The ride covers  of land and is considered the "world's largest" roller coaster on that basis; however, The Beast at Kings Island opened four years earlier and travels across  of land, meaning that it never actually held that record.
The ride's length is extensive, and it is considered the "world's largest" roller coaster based on that measurement; however, The Beast at Kings Island opened four years earlier and covers  of land, meaning that it never actually held that record.