roller coaster innovation over its history,” said Clark.
He continued, “And so we were the first to have several big coasters that had not been seen before. This is one that’s not in our lineup.”
Clark said the tilt mechanism is “very different from the other roller coasters that we have.”
Siren’s Curse will feature a “tilt” mechanism before dropping riders through the rest of the track. (Artist concept rendering courtesy of Cedar Point)
“We wanted to add something diverse and different to our lineup,” he said. “And Siren’s Curse is exactly that.”
And while the coaster may look frightening, Clark insists that the rider is never at any real risk.
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“The whole point of thrill ride is really to give you a thrill. That is the point. And there’s always this sense of danger, but the danger, though, is just kind of in your head because the manufacturer does a lot of testing,” he said, adding that Cedar Point also does its own testing on rides.
The mechanism will “lock” the train into place on the track, said Clark.
The Siren’s Curse roller coaster climbs 160 feet into the air.
“And then only when it’s locked will that tilt table release and then turn 90 degrees,” he said.
“So a lot of safety precautions are put into the ride’s safety systems. Even if one little thing doesn’t work, it’s a ‘check engine’ light and the ride doesn’t run.”
The announcement of Cedar Point’s newest roller coaster took some theme park enthusiasts by surprise – especially as the park has had significant trouble over the past season with its newest roller coaster, Top Thrill 2.
“No one really saw this coming at all,” said Brandon Stoff, creator of the YouTube channel “Theme Park Recommendations” who posts content about roller coasters and upcoming theme park attractions.
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The ride hits a top speed of 58 miles per hour. (Artist concept rendering courtesy of Cedar Point)
Stoff said that prior to learning about Siren’s Curse, he believed Top Thrill 2 would “be marketed as the new ride in 2025” at Cedar Point.
“Cedar Point blew us out of the water with an epic announcement for their new-for-2025 record-breaking tilt coaster,” said Stoff of Charlotte, North Carolina.
He continued, “Siren’s Curse will be a great addition to Cedar Point’s already impressive lineup of roller coasters.”
Siren’s Curse is expected to open in early summer 2025, Clark told Fox News Digital. (Artist concept rendering courtesy of Cedar Point)
Next year, Stoff predicted, will be “epic” for Cedar Point, especially as Top Thrill 2 is scheduled to re-open after closing due to issues with the ride’s vehicles.
Aside from the tilting mechanism, Siren’s Curse will also feature on-board audio and LED lights on its trains – which are other firsts for the park.
These features will help enhance the ride’s story, said Clark, which tells the tale of the “Lake Erie monster” coming to take over the ride.
“You’ll hear that audio throughout the entire experience,” he said. “We’re excited to have that as a first here at Cedar Point.”
Exactly when park guests will be able to ride Siren’s Curse is not yet clear.
Siren’s Curse is expected to open in “early summer 2025,” said Clark, a few weeks after Cedar Point opens for the summer in May.
Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
