What will become of Top Thrill Dragster?
What will become of Top Thrill Dragster? Cedar Point's Top Thrill 2 will replace Top Thrill Dragster coaster, with second 420-foot tower and 120 mph top speed (photos, video) Published: Aug. 01, 2023, 5:28 a.m.
What will Top Thrill Dragster be replaced with?
Cedar Point on announced it is replacing its Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster with Top Thrill 2 next year.
Is Top Thrill Dragster permanently closing?
PUBLISHED: September 6, 2022 at 4:05 p.m. | UPDATED: September 6, 2022 at 8:05 p.m. The thrills are over. 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.
How much does it cost to build Top Thrill Dragster?
(This was something of a Cedar Point tradition. Top Thrill Dragster was the fourth coaster in the park's history to claim those two feats.) Built by roller coaster manufacturer Intamin, Top Thrill Dragster cost $25 million (about $42 million in today's currency).
What are the new rides at Six Flags 2024?
Highlights of the new rides coming to Six Flags parks include: Six Flags Over Texas – The world's first log flume now becomes one of the world's longest log flumes in 2024. The new El Rio Lento will feature one new lift hill and two big drops including a giant, steep nosedive to add to the fun.
Will Top Thrill Dragster be rebuilt?
(WOOD) — One of Cedar Point's most popular rides will be resurrected. The amusement park teased that Top Thrill Dragster will return with “a new formula” in 2024. The video was posted to social media on Monday, 20 years to the day of the ride's first announcement in 2003.
Who was the woman hit by debris at Cedar Point?
Metal from a Cedar Point roller coaster flew into Rachel Hawes' head. She's disabled for life, suit says. SANDUSKY, Ohio - A Michigan woman who was seriously injured when she was struck in the head by a metal bracket that flew off a roller coaster at an Ohio amusement park is suing the park for negligence.
Are they getting rid of Top Thrill Dragster?
While the Top Thrill will be gone at the start of the 2023 season and its apparent replacement remains in limbo, there will be a new coaster at the park next summer. And it couldn't be more different size-wise and otherwise.
Why is Kingda Ka closed?
Kingda Ka, billed as the world's tallest roller coaster, was closed on June 5 after operators reported a mechanical failure of a component of the launch system, Department of Community Affairs spokeswoman Tammori Petty-Dixon said in an email.
What happened to Rachel Hawes?
“Rachel suffered permanent and life-altering injuries as a result of being struck in the head by a dislodged flag plate while simply standing in line,” said Attorney James Murray, who represents Rachel Hawes, her husband and her father.
What happened to woman hit by metal at Cedar Point?
A Michigan woman struck in the head by a metal bracket that fell off a roller coaster at an Ohio amusement park has sued the park and its parent company, alleging their negligence caused the accident that left her with traumatic brain injuries.
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.
Did Cedar Point get sued for the Top Thrill Dragster accident?
The lawsuit alleges that the metal plate that struck Hawes in the head came off because bolts holding it to the Top Thrill Dragster train had come loose due to improper inspection and maintenance of the ride. Hawes and her family are seeking damages in excess of $13 million.
Is Cedar Point Keeping the Top Thrill Dragster?
Cedar Point unveils plans for new coaster to replace Top Thrill Dragster. SANDUSKY — Anticipation was in the air Tuesday when Cedar Point unveiled 2024 plans for its “boldest and most advanced roller coaster,” the Top Thrill 2, to replace the iconic Top Thrill Dragster.