SANDUSKY, Ohio, April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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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