The Roller Coaster, Steel roller coaster in Paradise, Nevada, United States

The Roller Coaster, now the Big Apple Coaster, is a steel roller coaster at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino in Paradise, Nevada. Its 4,777 ft (1,456 m) track has a 180-foot lift hill, a 76-foot first drop, a second 144-foot drop, and two inversions: a vertical loop and a dive loop. Trains are themed as yellow New York City taxis.

The Manhattan Express opened with New York-New York on January 3, 1997, built by Japanese manufacturer TOGO at a cost of $18 million. Within two months it had 500,000 riders, but Clark County shut it down in March 1997 after about 40 of its 250 steel tension rods snapped; 175 rods were eventually replaced with steel cables. Premier Rides added magnetic brakes in 2004 and new trains in 2006, and the ride became The Roller Coaster in 2007 and the Big Apple Coaster in 2013.

The train cars look like New York City yellow taxis, traveling through a miniature Manhattan skyline featuring replicas of famous New York structures. Visitors experience the feeling of speeding through the city while passing by recognizable buildings and landmarks.

Visitors should arrive early when wait times tend to be shorter, especially during peak hours in Las Vegas. Comfortable shoes and light clothing are advisable since much of the queue is outdoors before boarding the ride.

The ride opened on January 3, 1997, as the Manhattan Express, built by Japanese manufacturer TOGO at a cost of $18 million. Within two months, 500,000 people had ridden it. It is the only TOGO coaster still operating in North America.