I first rode Millennium Force a few years ago when I visited the park for the first time with my family. At that time, Millennium Force fervor was in full swing, and many proclaimed it to be the greatest roller coaster on the planet (some still do, and I can understand some people&#39.s reasoning for that...others not so much, but I digress). Suffice it to say that my first and only ride on MF in the middle of the train that day left me wanting. Yes, the lift and first drop were crazy. Yes, it went very fast. Yes, there was not much airtime, but that&#39.s ok, because it&#39.s fast...right? Was I missing something? Perplexed, I chalked up my experience as genuine, and simply allowed MF to sit well outside my Top 10 for the several years since my visit.

Determined to challenge MF once again, I visited CP for a second time this June. This time, I was at the park independently, and I a mind to kick off my day with a front row trip on the coaster that had left my so underwhelmed on my first trip. I had heard great things about the front row on this coaster, and I also wanted to ride it as a challenge to myself and my acrophobia. After waiting less than an hour, I was on my way up the lift hill with another single-rider seated next to me in the front row. The view as we ascended was even better than I remembered, and the coaster as a whole was very impressive. There was surprisingly good air on all 3 of the main hills/drops, particularly the crest of the 2nd hill going out to the island, and the speed was relentless throughout the entire course. Impressed, I contiued my day at the park, arriving back near MF several hours later for a second ride. However, the ride broke down during my time in line, and I decided to bail after waiting for at least 15 minutes for it to get underway again.

I did not find myself back at MF again until near the end of the day, but I got in line once again, this time with the idea in mind that I would try riding in the back row to see how the airtime was. Not only was I surprised to find that the airtime was less impressive in the back (perhaps the only coaster I have been on where this was the case), but I was also far more apprehensive about my 2nd ride in the back than I was about my 1st ride in the front! (I think this was partly due to the breakdown earlier in the day, for whatever bizarre reason.) Regardless, I decided that this was a less-than-optimal way to end my trip (CP marked the 4th and final park on my June &quot.coaster road trip&quot.). Almost without consciously thinking about it, I decided that I had to ride once more, again in the front row, and that, if at all possible, I needed to ride solo in the row. I have no idea where all of these ideas came from (well, actually, I do, but that&#39.s another story for another day), but I am eternally glad that they flooded by body at the time that they did, for my final ride on Millennium Force, at dusk and completely by myself in the front row, was one of the best individual ride experiences that I have ever had on a coaster. As I crested the lift hill, I had a splendid view of the sun as it edged beneath the clowds and show out in all its glory over Lake Erie. As I raced through the course, the speed seemed to double in the gathering darkness. As I crested each hill, the airtime was more impressive than it had been all day. And as they took my final on-ride photo of the trip, I roared in triumph, as my ride, my journey, and all the things that matter to me flashed through my being in explosive fashion.

Instantly, I knew that Millennium Force was no longer going to sit well outside my Top 10. And given my 1 ride at the end of that day, I cannot see it leaving anytime soon.<scr

wow! the speed is so fast that my vision got very blurry. the people in the car in front of me blacked out. this is a definite "Must-Ride" rollercoaster that is my favorite rollercoaster Ive ever been on

This was a totally awesome ride! The first time I waited 2 hrs and the second got a free ride pass from Iron Dragon breaking down. The drop made me feel like I was on Top Thrill Dragster again, and the upside down turns were awesome. Lots of airtime on the rest of the ride and the tunnels were very exciting. I thought it was a little short for a chain lift roller coaster, but still completely amazing.

Millenium Force really is an awesome ride! You reach the top of the drop in what seems like no time. The drop is amazing! The 2 hills after the 1st drop are great to. My only complaint would be that they push your bar down so far that you cant feel the airtime as much.

THIS RIDE IS THE BEST.The first drop is amazing
the whole ride is amazing.Defintely a 10

What is there to say about this coaster, now four years old? Its one of the greatest rides in the history of amusement parks and the first drop is breathtaking. A modern roller coaster that doesnt need the loops and inversions that are the commonplace today, Millenium Force is a ride worth to come halfway around the world for and to wait 20 hours in line (Although I came 400 miles away and waited 80 minutes in line).

This is most likely the best roller coaster in the world. Period. Just enough airtime. Every seat is great, but especially the front or back. and unrelenting speed!

The best coaster that I have ever been on.
Enough said.

THE MOST EXHILARATING COASTER IVE EXPERIENCED! I havent ridden every coaster in the USA but a share of steel and wooden which are very good. Millenium force is the only coaster i can say which scared me with the lift hill, its simply amazing and you dont know till your on it. Myself and my company exited the ride feeling the euphoria from the Gs ive never felt elswhere. I know everybody has preference, but this ride has to rank the highest in my experiences. Any other lift hill ive been on seems small compared to this one which gets your attention big time then the drop and the fast n smoothness.

One of the best rides i have ever ridden. An extremely close second to TTD. The first hill is amazing. FIRST SEAT IS A MUST!!! When you get over the crest of the hill, you can barely see the track below you. A must ride.