Electerik

Just a completely random (and uninformed) thought...but maybe it isn't a coaster at all--but a drop ride. After all, they did copy Spidey; maybe it's time to copy Tower of Terror. How cool would that be? On the other hand, the prevailing "SheiKra" theories are perfectly fine by me, as well.

An interesting post. Though it's hard to argue with Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, and maybe even Space Mountain--the subs neither lasted (their upcoming resurrection notwithstanding) nor were copied much. They just don't seem to be in the same class. Some other possibilities: The Coney Island Cyclone is both historic and oft-copied. Not to mention, famous in a way that perhaps no other coaster ever has been. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is simply one of the most amazing rides in existence. That it has yet to really be copied (as opposed to cloned) is probably simply due to the fact that few other parks could afford to build anything akin to it. The Timber Mountain Log Ride at Knott's Berry Farm was not only the first heavily themed log flume, but also the clear inspiration (and near-blueprint) for rides such as Splash Mountain and Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls. And, for my money, it has yet to be equaled.

Okay, Cedar Point versus the rest of the world: Millennium Force: Currently my favorite rollercoaster, so I'll give this one to CP. Raptor: Not bad, but I strongly prefer Top Gun at Carowinds. Mantis: Riddler's Revenge is better. So is the Georgia Scorcher. Blue Streak: Pretty good. Not in the same class as, say, Shivering Timbers, though. Corkscrew: A better arrow looper? How about Tennessee Tornado? Top Thrill Dragster: It's a pretty good ride, but I haven't been on any other Intamin rockets, so I'll call this one a tie. Mean Streak: This doesn't beat too many woodies out there. But just to make it official, I'll go with Cornball Express. Wild Cat: Fun, but not much better or worse than any other. Tie. Woodstock Express: Does this run two trains? If so, then I give it the win for the on-ride photo. If not, then the Flying Unicorn trumps it. Gemini: Better than not riding a rollercoaster. Not too sure what to compare this one to. Tie. Magnum XL-200: Props for historical importance, but I honestly can't think of a proper hypercoaster that I like less. Heck, even among Arrow hypers, I prefer Desperado. Iron Dragon: I really like these, but this one is dull. And certainly no match for, say, PKI's Top Gun. Jr. Gemini: Never been on it. Tie. Disaster Transport: Not actually bad. I'll go easy on it and beat it with Runaway Mountain at SFOT. Wicked Twister: I think I actually prefer the standard Impulse coasters. Cedar Creek Mine Ride: It's okay. I'd take either SFMM's Goldrusher or SFOT's Mine Train over it, though. Okay, so giving CP the benefit of the doubt on Woodstock, that's 2 wins, 4 ties, and 10 losses. And the winner is: Rest of the World.

Revenge of the Mummy at USF would get my vote. Other contenders: Space Mountain, Disneyland. Alpengeist, BGE. Top Thrill Dragster, CP. ("Sunday, sunday, sunday!" Even with the loss of the "rear wheels," TTD is still a triumph of minimalist theming.) Erik Allen Elness