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Cedar Point Unveils Siren’s Curse, North America’s First Tilt Coaster, Ahead of June 28 Debut

Thursday’s media previews showcased a 160-foot suspension that tilts riders 90 degrees forward before sending them through gravity-defying elements

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Overview

  • Media were given preview rides on June 26 ahead of the coaster’s scheduled opening on June 28.
  • Siren’s Curse sets records as North America’s first tilt coaster with a 160-foot tower and top speed of 58 miles per hour.
  • The coaster suspends cars in a vertical position at a 90-degree tilt before releasing them into 13 airtime moments, two 360-degree barrel rolls and a triple-down drop.
  • Its innovative tilt track locks into place with the main track before launch to ensure rider safety.
  • Siren’s Curse is the first major coaster to debut under Six Flags Entertainment Corporation’s ownership of Cedar Point.