Electrifying Adventures Await as FirstEnergy Powers the Current Behind Cedar Point’s Coasters

As the summer sun rises over Lake Erie, Cedar Point is preparing to unveil one of its most electrifying attractions yet: Siren’s Curse, the tallest, fastest and longest tilt coaster in North America. But before the screams and speed can begin each season at the park, a vital collaboration takes place to ensure every twist, drop and thrill is safely energized and ready for action.

FirstEnergy crews worked closely with Cedar Point’s engineering and construction teams to help bring the record-breaking new ride to life. From installing high-capacity transformers to upgrading underground cabling and ensuring seamless integration with the park’s existing grid, the electrical work behind Siren’s Curse was a complex project.

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“We had to figure out where the power was going to come from and what was in the way, because there had been a ride on the same site previously,” said Dave Evans, Construction Manager for Siren’s Curse at Cedar Point. 

The ride, which features a 160-foot vertical tilt and a 90-degree drop, relies on sophisticated computer systems, hydraulics and safety mechanisms — all of which require precise and reliable electrical infrastructure.

“FirstEnergy has been a great partner from day one, successfully getting us where we needed to go,” Evans said. “Their team understood the complexity of what we were building and made sure we had the power we needed — safely and on schedule.”

While FirstEnergy also helped prepare the park’s Top Thrill 2 coaster for its rebirth this season, the company’s contributions to Cedar Point go far beyond new attractions. Each off-season, crews perform routine maintenance across the park’s electrical systems. Lineworkers inspect and upgrade circuits that feed the park, preparing the local grid to deliver reliable power during the period of high summer demand.

“It’s exciting to work on projects that bring so much joy to people,” said Brian Moore, a Line Supervisor for FirstEnergy’s Ohio Edison electric company. “Knowing that our work helps families make unforgettable summer memories makes it all worthwhile.”