UPDATE January 4 – Leading Thrill Dragster is one particular of Cedar Point’s major and most popular rides so they will absolutely be aiming to get the reimagining done as shortly as achievable and the ride open up once more. Perform is progressing very well so it is assumed that reimagined Prime Thrill Dragster will be ready to thrill attendees once again at some issue in 2023.
A vary of photos had been leaked on the internet just before Xmas of the latest Leading Thrill Dragster web page. They can be seen in the online video embedded below along with a commentary from America’s Coaster Community with their thoughts on further more modifications.
In summary this is what we know, perform is obviously likely on at the station. The unique metal fences have absent from the queue line so it really most likely they are moving the queue which has been assumed from the get started. There is a unconfirmed rumor that the creating in which you would get Prime Thrill Dragster pics from is to be torn down and will be section of the changed extensive and slim queue line.
We all know that the start will be the largest change and it is very clear from the pics that all keep track of connected to the launch and brake technique has been taken off in planning for new LSM launch monitor. Brake run supports stay even though the relaxation have been taken off and the observe for the famous Leading hat track also stays.
It is thought that the old keep track of will be re-utilized with new LSM launches currently being set on and retro fitted. There is a sturdy chance that Zamperla and included in the reimagining as they are presently retrofitting one more Intamin accelerator coaster with LSM monitor. It would be good to see Top Thrill Dragster fitted with new lightning trains which were unveiled at IAPPA in November 2022. Intamin, even so, could continue to be the kinds to convert Top Thrill Dragster but they have now eradicated the trip from their web site which could give clue that they are distancing by themselves from the attraction.
Picture: Cedar FairIt does not show up that there are programs for an prolonged structure which was at first speculated. Could we also see a more extremely themed region bordering Best Thrill Dragster? We will maintain you up-to-date on the development with Major Thrill Dragster on our news and Fb site. Are you energized to ride the reimagined Top rated Thrill Dragster at Cedar Level. Allow us know your feelings by leaving us a remark down below or on our Facebook website page.
October 18 – We are carefully pursuing the progress of the eagerly awaited Best Thrill Dragster reimagining which was initial introduced again in September. Updates About Cedar Point’s Prime Thrill Dragster has not long ago posted a tweet displaying that the station has been fairly substantially wholly emptied.
#TopThrillDragtser‘s station has been just about completely emptied at #cedarpoint.: @Freeziebuddy #rollercoasters #themeparks #amusementparks pic.twitter.com/OkgbokSDtJ
— Updates About Cedar Point’s Major Thrill Dragster (@ttdupdatescp) October 15, 2022
We can also see from an aerial image (October 7) that a great deal of monitor has been eradicated so far and function seems to be progressing at a very good speed. So much, we have not had affirmation of what just this reimagining will glimpse like when it is concluded but there has been a ton of speculation on-line from Top Thrill Dragster lovers and coaster enthusiasts (see down below). The large crane which was previously on web-site has now been described to have gone.
I’m not stating that you should really glance down on #TopThrillDragster, but I AM expressing that you should appreciate another aerial shot.#cedarpoint #rollercoaster pic.twitter.com/NlPcnrwSCV
— Updates About Cedar Point’s Top rated Thrill Dragster (@ttdupdatescp) Oct 7, 2022
Oct 3 – In an update posted nowadays by Screamscape which features a number of photographs, we can see perform carries on at an spectacular fee on the reimagining of Major Thrill Dragster At Cedar Stage.
A significant crane is on web-site and extra launch monitor has now been taken out. The pictures also display that the returning/ brake keep track of run is also being taken out from the station to just past the “End” line. The transfer tracks that sat among the launch track and the internal queue have also been taken out.
It is excellent to see that Cedar Position is losing no time at all in pushing forward with this a great deal essential reimagining of Top Thrill Dragster. We will go on to update you on the development as it happens on our information and Fb page.
September 30 – For any one who is interested in the recent progress of the reimagining of Top rated Thrill Dragster at Cedar Position, you may perhaps be interested to see this video which has been posted to YouTube by Amusement Park Portal demonstrating a watch in excess of the major of the development fencing.
The online video reveals the elimination of elements of the observe all-around the loading station. We are pretty energized to see what Cedar Position has in retailer for the legendary Top Thrill Dragster in this substantial reimagining.
Look at out the rumors that are presently swirling beneath of what we may well see in the reimagining and we will hold you posted with even further updates when they are exposed on our information and Fb web site. With 87% of people who voted in our the latest poll indicating they want to see Top Thrill Dragster reopening we are guessing quite a few of our readers will be following the progress of this carefully.
September 26 – We read at the commencing of September that the famous Major Thrill Dragster “as we know it” at Cedar Issue is to be retired and reimagined. Well this led to topic park followers speculating as to what Cedar Place has obtained planned. We posted an report, Top Thrill Dragster To Be Reimagined, Rumors Fly Of What This Could Appear Like!, which outlined a range of possible strategies which included:
Applying a new LSM Launch technique to make Top Thrill Dragster go more quickly than Kinda Ka’s recent report of to 128mph in 3.5 seconds. Goal of 130-135mph could possibly be feasible.
Escalating the height by either getting the top rated section off and re-engineering it or decreasing the bottom ends of the monitor at the foundation of the tower into a underneath-quality trench. If this was possible and the peak could be greater earlier mentioned 418ft then Major Thrill Dragster would consider back again the history from Kingda Ka of remaining the tallest stratocoaster in North The united states.
Including air time hill right after drop
Incorporating a roll-above inversion constructed into the hill
Incorporating a Multi-start procedure which could then contain a roll-back.
Screamscape has posted on their Facebook webpage a variety of photographs which were being sent in from a reader who had captured images of elements of the observe remaining eliminated. It looks as if the launch cable and retractable brake-fins on the launch monitor are getting removed which is not going to be a shock to most now we know that the coaster is becoming reimagined, very likely with a magnetic launch process.
The publish goes on to say that track is also staying taken off from the load/unload station which does recommend that big perform is getting done which could indicate the Top rated Thrill Dragster is receiving a “swap-monitor and devoted multi-launch monitor phase,”
Impression: Cedar FairWe will retain you up to date as perform carries on on the reimagining of Top rated Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point. Enable us know what you would like to see from the reimagined Top Thrill Dragster by leaving us a remark beneath or on our Fb web page.
