Comments on: Maverick @ Cedar Point | Roller Coaster Reviews

By: Mike M.

Mike M. — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:50:50 +0000

After finally making it to Cedar Point, I have to agree with the reviewer. After riding Maverick, it easily became my favorite coaster of all-time and I’ve ridden over 100 by now. It literally has everything I could want out of a coaster. Insane first drop, high-speed turns, airtime, great loops, an intense launch, and even some crazy throw-you-out-of-your-seat twists that I DIDN’T KNOW I wanted. I even got the unintended sound effect of the Cedar Point Railroad train blowing its whistle while it was nearing the station at the same time that Maverick launched us over the water, so it gave the effect that we were riding an out-of-control wild bronco (complete with the water bombs going off around us)!

After my first ride, I had to ask myself “did that really just happen”? I had to ride Maverick again that day just so I could confirm that I actually was able to ride something so awesome and intense. Easily a 10/10. Worth the trip to Ohio by itself!

By: DRU

DRU — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 01:47:18 +0000

I agree with Aric's review 100%.
I was stunned when after only one ride, Maverick became my new #1 over I305. It is so fun that words or video don't do her any justice. I also found her to be very re-rideable. Much more re-ridable than I305.
For the people complaining about banging around just stay near the front. There is a huge difference in smoothness/ front, and Intensity/back. The 1st drop, ejector air, and the whip through the twists are all much stronger in the back.
I was lucky enough to get 2 rides last Tuesday, 11 rides on her Wednesday [fastpass], and 1 ride Thursday on my first trip to Cedar Point. She never broke down. Maverick's only flaws are very minor, she really does need the I305 shoulder straps, and I would prefer that the water cannons were timed to go off so the riders could see them.
Those 2 slightly upside-down turns are my favorite parts for sure. It is the closest I have felt on a coaster to doing something slightly "extreme" in real life. It feels like doing an off camber [sort of upside-down] ski or snowboard turn but with my snowmobile…because of how the whole train sort of bounces in and out of the upside-down turn sections. My new top coaster moments! These smaller trains are able to do incredibly dynamic moves that a normal size train cannot do…
I did not watch any POV's ahead of time on purpose when I heard Maverick was better than Millie. I was so glad, I did't even know it was a launcher so I was totally surprised by the tunnel launch. Great! Great! Great!

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 03:22:09 +0000

I don't get the big deal about this ride. It was a nice litttle ride, but nowhere near as good as Magnum or Raptor or Milinneum Force or even Wicked Twister. Also, the second half rattled my head so bad I didn't want to ride again.

By: Joey Till

Joey Till — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:33:14 +0000

This is one of the few rides that take a theme, and move the track into that theme. For example, Maverick and how the track is laid out gives you the sensation of riding a horse with its zig zag wild elements. I really like this ride, but you kinda half to prepare for its wild side to move with its turns,Its very unique and is somthing Intamin has over B&M, Uniqueness! Maverick is just plain wildly awsome, and you half to prepare for its funky bits.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:13:38 +0000

I was very lucky to be at Cedar Point the month Maverick opened. The wait was long but we managed to get on around closing and got to ride is 2 times in a row. It is by far the most enjoyable roller coaster I have ever been on. It is aggressive and unexpected. Don't let its small size detour you from wanting to ride this beast. I have had the pleasure of riding it about 6 times since opening and every time was as good as the next. Smooth, tons of air time, and absolutely the most enjoyable experience by far!

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:16:31 +0000

I'm 6'1" and copped a few bangs to the head on this one but nothing worth complaining about. The ride is a bit jerky at times, particularly after the tunnel launch, but there's so much speed, variety and airtime through the whole ride that it's easily worth the few minor bumps you'll sustain. I'd ride this a million times before I get on Mean Streak again. The wait times weren't too bad the days I was there, we waited over an hour once, but got on straight away a few times the next morning. Great aggressive ride, great speed and thrills, it's so much fun you'll forgive the few rough patches.

By: Jack

Jack — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:56:39 +0000

I rode Maverick Its jerky but it is really fun and goes upside down I did not know what to expect from this until that big launch

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:21:14 +0000

The Maverick is an easy coaster to overlook if you simply compare it's specs to the other coasters there. We went on it on nothing more than a whim, and were quite shocked by this "little" coaster. By the end of the day my wife and I both agreed this was the best coaster in the park and got on a second time just before the park closed. While it does not have the great height that the Millennium Force has, which btw is my second favorite coaster there, it's easily a much more thrilling and fun ride.

By: Troy

Troy — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:30:34 +0000

The maverick didnt rattle me around, neither did it have me feeling like we where going off the tracks, it was very smooth. But it has that feeling like your rideing the flight of fear, its fast and your somewhat not knowing whats going on when it whips you around turns and flippin you upside down.

By: CFC

CFC — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:39:18 +0000

CC, if it's possible, could you review Maverick for us if you ever make it back to Cedar Point? I like Aric's review, but I'd like to see your opinion.