You have the story incorrect. The person who was hit by the flying piece of metal was waiting in line to ride. All the guest on the train were fine.. Cedar Point said they are “retiring” the Top Thrill Dragster.” They only dismantling they have done of the ride is the launching area. Some speculate they are improving the launch area and will rename the ride. Similar to Steel Vegence (now the best roller coaster) born from the Mean Streak. Since TTD announcement of retiring Cedar Point has been very busy in the launching area. Only time will tell what’s really going on behind those fences!
Luke, your article is wrong in a few ways. First, the person that was badly injured was not on the ride train, but was actually waiting in line to ride when a part came loose, flew off, and struck her in the head as the train went by. Second, the ride is not being “demolished”. They are keeping most of the ride intact, including the entire climb loop, and just reimagining the launch & queue area. We obviously don’t know for sure what the finished ride will be, but it will likely look similar and be in the same location in the park. The park released a statement that Top Thrill Dragster would permanently close as you know it, and would reopen as a different experience.
Your reporting is terrible. First, you didn’t clarifying when the accident happened. Second, the lady was standing in line, not riding. Lazy, sloppy work
Wow, most if this article is incorrect…perhaps some actual research would lead you to the correct information. The ride is not totally demolished, they are redoing the launch area.
A few days before the announced closure, reports started circling that it’s sister coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm may have finally received the parts that it needs to reopen. It had only been reopened for a short time before it unexpectedly shut again. Rumors ran rampant including some saying the Top Thrill incident caused them to shut this one down out of an abundance of caution. Still no official word on what’s going on.
wow another terrible job of the media reporting stories. The lady injured was waiting in line, not on the ride. They have only removed the track from the launch area in order to “re-imagine” the ride which has yet to be announced. You call yourself a journalist? Get the facts straight before you run your mouth
It was the best ride at the park. I literally would go to CP just for TFD. All other rides were icing. If they end up redoing the launch with magnetic launching instead of hydraulic, I’m still in. That could even solve the “can’t make it over the top” problem with certain conditions. But no TFD at CP equals no LWA at CP!
Comments for Cedar Point’s Massive Roller Coaster Destroyed Following Permanent Closure
Ky
You have the story incorrect. The person who was hit by the flying piece of metal was waiting in line to ride. All the guest on the train were fine.. Cedar Point said they are “retiring” the Top Thrill Dragster.” They only dismantling they have done of the ride is the launching area. Some speculate they are improving the launch area and will rename the ride. Similar to Steel Vegence (now the best roller coaster) born from the Mean Streak. Since TTD announcement of retiring Cedar Point has been very busy in the launching area. Only time will tell what’s really going on behind those fences!
Eric
Luke, your article is wrong in a few ways. First, the person that was badly injured was not on the ride train, but was actually waiting in line to ride when a part came loose, flew off, and struck her in the head as the train went by. Second, the ride is not being “demolished”. They are keeping most of the ride intact, including the entire climb loop, and just reimagining the launch & queue area. We obviously don’t know for sure what the finished ride will be, but it will likely look similar and be in the same location in the park. The park released a statement that Top Thrill Dragster would permanently close as you know it, and would reopen as a different experience.
Kat
Thank you for clarifying and giving us the real info
Amy
Your reporting is terrible. First, you didn’t clarifying when the accident happened. Second, the lady was standing in line, not riding. Lazy, sloppy work
Brittany
Wow, most if this article is incorrect…perhaps some actual research would lead you to the correct information. The ride is not totally demolished, they are redoing the launch area.
Kris
A few days before the announced closure, reports started circling that it’s sister coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm may have finally received the parts that it needs to reopen. It had only been reopened for a short time before it unexpectedly shut again. Rumors ran rampant including some saying the Top Thrill incident caused them to shut this one down out of an abundance of caution. Still no official word on what’s going on.
Raul
That’s some good info! Thanks for the heads up.
We’re all in suspense now, it like the coaster wars all over again!
Brent
wow another terrible job of the media reporting stories. The lady injured was waiting in line, not on the ride. They have only removed the track from the launch area in order to “re-imagine” the ride which has yet to be announced. You call yourself a journalist? Get the facts straight before you run your mouth
Jeff
Luke,
Please stop writing articles. You suck.
Sincerely,
Everybody
BT
Luke Dammann is a horrible reporter. These facts are just wrong.
I was at the park yesterday. The coaster is still there. (Launch and ending are being re-tracked).
The guest was not injured while riding… She was waiting in line.
LWA
It was the best ride at the park. I literally would go to CP just for TFD. All other rides were icing. If they end up redoing the launch with magnetic launching instead of hydraulic, I’m still in. That could even solve the “can’t make it over the top” problem with certain conditions. But no TFD at CP equals no LWA at CP!
M
Well this is a Disney focused sight. So they may believe punching down is good for them.
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