History
On July 2, 1999, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company filed a trademark for the name Millennium Force. Millennium Force was later announced on July 22, 1999. It was the largest investment in Cedar Point history and broke 10 world records. Millennium was built in the Frontier Trail section of the park and the Giant Wheel had to be relocated to make room for it. It was first announced that the speed would be 92 miles per hour (148 km/h) but as testing began, it showed the speed is actually 93 miles per hour (150 km/h). The first media event was held on May 11, 2000, then opened on May 13. When opened, it also broke many records such as being the first Giga coaster and was the fastest roller coaster at the time. Later it would be beaten by faster roller coasters.
For the first time in Millennium Force's history, the entire layout of the roller coaster was repainted before the 2011 and 2012 season. New LED lights were also installed around the coaster for the 2012 season.
Today, Millennium Force is no longer the tallest or fastest roller coaster at Cedar Point, having been surpassed in height and speed by Top Thrill Dragster. Nonetheless, Millennium Force remains one of the tallest, fastest, and longest steel roller coasters in the world.
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