The ride
Twister is a wood roller coaster built by Knoebels Amusement Resort at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Pennsylvania, having opened to the public in 1999. After 27 seasons of operation it remains one of the defining attractions on the Knoebels Amusement Resort 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 101 ft above the park before pitching forward into its first descent. That opening drop measures 89 ft, long enough to pin riders against their restraints and pull a prolonged moment of weightless airtime over the lap-bar. Trains reach a top speed of 51.0 mph before the first turnaround, where the layout opens up into a sequence of lateral and vertical elements. In total the track stretches 390 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
Coasters from Knoebels Amusement Resort have a recognizable signature in track shaping, train design and the way transitions are paced. Riders familiar with other Knoebels Amusement Resort installations will pick up on the same DNA in Twister's layout, particularly through its station design and the sound profile of the running gear.
Plan to ride Twister early in the day or during the final hour before park close, when standby waits at Knoebels Amusement Resort typically drop. Single-rider lines and early-entry ticketing programs, when available at Knoebels Amusement Resort, are usually the fastest ways to get repeat rides on a busy day. broader coaster community archives
In CoasterVault's ranking tables, Twister currently appears in our 185th position for tallest coasters, 166th position for longest tracks, 164th position for biggest drops lists, reflecting where its core stats place it among operating coasters in the United States. These rankings move whenever a new installation opens, so the position should be read as a snapshot rather than a permanent record.