The Voyage Ranks In The Top 10 In The Country For Favorite Roller Coasters

Summer is a great time to visit amusement parks, and it’s pretty apparent most folks agree on what are the best rides to go on once you get there.

• CBS News recently held a poll to discover America’s favorite amusement park rides, with roller coasters by far the favorite.
• 35% of those polled picked roller coasters as their top amusement park ride, followed by:
  • Bumper cars (13%)
  • Ferris Wheel (10%)
  • Log ride (10%)

And speaking of roller coasters…

• Yesterday was actually National Roller Coaster Day, and in honor of the day USA Today readers voted for their favorite roller coasters in the U.S.
• Topping the list is Mako at SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, Florida.
• The ride is Orlando’s tallest, longest and fastest roller coaster, reaching speeds of 73 miles an hour.

Reader’s Choice Top 10 Roller Coasters in the U.S.

1. Mako – SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, FL
2. Phantom’s Revenge – Kennywood in West Mifflin, PA
3. Phoenix – Knoebels in Elysburg, PA
4. Fury 325 – Carowinds in Charlotte, NC
5. Lightning Rod – Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
6. Steel Vengeance – Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH
7. Montu – Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, FL
8. The Voyage – Holiday World in Santa Claus, IN
9. Millennium Force – Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH
10. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure – Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, FL

Source: CBS News