(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){s.querySelectorAll("[data-quiz]:not([data-emtype='1'])").forEach(function(i,x){x=!i.f? Let us know what you would like to see from the reimagined Top Thrill Dragster by leaving us a comment below or on our Facebook page. Cedar Point Bucks The Trend Regarding Ticket Prices And Chaperone Policy. I am no engineer but I wonder if there is a way they could close Dragster but make use of the tower for another ride. To the left of the launch area was a "Christmas tree" light, similar to those employed at the starting line of a drag strip. Top Thrill Dragster Closed for the Rest of 2021 After Accident [CDATA[// >Top Thrill Dragster Won't Open in 2022 - Coaster101 However, although work appears to be progressing well we now know for certain that Top Thrill Dragster will remain closed for the entire of the 2023 season and will be ready to thrill guests once again at some point in 2024. To read the full story about Top Thrill Dragster from start to finish, check out our recently updated featured article,TOP THRILL DRAGSTER: The High Octane Story of Cedar Point's Coaster Wars Icon And Its Post-Pitstop Second Life. and a new unit was installed at Cedar Point. In April 2002, work began on the concrete foundation. There are certainly a number of possibilities to breathe new life into the legendary Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point and we are expecting great things from the "new and reimagined ride experience" that we have been promised. [19], On August 7, 2016, two people were treated for minor injuries when the launch cable detached from the ride. As you can see from the video which is embedded below, the only words which appear are "A NEW FORMULA FOR THRILLS" "COMING 2024". Top Thrill Dragster At Cedar Point Will Return in 2024, Here Is How It Currently Looks! We will keep you posted on our news and Facebook page. The photos also show that the returning/ brake track run is also being removed from the station to just past the "Finish" line. But due to this the news of some accidents came to the fore, due to which Cedar Point has announced to close it now, giving importance to the safety of the people. Top Thrill Dragster to remain closed until 2022 - WDIV Cedar Point's Top Thrill Dragster is set to reopen today -- it was closed after a launch cable detached during operations Sunday night. To know about all these in detail, definitely read further. While this sounds totally crazy I look at it through this lense: CP is CP, people expect them to build the worlds tallest and fastest coaster again at some point, this may be a way to do it for cheaper than building a whole new massive coaster. Top Thrill Dragster To Be Reimagined, Rumors Fly Of What This Could Look Like! Looking for something specific? The FUTURE of Cedar Point's Top Thrill Dragster! - YouTube Top Thrill Dragster will not open in 2022 - 10tv.com Adding a roll-over inversion built into the hill. Will Top Thrill Dragster Ever REOPEN?? Valravn 9. SANDUSKY, OH. A brief message was played to the riders before the launch: "Keep arms down, head back, and hold on." February 22, 2022 11:02 am. //-->. It doesn't appear that there are plans for an extended layout which was originally speculated. [32] On January 9, 2023, Cedar Point announced on social media that the ride would reopen in 2024 under the tagline "A New Formula For Thrills", although the park did not release any other information at that time. If I had to guess I'd say they are planning to move the queue from the middle of the track to the outside and do a new launch system. And Which Do You Prefer? [CDATA[// >
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