Cedar Point has teased five possible new attractions for the Ohio theme park in a new survey of its biggest fans and the leading contender is the first-of-its-kind roller coaster already under construction at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Six Flags has surveyed Cedar Point season passholders for their feedback on three roller coasters, a stunt show and a nighttime spectacular being considered for the park, according to the Sandusky Register.
The five survey options:
- Vekoma Thrill Glider suspended motorbike coaster
- Custom-designed multi-launch family coaster
- Story-driven family-friendly coaster
- Acrobatic stunt show with engaging storytelling
- Nighttime spectacular with pyrotechnics and live musical acts
The Cedar Point guest surveys are in no way an exact confirmation of what’s to come, according to Cedar Point officials.
Cedar Point occasionally sends out surveys to guests to gauge the types of future attractions they’d like to see at the park, according to Cedar Point officials. The guest surveys give Cedar Point a sense of how the park could evolve with new rides, shows or festivals, according to Cedar Point officials.
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Magic Mountain announced plans in November 2024 to bolster its collection of 19 roller coasters in 2026 with a new first-of-its-kind thrill ride in North America.
The Los Angeles County Planning Department approved construction permits in January for a new roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain, according to county records.
Blueprints for Project 90011 variously describe the new ride as a “Six Flags Vekoma Coaster” or “Six Flags Thrill Glider Roller Coaster.”
The Vekoma Thrill Glider would be a suspended motorbike coaster — a new model from the Dutch manufacturer.
Magic Mountain demolished the former Golden Bear Theater to clear 3.4 acres for the new straddle-style coaster.
Work has stalled since the initial site clearing, leading to concerns the new Magic Mountain coaster project could be delayed or canceled, according to Screamscape.
Magic Mountain would need to have begun installing the coaster track and supports by now if the park hoped to open the new ride by summer 2026.
Universal Studios Hollywood has begun on-track testing of coaster trains for the new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift ride opening in 2026.
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The Cedar Point survey could be an indication of Six Flags’ excitement about the new Vekoma Thrill Glider coming to Magic Mountain.
A similar passholder survey conducted by Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo also floated a Vekoma Thrill Glider as a possible new attraction.
The surveys could also be an early warning sign that Six Flags is considering moving the Vekoma Thrill Glider to Cedar Point or Discovery Kingdom and coming up with another project for Magic Mountain.
Six Flags has a history of moving rides planned for one park to another location. The new Siren’s Curse tilt coaster that opened this summer at Cedar Point was originally planned for Six Flags Mexico.
