Cedar Point's massive Valravn roller coaster readying for flight

Cedar Point's raven-themed roller coaster is readying for flight.

Wednesday, 20 January 2016

The park's newest roller coaster won't be Cedar Point's tallest or fastest. But it may be the park's most visually arresting – at least for guests standing underneath the ride's dramatic 223-foot, 90-degree first hill.

The public will get its first look at the new ride on opening day, May 7. Members of the media, however, were invited to tour the construction site on Wednesday, getting a close-up view at the coaster's massive first hill and huge first loop.

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