The force of 93 mph. and a drop of 80 degrees, I can see why people come to Cedar Point just to ride this push of a lifetime. When I traveled to Cedar Point the first time, I was very scared to ride it bu i was also even scared to look at it because I knew that if I kept on, it would just freak me out even more. The last three times that I have visited this coaster, I did not chicken out and I have came over my phobia of riding “Millenium Force!” And let me tell you, it was an amazing experience!

#2

The second roller coaster to my list is also at Cedar Point. It is the “Maverick” and it is new to Cedar Point since 2007. This roller coaster is special because it doesn’t raise you to high heights like every other roller coaster, it only takes you up a hill of 105 feet. This hill continues on for 400 feet then pushes you down a 105 foot drop at a 94 degree angle. Imagine ‘that’! One thing I like about this roller coaster is that half way through the ride, you go under a little building which you are stopped under and then launched again straight forward seeing the light of the opening hole getting closer and closer and larger and larger. It also takes you to another side of the lake side of the amusement park where you complete a turn and water is shot behind you as you pass by. This looks very interesting when you are watching others ride it and it kind of gives you that extra push to make yourself go on it. This is just another wonderful roller coaster at Ceadar Point!

#1

There is absolutely one roller coaster in the entire world that I just can’t get my mind off of. It is #1 on my list. This magnificent invention stands out to me so much because the force is just so amazing. All roller coasters amuse me but there is one specific roller coaster that is at the top of the chart for me and catches my eye or even ear when I see it and hear the name. Where is this beast located; “Cedar Point” in Sandusky, Ohio USA. It is the one, the only, “Top Thrill Dragster!” This roller coaster is the second fastest and second tallest roller coaster in the world. It is second to the “Kingda Ka” located at “Six Flags Great Adventure” in New Jersey, USA. Top Thrill Dragster is the only “Strata Coaster at Cedar Point. This means that this roller coaster has a full circuit and has a lift or a drop of 400 feet and over. Top Thrill Dragster is 420 feet tall and travels at a speed of 120 mph. This coaster cost 25 million dollars to build to make this amazing force of attraction. I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to Cedar Point to experience this roller coaster. I rode on the front car and let me tell you, it was a ’thrill.’ If you have the opportunity to ride Top Thrill Dragster, make sure you do and force yourself to”Race For The Sky!” (Top Thrill Dragster logo.)

Conclusion

I really enjoy learning and seeing these roller coasters in action. There are many different thrill rides at Cedar Point but I chose these three because they are the most well known roller coasters around. In my opinion, these are the best roller coasters in any amusement park which is why I call them my“Favourites”

To see these roller coasters in action, go to youtube.com and type in what ever roller coaster it is and then (Pov) This will bring you to an on ride video where yo can ride it yourself. This is mostly what I spend my time on youtube on.

 I think it would be cool if someone else had to same favourite as me so don’t be afraid to comment because I would love to know.

If you would like to learn more about Cedar Point, here is their website- www.cedarpoint.com

Image Source- Millenium Force

Image Source- Maverick

Image Source- Top Thrill Dragster

The pictures are off of-  FlickrCC