The Comet
The rumors are true. There's an honest-to-goodness celebrity at The Great Escape. Perhaps you've seen The Comet on MTV's Road Rules, or Discovery Channel's Wild Rides II and More Top Ten Coasters? Either way, this highly-rated classic is one of the top wooden coasters in the world.
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Started out as the much-feared "Cyclone"
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Re-engineered and re-opened in 1944 at Crystal Beach, Ontario as The Comet
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Rescued from the scrap heap and re-opened in 1994 at The Great Escape
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The Comet by the numbers
| Height Restrictions |
min. 48" |
| Ride Category |
Thrill (More like this) |
| Flash Pass |
Yes |
| Introduced |
1994 |
| Height |
95 feet |
| Length |
almost 42 stories tall |
| Top Speed |
50 mph |
| Designer/Manufacturer |
Philadelphia Tobaggan Co. |
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