Peanuts 500
1999
25th Anniversary Edition
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Peanuts 500 is a Zamperla Speedway.
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On Friday, November 13, 1998, Cedar Point announced it would open Camp Snoopy for the 1999 season. The new kids area would have 7 rides, a food stand, a new outdoor theater, and a new roller coaster.
The area would be themed to the Peanuts franchise. |
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Peanuts 500 opened on Sunday, May 9, 1999.
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Peanuts 500 is located between Woodstock Express and Beagle Bay Outfitters. It is the first ride that guests coming into that side of Camp Snoopy see.
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Peanuts 500 is a speedway ride that was built by Zamperla. Zamperla is known for making quality kids rides.
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Peanuts 500 is a great ride the entire family can ride together.
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There is a very similar ride to Peanuts 500 in Kiddy Kingdom named Roto Whip The ride has been at Cedar Point for decades. Roto Whip does not have a theme.
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Peanuts 500 Ride Facts:
Opened: May 9, 1999 Location: Camp Snoopy Manufacturer: Zamperla Model: speedway Cars: 8 |
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Peanuts 500 is a great ride for the entire family to enjoy together!
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Theming
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Peanuts 500 has a really cool theme. The Peanuts characters are racing at the speedway!
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The ride doesn't have theming like the rides at Disney or Universal Studios have, but the ride is really cool for what theming it does have.
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The cars are all painted to represent the Peanuts characters.
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Peanuts 500 is really inviting for guests to ride.
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In 2021 Peanuts 500 got a new backdrop. It would now feature a Formula racing theme.
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The cars were also repainted to give the ride a new look.
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Peanuts 500 is a great ride. It looks great, and it has a really cool theme.
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Ride Experience
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The Peanuts 500 ride experience begins when riders get in line for the ride.
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The line for Peanuts 500 is located directly to the right of the ride.
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The average wait time for Peanuts 500 is 5 to 10 minutes. If the park is really busy riders can expect to wait 20 minutes.
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Riders are loaded into 1 of 8 race cars. Each car holds 2 riders. Each rider has their own seatbelt.
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The cars are arranged around an oval. The ride started moving in a counterclockwise motion.
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The ride moves at a pretty good speed, making Peanuts 500 a very cool and exciting ride.
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Riders are whipped in a quick motion when they go around the corners. The whipping action makes this ride more exciting.
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Riders laugh and giggle on Peanuts 500. It is a really fun experience.
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Peanuts 500 is about a 3-minute ride.
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Peanuts 500 is a very smooth ride. It is a miniature version of the classic whip ride.
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Once the ride comes to a complete stop riders can exit back to the Camp Snoopy midway.
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Becoming A Family Favorite
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Peanuts 500 has been a very popular ride for Cedar Point since it opened in 1999.
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Peanuts 500 is a great ride for the entire family to ride together.
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Peanuts 500 has been entertaining millions of families for 25 years. It will entertain families for decades to come.
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Peanuts 500 is a very exciting ride. It is more exciting than the rides in Kiddy Kingdom, but it isn't as intense as rides like Monster, Lake Erie Eagles, Wave Swinger, and Monster.
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Knott's Berry Farm opened the first Camp Snoopy in 1983. In 1992 the area was expanded to include Charlie Brown's Speedway. The ride was very popular. When Cedar Point opened Camp Snoopy in 1999 it was natural that they added the ride at Cedar Point. The ride would be featured in several of the other Camp and Planet Snoopy's at the other Cedar Fair parks.
Other Cedar Fair parks with Zamperla Speedway rides:
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Riders love Peanuts 500. It is a great ride for the entire family to ride together.
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Riders must be 36 inches tall to ride Peanuts 500 alone. Riders less than 36 inches tall can ride with a supervising companion. Hand-held infants are not allowed on this ride.
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Last Updated: 05/01/2026
Photos by: Jake Hamons. Concept art by: Cedar Point.