GhostRider opened in December of 1998 to a wildly excited Knott's and roller coaster fan base.  Originally designed by the Knott family as a last-ditch effort to infuse revenue back into the then-struggling park, it became the first major attraction to open under the new leadership of Cedar Fair LP.  With a first drop of 108 feet, and a top speed of 56 mph, the dips, turns and airtime on GhostRider has kept this coaster on the "favorites" list of fans everywhere.