Top Thrill 2 now open at Cedar Point
The new Top Thrill 2 roller coaster, now open at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, reaches speeds of 120 mph and a height of 420 feet.
Update, May 13, 2024: Top Thrill 2 is now closed for “mechanical modification.” See our story for more information.
Three launches, 120 mph, 420 feet
Top Thrill 2 officially opened May 4, 2024, Cedar Point’s first operating day of the 2024 season, following passholder previews earlier this week.
The coaster launches riders three times: twice forward and once backward.
When the park announced Top Thrill 2 last year, Carrie Boldman, VP and general manager of Cedar Point, called the ride “the most advanced coaster Cedar Point has ever produced.”
Cedar Point developed Top Thrill 2 in partnership with Zamperla Rides. The coaster’s predecessor, Top Thrill Dragster, was manufactured by Intamin.
Top Thrill 2 Height Requirement and Safety Rules
Guests must be at least 52 inches tall to ride Top Thrill 2.
Riders may not have any loose articles on their person; all riders participate in a metal detector scan prior to joining the line. Locker rentals are available for a fee outside of the queue. Guests can wear glasses, but only with an athletic strap. Consult the full safety rules for exact details of these and other procedures.
Top Thrill 2 POV Videos
Take a ride on Top Thrill 2 from two different perspectives on the Attractions Magazine YouTube channel:
Happy opening day and congratulations to the development and operations teams!
Top Thrill Dragster
Top Thrill 2’s former self, Top Thrill Dragster, initially opened in 2003. Following a 2021 incident in which a small piece of metal struck the head of a guest waiting in line, Cedar Point closed Top Thrill Dragster for investigation and ultimately retired the coaster permanently.
The new version reimagines the Top Thrill Dragster experience with a linear synchronous motor (LSM) launch system, new coaster trains, and an expanded track layout, now featuring two 420-foot “top hat” towers instead of just one.
Compare the videos above to a POV of the original Top Thrill Dragster from our Attractions Magazine YouTube archives to see how the versions of the coaster differ.
