The ride
Roller Coaster is a wood roller coaster at Lagoon Amusement Park in Utah, having opened to the public in 1921. After 105 seasons of operation it remains one of the defining attractions on the Lagoon Amusement Park midway, drawing repeat riders who track every subtle change to its trains, restraints and station soundtrack.
On paper the ride is a serious thrill machine. It climbs 62 ft above the park before pitching forward into its first descent. Trains reach a top speed of 45.0 mph before the first turnaround, where the layout opens up into a sequence of lateral and vertical elements. In total the track stretches 250 ft, giving the experience a distinctly long-form feel rather than the punchy one-and-done character of many modern compact coasters. enthusiast trip-planning resources
Plan to ride Roller Coaster early in the day or during the final hour before park close, when standby waits at Lagoon Amusement Park typically drop. Single-rider lines and early-entry ticketing programs, when available at Lagoon Amusement Park, are usually the fastest ways to get repeat rides on a busy day.