Blue Streak Midway

The Blue Streak Midway is the area in front of Blue Streak that is located on the let side of the Raptor roller coster. Blue Streak Midway's roots can be traced back to the days of the Amusement Circle that opened in 1906. The midway has grown and changed several times over the years.

Today the Blue Streak Midway is home to 2 roller coasters, 1 restaurant, 1 game, and 1 gift shop,.

History

In 1906 Cedar Point opened the Amusement Circle. The Amusement Circle ran in a semi-circle from the bay landing to just east of the bath house.

The first known thing to use the Blue Streak Midway was the Leap the Dips roller coaster. It opened in 1912 and was an out and back style roller coaster. It closed in 1935.

Over the years some other things would open on the Midway. During the early years of the resort records of the parks attractions weren't kept very well. At some point a restaurant named Frankie Murru's Spaghetti House opened on the midway. It operated until the end of the 1961 season.

In May 1956 Cedar Point was purchased by George Roose and Emile Legross. Their original plan was to close the park and replace it with a housing development. After a storm of public outcry they studied the operation.

In 1959 Cedar Point opened the Turnpike Cars. It was a ride that riders drove around on a track. It closed in 2014.

Also in 1959 Cedar Point guests would experience the Monorail for the first time. It was the most popular ride in the park that summer. It closed in 1965.

These two additions helped prove how popular Cedar Point could be, and they would focus on turning Cedar Point into "The Disneyland of the Midwest".

In 1962 Silver Dollar Cafe was built near the Turnpike Cars. It was a very popular restaurant. It was a very unique place to relax and have a great meal. Silver Dollar Cafe closed in 2003.

In 1964 Cedar Point opened Blue Streak. Blue Streak was the first major roller coaster built at Cedar Point since 1929. Blue Streak is an out and back roller coaster that was built by Phildophia Toboggan Roller Coaster. Today Blue Streak is the oldest roller coaster at Cedar Point.

In 1966 Pirate Ride opened at Cedar Point. The ride was moved from Freedomland Theme Park in New York. The ride was a dark ride that took riders on a journey from when pirates would ransack the high seas. To make room for Pirate Ride, Silver Dollar Cafe was torn down and replaced with a bigger restaurant.

Pirate Ride would close at the end of the 1996 season.

In 1970 Satellite Jets were relocated from the Main Midway to a location next to Blue Streak. Riders would fly in small jets. It closed in 1986.

In 1994 Calypso was relocated from the Main Midway next to Blue Streak where the Satellite Jets once were. Calypso would thrill riders next to Blue Streak until it was moved at the end of the 2014 season.

In 2004 Game Day Grille opened replacing Silver Dollar Cafe. Game Day Grill was a sports bar. Guests could watch sports games on TV while they ate their dinner. Gate Day Grille closed at the end of the 2013 season.

In 2014 Chickie's & Pete's would open. It is a themed sports bar chain from Philadelphia. Chickie's & Pete's is known for their famous crab fries.

In 2016 Valravn opened on the Blue Streak Midway. Valravn was the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in the world. This record breaking dive coaster would make the Blue Streak Midway a circle that would connect Blue Streak to the Marina Gate.

Attractions that have been on The Blue Streak Midway over the years

Blue Streak

Opened: May 23, 1964
Manufacturer: Philadelphia Tobaggan Comapny
Location: Blue Streak Midway
Type: wooden coaster

Blue Streak is Cedar Point oldest operating roller coaster. It opened in 1964. named after the local high school foot ball team, Blue Streak is a classic ride that keeps thrilling riders. Blue Streak is 78 feet tall and reaches speeds of 40 MPH.

Calypso

Built: 1970
Moved to Midway: 1994
Manufacturer: Mack Rides
Location: Between Blue Streak and Turnpike Cars
Type: Calypso
Moved from Midway: end of 2014 season.
Replaced By: Valravn Gifts (In 2024)

Calypso is a great spinning ride for families to ride together! This ride has had a history of being relocated and renamed many times!

Chickie's & Pete's

Opened: 2014
Location: Blue Streak Midway
Type: sports bar
Closed: 2024

Chickie's & Pete's was a sports bar that was located on the Blue Streak Midway. You could go to the restaurant and watch your favorite sports team while you ate your delicious meal! Chickie's & Pete's had really good Philly Cheese Steak. They also had the best staff, and they knew how to take care of you! Chickie's & Pete's closed in 2024.

Frankie Murru's Spaghetti House

Opened:
Type: sit down restaurant
Location: present day Chickie's & Pete's
Replaced by: Silver Dollar Cafe
Closed: 1961

Frankie Murru's Spaghetti House was a sit-down restaurant. Guests could relax while they enjoyed a great meal.

Game Day Grille

Opened: 2004
Type: sparts bar
Location: present day Chickie's & Pete's
Replaced by: Chickie's & Pete's
Closed: 2013

Game Day Grille was a sports bar that was located at the entrance to the Blue Streak Midway. Guests could watch sports while they ate a great meal.

Magical House on Boo Hill

Opened: 2008
Type: haunted house
Location: between Chickie's & Pete's and Blue Streak

Magical House on Boo Hill is a kids haunted house. It is a very friendly experience that families love!

Marnia Gate

Built:
Removed: November 2016

The Marnia Gate was a way for Cedar Point's guests to access the Cedar Point Marnia.

Marnia Gate

Built: 2016

The Marnia Gate is a great way for guests to access the Cedar Point Marnia.

Monorail

Opened: 1959
Closed: 1965
Manufacturer: Ohio Mechanical Company
Location: Blue Streak Midway
Type: Monorail
Replaced By: Pirate Ride

Monorail opened at Cedar Point in 1959. When it opened it was the most popular ride that summer. Monorail took riders on a course 9 feet above the ground. Monorail was located between Cedar Point and the Cedar Point Marina. It was scrapped in 1965.

Pirate Ride

Opened: 1966
Closed: 1996
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics
Location: next to Blue Streak
Type: Dark Ride
Replaced by: Quarterdeck Arcade

Pirate Ride was moved to Cedar Point from Freedomland Amusement Park in 1966. The ride was placed next to Blue Streak. Pirate Ride was a dark ride that took riders on a trip back to when pirates ransacked the high seas. Pirate Ride was removed after the 1996 season. The building is used today as the Park Services Warehouse.

Satellite Jets

Opened: 1961
Moved to Midway: 1970
Closed: 1986
Manufacturer: Klaus Rides
Location: between Blue Streak and Turnpike Cars
Type: jet ride
Replaced by: Calypso (In 1964)

Satellite Jets opened in 1961 in the middle of the Main Midway. When the ride arrived at Cedar Point they had no instructions on how to put it together.

Satellite Jets was a spinning rocket ride. Guests could control how high they went.

Satellite Jets were eventually located to the area currently occupied by Valravn Gifts. The ride closed in 1986.

Silver Dollar Cafe

Opened: 1962
Location: beside Pirate Ride
Type: site down restaurant
Closed: 2003
Replaced by: Game Day Grille

Silver Dollar Cafe was a themed sit down restaurant. It was very popular for many decades.

Tumble Bug

Opened: 1934
Closed: 1963
Manufacturer: Traver Engineering
Location: Amusement Circle
Type: Tumble Bug

Tumble Bug opened at Cedar Point in 1934. The ride took riders in a circle and went up and down small hills. The ride was very popular when it opened. It was removed after the 1963 season due to age.

Turnpike Cars

Opened: 1959
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics
Type: car ride
Location: between Raptor, Blue Streak, Cadillac Cars, and the Mania Gate.
Closed: 2014
Replaced by: Valravn

Turnpike Cars was a ride in that rides would drive around a track in small cars. The ride originally featured two tracks and was reduced to 1 in 1994.

Quarterdeck Arcade

Opened: 1997
Type: arcade
location: between Blue Streak and Silver Dollar Cafe
Closed: 2002
Replaced By: Magical House on Boo Hill (In 2008)

Quarterdeck Arcade was an arcade that was located in Pirate Ride's former loading station.

Valravn

Opened: May 7,2016
Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard
Location: between Blue Streak and Raptor
Type: dive coaster

Valravn opened in 2016 as the world's tallest and fastest Dive Coaster. Riders dangle over the edge of this coaster 223 feet in the sky!

Valravn takes riders upside down 3 times.

Valravn Gifts

Opened: 2016
Location: Between Valravn and Blue Streak
Type: gift shop

Valravn Gifts opened in 2016 at the exit of Valravn. This store serves as the official gift shop for Valravn. You can find some really cool Valravn merchandise in this store.

Last Updated: 10/5/2023

Photos by: Andrew Borgen, Cedar Point, David Chapman, Jake Hamons, and Russ Haudan