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Riding the Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point.

Here’s a full breakdown of Top Thrill 2 (at Cedar Point) — stats, history, and fun facts you can tell someone when they ask about it 👇

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🎢 Basic Stats & Overview
• Height: 420 ft (≈ 128 m) 
• Drop / Vertical angle: 400 ft drop, 90° vertical ascent/descent. 
• Top Speed: 120 mph (≈ 193 km/h) 
• Track length: ~3,422 ft (≈ 1,043 m) 
• Ride duration: about 2 minutes (from dispatch to return) on the “Top Thrill 2” version. 
• Launch mechanism: Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM) triple-launch — you get launched three times: forward, backward, then forward again to full speed. 
• Ride type: Steel, launched “strata coaster” (strata = over 400 ft tall). 

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📆 History & Timeline
• The coaster originally opened as Top Thrill Dragster on May 4, 2003 (media/preview in early May 2003). 
• That version held the title of one of the world’s tallest and fastest roller coasters (and was among the first “strata” coasters). 
• After a serious safety incident in 2021 (a guest struck by a detached metal piece while standing in line), the ride was closed indefinitely. 
• The park later redesigned and rebuilt it — now renamed “Top Thrill 2.” The official re-opening was May 4, 2024. 
• The redesign was done by a different manufacturer (original coaster by Intamin; revamped coaster by Zamperla). The vertical spike/tower design was re-imagined and the hydraulic launch replaced by LSM triple-launch. 

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🔧 What’s New / What Makes It Special (vs. original)
• Triple-launch system: Unlike the original which launched you straight once, Top Thrill 2 uses LSM to launch forward → backward → forward, creating a longer, more complex ride experience. 
• Two 420-ft towers: The redesign added a vertical spike/tower in addition to the main top-hat tower — giving riders a second massive vertical element. 
• Longer ride time: The old version was extremely short (just a quick blast). The new version aims for a ~2-minute ride, offering more “bang for your buck.” 
• Modernized trains & comfort: The trains have been updated (fiberglass/carbon fiber, more aerodynamic, redesigned restraints) to handle high speeds and make the ride smoother. 

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🎯 “World-Firsts” & Records / Notable Facts
• Top Thrill 2 is promoted as the world’s tallest & fastest triple-launch strata coaster. 
• It belongs to a very exclusive category: only a handful of “strata coasters” worldwide — i.e., coasters exceeding 400 ft. 
• The “strata coaster” concept was pioneered by the original Top Thrill Dragster — and Top Thrill 2 continues that legacy with updated technology. 

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⚠️ Issues & Comebacks
• The original coaster closed in August 2021 after a serious safety incident. 
• When Top Thrill 2 opened in May 2024 — there were mechanical issues. The ride was closed within its first week for modifications. 
• After modifications, the ride reopened in the 2025 season. 

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🎬 What the Ride Feels Like (What to Tell Them If They’re Curious)
• Expect three distinct “boosts”: first a fast forward launch (but not enough to crest), then a wild backwards launch up a vertical spike — that sense of being launched backward + up vertically is rare. 
• Then the final forward launch sends you up over the 420-ft tower and down through a dramatic vertical spiral and 270° spiral descent. 
• The sensation of height and speed — from 0 to 120 mph, to 420 ft up — is extreme. Add in the backwards launch and vertical spike, and you get a mix of airtime, weightlessness at the spike’s peak, and intense gravity shifts on descent.

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🧠 Trivia & Interesting Bits
• The ride combines legacy and innovation — “old school” strata coaster roots with modern LSM launch technology and revamped design.
• Its trains are described as sleek and race-car–like (a nod to motorsport), matching the ride’s “CP Racing Team” theme. 
• Because of its two towers and triple-launch design, it’s unique in the world of roller coasters — many coasters shoot you just once, but this one builds in a “warm-up → reverse → final sprint” pattern.
• For fans of the original, Top Thrill 2 retains the iconic height and top speed, but aims for a fuller, more sustained thrill ride — not just a quick burst.