What happened to Magnum XL?
What happened to Magnum XL? A mechanical issue stopped the Magnum XL 200 in its tracks on one of the inclines. Riders were then forced to walk down the 205-foot roller coaster's stairs. The park's director said that it was a standard ride stoppage but they weren't able to restart the ride which is what caused the riders to have to walk back down.
Is dragster closed forever?
The world's second-tallest roller coaster will be closed permanently, a year after a small object flew off the coaster and severely injured a woman in line. The Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, was the world's tallest coaster when it opened in 2003.
What ride did Cedar Point shut down?
Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island is not the only thing being retired at Cedar Point this summer. The Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster remains closed until 2024 as it is reimagined after an accident in August 2021 severely injured a park guest waiting in line.
Will Top Thrill Dragster reopen in 2023?
Cedar Point announces its 'reimagined' Top Thrill Dragster will not open until 2024. Roller coaster fans will have to wait another year to ride what was once the tallest roller coaster in the world. Cedar Point announced Monday that its famed Top Thrill Dragster will not reopen until 2024.
Why did Cedar Point shut down Dragster?
A new video released by Cedar Point this week teases what's ahead for the amusement park's popular Top Thrill Dragster, three years after it was shut down after a park patron was severely injured by a piece of metal that fell from the ride.