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Riders Say New Millennium Force Seatbelts Are Blocking Access at Cedar Point

Confusion over restraint changes alongside a test seat mismatch is eroding trust among fans.

Overview

  • Guests report this season that Millennium Force seatbelts feel shorter or newly replaced, with some riders who fit in past years now unable to buckle.
  • Multiple accounts say the outside test seat does not match the train restraints, leading to last‑minute denials in the station after long waits and public embarrassment.
  • Some posts claim riders with waist sizes around 34 to 36 inches were turned away, though these measurements come from personal anecdotes rather than park data.
  • Cedar Point lists a 48‑inch minimum height and says policies follow manufacturer guidance and ADA considerations, but it has not detailed any recent restraint changes.
  • Coverage ranges from forum threads to articles, including one headline that claims nearly 66% of guests are limited, a figure not verified by the park, as fans also link the issue to worries about standards after the 2024 Cedar Fair–Six Flags merger.