Cedar Point’s Newest Roller Coaster Is a Visual Marvel with a …Flawless… Ride.
Cedar Point has just unveiled its latest thrill machine: a brand-new Vekoma tilt coaster unlike anything the U.S. has seen before. It brings something truly unique to the park—this is Siren’s Curse.
The Layout & Ride Experience
Ascending the lift hill, the views are incredible, and the onboard audio immediately sets a haunting, atmospheric tone. A well-timed creaking sound adds suspense just before you quietly lock into the tilt position. And then you drop.
The train’s rear experiences a more dramatic drop, while the front dives almost immediately into a sweeping turn. Next comes an airtime hill that exits 180 degrees, followed by the first of two inversions: an upward, over-heartlined roll. This flows seamlessly into a triple-down section, leading into a fog-filled tunnel.
You’re then taken through the main turnaround, like a squished non-inverting loop, hitting strong positive Gs with a brief moment of negative Gs in the middle. The second inversion is another overheartlined roll, hugging the ground before transitioning into one final wave turn and a set of smooth S-curves that bring the ride to an end.
Technical Aspects
Siren’s Curse is one of the most visually impactful coasters since the B&M Dive Machine. Manufactured by Vekoma, a manufacturer that was once known for their rougher roller coaster rides, they now create some of the most sought-after roller coasters for enthusiasts, having many us travel around the World to try out their new rides and coaster models.
Siren’s Curse has smooth elements that look just as perfect as they ride. The tilt, though, is the standout. While you’re not quite as high as the park’s tallest coasters while on the ride, it still creates a thrilling moment, especially in the back row, where you’re suspended over the path below, unable to see the track. The front offers a different sensation, with a view of the inches of track that are left in front of you.
That tilt is one of the best pre-drops of any coaster.
Once the layout kicks in, however, the ride begins to feel like many other modern Vekomas. These newer sit-down models use a very precise centerline. If you enjoy perfect transitions and balanced G-forces, this ride is for you. But for me, that kind of perfection removes the feel of the coaster. It’s like driving a new Toyota Camry—smooth, reliable, and well-engineered, but lacking in character or raw excitement.
The vest restraints add to this overly “safe” sensation. They’re comfortable, but the sense of freedom found in other manufacturers’ lap-bar systems is missing.
Does this secure and polished experience lack edge?
Excitement
Vekoma has used every bit of this ride’s energy efficiently. The layout flows continuously without losing momentum, but this consistency is both a strength and a weakness. Because the ride blends together so well, there are no standout moments. It begins to feel like one long, uninterrupted element. Everything from rolls to hills share the same rhythm and speed.
Recent rides from Intamin often create more exciting features by offering a beginning, middle, and end, with dynamic changes throughout. Siren’s Curse lacks those narrative breaks that make a layout feel like a journey rather than a sequence.
The ride’s consistent pacing and comfy restraints slightly dampen its excitement. You feel secure—but maybe too secure. I much prefer Vekoma’s lap bars used on their Suspended Thrill Coasters, which allow for more freedom of movement.
That said, Vekoma’s clever use of tunnels is a major win. Digging into the terrain to build up speed adds excitement and enhances the overall experience in every way possible.
Theming
Cedar Point has made solid thematic choices here. A wooden fence near the entrance hides the less-attractive chain-link and queue areas, but also hides the creepy, deep purple water that is under the ride. Sound effects in the queue and the viewing angles of the coaster from the line help pass the wait.
The onboard audio is a standout feature—vital to setting the creepy tone as you climb the lift surrounded by the massive Lake Erie. It’s immersive, loud, and clear. From a purely technical standpoint, it’s better executed than the audio on the coasters at Epic Universe.
Visually, though, the color scheme could’ve used more thought. A darker purple or even black track would have better matched the theme and created a more ominous look. The current red/gray color feels generic and clashes with the mood and lighting package on the trains.
Final Thoughts
The tilt track is the defining feature of Siren’s Curse, and it’s not a gimmick. Without it, however, the layout itself could feel interchangeable with other new-gen Vekomas. Similar to how RMC once fell into a rhythm where many of their rides felt alike (something they’ve since improved on), Vekoma seems to be stuck in that phase now.
That said, Siren’s Curse is my favorite modern Vekoma coaster. It’s easily a top-five coaster at Cedar Point and a truly distinct addition to the park that doesn’t match anything else. Capacity is also decent but could be improved. The trains park quite far back from the station, which adds an unnecessary delay in cycling trains.
Vekoma has positioned itself as the Lexus of the coaster world: refined & reliable. A classy, luxurious experience with an expensive feel.
But in the end, you can’t help but want a Ferrari.
