Martin Doyle Posted September 6, 2022 Report Share Posted September 6, 2022 RIP to that absolutely incredible launch!! Even though Red Forces launch couldnt knock the skin off a rice pudding (meaning weak), I would personally still rather see that launch implemented to Dragster as opposed to ripping out a coaster that is visually iconic not only for Cedar Point but the coaster community as a whole. This could also be good for the rides reliability as its a monsterous understatement to say Dragsters hydraulic launch is far from reliable. Matt N 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted October 2, 2022 Report Share Posted October 2, 2022 So far nearly all of the launch track, the station and offload and half of the break run have been removed. Rumours abound that the track is being converted to take LSM which seems pretty obvious to me. Still weird to see such an iconic and important coaster in bits. Matt N 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 Cedar Point have officially confirmed the strata coaster TTD will return in 2024 hinting at a “new formula for thrills”. Is this just the changes being made to the launch or also a possible sponsorship with F1? https://fb.watch/hY1UA7dV3d/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 Will be interesting to see this progress. Many are pointing at Zamperla being the ones looking after this project. Not sure they have the experience with fast launches let alone one of the fastest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 28, 2023 Report Share Posted March 28, 2023 Current Dragster update The rumours are for a swing launch with a giant spike. I'd be surprised if Iron Dragon is open for much of this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 Rumours are confirmed to be a LSM launch with a 420ft spike being added. The ride will launch forward, roll back and launched up the spike before being launched forward again up and over the top hat. The ride will have new trains, worryingly only 3 trains of 20 riders. I sure hope the trains aren't like icebreakers at SeaWorld as they were some of the most uncomfortable trains ive ever been on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted July 31, 2023 Report Share Posted July 31, 2023 Worse, they'll be Zamperla trains....... A swing launch to that height will be insane. Although I'll always regret never doing front row on the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesberg Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 The park have finally announced Top Thrill 2 themselves! I think many of us can agree it’s a crap name, but moving on from that, it looks pretty exciting! Just relieved to see the coaster that has been shut for the last 2 years coming back strong! Hopefully the spike makes up for (or acts as a good compromise for) the reduced launch power? https://youtu.be/4XsAATlMGlM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Matt Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 The name is one launch forwards, two launches back. Things aside, I’m looking forward to what they do to this reimagined ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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