Cedar Point to open for new season with Top Thrill 2 roller coaster
State of play: Cedar Point, the Midwest's premier amusement park and America's "roller coast," opens for its 155th season May 4 in Sandusky. Zoom up (and down): The marquee debut this year is Top Thrill 2, a 420-foot, triple-launch roller coaster modified from the original Top Thrill Dragster.
Screaming success: Roller coaster enthusiasts take Cedar Point's Top Thrill 2 for test ride
The Top Thrill 2 uses a safety restraint that must touch the top of the thighs of each rider. A test rider seat is located at the ride entrance to ensure proper fit of the safety restraint. The Top Thrill 2 is the world's fastest triple-launch strata coaster.
Cedar Point announces strict guidelines for riding new Top Thrill 2 roller coaster
To start, all riders must be at least 52 inches tall and be able to have the seat restraint “completely lowered and touching the top of your thighs” in order to ride. A test seat is located at the ride’s entrance that allows guests to make sure they meet those requirements.
First ride: Flying high on Top Thrill 2, Cedar Point’s newest adrenaline rush (photos, video)
The Thrill is back, coaster fans — still 120 mph, still 420 feet high and still breathtaking. But Top Thrill 2 is a very different ride from its predecessor, Top Thrill Dragster, which was the tallest and fastest coaster in the world when it debuted at Cedar Point in 2003.
WATCH: Fox 8 News rides Cedar Point’s Top Thrill 2!
Fox 8 News’ Kenny Crumpton got to ride Cedar Point’s newest exciting ride a little early. Top Thrill 2’s official opening day will be on May 4, but we got to check out the thrilling experience on Thursday.
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