The Great American Revolution, as it was known when it opened in 1976, is a very significant ride in roller coaster history.  It was the first modern roller coaster to feature a 360° vertical loop.  The ride, designed by Anton Schwartzkopf, takes riders on a journey through the area's lush landscape as it travels through several hills, dips, and curves.

The ride features a height of 113-feet, a maximum speed of 55 MPH, and a track length of 3,457-feet.  Highlights include a vertical loop, a 144-foot long tunnel, and a spiral at the end of the ride.

When Revolution first opened, the ride was equipped with lap-bars only, allowing for a very comfortable ride.  In the 90s, over-the shoulder-restraints were added for safety and insurance issues, which decreased the ride's popularity among both park guests and enthusiasts.

Also, the ride used to run 5 trains simultaneously, which allowed for incredible capacity.  Today, a maximum of 3 trains can be run at one time.

The Revolution is featured in several movies including "Roller Coaster" (1977) - in which the grand opening was restaged for the movie, "KISS Meets The Phantom of the Park" (1978), "Van Nuys Blvd." (1979), and "National Lampoon's Vacation" (1983).

The Revolution was once considered to be one of the greatest roller coasters on the planet.  Today, the ride has lost some of its popularity, but it will never lose its historically significance.