Scrambler
1960-2022
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The Scrambler is a classic spinning ride built by the Eli Bridge Company and is one of Cedar Point’s oldest attractions.
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The 1950s were a transitional period for Cedar Point. In the early 1950s, the park had begun to fall into disrepair. In 1956, Cedar Point was purchased by local businessmen who initially planned to close the resort and turn the land into a housing development. After public protests, the new owners decided instead to transform Cedar Point into the “Disneyland of the Midwest.” The park added Cadillac Cars in 1958, followed by Turnpike Cars and the Monorail in 1959.
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For the 1960 season, Cedar Point added the Scrambler, Dodgem 1, and the Riverboat Cruise, and the park also received several cosmetic improvements.
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When Scrambler opened in 1960, it was located at the very back of the park. Over the years, the park grew and changed around the ride.
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Scrambler quickly became an instant hit for the whole family.
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The first Scrambler debuted in 1938 at the Lakewood Fairgrounds in Georgia. The ride was so popular that Scramblers soon began appearing at amusement parks all over the world, quickly becoming a staple attraction.
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The Scrambler was built by the Eli Bridge Company of Illinois. The ride cost Cedar Point $50,000, which would be about $557,653.58 in 2026.
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The Scrambler is a great ride that the entire family can enjoy together.
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On Thursday, August 11, 2022, Cedar Point announced it would build The Boardwalk for the 2023 season. The new area would include the Grand Pavilion and Cedar Point’s newest roller coaster, Wild Mouse. Scrambler would also be relocated to this area, where it would be renamed and rethemed as Atomic Scrambler.
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Atomic Scrambler is a rethemed version of Cedar Point’s classic Scrambler ride.
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Atomic Scrambler
2023
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In 2015, Mantis was transformed from a stand-up roller coaster into Cedar Point’s first floorless roller coaster,
Rougarou. That same year, Shoot the Rapids closed unexpectedly. In 2016, Valravn began diving into Cedar Point, and later that year Mean Streak closed.
In 2017, Cedar Fair welcomed a new CEO, Richard Zimmerman. Soak City was also rebranded as Cedar Point Shores Waterpark that year. In 2018, Steel Vengeance opened as the tallest, fastest, and longest hyper-hybrid roller coaster in the world. Dinosaur’s Alive! also closed in 2018.
In 2019, Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island opened as Cedar Point’s new themed adventure area. In 2020, Cedar Point planned to celebrate its 150th anniversary, but the celebration was delayed until 2021 due to the global pandemic. The park ultimately celebrated the milestone in 2021. That same year, Cedar Point also welcomed a new general manager, Carrie Boldman, and opened Snake River Expedition, a reimagining of a classic Cedar Point family ride. In 2022, Farmhouse opened in Frontier Town, replacing the Antique Cars.
Rougarou. That same year, Shoot the Rapids closed unexpectedly. In 2016, Valravn began diving into Cedar Point, and later that year Mean Streak closed.
In 2017, Cedar Fair welcomed a new CEO, Richard Zimmerman. Soak City was also rebranded as Cedar Point Shores Waterpark that year. In 2018, Steel Vengeance opened as the tallest, fastest, and longest hyper-hybrid roller coaster in the world. Dinosaur’s Alive! also closed in 2018.
In 2019, Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island opened as Cedar Point’s new themed adventure area. In 2020, Cedar Point planned to celebrate its 150th anniversary, but the celebration was delayed until 2021 due to the global pandemic. The park ultimately celebrated the milestone in 2021. That same year, Cedar Point also welcomed a new general manager, Carrie Boldman, and opened Snake River Expedition, a reimagining of a classic Cedar Point family ride. In 2022, Farmhouse opened in Frontier Town, replacing the Antique Cars.
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Atomic Scrambler is located at the end of The Boardwalk. The ride sits to the left of Matterhorn and in front of Wild Mouse.
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The ride was repainted and restored when it was relocated. Atomic Scrambler is Cedar Point’s third-oldest ride still in operation.
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Atomic Scrambler received all-new signs, light theming was added to the fences, and for the first time, the ride received an official logo.
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Atomic Scrambler Ride Facts
Opened: 1960 as Scrambler 2023 as Atomic Scrambler Location: 1960–2022: Between Sky Ride and Corkscrew 2023–Present: The Boardwalk Manufacturer: Eli Bridge Company Type: Scrambler Cars: 18 Fun Fact: Scrambler is the third-oldest ride still in operation at Cedar Point. |
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Relocating Scrambler and retheming it as Atomic Scrambler shows Cedar Point’s commitment to offering attractions that the entire family can enjoy together.
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Atomic Scrambler has a really cool lighting package that lights up the ride and brings it to life at night.
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Ride Expereince
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The Atomic Scrambler ride experience begins when guests enter the line for the ride. The queue is located directly to the right of the attraction.
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The average wait time for Atomic Scrambler is less than five minutes. At its busiest, the line usually reaches about 15 minutes.
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Riders are assigned to cars on the Scrambler to ensure the ride remains properly balanced.
Riders are secured in their seats with a seatbelt, and the cars are locked with a locking hinge. Each car holds two people. |
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Atomic Scrambler has 18 cars arranged into three sweeps of six cars each. Each sweep has a different color: teal, yellow, and purple.
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Atomic Scrambler begins by spinning in a slow clockwise circle.
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Atomic Scrambler has a special soundtrack that plays while the ride is in motion, helping add to the atmosphere of The Boardwalk.
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As the ride spins faster, the sweeps of cars begin to spin in a counterclockwise circle.
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Atomic Scrambler creates centrifugal force as the ride moves, and riders can really feel the forces during the experience.
Riders are shifted toward the outside of the car during the ride. |
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Atomic Scrambler makes the entire family laugh and giggle during the ride.
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A Family Favorite
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Atomic Scrambler is a great ride for the entire family to enjoy together. Riders laugh and giggle as they experience this classic attraction.
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Atomic Scrambler is a great ride for people who may be too big for the kids’ rides but don’t want to ride more intense attractions like WindSeeker or maXair.
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Scrambler has been thrilling riders at Cedar Point for decades. It will continue to thrill Cedar Point guests as Atomic Scrambler for decades to come.
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Scrambler was a very popular ride with park guests. After adding Scrambler in 1960, Cedar Point would go on to add: Cedar Classic Miniature Golf (1961-1991), Rotor (1961-1964), Sky Wheel (1961-1980), Riverboat Cruise (1961-1963), Satellite Jets (1961-1986), Scamper (1962-1969), Sky Ride (1962), Mill Race (1963-1993), Cedar Point and Lake Erie Railroad (1963), Blue Streak (1964), Calypso (1964-1969), Broadway Trip (1964-1964), Western Cruise (1964-1986), Space Spiral (1965-2012), Earthquake (1965-1984), Pirate Ride (1966-1996), Trabant (1966-1990), Fun House (1966-1981), Frontier Town (1967), Shoot-the-rapids (1967-1981), Sealand (1967-1998), Rotor (1967-1984), Cedar Downs Racing Derby (1967), Frontier Lift (1968-1985), Sky Slide (1968-1991), Antique Cars (1969-2021), Cedar Creek Mine Ride (1969), Cedar Point’s 100th Anniversary Celebration (1970), Frontier Trail (1971), Jumbo Jet (1972-1978), Matterhorn (1972), Giant Wheel (1972), Cedar Point Cinema (1975-2001), Corkscrew (1976), Troika (1976), Witches’ Wheel (1977-2018), Gemini (1978), Gemini Chilrden’s Area (1979-2013), Wave Swinger (1979), WildCat (1979-2011), Oceana (1980), Ocean Motion (1981), Kid Arthur’s Court (1982-2005), White Water Landing (1982-2005), Demon Drop (1983-2009), Avalanche Run (1985-1989), Berenstain Bear Country (1985-1998), Thunder Canyon (1986), Iron Dragon (1987), Soak City Water Park (1988-2016), Magnum XL-200 (1989), Disaster Transport (1990-2012), Mean Streak (1991-2016), Challenge Park (1992-2016), Snake River Falls (1993-2024), Kiddy Kingdom (1993), Raptor (1994), Cedar Point’s 125th Anniversary Celebration (1995), RipCord (1996-2016), Mantis (1996-2014), Chaos (1997-2011), Swan Boats (1997-2003), Power Tower (1998), Camp Snoopy (1999), Millennium Force (2000), Lighthouse Point (2001), Wicked Twister (2002-2021), Good Time Theatre (2002-2014), Top Thrill Dragster (2003-2021), Castaway Bay Resort (2004), maXair (2005), Skyhawk (2006), Maverick (2007), Planet Snoopy (2008), Shoot the Rapids (2010-2015), WindSeeker (2011), Dinosaurs Alive! On Adventure Island (2012-2018), GateKeeper (2013), New Gemini Midway (2014), Rougarou (2015), Valravn (2016), Cedar Point Shores Waterpark (2017), Steel Vengeance (2018), Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island (2019-2022), Cedar Point’s 150th Anniversary Celebration (2021), Snake River Expedition (2021-2023), The Boardwalk (2023), Top Thrill 2 (2024), and Siren’s Curse (2025).
All of these attractions have helped shape Cedar Point into what it is today. |
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Atomic Scrambler is a great ride for the entire family to enjoy together!
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To ride Atomic Scrambler, riders must be at least 48 inches tall to ride alone, or at least 36 inches tall and accompanied by a supervising companion.
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Last Updated: 05/01/2026
Photos by: Jake Hamons, and Cedar Point.