Why?? Because each time we were with people who had never been to the park and wanted to ride Outlaw Run even though the line was longer than we had ever seen it. It also didn't help that each time we hAve had a wait over an hour it was because Outlaw Run broke down multiple times while we were waiting.
You must be thinking of Goliath.
I have never seen a wait of at least 2 hours, ever. The absolute worst I've ever seen was an hour and a half, and that was Saturday of opening weekend 2013. Almost always it's 15 to 20 minutes, even on Saturdays in the summer.
I've been to the park several times when we ended up waiting 2-1/2 to 3 hours for Outlaw Run.
To me SDC is by far one of the most amazing parks there is. There attention to detail is outstanding. Their food is amazing. The park is absolutely beautiful, and the rides are a lot of fun!!
Enjoy your day at the park, and don't miss Fire In The Hole!!
Techincally the shortest drive for me to ride a roller coaster would be to Magic Springs. . . About 2 hours away. . . However, there is no way in hell I'd ever visit that POS park again. So instead I'll gladly drive 15 hours to Cedar Point!
Granted: But there is an issue with the lift, which causes the ride to break down right before you leave the station. . . and the ride doesn't re-open for the next 18 years.
I wish I could sleep better at night.