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| It used to be the highest roller coaster in the world until a newer one was built in Japan. Now, it's just the highest coaster in North America. A high-speed dive down a 55-degree hill into a tunnel kicks off the ride followed by a 155-foot second hill. That's higher than most other coasters' first drop. From the top of the first hill, a tunnel burrowing into the desert looks like an anthill. By the time the Desperado rams through it, the train is careening at about 80 mph. The camel-back hills leading to the front of the property provide riders with plenty of "air time," the thrilling zero-gravity sensation of getting tossed from the car. The ride wraps up with high-speed upward spiral through a man-made mountain. . |
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