Cedar Point and Kings Island feature new coasters in '25
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Cedar Point and Kings Island amusement parks are set to debut new coasters this summer, and one of them looks absolutely terrifying.
Why it matters: This is the first full season after the parks' parent company, Cedar Fair, completed its merger with rival Six Flags last July.
- A season pass add-on now gains access to over 20 parks across the country.
State of play: Cedar Point's season begins May 3 and roller coaster enthusiasts anticipate the opening of Siren's Curse later this summer.
- The ride will have a unique tilt feature, with a "broken off" section of track lowering into place for the first drop.
- Words don't do it justice … watch the animated video and be prepared to gasp.
🎢 Top Thrill 2 is expected to be back up again this season.
- It debuted a year ago, but was quickly shut down with mechanical issues.
- The Millennium Force coaster also celebrates 25 years since opening as the first giga coaster (over 300 feet tall).
The intrigue: Kings Island is already open and has its own coaster debuting this summer — inside Soak City water park.
- RiverRacers will use water jets to propel riders through dueling slides at speeds up to 30 miles an hour.
- The Beast had some of its famous wooden track replaced, while the kid-friendly Queen City Stunt Coaster was rebranded to feature landmarks of nearby Cincinnati.
🎟️ Daily admission starts at $45 for Kings Island and $50 for Cedar Point.
- Season passes start at $105 for Kings Island and $115 for Cedar Point.
Plus: The All Park Passport add-on starts at $80 and gets you into many other Cedar Fair and Six Flags parks.
- The closest drives from Columbus are Michigan's Adventure (5 hours, 30 minutes; opens May 23) and Six Flags Great America in Illinois (6 hours, 15 minutes; open weekends until mid-May).
💭 Alissa's thought bubble: I grew up in Sandusky with Cedar Point practically in my backyard, so this time of year always brings a wave of nostalgia.
- I watched coasters reshape the skyline, saw Peanuts characters take over for the Berenstain Bears and fell in love with the ocean because of the old aquarium and dolphin show.
📬 Got your own memories from Ohio's amusement parks? Email your stories or photos to [email protected] and we'll feature them in an upcoming newsletter.