Raptor
When Raptor opened in 1994 it set the bar for what an inverted coaster could be. Thirty years later it still delivers six world-class inversions with the signature B&M smoothness. A must-ride for any invert fan.
137ft Height
57mph Top Speed
6 Inversions
Intense Intensity
45 min Avg Wait
Ride POV
Watch Before You Ride
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Full Specs
By the Numbers
ManufacturerBolliger & Mabillard (B&M)
Model TypeInverted Coaster
Year Opened1994
Height137 ft
Top Speed57 mph
Track Length3,790 ft
Duration150s (3:30 min)
Inversions6
Minimum Height54" (4'6")
Avg Wait Time45 min
Capacity/Hour1,600 riders
IntensityIntense (4/5)
Insider Intel
Best Row & Strategy
Best Row
Front row for the fully open view with your feet dangling; back row for slightly more snap through inversions
Tips
- Raptor has excellent capacity — even a long-looking queue tends to move steadily
- Six inversions including a cobra roll and two corkscrews; it's a complete invert experience
- The midcourse brake run kills some speed — sit in the back half to preserve more momentum
✅ Pros
- One of the smoothest and most complete B&M inverts ever built — the gold standard of the model
- Six quality inversions delivered with buttery-smooth B&M transitions
- High throughput means this is one of the more manageable waits in the park
⚠️ Cons
- Pacing drops noticeably after the midcourse brake run
- Feels dated compared to newer coasters, though it remains exceptionally well-executed
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