Thrill Rides
Looking for thrills? Well, you've found them. In fact, you've found some of the fastest, tallest, wildest, gut-wrenchingest rides in the country-including a few record-breakers. Want to see exactly what you're getting into? Use the quick and easy guide below to learn more.
Mobility and disability guidelines for certain rides and attractions have recently changed. Please view our Guide to Rides & Attractions
PARENT SWAP PASSES
Parents of children under 54 inches can stop-by the Ride Height Check & Information Station for a Parent Swap Pass. This pass allows for one or two parents to wait in a designated area while the rest of the party enters the queue for a maximum thrill attraction. Then they swap places!
Dare Devil Dive
42
42"
Boardwalk
NA
Freefall nearly 15.5 stories at speeds up to 60 mph as you soar over a crowd of onlookers. Additional fee and reservation required.
Runaway Mine Train
44
44"
Frontier Adventures
Yes
Zoom through the woods and over the water in Runaway Mine Train, the park's first steel roller coaster.
Skull Mountain
44
44"
Lakefront
Yes
Explore the dark side of fun on Skull Mountain, an indoor, in-the-dark roller coaster full of hidden tunnels and unexpected twists.
Slingshot
48
48"
Boardwalk
No
Strap in and get prepared to be catapulted straight into the sky (Nominal fee required.)
GREEN LANTERN
54
54"
Boardwalk
Yes
The new GREEN LANTERN stand-up coaster delivers a smooth, white-knuckled adventure – but this time standing up while upside down! A GREEN LANTERN must be someone who has the ability and willpower to overcome great fear. Stand up to your fear on this 15-story ride of twisting green steel.
The Twister
54
54"
Boardwalk
Yes
You'll flip. You'll dive. You'll spin backwards and forwards when you're strapped into The Twister.
Kingda Ka
54
54"
The Golden Kingdom
Yes
Experience the thrill of a lifetime as you shoot 45 stories high at 128 mph on our world-record-breaking Kingda Ka — the tallest coaster in the World, fastest in North America.
Nitro
54
54"
Adventure Seaport
Yes
Blast off with Nitro—the most®. Golden Ticket award for #3 Steel Coaster.
Rolling Thunder
44
44"
Plaza Del Carnaval
Yes
The classic Rolling Thunder is a dual-track wooden roller coaster with a nearly 8-story drop and 10 great hills to cruise.
SkyScreamer — Now Open!
48
48"
Adventure Alley
NA
Experience SkyScreamer, our all-new towering swing ride. Climb 24 stories, then spin around at 40 mph. Now that's something to scream about.
Bizarro
54
54"
Frontier Adventures
Yes
Htrae where inhabitants believe in doing the opposite of Earthly things. Experience fog and fiery flame effects timed perfectly with heart-pumping audio for an unforgettable ride.
BATMAN: The Ride
54
54"
Movietown
Yes
Soar over Gotham City just like the Caped Crusader on BATMAN: The Ride. You'll be strapped in tight with nothing but air below your dangling feet.
SUPERMAN: Ultimate Flight
54
54"
Boardwalk
Yes
Go up, up and away as you soar head-first through a twisted steel track to find out what it's really like to fly like the one and only SUPERMAN.
THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster
41.9
42" w/adult
Movietown
Yes
Journey through Gotham in its darkest hour. Experience THE DARK KNIGHTt Coaster in total darkness.
48" min. to ride alone, 42" with adult.
El Toro
48
48"
Plaza Del Carnaval
Yes
Grab adventure by the horns and tackle the monster El Toro, featuring the steepest drop of any wooden coaster in the country.
