SANDUSKY, Ohio (Sept. 19, 2024) – Cedar Point, The Roller Coaster Capital of the World®, will add fathoms of thrills to its world-renowned and record-breaking collection of scream machines with the 2025 debut of Siren’s Curse – the tallest, fastest and longest “tilt” roller coaster in North America.

Siren’s Curse hearkens to the legend and lore of mysterious creatures living beneath the surface of Lake Erie; often spoken of – but never spotted. The sirens of the lake who lured sailors to their underwater demise with their sweet, seductive songs will finally rise to land and attempt to entrap guests in a sinister two-minute fate of non-stop roller coaster innovation.

Riders will hear the echo of the siren’s chilling melodies as they ascend an old 160-foot-tall Lake Erie shipping crane tower, the sounds growing more sinister as riders reach the top. Their fate will hang in the balance as they encounter the roller coaster’s signature moment: a dead stop on a “broken off” section of track. The creaking platform holding the train of riders will slowly tilt the entire train into a 90-degree vertical position, forcing riders to peer straight down with the hope their train will connect to the twisted track below.

As the track locks into place, riders will flee from the beckoning call of the siren and plunge into the abyss, speeding through 2,966 feet of track at a top speed of 58 mph. The ride will feature 13 weightless airtime moments, two 360-degree, zero-gravity barrel rolls and a high-speed “triple-down” element with twisted and overbanked track.

Adding to the immersive experience, the two, 24-passenger trains on Siren’s Curse will feature integrated audio and signature LED lighting on each car.

Located across from the Iron Dragon suspended coaster and near the Cedar Point Marina, the ride’s tangled and compact layout will provide the high-thrill experience Cedar Point guests have come to know from America’s Roller Coast®. Guests must be 48” tall to ride Siren’s Curse.

“Record-breaking thrills have always been at the heart of Cedar Point’s roller coaster lineup, and Siren’s Curse lives up to that standard,” said Carrie Boldman, vice president and general manager of Cedar Point. “The entire ride is an experience filled with non-stop action, but that first precarious tilted position where you’re hanging on – looking straight down – and waiting for the track to connect will be a signature moment our fans will love. It’s a first-of-its kind for Cedar Point and we’re thrilled to bring it to our guests.”

With the addition of Siren’s Curse, Cedar Point will be home to an impressive lineup of 19 roller coasters, including fan favorites like Millennium Force®, Steel Vengeance®, Maverick® and more. As previously announced, the record-breaking triple-launch strata coaster Top Thrill 2® is scheduled to reopen in 2025.

Guests can dive into season-long access to Siren’s Curse and the park’s 67 additional attractions with a 2025 Gold Pass. It includes Cedar Point and HalloWeekends® admission in 2024 and all of 2025, free parking, Cedar Point Shores® Waterpark admission, in-park discounts, bring-a-friend tickets and more. Right now, the 2025 Gold Pass is on sale for $125 or 10 payments of $10 after initial payment of $25. Guests can purchase online now at cedarpoint.com.

Siren’s Curse is scheduled to open in early summer of 2025. For more information on Siren’s Curse, construction updates and more, follow Cedar Point on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube or visit cedarpoint.com.

ABOUT CEDAR POINT

Cedar Point, the second-oldest amusement park in North America, is home to 68 rides, including 19 world-class roller coasters, the Cedar Point Shores Waterpark, a mile-long beach, marinas, hotels and more. The park is owned and operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property including Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.

SANDUSKY, Ohio (April 30, 2024) – Top Thrill 2, the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch strata coaster, will open to the public on Cedar Point’s opening day, Saturday, May 4. The “strata” coaster, known as any roller coaster eclipsing a height of 400 feet, was first pioneered by Cedar Point in 2003. The new and reimagined Top Thrill 2 dominates the park’s skyline with not one, but two 420-foot-tall track towers, putting riders in the driver’s seat for one of the greatest races of all time.

A New Formula for Thrills

Riders join the CP Racing Team for an immersive experience, climbing into one of three sleek high-performance racing vehicles. Top Thrill 2’s trains feature open-air seating, providing heart-pounding views on the world’s first and only dual-tower vertical speedway.

On the start, using an all-new linear synchronous motor (LSM) launch system, riders peel out down the straightaway reaching speeds of 74 mph, racing toward the sky on Top Thrill 2’s original 420-foot-tall “top hat” tower. After experiencing weightlessness during the “rollback” – the coveted fan-favorite moment when the train’s momentum isn’t great enough to make it up and over the tower – the train shifts into reverse and into its second launch, reaching speeds of 101 mph.

Riders get a view of Cedar Point unlike any they’ve seen before as they speed into a backward climb at a 90-degree angle on a new, 420-foot-tall track tower. After a second moment of weightlessness, the train shifts into drive and races forward into its third launch, clocking in at the ride’s top speed of 120 mph.

Crossing over the top hat tower, the train decelerates momentarily before diving into a 270-degree spiral and crossing the finish line.

“Cedar Point has a long-lasting legacy of record-breaking roller coaster innovation and Top Thrill 2 delivers everything a thrill-seeker could want, including staggering height and speed,” said Carrie Boldman, vice president and general manager of Cedar Point. “With the wide range of thrills for the whole family, Cedar Point is the place to visit this summer. We can’t wait for our guests to take their very first lap on the world-record-breaking Top Thrill 2.”

The Legacy of Roller Coasters

Cedar Point is the industry leader in roller coaster innovation, having introduced some of the tallest and fastest rides on the planet. In addition to being the home of the world’s first roller coasters over 200 feet tall (the Magnum XL-200 hyper coaster), over 300 feet tall (the Millennium Force giga coaster) and over 400 feet tall (the former Top Thrill Dragster strata coaster), Cedar Point is now home to the world’s first and only reimagined strata coaster. With its three distinct launches, increased ride time of nearly two minutes and its second vertical tower, Top Thrill 2 makes its mark on roller coaster history and redefines the famous Cedar Point skyline.

Including Top Thrill 2, Cedar Point’s vast collection of rides and roller coasters are set to welcome guests for the park’s 155th summer season on Saturday, May 4. For more information on Top Thrill 2 and to view Cedar Point’s operating calendar, guests can visit cedarpoint.com.

About Cedar Point

Cedar Point, the second-oldest amusement park in North America, is home to 68 rides, including 18 world-class roller coasters, the Cedar Point Shores Waterpark, a mile-long beach, marinas, hotels and more. In 2024, Cedar Point celebrates its roller coaster legacy with the introduction of Top Thrill 2, the world’s tallest & fastest triple-launch strata coaster.

The park is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a publicly traded partnership and one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world. Focused on its mission to make people happy by providing fun, immersive, and memorable experiences, the Company owns and operates 13 properties, consisting of 11 amusement parks, four separately gated outdoor water parks, and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites. Cedar Fair’s parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Texas and Toronto, Ontario.

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It’s that time of year again. That’s right, Cedar Point’s premier Halloween event, Halloweekends, is here once again! Obviously, this means ...

SANDUSKY, Ohio (Aug. 1, 2023) – Cedar Point, The Roller Coaster Capital of the World®, will once again redefine roller coaster innovation in 2024 with the debut of Top Thrill 2, the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch strata roller coaster. The strata coaster, known as any roller coaster eclipsing a height of 400 feet, was first pioneered by Cedar Point in 2003. The park will build on that legacy with not one, but two, 420-foot-tall track towers, putting riders in the driver’s seat for one of the greatest races of all time.

A New Formula for Thrills Riders will immerse themselves as they join the CP Racing Team and climb into one of three, sleek high-performance racing vehicles. Each of Top Thrill 2’s trains will feature open-air seating, providing heart-pounding views on the world’s first and only dual-tower vertical speedway.

On the start, using an all-new linear synchronous motor (LSM) launch system, riders will peel out down the straightaway reaching speeds of 74 mph, racing toward the sky on Top Thrill 2’s original 420-foot-tall “top hat” tower. After experiencing weightlessness during the “rollback” – the coveted fan-favorite moment when the train’s momentum isn’t great enough to make it up and over the tower – the train shifts into reverse and into its second launch, reaching speeds of 101 mph.

Riders will then see Cedar Point unlike ever before as they speed into a backward climb at a 90-degree angle on a new, 420-foot-tall track tower. After a second moment of weightlessness, the train shifts into drive and races forward into its third launch, clocking in at the ride’s top speed of 120 mph.

Crossing over the top hat tower, the train decelerates momentarily before diving into a 270-degree spiral and crossing the finish line.

“Top Thrill 2 will be the boldest and most advanced roller coaster Cedar Point has ever introduced. It’s another one-of-a-kind that could only be built at Cedar Point,” said Carrie Boldman, vice president and general manager of Cedar Point. “Our stamp on the industry is in roller coaster innovation, and today, that’s solidified as we redefine the strata coaster into a mega-thrill that our guests will come from far and wide to experience.”

Delivering High-Tech Racing Performance Partnering with Cedar Point and utilizing the ride’s original and iconic top hat tower, Zamperla Rides and its Roller Coaster Business Unit engineered and designed a completely new experience. Top Thrill 2 is one of the first roller coasters in the world to utilize Zamperla’s “Lightning” trains, capable of high-speed aerodynamics, performance and rider comfort. The ride’s new high-tech LSM launch system delivers smooth and quiet acceleration while giving riders the chance to feel the rush of motorsport racing.

“My sincere congratulations to Cedar Point on the announcement of this incredible project. Today, with pride and excitement, we embark on this collaborative journey together,” added Antonio Zamperla, president and CEO of Zamperla. “It is an honor for Zamperla to add our signature on The Roller Coaster Capital of the World®. I cannot wait until next year when we see this record-breaking scream machine come to life.”

The Legacy of Roller Coasters Cedar Point is the industry leader in roller coaster innovation, having introduced some of the tallest and fastest rides on the planet. In addition to being the home of the world’s first roller coasters over 200 feet tall (the Magnum XL-200 hyper coaster), over 300 feet tall (the Millennium Force giga coaster) and over 400 feet tall (the former Top Thrill Dragster strata coaster), Cedar Point is now home to the world’s first and only reimagined strata coaster. With its three distinct launches, increased ride time of nearly two minutes and its second vertical tower, Top Thrill 2 will make its mark on roller coaster history and redefine the famous Cedar Point skyline.

2024 Gold Pass Now On Sale Guests can take repeat laps on Top Thrill 2 with the purchase of a 2024 Gold Pass, on sale now for a limited time for just $99, plus applicable taxes and fees. The Gold Pass includes admission to Cedar Point, Cedar Point Shores Waterpark and HalloWeekends for the rest of 2023 and all of 2024, plus free parking, in-park discounts and more. Guests should hit the gas and act now – the 2024 Gold Pass limited-time price of $99 goes up on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Cedar Point’s Top Thrill 2 will make its debut in 2024. To learn more about the ride, or purchase a 2024 Gold Pass, guests can visit cedarpoint.com or follow the park on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for project updates.

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Over the weekend, Carsten and I got to try out all the food this year’s version of Frontier Festival has to offer! If you haven’t heard...

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This past Thursday, Carsten and I (Evan) had the incredible opportunity to check out the brand new for 2023 section of Cedar Point, The Boardwalk! This media event included a preview of the newly painted and moved rides, new food samplings, and..

We've been working on bringing our podcast to our website and update the pages that have been on this website for years! We are still working on things with this update. The Rundown on Fun podcast now has it's own page and is very easy to listen to now and find past episodes. Thanks for all the amazing years!

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This past weekend Carsten and Evan were invited to Halloweekends Creators Day and had the chance to check out some of the new food offerings for the Halloween Season. Here are Evan's thoughts about everything he got to try during the event!

 

 

 

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Pixie Potion Non-Alcoholic Blood Bag (Various locations throughout the park): While this was very good and honestly quite refreshing for a hot summer day, this was EXTREMELY sweet. And that’s all there really is to say about this blood bag.

 

 

 

 

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Loaded Burnt Ends Potato Wedges (BackBeatQue): This was very tasty. Burnt ends aren’t my favorite when it comes to BBQ but these had a great flavor and weren’t like chewing rocks like some burnt ends tend to be. Yes I understand they are BURNT ends but I like to still be able to chew my food. The potato wedges with the rest of the toppings (cheese sauce, sour cream, pickled red onions, and jalapenos) had a great flavor and even though served buffet style they weren’t soggy in the slightest.

 

 

 

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Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders (Corral): These were just absolutely phenomenal. The tenders themselves were very nicely breaded with a lot of meat (similar to the tenders served at Farmhouse) and the sauce was a very comfortable level of hot. Enough to make your eyes water but also not torture yourself. The sauce too had a very nice flavor. They also get a bonus for being served with pickles.

 

 

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Shards of Glass Cupcakes (Engine House Custard): Fairly typical cupcakes but aside from that, an absolute A+ for presentation. Really clever and cute idea.

 

 

 

 

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 S’mores Chocolate Fudge: Holy fudge. This is some of the best fudge I have ever had. Incredibly tasty. However be warned that even one bite is very, VERY sweet. Probably the only thing I’ve ever eaten that I thought tasted so good but was done after one bite..

 

 

 

 

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Cinnamon and Sugar Nachos (Miss Keats Smokehouse): All I could think of is the cinnamon twists from taco bell. Very similar flavor, which to me is a good thing.

 

 

 

 

 

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Pumpkin Roll (Coasters Diner): I saved the best for last. First off, I absolutely love pumpkin rolls anyways. But this stuff is without a doubt the BEST pumpkin roll I have ever had. I could not recommend it more!