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Top Thrill 2 Construction Timeline

Cedar Point Historical Photos Taken: 10/29/2023 Posted: 03/30/2024

In this photo update, we share a collection of Top Thrill 2 photos showcasing the construction progress throughout the 2023 season. From mysterious footers in the Iron Dragon lagoon, to track installation, repainting and vertical construction, we share how this ride got reimagined.

For photos of the completed 420 foot spike, check out our Winter Chill Out 2024 photo update.

Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point

Top Thrill 2 - Cedar Point

Date Taken: 05/26/2023

Date Posted: 03/30/2024

In this photo update, we take you through the construction progress of Top Thrill 2 over the course of 20 visits to Cedar Point during the 2023 season.

Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point

Top Thrill 2 - Cedar Point

Date Taken: 05/26/2023

Date Posted: 03/30/2024

Anticipation began at the start of the season when three massive footers were seen in the lagoon by Iron Dragon.

Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point

Top Thrill 2 - Cedar Point

Date Taken: 05/26/2023

Date Posted: 03/30/2024

During the year's Winter Chill Out event, we had seen a portion of Iron Dragon's track removed. It was back and installed for the start of the season.

Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point

Top Thrill 2 - Cedar Point

Date Taken: 05/26/2023

Date Posted: 03/30/2024

What was curious was that the new footers lined up exactly with the existing launch track.

Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point

Top Thrill 2 - Cedar Point

Date Taken: 05/26/2023

Date Posted: 03/30/2024

Iron Dragon at Cedar Point

Iron Dragon - Cedar Point

Date Taken: 05/26/2023

Date Posted: 03/30/2024

Power Tower at Cedar Point

Power Tower - Cedar Point

Date Taken: 06/25/2023

Date Posted: 03/30/2024

Fast forward to June, and not that much had changed yet.

Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point

Top Thrill 2 - Cedar Point

Date Taken: 06/25/2023

Date Posted: 03/30/2024

Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point

Top Thrill 2 - Cedar Point

Date Taken: 06/25/2023

Date Posted: 03/30/2024

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