Michigan’s Adventure is the premier amusement park in Michigan.
This park was acquired by Cedar Fair park in 2001 and while it receives less investments
than the chain’s other parks, it does have seven different roller coasters including
one of the most acclaimed wood coasters in the world in Shivering Timbers.
But what else does the park offer?
In this video, I will countdown this park’s top 10 rides and attractions.
Before starting the countdown, I want to note a few rides that will be excluded.
First, I have not spent any time in the WhiteWater Adventure water park, so there won’t be
any water slides on this list.
This water park does look pretty good though and it’s arguably a bigger draw than the
theme park for many guests.
Second, I will not be including any upcharge attractions on this list.
Third, Logger’s Run has been closed in my visits, which is a shame because I am a big
log flume fan.
Fourth, you know the drill.
While Thunderhawk may be smoother than some SLCs, I still find it an uncomfortable ride
experience that still dishes out headbanging so it will not be anywhere near this list.
10) Swan Boats- These boats go out on the water and grant you some of the best views
of both Thunderhawk and Wolverine Wildcat. 9) Zach’s Zoomer- This CCI junior wood coaster
is a bit bigger and better than the Woodstock Express and Ghoster Coasters at the other
Cedar Fair parks.
It’s very smooth plus you get a pinch of laterals and a pop of airtime during the ride.
8) Adventure Falls- This shoot the chutes features a simple but effective layout.
You have a zippy plunge and a giant, soaking splash that’s very refreshing on those hot
summer days.
7) Corkscrew- This Arrow looper features a basic layout.
The drop gives a nice ejector pop and this one is reasonably smooth with minimal headbanging.
The one downside with this coaster is the ultra cramped trains.
You have minimal leg and elbow room, so be careful not to smash those.
6) Giant Gondola Wheel- This Chance Ferris Wheel offers fantastic birds-eye views of
the park’s roller coasters and lake.
5) HydroBlaster- I lied.
There will be a water slide on this list…the one in the dry park that is.
This is one of those older wet/dry water slides.
There aren’t any notable drops, but you get decent speed and really sway up some of
the turns.
4) Grand Rapids- This Intamin river rapids ride has a clever name playing off a nearby
city plus a well-landscaped course.
The rapids are pretty weak on this one, sending just a few sprinkles into the raft.
But there are two waterfalls.
The second nails everyone, guaranteeing you come off drenched.
3) Wolverine Wildcat- This Dinn wood coaster has an eerily similar layout to Phoenix at
Knoebels, but it has far less airtime.
You just get some tiny pops here and there.
Then a few of the unbanked turns pepper in some laterals for variety.
The ride has a reputation for being rough, but I’ve always found it tolerable…even
before the Titan track was added in 2022…as long as you avoid a wheel seat.
My review covers the ride from 2021 and before, but my thoughts still apply.
2) Mad Mouse- This Arrow creation has a case as one of the best wild mouse coasters.
The first few hairpin turns have solid laterals and then you have great sustained laterals
on the turn into the second half.
While you won’t get any more laterals, this ride has shocking airtime for a mouse.
Most drops have quick pops of airtime and that little bunny hill even gives weak sustained
ejector.
I really like this ride.
I just wish the capacity was better so I could ride it more.
1) Shivering Timbers- This monstrous wood coaster may be CCI’s masterpiece.
This ride runs along the parking lot and it has an absolute presence with its never-ending
series of camelbacks and bunny hills.
The ride is nearly 1 mile long and all those hills offer great sustained floater airtime.
It’s amazing how much time you spend levitating out of your seat.
Those negative Gs are paired with some really strong laterals on the far turnaround and
helix finale.
And Cedar Fair has thankfully maintained this ride well, as it still runs fast and fairly
smoothly.
Check out my review if you want to hear more, but this ride alone makes Michigan’s Adventure
worth visiting.
So those are the top 10 rides and attractions at Michigan’s Adventure.
What are your favorite rides at this Michigan theme park?
Let me know down in the comments.
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