SEE IT: A look from above at Siren's Curse as construction nears completion
SANDUSKY, Ohio (WJW) – In just weeks, rollercoaster enthusiasts will get to experience North America's tallest, longest & fastest tilt coaster.
Construction of Cedar Point's newest attraction, Siren's Curse, is nearing completion and set to open Saturday, June 28, taking riders on 160 feet above the midway at the start.
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On Wednesday, SkyFOX got a bird's-eye view of the progress. (Check it out in the video player above.)
Last week, Cedar Point spokesperson Tony Clark said the project is 85% complete.
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'The ride's been commissioning, which is our testing phase, where we run trains, we check all the safety systems,' he said at the time. 'The manufacturer is still working on that. So, in a couple of weeks, we'll be able to take the first ride as they finish up some of the site work like landscaping and things like that.'
The ride opens to the general public on Saturday, June 28, but Cedar Point is offering a chance to be among the first public riders through an exclusive charity event supporting Prayers From Maria in their fight against childhood brain cancer. CLICK HERE to check out the details.
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