Roller coaster fans sound off on social media about Top Thrill 2 being closed for the year

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Roller coaster fans have been sounding off on social media all weekend after Cedar Point announced on Friday that Top Thrill 2 will not reopen this year . Most aren't surprised by the news, given that the coaster, a reimagining of the original Top Thrill Dragster by manufacturer Zamperla, was only in operation a few days after it originally debuted in May.

What's the latest update on Top Thrill 2?

Cedar Point closed Top Thrill 2 after it was in operation only eight days so that Zamperla could modify the coaster's vehicles. According to the update posted Aug. 23 by Cedar Point , Zamperla isn't able to complete those modifications in time for the coaster to reopen this season.

"We are extremely disappointed that we cannot open the ride this season but remain committed to delivering a reliable, consistent and unparalleled coaster experience for our guests in 2025," the statement reads.

What are people saying on social media about Top Thrill 2 not reopening?

Here's a sampling of what people are saying on social media:

Facebook user Bryce Kisak calls Top Thrill 2 and the Steel Curtain coaster at Kennywood near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, "lawn ornaments." Steel Curtain is closed this year for extensive modifications, according to media reports .

The worlds 2 most expensive lawn ornaments. #topthrill2 #steelcurtain #cedarpoint #kennywood #rollercoaster

Posted by Bryce Kisak on Monday, August 26, 2024

In the Cedar Point Nation Group on Facebook, Dee Snead jokes that the coaster will be in the HalloWeekends graveyard this year.

Over on Reddit, user twinflxwer sees a Spirit Halloween -- which opens in abandoned storefronts in the fall -- in Top Thrill 2's future.

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In the Cedar Point subreddit, people are disappointed but not surprised by the news.

"At least they will have all the time they need to finish what they need to finish," user robo-dragon writes .

And on X, formerly Twitter, people are calling out Cedar Point and Zamperla.

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