Cedar Fair Parks

Venue	Issues	Comments
Cedar Point	3	Neck - Riders on the Mantis stand-up roller coaster have mention of neck pain associated with riding this ride. Many of the neck related issues seem to originate after the first loop. Area of the train did not seem to matter as neck pain was observed from riders sitting within all areas of the train. Riders on Top Thrill Dragster failing to keep their heads back during this rides powerful launch led to neck related injuries. ASO found all of these issues to stem from rider's not following instructions. Riders on The Wicked Twister roller coaster also failed to keep their heads back during this rides launch. However, some of these issues are stemming from ride operators conducting a countdown before launch 3,2,1, but launching the ride at 2, catching unsuspecting riders off guard. Back - Riders on the Mean Streak roller coaster have made mention of back pain associated with riding this wooden roller coaster. Back pain could not be pin pointed to a particular portion of the ride. Back issues were observed from riders sitting within all areas of the train. Riders on the Corkscrew roller coaster also made mention of back pain associated with riding. One person indicating, "felt like I had a foot grinding into my back." Riders on the Mantis roller coaster have also made mention of back pain associated with riding this ride. However back pain was observed more with riders sitting with the rear of the train. Misc. Injuries - Riders on The Maverick roller coaster have made mention of shoulder pain and headache associated with riding this attraction. The rough nature of this ride has been repeatedly mentioned as the reason for the mentioned issues. Shoulder issues were also observed with the Mantis roller coaster, as well. Many of these issues occurring during this rides first loop. Riders indicating there shoulders went into the restraint with a lot of force. Riders on the Raptor roller coaster have made mention of losing feeling in their legs after riding this roller coaster. Rider age varied and issues stemmed from riders sitting within all areas of the roller coaster train. This has been a re-occurring theme with riding this type of roller coaster. Misc. - Talking with first aid staff proved pretty educational with this venue. We did not know, nor did we expect, that one of the issues coming to first aid at this park had to do with guests getting ash in their eyes from this venues locomotive. Who'd had known...
Dorney Park	2	Black Out – Riders on the Talon roller coaster have made mention of blacking out during different portions of the ride. Riders aged varied, however, one common theme involved dehydration and riding Talon. Misc. Issue – Riders on the Talon roller coaster have also made mention of losing feeling in their legs after riding this roller coaster. Rider age varied and issues stemmed from riders sitting within all areas of the roller coaster train. This has been a re-occurring theme with riding this type of roller coaster. Misc. Info – This park has received a lot of positive feedback. Most of the feedback is aimed at good value for the money as well as fun smooth rides. Park first aid staff was also mentioned for offering caring assistance.
Kings Dominion	2	Back and Neck - The Hurler wooden roller coaster has had complaints aimed at neck and back pain. We were unable to pin point a particular area of the ride which led to these types of injuries. Age of the injured riders varied. The Rebel Yell wooden roller coaster also saw complaints aimed at neck and back pain. These types of injuries, however, to our surprise, were about even on both the front and backwards trains. Age seemed to center around riders under the age of 35. Misc. Injuries - Shoulder injuries on The Shockwave roller coaster was not uncommon. This rides rough nature also led to the triggering of Migraine headaches in riders -- as well as riders exiting the ride with a pounding headache. Riders on The Anaconda roller coaster also made mention of this ride and the number it did on their ears. Muffled hearing and general ear pain was not uncommon with riding this roller coaster. Misc. - Not much more to add on this venue. Injuries appeared to be down -- with a handful of other injuries reported to ASO. Nothing to worry about now, however.
Kings Island	1	Back – Riders on the Racer roller coaster have made mention of back pain associated with riding this roller coaster, these issues seem to center around riders sitting in the back rows of the roller coaster train. Rider age varied. Riders on The Beast roller coaster have also made mention of back pain associated with riding this roller coaster. Issues stemmed from riders sitting within all parts of the roller coaster train with the more severe back pain issues from riders sitting within the middle to back rows. Misc. Info – A pretty solid park in 2009 - we hope this carries into 2010.
Michigan's Adventure	2	Back – Riders on Shivering Timbers and the Wolverine Wildcat wooden roller coasters have made mention of the rough nature of this ride on their back. While issues only centered on rider back issues, those issues we found are localized to the last 3 rows of this roller coasters train. Minimal issues were observed with front and middle portions of the train. Head issues – Riders on Thunderhawk have constantly mentioned that this ride did a number on their head. Headache, ear pain, and blurry vision, were not uncommon issues with riding Thunderhawk.
California's Great America	2	Back - Riders on the Grizzly wooden roller coaster have made mention of this rides rough nature. Back injuries appeared to occur during all aspects of the ride, with those injuries observed from riders within all areas of the roller coaster train. Misc. Injuries - Riders on the Flight Deck roller coaster have made mention of losing feeling in their legs after riding this roller coaster. Rider age varied and issues stemmed from riders sitting within all areas of the roller coaster train. This has been a re-occurring theme with riding this type of roller coaster. Misc. Info - Guest feedback for this venue was mixed, however, we would like to make it known that it was hard to obtain information on this park. In fact, this has to be the hardest park to obtain information on during the 2009 season. Can't really put our finger on why, but it is something we want to look into and correct in 2010. Perhaps, though, this park was really that safe in 2009? We would like to hope so...
Valleyfair!	1	Neck - Riders on the Steel Venom roller coaster have made mention of having their neck snapping back during launch of this roller coaster. Age of injured varied. Misc. Info - While there were various other issues (4 involving Renegade - Outlaw Coaster) at this park, there were not enough to generate a issue report on. Something that was still being passed on to ASO in 2010 was the number (4) of guests who inquired as to their personal safety. The park seems to draw a rough crowd or one that is perceived as rough. Bugs, please take precautions when visiting this venue. Bug repellant is not a bad idea when visiting this park.
Knott's Berry Farm	3	Back and Neck – Riders on the Ghostrider wooden roller coaster have made mention of neck and back pain associated with riding this roller coaster. Riders sitting with last 3 rows of the roller coaster train appeared to be those making mention of back and neck pain. Riders on the Xcelerator roller coaster have made mention of ride operators messing around on the PA system. Indicating that the ride would launch in 3,2,1 and launching the ride at 2, which caught over 10 riders off guard, which caused neck pain. Headache – Riders on the Ghostrider wooden roller coaster have made mention of coming off this ride with pounding headaches. This ride also triggered migraine headaches with riders who indicated that the rough bumpy nature of this ride led to migraine headaches. Vomit – Riders on the Ghostrider wooden roller coaster have made mention of coming off this ride and having to vomit. Riders attribute this to the rough nature of the ride. ASO found that some of these vomit type complaints involved riders who had been on the ride 3+ times within an hour. Misc. Info – There were other issues at this park, but nothing that we feel needs to be addressed at this time. There have been various complaints with riders saying that they could not understand ride operator safety spiels on the PA system due to ride operators singing, yelling, and playing around. This was most noted with Supreme Scream and Silver Bullet. As for Ghostrider, it has to be one of the most complained about roller coaster we have come across, more so than Son of Beast in Ohio (grant it, Son of Beast was closed a majority of 2009). We have been on Ghostrider, and, a lot of the complaints about it are pretty dead on.
Carowinds	2	Misc. Injuries - Riders on the Vortex roller coaster have made mention of ear and head injuries associated with this ride. Leg cramps were also observed. Age of riders who had these issues varied. Riders on the Afterburner roller coaster have made mention of losing feeling in their legs after riding this roller coaster. Rider age varied and issues stemmed from riders sitting within all areas of the roller coaster train. This has been a re-occurring theme with riding this type of roller coaster. Riders on The Thunder Road roller coaster made mention of this riders lap bar restraint driving into their stomachs during the frontwards riding train. Back Issues - Riders on the The Hurler wooden roller coaster have made mention of this rides rough nature and the pain it caused their back. Back pain on this ride seems to center around riders sitting near the back of the roller coaster train. Age of rider varied. Riders on The Thunder Road wooden roller coaster have also made mention of this rides rough nature. Back pain associated was a lot more common with riders on the backwards riding train.
Worlds of Fun	4	Back and Neck Issues - Riders on the Timber Wolf wooden roller coaster have made mention of this rides rough nature - some going as far to perceive this ride as extremely unsafe. Back and neck related issues stemmed from riders within back, middle, and front of the roller coaster train. Riders on the Boomerang roller coaster also made mention of back and neck issues. These issues, however, were more intense with riders indicating they sought treatment at this venues 1st aid station. A number of employees at this venue who are in contact with ASO, also indicated that guest issues with this ride are not uncommon. Nausea - Riders on the Boomerang roller coaster have also mentioned exiting the ride and feeling sick to their stomach due to the rough nature of the ride. Rough was described by one rider as, "being punched in the head over and over again, especially during the backwards part." Misc. Leg Issue - Riders on the Patriot roller coaster have made mention of exiting the roller coaster with one or two of their legs asleep. Any significant value to this? Yes, there were several riders who indicated they noticed their toes turned blue, with no prior circulatory issues. Circulation issues with riding Patriot? We'll be tracking this in 2010. Dehydration - Dehydration issues at this park were common. Guests are urged to drink water before and during their visit to the park. Consumer Issue (Non Safety Related): Feedback of this venue was negative. While the Prowler roller coaster received positive reviews - guests felt park did not offer much and lacked value for their dollar.