Lolli Swing
1999-2013
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Lolli Swing was a themed children’s swing ride that opened in the Camp Snoopy section in 1999.
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On Friday, November 13, 1998, Cedar Point announced that it would open Camp Snoopy for the 1999 season. The new children’s area would feature seven rides, a food stand, a new outdoor theater, and a new roller coaster.
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Lolli Swing opened on Saturday, May 9, 1999.
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Lolli Swing was located across from Balloon Race and beside Tilt-A-Whirl.
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Camp Snoopy is themed to the Peanuts franchise. Lolli Swing was one of only two rides in Camp Snoopy that was not themed to Peanuts.
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Lolli Swing was a very popular ride, and guests loved riding it. By 2013, Lolli Swing was 14 years old. Things would change in 2014.
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Lolli Swing closed on Sunday, October 27, 2013.
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Charlie Brown's Wind-Up
2014
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Charlie Brown's Wind-Up opened in 2014. It is a themed children’s swing ride located in the Camp Snoopy area at Cedar Point.
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For the 2014 season, Cedar Point remodeled the Gemini Midway. This renovation required several children’s rides to be moved to Camp Snoopy. Lolli Swing was also rethemed and renamed Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up.
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up is a Zamperla Lolli Swing. Zamperla is well known for manufacturing high-quality children’s rides.
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up is located in Camp Snoopy, across from Balloon Race and beside Woodstock’s Airmail.
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The ride was rethemed to feature Charlie Brown playing baseball and was refurbished to ensure it would provide many more years of enjoyment.
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Charlie Brown's Wind-Up Facts:
Opened: May 9, 1999 as Lolli Swing May 10, 2014 as Charlie Brown's Wind-Up Manufacturer: Zamperla Model: Lolly Swing Swings: 16 |
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up is a great ride for the whole family to enjoy together.
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up is an intermediate thrill ride. It is more exciting than Red Baron but less intense than rides like Monster and Lake Erie Eagles.
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Theming
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up is themed to the Peanuts franchise and blends seamlessly with the other rides in Camp Snoopy.
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up is themed to the Peanuts gang playing baseball. True to form, Charlie Brown isn’t exactly the best player.
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The ride doesn’t feature the elaborate theming found at Disney or Universal parks, but it still has a very appealing appearance.
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The ride is very inviting to guests and has an exciting appearance, promising a fun experience for riders.
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up is a fun and charming ride that fits perfectly within Camp Snoopy.
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Ride Experience
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The Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up ride experience begins as guests enter the line, with the entrance located on the right side of the ride.
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The line for the ride is typically 5–10 minutes long and rarely exceeds that wait time.
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Riders are loaded into one of 16 swings. Each swing is secured with a bar and two seatbelts, and each swing accommodates two riders.
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up begins by spinning in a clockwise circle. As the ride continues, it gradually increases its speed.
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As the ride spins, the swings begin to tilt outward.
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The ride gently lifts riders into the air, allowing the swings to start moving.
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up has a slight tilt, which adds to the ride’s excitement.
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up swings riders high above Camp Snoopy.
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up swings riders for just over a minute.
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up gradually comes to a stop, providing a smooth and gentle landing.
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Once the ride comes to a complete stop, riders exit back onto the Camp Snoopy midway.
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A Great Fit For Cedar Point
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up is an excellent stepping-stone ride at Cedar Point.
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up is a very exciting ride. It is more thrilling than the rides in Kiddy Kingdom but less intense than rides like Monster, Lake Erie Eagles, and Wave Swinger.
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up is a ride the whole family can enjoy together.
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Upgrading the ride to Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up is proof of Cedar Point’s commitment to improving the park and enhancing the guest experience.
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Lolli Swing opened in 1999 in Cedar Point’s Camp Snoopy. When it debuted, the ride did not match the Peanuts theme of the area.
In 2000, Dorney Park introduced their version of the Lolli Swing as Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up. In 2001, Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up was also added to Worlds of Fun. These rides were mechanically the same, but the Charlie Brown theme better fit the Peanuts-themed areas. In 2010, Kings Island and Carowinds opened Planet Snoopy, and the retheming of existing rides there proved to be very successful. In 2011, ValleyFair opened their version of Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up. Finally, in 2014, Cedar Point rethemed Lolli Swing as Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up.
Knott’s Berry Farm introduced a differently themed ride in 2014.
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Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up has been entertaining Cedar Point guests for 27 years, including its time as Lolli Swing.
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Riders must be at least 36 inches tall to ride Charlie Brown’s Wind-Up alone. Guests under 36 inches may ride with a supervising companion. Hand-held infants are not permitted on this ride.
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Last Updated: 05/01/2026
Photos by: Jake Hamons. Concept art and map by: Cedar Point.
