Overview
- Coaster fans first flagged changes when Millennium Force felt different at the 2026 season open and Cedar Point confirmed in mid-May that recently installed seat belts were shorter than the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Tony Clark, the park’s public relations manager, said Intamin directly supplied the belts and Cedar Point is coordinating with the manufacturer to get and fit correct replacements.
- The park has not disclosed when the shorter belts were installed, how many riders were affected, or a firm date for when the new belts will be fitted.
- Operators report that the mismatch has slowed loading, increased dispatch times, and led to some guests who fit in past years being turned away at the station, creating frustration and embarrassment.
- Millennium Force is a signature 2000-era giga‑coaster that draws dedicated fans, which helped spur rapid online scrutiny and means the belt fix will be closely watched through the busy summer season.