Millennium Force record for tallest and fastest roller coaster at Cedar Point until 2003, when Cedar Point debuted Top Thrill Dragster, which at the time was the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world. Millennium Force has held records for the following: Cedar Point has held records for the following (May 2000 statistic on left and May 2013 statistic on right): As both a high altitude and high velocity ride, Millennium Force is affected by unfavorable weather conditions such as rain, lightning or strong winds; under these conditions the ride is closed, but in light rain it can remain open. There
Kingda Ka tracks) to load simultaneously. When the signal to launch is given, the train rolls back slightly to engage the catch car, and the brakes on the launch track begin to retract. As the brake fins are retracting, a voice recording announces, "Arms down, head back, hold on!" Approximately five seconds later, the launch occurs. Kingda Ka's horn previously sounded before each launch, but it was silenced due to noise complaints from nearby residents; the horn now sounds only when Kingda Ka first launches after being idle for some time. When the train is in position, the hydraulic launch mechanism accelerates