A spine-chilling moment at Cedar Point has turned heads long before a single rider has even strapped in. The park, famous for its lineup of record-breaking roller coasters, is preparing to debut its boldest attraction yet: Siren’s Curse—a ride that’s already being called the tallest, fastest, and most daring tilt-wing coaster in North America.
Set along the shores of Lake Erie, Siren’s Curse isn’t just another coaster—it’s a mythological plunge into chaos. Drawing from eerie folklore of lake sirens luring sailors to their doom, the ride wraps haunting narrative into high-intensity mechanics. But what’s really sending shivers down spines is one terrifying feature: a section of track that appears to detach mid-ride.
During the heart-stopping sequence, riders climb a 160-foot lift hill and pause—suspended—on what looks like a broken track. The track then tilts forward into a 90-degree angle, sending the train into a vertical drop that reaches speeds of 58 mph and covers nearly 3,000 feet of twisted steel. Thirteen weightless moments, two zero-G barrel rolls, and a triple-down airtime sequence make this ride one of Cedar Point’s most intense.
Despite its hair-raising illusions, the ride’s safety design is top-tier. With over-the-shoulder restraints and secondary belts between the legs, riders are securely locked in through every twist and drop. Cedar Point’s engineers have also packed in multiple safety redundancies, knowing full well that the illusion of disconnection demands absolute precision.
The lore behind the ride deepens the drama. Guests aren’t just thrill-seekers—they’re “trying to escape the siren’s call,” as the story goes. The immersive experience begins in the queue and carries through the ride’s eerie audio, visuals, and theming, crafting an experience that’s part roller coaster, part ghost story.
But it was a TikTok clip that truly ignited public fascination—and fear. Posted by @kies_1207, the video captures the “disconnected” track segment during a test run. It’s already racked up thousands of views and ignited a comment war between coaster fans and panic-stricken skeptics.
“I’m good with roller coasters, but that’s where I draw the line,” one viewer wrote. Others compared it to the infamous Final Destination roller coaster scene. Some joked that it’s “designed by a demon with a theme park degree,” while others more practically asked, “What happens if it stalls right there?”
Amid the hysteria, ride enthusiasts leapt in to reassure the masses. Many highlighted Cedar Point’s rigorous safety inspections and ride testing standards. One commenter even claimed to be the spouse of a lead maintenance engineer and noted the ride is ahead of schedule—though she admitted she still wouldn’t go near it.
No official opening date has been pinned down, but Cedar Point is targeting mid-June 2025. Until then, Siren’s Curse continues to dominate conversations. Whether you’re a fearless front-row rider or the friend holding bags from the safety of the sidewalk, one thing is clear—this ride is already a legend before it even opens.