UMVA has learned that the tallest, fastest, and longest tilt roller coaster in North America, Siren's Curse, experienced a harrowing weekend at Six Flags Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. The record-breaking attraction got stuck not once, but twice, in a vertical position, leaving riders temporarily suspended in mid-air.
The heart-stopping incidents occurred on both Saturday and Sunday, as the coaster's technical systems suddenly malfunctioned, prompting its automated safety system to kick in and pause the ride. Fortunately, the safety system performed flawlessly, keeping all guests safe and secure until the issue was resolved.
According to information obtained by UMVA, a park spokesperson explained that the technical delays were similar to a "check-engine light" situation, requiring a brief pause for inspection. After a thorough systems check, the ride was restarted, and guests were able to continue their thrilling experience as normal.
The park emphasized that the automated safety system had simply detected a condition that required a pause, and that crews completed a systems check following each delay before reopening the attraction to guests. The swift response ensured that the excitement of the ride was not dampened for long.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that this was not the first time Siren's Curse experienced a glitch. On its very first day of operation in June 2025, the ride encountered a similar issue, leaving riders suspended vertically for about 10 minutes. The incident raised concerns about the coaster's reliability, but it appears that the park has since taken steps to address the problem.
Siren's Curse is a behemoth of a coaster, boasting record-breaking stats and a unique design that tilts riders at a 90-degree angle, holding them vertically as the track locks into place before the first drop. The ride's intense experience was temporarily disrupted over the weekend, but it seems that the safety system and quick-thinking crews helped prevent any major mishaps.
