Cedar Point game plan: set a few drop alerts and pounce when headliners dip.
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Cedar Point - Wait times + smarter timing

Cedar Point: Know When to Go

Track Cedar Point wait times and get smart alerts for Steel Vengeance, Maverick, Millennium Force, Top Thrill 2, and more — so you can ride at the right moments.

Quick park facts

LocationSandusky, Ohio
Best forCoaster-heavy days (and squeezing in "one more" before close)
What to trackSteel Vengeance, Maverick, Millennium Force, Top Thrill 2, Siren's Curse
The trickLines swing fast — Ride Ready helps you pivot instead of waiting it out.

Rides worth setting alerts for

Steel Vengeance

Hybrid coaster - airtime marathon
205 ft74 mph5,740 ft4 inversions

It's a top-tier headliner and waits can spike. Set an alert so you hit it when it's actually reasonable.

Fun fact: RCDB lists 205 ft tall and 74 mph — and it just keeps going.

Maverick

Launched coaster - quick but intense
105 ft70 mph4,450 ft2 inversions

Short, punchy, and brutally popular. A 20-30 minute dip is the difference between "maybe" and "absolutely."

Fun fact: Two launches and a reputation for feeling faster than the numbers.

Millennium Force

Giga coaster - classic must-ride
310 ft93 mph6,595 ft0 inversions

It's often a big chunk of your day if you pick the wrong time. Track it and ride when it's moving.

Fun fact: One of the rides that helped define the modern "giga" era.

Top Thrill 2

Triple-launch strata coaster
420 ft120 mph3,422 ft0 inversions

When it's running, it's a magnet. Alerts help you catch an open window without camping in the area.

Fun fact: RCDB lists a 420 ft height and 120 mph top speed.

Siren's Curse

Tilt coaster - new-school weird in the best way
160 ft58.4 mph2,966 ft2 inversions

New rides draw crowds and long waits early. Set a "drop" alert and go when curiosity lines cool off.

Fun fact: Cedar Point bills it as North America's tallest, longest, and fastest tilt coaster.

Good default alert presets

Steel Vengeance
Alert when <= 45 min
Great if you want it without sacrificing half your afternoon.
Maverick
Alert when <= 35 min
It's short — you want to avoid a long standby if you can.
Millennium Force
Alert when <= 40 min
Perfect "swing ride" when other headliners are peaking.
Top Thrill 2
Alert when <= 60 min
If it's operating, grab the window. If not, pivot to another headliner.
Siren's Curse
Alert when <= 45 min
Early-season hype can be real. Let the app do the watching.

Tip: start conservative. Once you see how your day flows, tighten thresholds so you're only getting pings worth moving for.

If you only have one day

  1. Pick 4-6 "must rides" and favorite them first thing.
  2. Ride one headliner at opening, then let alerts guide your next move.
  3. Use midday to hit indoor/low-sun discomfort rides (or grab food) while waits peak.
  4. Stack two alerts: one top-tier coaster + one "backup" coaster so you always have a next move.
  5. Re-ride your favorite in the last 90 minutes — dips happen as families head out.

More planning help

FAQ

Does Ride Ready use the park's official wait times?

Ride Ready tracks posted waits and trends so you can time rides better. If a park pauses updates or has downtime, your alerts may be delayed or temporarily less accurate.

What's the fastest way to get value on a one-day visit?

Pick 4-6 headliners, favorite them, and set a few "drop" alerts. When something dips, you pivot — that's where you claw back time without buying a line-skip add-on.

Is this affiliated with Cedar Point?

No. Ride Ready is an independent app.

Sources

Ride stats and park facts come from a mix of official attraction pages and public ride databases.