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NDTV
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Rollercoaster In US Gets Stuck Mid-Air, Riders Left Hanging For 10 Minutes
In a nightmarish incident, guests at an amusement park in Ohio, United States, were left suspended in a vertical position after the park's new Siren's Curse roller coaster experienced a mishap. According to People, the incident took place at Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio on Saturday. It occurred at the ride's pivotal point, where the tracks break off and tilt 45 degrees, before being pulled back up to safety. Thrillseekers were stuck in the air for nearly 10 minutes, and after the riders were safely evacuated, it closed for 25 minutes before resuming normal operations. In a statement to People, Tony Clark, a spokesperson for the Ohio park, said that the ride "experienced a delay that paused the ride's operation". "The coaster's safety system performed as designed, the ride was restarted, and guests continued their ride. Siren's Curse reopened shortly after and all guests exited the ride safely," he added. The outlet reported that the rollercoaster was stuck in the air for nearly 10 minutes. They were evacuated after a maintenance employee tilted the riders back up into a horizontal position. The Siren's Curse closed for 25 minutes before resuming normal operations. Siren's Curse is the "tallest, fastest and longest 'tilt' roller coaster in North America". The ride opened to the public on Saturday. It features 2,966 feet of track; 13 weightless airtime moments; two 360-degree, zero-gravity barrel rolls and a "triple-down" element with twisted and "overbanked" track, all at a top speed of 58 mph. Cedar Point, on the other hand, is referred to as the "roller coaster capital of the world". The amusement park features a lineup of 19 coasters, including Millennium Force, Valravn and Top Thrill 2 - the world's tallest and fastest triple-launch roller coaster. This is not the first time that Cedar Point has made headlines. In 2023, riders aboard the Magnum XL 200 were stuck for 20 to 30 minutes after the ride suffered a mechanical issue mid-air. At the time, the amusement park had given each rider a fast-pass voucher for one ride.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Terrifying ‘Tilt' Coaster That Breaks Off Track Mid-Air Opens This Weekend — See First POV Video
A record-breaking thrill ride opens this weekend at Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio Siren's Curse features a terrifying tilt at 160 feet in the air The rest of the ride includes 2,966 feet of track and 13 weightless airtime moments at a top speed of 58 mphCoaster fans, rejoice: North America's tallest, fastest and longest tilt coaster is here!The record-breaking thrill ride, Siren's Curse, opens to the public on Saturday, June 28, at the Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio. The ride's backstory takes inspiration from the park's neighboring body of water and the 'mysterious creatures living beneath the surface of Lake Erie; often spoken of – but never spotted,' a press release details. 'The sirens of the lake who lured sailors to their underwater demise with their sweet, seductive songs are finally rising to land to entrap guests in a sinister two-minute fate of non-stop roller coaster innovation.'Riders can expect to ascend a 160-foot-tall crane tower before encountering a 'dead stop on a 'broken off' section of track.' Slowly, the track begins to tilt the entire train into a 90-degree vertical position. Those brave enough to keep their eyes open will stare down the rest of the track in anticipation of the train's release. 'As the track locks into place, riders flee from the beckoning call of the siren and plunge into the abyss,' according to the park. The entire ride promises 2,966 feet of track; 13 weightless airtime moments; two 360-degree, zero-gravity barrel rolls and a 'triple-down' element with twisted and overbanked track, all at an impressive top speed of 58 mph. Cedar Point never misses an opportunity to feature the latest in coaster technology, as is the case with Siren's Curse. Two brand-new 24-passenger trains are outfitted with high-fidelity integrated audio and LED lighting. 'Record-breaking thrills have always been at the heart of Cedar Point's roller coaster lineup, and Siren's Curse lives up to that standard,' Carrie Boldman, vice president and general manager of Cedar Point, said in a statement when the coaster was announced on Sept. 19, 2024. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Siren's Curse is a worthy addition to the Sandusky, Ohio, park's lineup of 19 roller coasters. Other notable attractions include Millennium Force, Valravn and Top Thrill 2 — the world's tallest and fastest triple-launch roller coaster. Last July, Cedar Point's parent company, Cedar Fair, merged with Six Flags to form a theme park giant, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. Read the original article on People
Telegraph
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Get set, go: exciting new theme park experiences await in the US
After a tension-building climb, Valravn prepares to drop. And not just any drop – this behemoth of a rollercoaster plummets 223ft at a staggering 90-degree angle. It's just one of the highlights at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. For thrill-seekers, the self-styled rollercoaster capital of the world is a compulsory stop on a road trip from New York to Chicago – but for theme park-lovers heading elsewhere in the US, there are scores of incredible options to choose from. Some are about the adrenalin rushes, some major in nostalgia and old-time atmospherics and others provide immersive storytelling. Crucially, the US's theme parks are always evolving to bring something new, different and exciting. This year's new openings and anniversary celebrations, however, offer a bumper crop for those ready to ride… High octane thrills In Ohio, Cedar Point's newest test of nerve is the innovative tilt coaster Siren's Curse. After climbing a 160ft-tall lift hill, Siren's Curse comes to a halt at a dead end, then tilts directly downwards to connect to the rest of the track. Cedar Point is also unleashing Top Thrill 2 – the world's highest rollercoaster, which shoots up a 420ft-high tower, then descends at a whopping 120mph. New thrill coasters elsewhere include the Wrath of Rakshasa at Six Flags Great America between Chicago and Milwaukee. This starts with a climb to 180ft, then a few seconds of white-knuckle suspense, hanging over a precipice. Once released, the Wrath of Rakshasa drops at high speed before launching into five upside-down inversions. At the Kings Dominion theme park just north of Richmond, Virginia, wing coaster Rapterra is the new lure. This one is all about the sensation of dangling legs as the ride swoops, dives and twists at speeds of up to 65mph and reaches heights of up to 145ft. In New Jersey, meanwhile, Six Flags Great Adventure has unveiled The Flash: Vertical Velocity. The point of difference here is that you're sent one way through the loops and turns, then climb a dead-end track and drop down to do it all again, only this time backwards. Movie magic The Flash: Vertical Velocity is a tie-in to the DC Extended Universe movies, which shouldn't come as much of a surprise given that the US's theme parks are a magnet for film fans. Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is the best-known of the movie-linked parks. Its new offerings for 2025 include the light-adorned floats of the Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away after-dark parade. There are also two new shows in the Hollywood Studios section of the complex. The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure provides the wholesome fun, while Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After indulges the darker side with Cruella de Vil and Maleficent et al. But the biggest big screen boost in 2025 comes courtesy of nearby Universal Orlando, in the shape of the newly opened Universal Epic Universe. Experiences here include magical time-travelling adventures in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, as well as Dark Universe, an area dedicated to scary movie characters such as Dracula and Frankenstein's monster. The spooky Curse of the Werewolf rollercoaster is a highlight not to be missed. The park also appeals to gamers, with family-friendly rides at Super Nintendo World based around Mario, Yoshi and other Nintendo favourites. The classics reimagined The great American theme park experience isn't all about the new, however. Several long-standing parks brim with pedigree, charm and tangible heritage. Of these, the original Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, set the template for the modern theme park. It celebrates its 70th anniversary this year with a series of new launches. These include the Tapestry of Happiness show that takes a journey through that 70-year history and the animated projections, lights and fireworks of the Paint the Night parade. In Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, another classic theme park is celebrating a birthday too. Dollywood – founded by country music legend Dolly Parton – is hosting a series of festivals and live music concerts for its 40th anniversary, while the new Dolly Parton Experience offers a warm look at the Jolene singer's life and hits.
