Old timers
1970 - 2013
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Old Timers was a kids spinning ride that was located in Kiddy Kingdom at Cedar Point. The ride featured old-fashioned themed cars.
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Old Timers opened at Cedar Point on Saturday, May 23, 1970.
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Mustangs was built by Hampton. Over the years Hampton would build many of Cedar Point's early kids' rides including:
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Old Timers Ride Facts:
Opened: May 23, 1970 Location: Kiddy Kingdom between Kiddy Kingdom Carousel and Police Cars Manufacturer: Hampton Model: Old Timers Cars: 6 Closed: October 27, 2013 |
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On August 27, 2013, Cedar Point announced it was redoing its Gemini Midway for the 2014 season. Gemini Children's Area would be reworked to make way for the expansion.
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Old Timers was one of the more tamer rides in Kiddy Kingdom. After 43 years, Cedar Point would retire Old Timers. Old Timers closed on Sunday, October 27, 2013, and was removed from Cedar Point. Cedar Point did not announce that they were removing Old Timers.
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In 2014, Rock, Spin, & Turn was relocated to Kiddy Kingdom. The ride replaced Old Timers. Rock, Spin, & Turn still operates to this day in the location that was once home to Old Timers.
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Last Updated: 05/01/2025
Photos by: Jake Hamons and Cedar Point.