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    Cedar Point announces record-breaking new Siren's Curse roller coaster for 2025 season [VIDEO]

    By Wwj Newsroom,

    2024-09-19

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    (WWJ) It's being promoted at the "tallest, fastest tilt coaster in North America" — and it looks pretty rad.

    Cedar Point has announced plans for Siren’s Curse, a new roller coaster to debut at the amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, in 2025.

    Siren's Curse will be built across from the Iron Dragon suspended coaster, near the Cedar Point Marina.

    A news release, provided Thursday along with artist renderings of the coaster, describes the trill ride this way:

    "Siren’s Curse hearkens to the legend and lore of mysterious creatures living beneath the surface of Lake Erie; often spoken of – but never spotted. The sirens of the lake who lured sailors to their underwater demise with their sweet, seductive songs will finally rise to land and attempt to entrap guests in a sinister two-minute fate of non-stop roller coaster innovation.

    "Riders will hear the echo of the siren’s chilling melodies as they ascend an old 160-foot-tall Lake Erie shipping crane tower, the sounds growing more sinister as riders reach the top. Their fate will hang in the balance as they encounter the roller coaster’s signature moment: a dead stop on a “broken off” section of track. The creaking platform holding the train of riders will slowly tilt the entire train into a 90-degree vertical position, forcing riders to peer straight down with the hope their train will connect to the twisted track below.

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    Siren's Curse Photo credit Artist concept rendering courtesy of Cedar Point
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    Siren's Curse Photo credit Artist concept rendering courtesy of Cedar Point
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    Siren's Curse Photo credit Artist concept rendering courtesy of Cedar Point

    "Riders will hear the echo of the siren’s chilling melodies as they ascend an old 160-foot-tall Lake Erie shipping crane tower, the sounds growing more sinister as riders reach the top. Their fate will hang in the balance as they encounter the roller coaster’s signature moment: a dead stop on a “broken off” section of track. The creaking platform holding the train of riders will slowly tilt the entire train into a 90-degree vertical position, forcing riders to peer straight down with the hope their train will connect to the twisted track below.

    "As the track locks into place, riders will flee from the beckoning call of the siren and plunge into the abyss, speeding through 2,966 feet of track at a top speed of 58 mph. The ride will feature 13 weightless airtime moments, two 360-degree, zero-gravity barrel rolls and a high-speed “triple-down” element with twisted and overbanked track.

    "Adding to the immersive experience, the two, 24-passenger trains on Siren’s Curse will feature integrated audio and signature LED lighting on each car."

    Cedar Point guests must be 48” tall to ride Siren’s Curse, which is the typical height for the park's larger rollercoasters.

    With the addition of Siren’s Curse, Cedar Point will be home to a whopping 19 roller coasters.

    “Record-breaking thrills have always been at the heart of Cedar Point’s roller coaster lineup, and Siren’s Curse lives up to that standard,” said Carrie Boldman, vice president and general manager of Cedar Point. “The entire ride is an experience filled with non-stop action, but that first precarious tilted position where you’re hanging on – looking straight down – and waiting for the track to connect will be a signature moment our fans will love. It’s a first-of-its kind for Cedar Point and we’re thrilled to bring it to our guests.”

    Siren’s Curse is scheduled to open in early summer of 2025.

    For information on Siren’s Curse, construction updates, and more, fans can follow Cedar Point on Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube or visit cedarpoint.com .

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