The father of America’s roller-coaster revolution, and the big momma of Coney Island. The Cyclone made its debut on June 26, 1927. Start with a 85 foot tall, 60 degree drop and then shake, rattle and roll through 6 turn-arounds and 8 more drops. After you get swept away by the world famous Cyclone stop by our souvenir shop for a ride photo and an Official Cyclone T-shirt.

Facts

• Designed By: Vernan Keenan
• Built by: Harry C. Baker
• First Owners/Operators: Jack Irving & Rosenthal
• Initial Investment: $175,000
• Type of Ride: Compact Wood Twister
• Height: 85 Feet (At highest peak)
• Track Length: 2,640 Feet
• Top Speed: 60 mph
• Angle of Descent: 60 degrees
• Trains: 2 – 24 passengers each
• Ride Time: 1 minute, 50 seconds
• TGround Dimensions: 75 ft x 500 ft
• Number of 180 Degree Turns: 6
• Number of Drops: 12
• Changes of Direction: 16
• Number of Track Crossovers: 18
• Number of Elevation Changes: 27

Did You Know…

The Cyclone made its debut on June 26, 1927.
The Cyclone was declared a New York City landmark on July 12, 1988.
The Cyclone was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1991.
The Cyclone has the distinction of being the most copied roller coaster ever built 7 "clones" currently operating throughout the United States, Europe and Japan.
Emilio Franco, a mute since birth, regained his voice on the Cyclone, uttering his first words ever - "I feel sick!"