SEE IT: Cedar Point’s next record-breaking coaster

Cedar Point announces plans for new record-breaking coaster

Cedar Point, a historic amusement park located in Sandusky, Ohio, has announced plans for a new record-breaking roller coaster set to open in 2024. The coaster, named "Orion," will be the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the park's history and will feature a number of unique elements, including a 300-foot drop, a 91-mile-per-hour top speed, and four inversions.

Orion will be built by Bolliger & Mabillard, a Swiss roller coaster manufacturer, and will be located in the park's Frontier Town section. The coaster's track will be over 5,300 feet long, making it one of the longest roller coasters in the world.

Orion's record-breaking features

• Tallest roller coaster at Cedar Point: 300 feet
• Fastest roller coaster at Cedar Point: 91 miles per hour
• Four inversions
• Over 5,300 feet long

Orion's unique elements

• 300-foot drop
• 91-mile-per-hour top speed
• Four inversions
• Over 5,300 feet long
• Custom-designed trains with over-the-shoulder restraints
• A tunnel through the Frontier Town section of the park

Orion's impact on Cedar Point

Orion is expected to be a major draw for Cedar Point, which is already one of the most popular amusement parks in the world. The coaster's record-breaking features and unique elements are sure to appeal to thrill-seekers and roller coaster enthusiasts alike. Orion is also expected to boost tourism in the Sandusky area, which is home to a number of other attractions, including the Cedar Point Shores water park and the Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park.

Conclusion

Orion is a major investment for Cedar Point, and it is sure to be a popular attraction for years to come. The coaster's record-breaking features and unique elements are sure to appeal to thrill-seekers and roller coaster enthusiasts alike. Orion is also expected to boost tourism in the Sandusky area, which is home to a number of other attractions.