{"id":1160,"date":"2023-08-01T10:21:19","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T14:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/?p=1160"},"modified":"2023-08-01T10:21:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T14:21:21","slug":"cedar-point-announces-top-thrill-2-the-worlds-tallest-and-fastest-triple-launch-coaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/cedar-point-announces-top-thrill-2-the-worlds-tallest-and-fastest-triple-launch-coaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Cedar Point announces Top Thrill 2, the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch coaster"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SANDUSKY, Ohio (Aug. 1, 2023)<\/strong> \u2013 Cedar Point, The Roller Coaster Capital of the World\u00ae, will once again redefine roller coaster innovation in 2024 with the debut of Top Thrill 2, the world\u2019s 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\u2019s seat for one of the greatest races of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A New Formula for Thrills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s trains will feature open-air seating, providing heart-pounding views on the world\u2019s first and only dual-tower vertical speedway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image courtesy of Cedar Point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s original 420-foot-tall \u201ctop hat\u201d tower. After experiencing weightlessness during the \u201crollback\u201d \u2013 the coveted fan-favorite moment when the train\u2019s momentum isn\u2019t great enough to make it up and over the tower \u2013 the train shifts into reverse and into its second launch, reaching speeds of 101 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s top speed of 120 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image courtesy of Cedar Point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Crossing over the top hat tower, the train decelerates momentarily before diving into a 270-degree spiral and crossing the finish line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTop Thrill 2 will be the boldest and most advanced roller coaster Cedar Point has ever introduced. It\u2019s another one-of-a-kind that could only be built at Cedar Point,\u201d said Carrie Boldman, vice president and general manager of Cedar Point. \u201cOur stamp on the industry is in roller coaster innovation, and today, that\u2019s solidified as we redefine the strata coaster into a mega-thrill that our guests will come from far and wide to experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image courtesy of Cedar Point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Delivering High-Tech Racing Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partnering with Cedar Point and utilizing the ride\u2019s 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\u2019s \u201cLightning\u201d trains, capable of high-speed aerodynamics, performance and rider comfort. The ride\u2019s new high-tech LSM launch system delivers smooth and quiet acceleration while giving riders the chance to feel the rush of motorsport racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy sincere congratulations to Cedar Point on the announcement of this incredible project. Today, with pride and excitement, we embark on this collaborative journey together,\u201d added Antonio Zamperla, president and CEO of Zamperla. \u201cIt is an honor for Zamperla to add our signature on The Roller Coaster Capital of the World\u00ae. I cannot wait until next year when we see this record-breaking scream machine come to life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image courtesy of Cedar Point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Legacy of Roller Coasters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image courtesy of Cedar Point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2024 Gold Pass Now On Sale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 \u2013 the 2024 Gold Pass limited-time price of $99 goes up on Tuesday, Sept. 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image courtesy of Cedar Point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cedar Point\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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