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Get ready, this weekend Cedar Point debuts their world record breaking Valravn coaster. It’s the tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster of it’s kind!

Last night my son and I conquered the Valravn at a special pre-season event. While I’ve been a coaster rider all my life, I was really looking forward to trying out the Valravn as I’ve never been on a dive coaster before. The Valravn pulls no punches and is simply breathtaking! The first drop is terrifying, exhilarating and makes riding in the front seat a must!

Cedar Point’s 18th roller coaster stands an impressive 223 feet above the midway featuring one of the most unique elements on any roller coaster – the hold and dive. As guests crest the massive lift hill, they’ll be treated to a breathtaking view of Lake Erie and the world-famous Cedar Point skyline. Then, the train pauses before dropping, holding its passengers for four seconds as they stare down at the journey before them. Once released from Valravn’s grasp, riders will reach a top speed of 75 mph as they’re flipped head-over-heels through three inversions and will also plummet in a second dive toward the ground.

Valravn Stats:

Tallest Dive Coaster (223 feet)
Fastest Dive Coaster (75 mph)
Longest Dive Coaster (3,415 feet)
Most Inversions on a Dive Coaster (3)
Longest Drop on a Dive Coaster (214 feet)
Highest Inversion on a Dive Coaster (165 feet)
Most Roller Coasters Taller Than 200 Feet at One Amusement Park (5)
Most Rides at One Amusement Park (71)
Most Steel Roller Coaster Track at One Amusement Park (52,125 feet/9.9 miles)
Most Roller Coaster Track at One Amusement Park (60,110/11.4 miles)

On May 7 and 8,you’ll have that chance to take flight during the Valravn World Premiere Weekend, an event fit for Hollywood. The red carpet will be rolled out, spotlights aimed into the sky will signify that it’s time to ride and even the paparazzi will be on hand to capture images of those guests brave enough to #Dare2Dive. The entire park will be open, including favorites like Millennium Force, GateKeeper, Maverick, Planet Snoopy, maXair, Power Tower and more.

Guests visiting this weekend will also be among the first to taste all-new Valravn-themed food items, like Dippin’ Dots Cookie Crown Crunch ice cream, FlavaRavn Fizz, a Coca-Cola freestyle beverage, The Brew Kettle’s Valravn Red/Black IPA and Toft’s Valravn Salty Caramel Fudge Truffle ice cream.

Valravn-themed food doesn’t stop inside the park. Select Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Youngstown, Ohio, will feature the new Valravn donut, available for a limited time through May 29.

Also, the Cedar Point Street Team will be in the park surprising guests with VIP upgrades and giveaways, including opportunities to “eat like a king,” “shop like a king” and “game like a king.”

CEDAR POINT TICKETS ONLY $18!!

Season Passholders can purchase $18 Bring-A-Friend tickets for the World Premiere Weekend of Valravn! To celebrate the 18 world-class coasters at Cedar Point, season passholders can buy Bring-A-Friend tickets for only $18 each. Keep in mind that these tickets are only valid Saturday and Sunday of World Premiere Weekend.  Passholders can purchase 1 Bring-A-Friend per pass at cedarpoint.com through 5/8, or at the park 5/7 and 5/8; these particular Bring-A-Friend tickets will only be good 5/7 and 5/8.

Cedar Point is open for Valravn World Premiere Weekend on May 7 and 8. The park is then closed May 9 – 12 and reopens for daily operation on Friday, May 13. More information on Valravn World Premiere Weekend can be found online at cedarpoint.com. See you there!

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