Top Thrill 2 reopened at the start of the 2025 season after the high-speed attraction was shut down for nearly all of 2024.
Over the weekend, Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, was closed, sparking speculation on social media about the potential reasons for the closure and whether it could be a long-term issue.
Cedar Point says Top Thrill 2 is expected to reopen very soon — as early as Monday.
Cedar Point spokesperson Tony Clark confirmed on Sunday that the ride was closed due to mechanical reasons, assuring that they expected it to reopen the following day.
While Clark did not provide further details on the specific mechanical issues causing the closure of Top Thrill 2, inquiries have been made for additional information and updates will be shared once more details are available.
Top Thrill 2 reopened at the start of the 2025 season after the high-speed attraction was shut down for nearly all of 2024.
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WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR
Top Thrill 2 closed for nearly all of the 2024 season just days after it opened to the general public. In its initial closure announcement on May 12, Cedar Point said the ride’s manufacturer was making “a mechanical modification to the ride’s vehicles.”
Then, months later in August, Cedar Point confirmed the ride would not be reopening during the 2024 season with the following statement:
“We sincerely appreciate your patience while Top Thrill 2’s manufacturer, Zamperla, has been working diligently to complete a mechanical modification to the coaster vehicles.
“Unfortunately, the manufacturer will not be able to complete the modifications needed in time to reopen the coaster in 2024. 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.
“In the meantime, please accept our sincere apology for the disappointment and inconvenience.
“We look forward to having you visit us again in the future to enjoy the world-class rides, signature events, entertainment and attractions that Cedar Point is known for, and we thank you for your continued support of our park.”
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TOP THRILL 2 RIDE EXPERIENCE EXPLAINED
Here’s how Cedar Point describes the coaster experience…
Riders will immerse themselves as they join the CP Racing Team and climb into one of three, sleek high-performance racing vehicles. Each of Top Thrill 2’s trains will feature open-air seating, providing heart-pounding views on the world’s first and only dual-tower vertical speedway.
On the start, using an all-new linear synchronous motor (LSM) launch system, riders will peel out down the straightaway reaching speeds of 74 mph, racing toward the sky on Top Thrill 2’s original 420-foot-tall “top hat” tower. After experiencing weightlessness during the “rollback” – the coveted fan-favorite moment when the train’s momentum isn’t great enough to make it up and over the tower – the train shifts into reverse and into its second launch, reaching speeds of 101 mph.
Riders will then see Cedar Point unlike ever before as they speed into a backward climb at a 90-degree angle on a new, 420-foot-tall track tower. After a second moment of weightlessness, the train shifts into drive and races forward into its third launch, clocking in at the ride’s top speed of 120 mph.
Crossing over the top hat tower, the train decelerates momentarily before diving into a 270-degree spiral and crossing the finish line.
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TOP THRILL 2 STATS
Top Thrill 2, which is the tallest ride at Cedar Point, is an overhaul of the original Top Thrill Dragster. The enhanced attraction features three high-speed launches between two 420-foot tall towers.
- Top height: 420 feet
- Top speed: 120 mph
- Ride duration: Two minutes
- First launch (going forward): 74 mph
- Second launch (going backward): 101 mph
- Third launch (going forward): 120 mph
- Height requirement: All guests must be at least 52″ tall to ride
