Point of the Past

Antique Cars

Opened: 1969
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics
Type: antique cars
Location: Frontier Town
Closed: 2021
Replaced by: Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill

Antique Cars were located in the middle of Frontier Town. Antique Cars opened in 1969. Riders drove around in small old fashioned style cars.

Arctic Juction

Opened: 1982
Type: drink stand
Location: Frontier Town
Closed: 2017
Replaced by: flower bed

Arctic Junction was a drink stand located in Frontier Town.

Attitudes

Opened: 2007
Type: souvenir stand
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2015
Replaced by: Coke Freesyle

Attitudes was a small gift shop on the Main Midway that was similar to Hot Topic.

Avalanche Run

Opened: July 1, 1985
Manufacturer: Intamin AG
Type: bobsled coaster
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: 1989
Replaced by: Disaster Transport

Avalanche Run opened at Cedar Point in 1985. Avalanche Run was Cedar Point's Bobsled Roller Coaster. It was also the tallest Bobsled roller coaster in the world when it opened. Riders would race thru the rides trough as they make their way thru the ride. Avalanche Run was considered boring by many of its riders. The ride would be converted into Disaster Transport in 1990.

Bayern Kurve

Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: Schwarzkopf
Type: Bayern Kurve
Location: Million Dollar Midway
Closed: 1984
Replaced by: WildCat

Bayern Kurve was a spinning ride added to Cedar Point in 1970 for the parks 100th anniversary expansion. Riders were loaded into small cars and spun around in a circle over a small hill. The ride was removed at the end of the 1984 season to make room for WildCat.

Bayou Refreshments

Opened: May 23, 1970
Type: refreshment stand
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2019
Replaced by: French Quarter Confections

Bayou Refreshments was a refreshment stand that was located next to Jack Aldrich Theatre.

Berenstain Bear Country

Opened: 1985
Type: Playground
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 1998
Replaced by: Peanuts Playground

Berenstain Bear Country was a playground themed to the Berenstain Bears. The area featured several attractions for kids to explore.

Bear Country Railroad

Opened: 1992
Manufacturer: Recreational Transportation Specialists
Type: train ride
Location: Berenstain Bear Country
Closed:1998
Replaced by: Peanuts Express Railroad

Bear Country Railroad was a small train ride that was located on the outside of Berenstain Bear Country. In 1999 the attraction was renamed Peanuts Express.

Blood on the Bayou

Opened: 2011
Type: Haunted Zone
Location: Under Iron Dragon
Closed: 2019

Guests would journey thru the haunted bayou and see how the creatures live.

Boardwalk Cotton Candy

Opened: 2023
Location: GateKeeper Plaza
Type: snack stand
Closed: 2023

Boardwalk Cotton Candy was a snack stand located in the Boardwalk section of the park. You could get Cotton Candy, taffy, fresh squeezed lemonade, and ICEE's. Boardwalk Cotton Candy was not open a lot.

Broadway Trip

Opened: 1964
Manufacturer: Mack Rides
Type: indoor coaster
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 1964
Replaced by: Main Midway expansion

Broadway Trip was a small roller coaster that featured a few small dips. The ride was located on Cedar Point's Main Midway.

Buckaroo's Burritos

Opened: 2017
Type: restaurant
Location: Frontier Town
Closed: 2017
Replaced by: Miss Keat's Smokehouse

Buckaroo's Burritos was a cafeteria style restaurant that served burritos. You could pick your toppings that you wanted to eat.

Buckaroo's Burritos

Opened: 2018
Type: food stand
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2019
Replaced by: The Corral

Buckaroo's Burritos was a food stand that served burritos. You could pick your toppings that you wanted to eat.

Calypso

Opened: Mack Rides
Manufacturer: Mack Rides
Type: Calypso
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 1969
Replaced by: Calypso

Calypso opened at Cedar Point in 1963. The ride was relocated many times in the 1960's. 1969 was Calypso's last year as Calypso. The ride was rethemed and renamed Tiki Twirl in 1970. Tiki Twirl was removed in 1984.

Calypso

Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: Mack Rides
Type: Calypso
Location: Blue Streak Midway
Closed: 2014
Replaced by: Valravn Gifts

Calypso opened at Cedar Point in 1970. When the ride first opened it had a ton of theming. Over the years the ride was moved a few times. As the ride was moved it would lose more theming each time. Calypso was a spinning family ride. In 2015, Calypso was renamed, relocated and rethemed to Tiki Twirl. In 2023 the ride was rethemed back to Calypso.

CarnEvil

Opened: 2004
Type: Haunted Zone
Location: 2004-2007 Beach Midway
2008-2014 Camp Snoopy
Closed: 2014
Replaced by: Fear-y Tales

Evil clowns have taken over this circus! Everywhere you looked you would see another clown haunting the circus!

Caterpillar

Opened: 1924
Type: spinning ride
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 1961
Replaced by: Main Midway expansion

Caterpillar was a family spinning ride. The ride featured a canvas that covered riders as the ride got to full speed. The ride closed in 1961 to make room for the new midway expansion.

Cedar Classic Miniature Golf

Opened: 1961
Type: mini golf
Location: 1961-1969 present day Kiddy Kingdom
1970-1991 present day Planet Snoopy
Closed: 1991
Replaced by: Berenstain Bear Country

Cedar Classic Miniature Golf opened at Cedar Point in 1961 near the Coliseum. In 1970 the attraction was relocated next to Sky Slide. It was removed in 1991 to make room for a Berenstain Bear Country expansion.

Cedar Creek Trading Company

Opened: 1991
Location: Frontier Town
Type: gift shop
Closed: 2023
Replaced by:

Cedar Creek Trading Company was a really cool gift shop where you could buy Cedar Point merchandise. The store had a unique selection that you couldn't find elsewhere in the park.

Cedar Point Cemetery

Opened: 1997
Type: haunted walk thru
Location: inside Disaster Transport
Closed: 1999
Replaced by: Pharaoh's Secret

Cedar Point Cemetery was Cedar Point's first haunted house. The haunted house featured tombstones that were for the rides that were removed from Cedar Point. Eventually they would be relocated to the Main Midway where they still are today.

Challenge Park

Opened: 1992
Type: adventure park
Location: between Soak City, Cedar Point, and Hotel Breakers
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Cedar Point Shores Water Park

Challenge Park was an adventure that that featured several up charge attractions.

Challenge Golf

Opened: 1992
Type: miniature golf
Location: Challenge Park
Closed:2016
Replaced by: Hotel Breakers parking lot

Challenge Golf opened in 1992 in the newly formed Challenge Park. Challenge Golf was a set of mini golf courses. The attraction was demolished in 2016 to make room for the new Hotel Breakers expansion for 2018.

Challenge Racing

Opened: 1992
Manufacturer: Formula K Raceways
Type: go karts
Location: Challenge Park
Closed:2015
Replaced by: Cedar Point Shores Water Park

Challenge Racing opened in 1992 as part of the new Challenge Park area. After racing for 23 years, Challenge Racing was closed forever in 2015. Challenge Racing was replaced with a new slide in the water park.

Extreme Trampline

Opened: 2004
Manufacturer: Unknown
Type: trampoline
Location: Challenge Park
Closed: 2007
Replaced by: Skyscraper

Extreme Trampoline opened in 2004 in Challenge Park. This ride was a giant trampoline. It closed in 2007 to make room for Skyscraper.

RipCord

Opened: 1996
Manufacturer: Skycoaster
Type: Sky Coaster
Location: Challenge Park
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Parking lot

In 1996 Cedar Point added RipCord as an expansion to Challenge Park. RipCord was an upcharge attraction that swung it's riders thru the air.

When Challenge Park was closed in September 2016, the ride was closed and prepared to be moved to its new location to become a new experience!

Skyscraper

Opened: 2008
Manufacturer: Gravity Works
Type: Sky Scraper
Location: Challenge Park
Closed: 2015
Replaced by: Parking Lot

Skyscraper was moved to Cedar Point in 2008 as Challenge Park's first new ride in many years! The ride was very successful in its short time in operation. After many years, the ride finally outlived its usefulness.

Vertigo

Opened: 2001
Manufacturer: S&S
Type: sky sling
Location: Challenge Park
Closed: 2001
Replaced by: Extreme Trampoline

Vertigo opened in August 2001 in the Challenge Park section of the park. Vertigo was a sling shot style ride that featured connecting seats that would tilt. The ride was removed because one of the towers collapsed during the winter.

Chaos

Opened: 1997
Manufacturer: Chance Rides
Type: chaos
Location: 1997-2002 between Troika and Dodgem 1
2003-2010 across from Giant Wheel
Closed: 2010
Replaced by: 3 Point Challenge

Chaos thrill ride was at Cedar Point from 1997 to 2010. Even thou Chaos is no longer operating at Cedar Point, it was one of a few rides of its kind to last as long as it did. Chaos was replaced by Three Point Challenge.

Charlie Brown's Cookout

Opened: 1999
Type: food stand
Location: Camp Snoopy
Closed: 2015
Replaced with: Coke Refresh (In 2024)

Charlie Brown's Cookout was a food stand located in Camp Snoopy.

Chick-Fil-A

Opened: 2007
Type: franchise restaurant
Location: beside Wave Swinger
Closed: 2015
Replaced by: Frontier Inn

Chick-Fil-A was a classic Chick-Fil-A with a shortened menu.

Chick-Fil-A

Opened: 2018
Type: franchise restaurant
Location: beside Wave Swinger
Closed: 2022
Replaced by: Frontier Inn

In 2018 Cedar Point would bring Chick-Fil-A back to the park by popular demand! Chick-Fil-A was a classic Chick-Fil-A with a shortened menu.

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.

Chuck Waggon

Opened: 1968
Type: cafeteria-style restaurant
Location: Frontier Town
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Buckaroos Burritos

Chuck Wagon was the original sit-down restaurant that would open in Frontier Town in 1968. Over the years the menu would change several times. It would always serve southwestern-style foods.

Cinnabon

Opened: 2014
Type: franchise restaurant
Location: Challenge Park
Closed: 2014
Replaced by: parking lot

Cinnabon and Auntie Ann's was a restaurant where you could get both Cinnabon and Auntie Ann's in the same place.

CJ's Provisions

Opened: 2000
Type: food stand
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Auntie Ann's/Cinnabon

CJ's Provisions was a food stand that sold funnel cakes.

Club Blood

Opened: 2008
Type: haunted house
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2012
Replaced by: Zombie High School

Club Blood was a vampire haunted house. Could you make it thru the house without being bitten?

Coasters Drive In

Opened: 1999
Type: quick service restaurant
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2021
Replaced by: Coasters Dinner

Coasters Drive In was a 1950's style restaurant. Coasters had burgers and chicken tenders. It wold be reimagined for the 2022 season.

Coke Oasis

Opened: 2016
Type: drink stand
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2019
Replaced by: One Stop Redemption Center

Coke Oasis was a drink stand. Guests could get drinks, and drink plans from the stand.

Corral

Opened: 1942
Type: food stand
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2019
Replaced by: The Corral

The Corral was a food stand. It had burgers, chicken tenders, pizza, hot dogs, and walking tacos. It was the oldest food stand in the park. In the fall of 2019 it was demolished and replaced with a new and reimagined version of itself.

Cotton Candy Creations

Opened: 2018
Type: snack stand
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2019
Replaced by: CP Juice Company

Cotton Candy Creations was a stand where you could get different flavors of cotton candy!

CP Juice Company

Opened: 2021
Type: drink stand
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2022
Replaced by:

CP Juice Company was a drink stand. It was added in 2021 for the 150th Anniversary Celebration.

CP Shop

Opened:
Type: Gift Shop
Location: Under Sky Ride East
Closed: 2021
Replaced by: CP Ride Shop

CP Shop was a small gift shop that was located under Sky Ride.

Custard Creamery

Opened: 2021
Location: Under Sky Ride West
Type: custard stand
Closed: 2022

Custard Creamery was a food stand located under Sky Ride that served custard.

Cyclone

Opened: 1929
Manufacturer: Harry G Traver
Type: wooden coaster
Location: along the beach
Closed: 1959

In 1929 The Cyclone opened on the Cedar Point Beach where it replaced The Racer. The Cyclone was scientifically built for speed. Over the years the ride would be very wild and intense. It closed in 1951 after the ride fell in a state of disrepair.

Demon Drop

Opened: 1983
Manufacturer: Intamin
Type: first generation free fall
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2009
Replaced by: Ocean Motion

Demon Drop opened in 1983 and operated until 2009. Demon Drop was a 131 foot tall drop tower. In 2011 it was replaced with Ocean Motion, Demon Drop currently operates at Dorney Park as Demon Drop.

Fun Fact: Demon Drop was the third tallest ride at Cedar Point from 1983 until 1988.

Deprivation

Opened: 2017
Type: haunted house
Location: inside Steel Vengeance
Closed: 2021
Replaced by: Blood Bath

Deprivation was a black out house. Could you make your way out of the house without bumping into anything?

Dip the Dips Scenic Railway

Opened: June 14, 1908
Manufacturer:
Type: side friction coaster
Location: amusement circle
Closed: September 19, 1916

Dip the Dips Scenic Railway was a wooden roller coaster that took riders up and down several hills.

Disaster Transport

Opened: May 5, 1990
Manufacturer: ITEC Tech
Type: indoor coaster
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: July 29, 2012
Replaced by: GateKeeper

In 1990 Avalanche Run was converted into Disaster Transport. Disaster Transport took riders on an adventure into space. It was Cedar Point's most themed roller coaster ever built.

As the ride aged the theming broke and was not fixed. Disaster Transport was a cool ride, but it didn't always click with the people who rode it. It was often considered one of the worst rides ever built. It was removed in the 2012 season and was replaced with GateKeeper.

Dinosaurs Alive! On Adventure Island

Opened: 2012
Manufacturer: Dinosaurs Unearthed
Type: dinosaur walk thru
Location: Adventure Island
Closed: 2018
Replaced by: Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island

Dinosaurs Alive! on Adventure Island was a walk thru attraction where guests could interact with real live and roaring dinosaurs!

DinoStore

Opened: 2012
Type: gift shop
Location: exit of Dinosaurs Alive
Closed: 2018
Replaced by: Snake River Expedition

DinosStore was the official gift shop for Dinosaurs Alive! Guests could buy some really cool dinosaur merchandise here.

Dive In

Opened: 2016
Closed: 2022
Type: refreshment stand
Replaced by: Hops+Drops Bar

Dive In was a refreshment stand that was located in Celebration Plaza. You could get a great view of Valravn's second dive from this location.

Dodgem #1

Opened: 1960
Manufacturer: Jhle Brothers
Type: bumper cars
Location: 1960-1976 Main Midway
1977-2001 Corkscrew Midway
Closed: 2001
Replaced by:Top Thrill Dragster

Dodgem #1 was a bumper car ride that featured old fashioned style cars. When the ride closed the hardware was moved to Michigan's Adventure and the cars for Dodgem #2 were sent to Michigan's Adventure. Cedar Point would run the cars from Dodgem #1 on Dodgem #2 from 2002-2015.

Dr. D. Mented's Asylum for the Criminally Insane

Opened: 2010
Type: haunted house
Location: next to Wave Swinger
Closed: 2010
Replaced by: Eternity Infirmary

Dr. D. Mented's Asylum for the Criminals Insane took guests thru a haunted mental heath facility.

Dragon's Inn

Opened: Around 1987
Location: Between Iron Dragon and the Cedar Point and Lake Erie Railroad's train tracks.
Type: food stand
Closed: 2023
Replaced by: 21 and Colder

Dragon's Inn was located near Iron Dragon. The food stand had chicken fingers, hotdogs, breadsticks, and mozzarella sticks.

Earthquake

Opened: 1965
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics
Type: dark ride
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 1984
Replaced by: Berenstain Bear Country

Earthquake was a dark ride that was themed to the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake.

Eden Musee

Opened: 2012
Type: haunted house
Location: inside Mean Streak
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Deprivation

Eden Musee was a wax museum themed haunted house. Guests would first enter a haunted wax museum then they were dumped into a chamber of horrors.

E.J. Hammer Blacksmith

Opened: 1971
Type: blacksmith shop
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: 2014
Replaced by: pony rides

EJ Hammer Blacksmith was a blacksmith shop where you could wash a blacksmith create some really cool art.

Engine House Custard

Opened: 1969
Location: Across from The Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill
Type: custard stand
Closed: 2022
Replaced by: Engine House Spirits

Engine House Custard was located in Frontier Town. It was a great place to get custard and cold drinks.

Erie County Coustom Jewelers

Opened:
Type: gift shop
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: 2018
Replaced by: Frontier Studio

Erie County Custom Jewelers was a gift shop that you could get small jewelry from!

Erie Manor

Opened: 1997
Type: haunted house
Location: beside Wave Swinger
Closed: 2000
Replaced by: Undertaker U

Erie Manor was a haunted house that was located in Frontier Town.

Eternity Infirmary

Opened: 2011
Type: hauanted house
Location: next to Wave Swinger
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Fairground Freakshow

Eternity Infirmary was a haunted medical facility.

Extreme Sports Stadium

Opened: 2008
Type: theatre
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: 2017
Replaced by: The Boardwalk

Extreme Sports Stadium was a theatre located on the Beach Midway. It was home to the "All Wheels Extreme Show". It closed in 2017.

Famous Daves BBQ Shack

Opened: 2017
Type: quick service restaurant
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: 2017
Replaced by: Frontier Foldovers

Famous Daves BBQ Shack was a mini Famous Daves location.

Fear Faire

Opened: 2006
Type: scare zone
Location: point pavilion
Closed: 2013

Fear Faire took guests back into the past into the world of knights. Could you make it thru the zone without being caught by a knight?

Fear-y Tales

Opened: 2015
Type: scare zone
Location: Camp Snoopy
Closed: 2016

Fear-y Tales took you on a journey into a world of haunted childhood Feary-tales. Did you recognize any classic characters.

Flying Scooters

Opened: 1944
Manufacturer: Bisch-Rocco
Type: flying skooters
Location: current location of Jack Aldrich Theatre
Closed:1960
Replaced by: midway expansion

Flying Skooters was a classic family spinning ride. The ride was located near the current Jack Aldrich Theatre. The ride closed in 1960 to make room for the Main Midway. In 2014, a modern version of this ride reopened on the new Gemini Midway named Lake Erie Eagles.

Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island

Opened: 2019
Type: adventure area
Location: Adventure Island
Closed: 2022
Replaced by:

Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island was a build your own experience area. It featured many different adventures for you to explore.

Fort Sandusky Leather Shop

Opened:
Type: leather shop
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed:
Replaced by:

Fort Sandusky Leather Shop was a leather shop that was located inside a replica of Fort Sandusky. .

Fright Fear

Opened: 2001
Type: scare zone
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: 2010
Replaced by: Maniacal, Mechanical, Screamworks

Journey thru the dark and see the creatures lurking in the fight zone. You were sure to be scared in this zone.

Frontier Carousel

Opened: 1972
Manufacturer: Dentzel
Type: carousel
Location: between Wave Swinger and Frontier Inn
Closed: 1994
Replaced by: pavilion

Frontier Carousel was added to Cedar Point in 1972. The ride was a Denzil Carousel. It was moved to Dorney Park in 1995.

Frontier Foldovers

Opened: 2018
Type: quick service restaurant
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: 2018
Replaced by: Gristmill Wild Eats

Frontier Foldovers was a quick service restaurant that served foldovers.

Frontier Inn

Opened: 2016
Type: quick service restaurant
Location: beside Wave Swinger
Closed: 2017
Replaced by: Chick-Fil-A

Frontier Inn was a Cedar Point's version of Chick-Fil-A

Frontier Lift

Opened: 1968
Manufacturer: Von Roll
Type: sky ride
Location: between Frontier Town and Main Midway
Closed: 1985
Replaced by: midway expansion

In 1968 Cedar Point opened Frontier Lift. The ride was a second way to get to Frontier Town. Frontier Lift was a sky ride that took riders over the Cedar Point Lagoons. It closed in 1985.

Fun Fact: Frontier Lift's cars replaced Sky Ride's cars in 1986.

Frontier Studio

Opened: 2019
Location: Frontier Trail
Type: art shop
Closed: 2022
Replaced by:

Frontier Studio was located on the Frontier Trail. Frontier Studio was an art shop. You could buy some really cool Cedar Point signs here as well as make your own.

Fun House

Opened: 1966
Type: fun house
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: 1981
Replaced by: Kid Arthur's Court

Fun House was a family walk thru fun house at Cedar Point from 1966-1981. Fun House was replaced in 1982 with Kid Arthur's Court.

G.A. Boeckling's Erie Estates

Opened: 2008
Type: haunted house
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: 2021
Replaced by: The Haunting of Erie Estates

Experience G.A. Boeckling's Erie Estate. Guests can wonder thru the house and see how Cedar Point's early executive lived. The house may just be haunted.

Gazebo

Opened:
Type: quick service food stand
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: 2014
Replaced by: Joe Cool's Dodgem School

Gazebo was a refreshment stand.

Gemini Children's Area

Gemini Children's Area
Opened: 1979
Manufacturer: Intamin, Hampton, S&S, Bumper Boats INC
Type: kids area
Location: Gemini Midway
Closed: 2013
Replaced by: Gemini Midway expansion

Gemini Children's Area was a kids area that was in the back of the park new Gemini. The area featured several rides for kids including: a kid's coaster, 2 spinning rides, a kids drop tower, and bumper boats!

Bumper Boats

Opened:1993
Manufacturer: Bumper Boats, INC
Type: miniature bumper boats
Location: 1993-1997 Kiddy Kingdom
1998-2013 Gemini Children's Area
Closed: 2013
Replaced by: Lake Erie Eagles

Bumper Boats opened at Cedar Point in 1993 in the Kiddy Kingdom section of the park. The ride was a water boat that was similar to bumper cars. In 1998 the ride was relocated to Gemini Children's Area where it received a new in ground pool. The ride closed in 2013 to make room for the new Gemini Midway renovation.

Frog Hopper

Opened: 1998
Manufacturer: S&S
Type: mini drop tower
Location: Gemini Children's Area
Closed: 2013
Replaced by: Gemini Midway Games Area

Frog Hopper was added to the Gemini Children's Area in 1998. Frog Hopper was a mini Power Tower that gave kids a new thrill ride. The ride was known as Frog Hopper until the end of the 2013 season. In 2014 the ride was moved to Camp Snoopy where it became Woodstock's Airmail.

Jr. Gemini

Opened: May 12, 1979
Manufacturer: Intamin AG
Type: children's coaster
Location: Gemini Children's Area
Closed: October 27, 2013
Replaced by: Wilderness Run

Jr. Gemini opened in 1979 as Cedar Point's kids coaster. Jr. Gemini was 19 feet tall and reached speeds of 6 MPH.

Jr. Gemini was the first roller coaster that Intamin built.

For the 2014 season, Jr. Gemini was made part of Camp Snoopy. The ride was rethemed as Wilderness Run.

Fountain Custard

Opened:
Type: frozen custard
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2019
Replaced by: Senior Vargas Walking Tacos

Fountain Custard was a quick service custard station. The stand had drinks and really good custard.

Glass Blowing Shop & Theater

Opened: 1971
Type: art shop
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: 2015
Replaced by: Glass Blowing Experience

Glass Blowing Shop & Theatre was a gift shop where you could purchase some really cool things that were made by a glass blower! The shop was upgrade in 2016.

Good Time Theatre

Opened: 2002
Type: ice skating theatre
Location: Iron Dragon Midway
Closed: 2014
Replaced by: Valravn

Good Time Theatre was home to an ice skating show. It closed in 2014 to make room for Valravn.

Grandstand Refreshments

Opened: 2003
Type: themed quick service location
Location: Corkscrew Midway
Closed: 2018
Replaced by: Coca-Cola Freestyle Cafe

How can you have a drag race without a grandstand? Grandstand Refreshments was a great place to get a snack wile you washed riders ride Top Thrill Dragster!

Gristmill Refreshments

Opened:
Type: quick service food stand
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Famous Daves BBQ Shack

Gristmill Refreshments was a food stand that served pizza, breadsticks, and cheese burgers.

Gristmill Wild Eats

Opened: 2019
Type: quick service food stand
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: 2019
Replaced by: Wild Turnip

Gristmill Wild Eats was a food stand that had foldovers and turkey legs.

Happy Jack's Toy Factory

Opened: 2009
Type: haunted house
Location: inside Disaster Transport
Closed: 2011
Replaced by: GateKeeper

Happy Jack's Toy Factory was a haunted toy factory. The house took guests on a haunted journey like no other. Happy Jacks Toy Factory is often considered the best haunted house Cedar Point ever had.

Hat Rack

Opened:
Type: speciality shop
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2019
Replaced by: Button Stop

Hat rack was a small shift shop where you could get some cool hats.

High Frolics

Opened: June 16, 1924
Manufacturer: Andy Vettel
Type: wooden coaster
Location: Amusement Circle
Closed: September 4, 1939

High Frolics was a rebuilt Leap Frog Railway. The ride operated where Blue Streak is today. It was an out and back roller coaster. It closed in 1939 due to low ridership.

Hot Rods

Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: Hampton
Type: children's ride
Location: Kiddy Kingdom
Closed: 2013

Hot Rods was a small circular ride located in Kiddy Kingdom. The ride opened in 1970. In 2013 the ride was replaced with Rock Spin and Turn.

Jitney Arcade

Opened: 1969
Type: arcade
Location: Frontier Town
Closed: 2021
Replaced by: Build-A-Bear Workshop

Jitney Arcade was a gift shop that was located in Frontier Town. Over the years the arcade had shank as it made room for other additions to the park. It closed at the end of the 2021 season.

Joe Cool Cafe

Opened: 2008
Type: sit down restaurant
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Melt Bar & Grill

Joe Cool's Cafe was a kids restaurant that was located outside Planet Snoopy. The restaurant was themed to the peanuts franchise. It had mostly a kids menu with a small adult menu.

Johnny Rockets

Opened: 2001
Type: sit down restaurant
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2022
Replaced by: Funway Arcade

Johnny Rockets was a 1940's style themed sit down restaurant.

Joe Cool's Corner Store

Opened: 2000
Type: gift shop
Location: Gemini Midway
Closed: 2021
Replaced by: Cedar Point Corner Store

Joe Cool's Corner Store was a peanuts merchandise gift shop that was located on Gemini Midway.

Jumbo Jet

Opened: July 1, 1972
Manufacturer: Schwarzkopf
Type: jumbo jet
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: September 17, 1978
Replaced by: WildCat

Jumbo Jet was a small steel roller coaster that was located on the Cedar Point Beach. Jumbo Jet featured an unique spiral lift hill. Jumbo Jet was a powered coaster. The ride was removed because it had a lot of mechanical problems. The ride currently operates in Asia.

Kaman's Art Shoppes

Opened: Unknown
Location: Frontier Town
Type: custom souvenir stand
Closed: 2023
Replaced with: Hilarious Caricatures

Kaman's Art Shops was located in Frontier Town near Mine Ride. This cool stand made custom things like leather bands, necklaces, and rings for you.

Kid Arthur's Court

Opened: 1982
Type: play area
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: 1999
Replaced by: Giant Wheel

Kid Arthur's Court was a multi story play area.

Krazy Kars

Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: Lankin Manufacturing
Type: mini bumper cars
Location: Kiddy Kingdom
Closed: 2014
Replaced by: Dodgem

Krazy Kars opened in 1970 in the Kiddieland Section of the park. Krazy Kars were bumper cars for kids. In 2015, Krazy Kars were moved to Planet Snoopy where it became Joe Cool's Dodgem School to make room for Dodgem.

Lair of the Vampire

Opened: 2004
Type: haunted zone
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2007
Replaced by: Fear Faire

Guests were taken into the vampire's lair and experienced what it was like to live as a vampire.

Leap Frog Railway

Opened: July 1, 1917
Manufacturer: Lake Erie Construction Company
Type: wooden coasters
Location: amusement circle
Closed: September 4, 1933

Leap Frog Railway was a better improved version of Leap The Dips.

Leap The Dips

Opened: 1912
Manufacturer: TM Horton Company
Type: wooden coaster
Location: Amusement Circle
Closed: 1935

Leap The Dips was located about where Blue Streak is today. It was an out and back roller coaster that featured a double dip drop.

Lolli Swing

Opened: 1999
Manufacturer: Zamperla
Type: lolli swing
Location: Camp Snoopy
Closed: 2013
Replaced by: Charlie Brown's Wind Up

Lolli Swing was a miniature swing ride for kids to experience in Camp Snoopy. For the 2014 season the ride was rethemed and renamed to Charlie Brown's Wind Up.

Los Gatos Cafe

Opened:
Type: quick service restaurant
Location: Frontier Town
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Wagon Wheel Pizza

Los Gatos Cafe was a food stand where you could get tacos or burritos.

Mac Shack

Opened: 2020
Type: quick service restaurant
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2022
Replaced by:

Mac Shack was a quick-service restaurant that was located on the Main Midway. You could pick what toppings you wanted in your mac bowl.

Maniacal, Mechanical, Screamworks

Opened: 2011
Type: scare zone
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: 2017
Replaced by: Trail of the Forsaken

You never would know what creepy inventions you would encounter in Maniacal, Mechanical, Screamworks. This haunted zone was really cool!

Mantis

Opened: May 11, 1996
Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard
Type: stand up coaster
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: October 19, 2014
Replaced by: Rougarou

Mantis was Cedar Point's Stand Up Roller Coaster. Mantis was 145 feet tall and reached speeds of 60 MPH. Riders would be flipped upside down 4 times. Mantis was the tallest and fastest Stand Up roller coaster when it opened.

In 1996 Mantis was an ok ride. As time went on the ride would get a bad reputation for being very uncomfortable. The ride was closed in 2014 and was converted into Rougarou.

Mean Streak

Opened: May 11, 1991
Manufacturer: Dinn Corporation
Type: wooden coaster
Location: Frontier Town
Closed: September 16, 2016
Replaced by: Steel Vengeance

Mean Streak opened in 1991 as the world's tallest and fastest Wooden Roller Coaster. Mean Streak took riders up 161 feet. Riders would drop 155 feet, reaching speeds of 66 MPH. Mean Streak had an outback around where the ride would go around 3 times. Mean Streak would go over and under itself many times.

Mean Streak would be known as one of the roughest and most boring roller coaster around. The ride closed in 2016 and was converted into Steel Vengeance.

Melt Bar & Grilled

Opened: 2017
Location: The Boardwalk
Type: sit-down restaurant
Closed: 2023
Replaced by:

Melt was a Cleveland area franchise that opened at Cedar Point in 2017. Melt is known for its grilled cheese and crafted beer. The inside of the restaurant featured historical artwork from Cedar Point's past!

Midway Market

Opened: 1997
Type: buffet
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2018
Replaced by: Hugo's Italian Kitchen

Midway Market was Cedar Point's buffet

Mill Race

Opened: 1963
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics
Type: log flume
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 1993
Replaced by: Raptor

In 1963 Mill Race was very innovate to Cedar Point! Mill Race was the second ride of it's kind in the world! Mill Race was a log flume ride. The ride was removed after the 1993 season and replaced with the Raptor roller coaster!

Monorail

Opened: 1959
Manufacturer: Ohio Mechanical Company
Type: Monorail
Location: Blue Streak Midway
Closed:1965
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.

Moon Rocket

Opened: 1946
Manufacturer: Unknown
Type: spinning ride
Location: Amusement Circle
Closed: Unknown

Moon Rocket was a spinning ride on the Main Midway. It only last a few years and was removed due to poor business.

Mr. Potato

Opened:
Type: fry stand
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: 2019
Replaced by: The Roost

Mr. Potato was a food stand located on the Beach Midway. This was a location where you could get Cedar Point's legendary french fries.

Noah's Ark

Opened: 1925
Manufacturer: Philadelphia Toboggan Company
Type: Funhouse
Location: Amusement Circle
Closed: 1959
Current location of Jack Aldrich Theatre

Noah's Ark was a fun house that was located in Cedar Point's amusement circle. Noah's Ark was a fun house that featured a rocking ark. Guests would walk through the ark and experience wooden figures and other cool tricks to entertain guests.

Oceana

Opened: 1980
What is in this attractions current location?: Wild Mouse, Atomic Scrambler, and Matterhorn
Type: dolphin show
Closed: 1997

Oceana was Cedar Point's Marine Life complex. It was home to a dolphin show.

Old Timers

Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: Hampton
Type: kids ride
Location: Kiddy Kingdom
Closed: 2013
Replaced by: Rock, Spin, and Turn

Drive around in old fashioned cars! Old Timers was removed at the end of the 2013 season to make room for Rock Spin and Turn.

Paddlewheel Excursions

Opened: 1987
Manufacturer: Cedar Point
Type: boat ride
Location: Gemini Midway
Closed: 2011
Replaced by: Dinosaurs Alive! on Adventure Island

In 1987 Western Cruise was moved to a new midway to make room for Iron Dragon. As a result the ride received a new idenity, Paddlewheel Excursions. Paddlewheel Excursions was a boat ride that took you around an island. The ride had jokes and animatronics. Paddlewheel Excursions closed in 2011 to make room for Dinosaurs Alive.

Park Plaza

Opened: 1991
Type: gift shop
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2017
Replaced by: Point Plaza

Park Plaza was a gift shop that was located inside the Front Gate. It was remolded to become Park Plaza in 2018.

Paul's Wood Shop

Opened: 2012
Location: Frontier Trail
Type: wood shop
Closed: 2022
Replaced by: leather Goods

Paul's Wood Shop was a cool shop that you could buy wood things made by Cedar Point's wood carver, Paul!

Peanuts Express Railroad

Opened: 1999
Manufacturer: Recreational Transportation Specialists
Type: train ride
Location: Peanuts Playground
Closed: 2007
Replaced by: Planet Snoopy

Peanuts Express Railroad was a train ride that went around the permitter of Peanuts Playground. The ride closed in 2007 to make room for Planet Snoopy.

Pharaoh's Secret

Opened: 2000
Type: haunted house
Location: inside Disaster Transport
Closed: 2008
Replaced by: Happy Jack's Toy Factory

Guests were taken back into the past to experience what it was like to go thru the pyramids. Pharaoh had a secret and guests would discover what it was.

Pinks

Opened: 2011
Type: cafeteria style restaurant
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2019
Replaced by: Mac Shack

Pink's was a small restaurant located on the Main Midway. Pink's is famous in Hollywood for its hotdogs.

Pirate Ride

Opened: 1966
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics
Type: dark ride
Location: Blue Streak Midway
Closed: 1996
Replaced by: Park Services warehouse

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.

Professor Delbert's Frontier Fling

Opened: 1996 as RipCord
2017 as Professor Delbert's Frontier Fling
Manufacturer: Fun Time 1 Inc.
Location: Frontier Trail
Type: Sky Coaster
Closed: 2024

On Professor Delbert's Frontier Fling, riders would swing 160 feet into the sky.

For over 55 years Delbert Feinstein, the area's local inventor had been trying to make various flying devices to make it into flight! Well in 2017, he finally found a way to do it with a 160-foot-tall sky coaster!

Provisions

Opened: 2019
Location: Adventure Island
Type: food stand
Closed: 2022
Replaced by:

Provisions was a food stand that opened on Adventure Island in 2019. Provisions gave guests the opportunity to experience what the people who lived on the island ate.

Racer

Opened: 1910
Manufacturer: McKay Construction
Type: wooden racing coaster
Location: Amusement Circle
Closed: 1928
Replaced by: The Cyclone

The Racer was a small Wooden Roller Coaster that was located on Cedar Point's beach. Riders would race around a small course on this ride. The Racer was removed in 1928 to make room for Cyclone.

Riverboat Cruise

Opened: 1960
Manufacturer: Cedar Point
Type: boat ride
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 1963
Replaced by: Western Cruise

Riverboat Cruise opened at Cedar Point in 1960. The ride was a boat in the old lagoons. In 1964 the concept was expanded and renamed Western Cruise.

River's Run Refreshments

Opened: 2010
Type: snack stand
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: 2017
Replaced by: Coke Refresh

River's Run Refreshments was a food stand on the Frontier Trial. This food stand was a good place to get a snack and something to drink while you were walking down the Frontier Trail.

Rose's Candle Shop

Opened: 1971
Location: Frontier Trail
Type: candle shop
Closed: 2022
Replaced by: Frontier Craft Co.

Candle Shop was located on the Frontier Trail. You could buy some really cool candles in this store. You could even make your own candle in the candle shop.

Rotor

Opened: 1961
Manufacturer: Anglo Rotor Corporation
Type: Rotor
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 1964
Replaced by: Main Midway expansion

Rotor opened in 1961 on the Main Midway. It was a spinning ride that the floor dropped out. The ride was removed in 1964 to make room for future expansion. A new model of the ride that was built by a different manufacturer would later open in 1967.

Rotor

Opened: 1967
Manufacturer: Chance Rides
Type: Rotor
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: 1984
Replaced by: Schwabinchen

In 1967 Cedar Point opened a new smaller version of the Rotor. The new Rotor was located on the Beach Midway. Rotor was a ride in with guests would stand up against the wall and the floor would drop below them. The ride was removed in 1984 to make room for Schwabinchen.

Round Up

Opened: 1967
Type: quick service food location
Location: Frontier Town
Closed: 2021
Replaced by:

Round Up was a food stand that was located on Frontier Town.

Satellite Jets

Opened: 1961
Manufacturer: Klaus Rides
Type: jet ride
Location: Main Midway under sky ride (1961)
Main Midway by gate (1962-1969
Blue Streak Midway (1970 -1986)
Closed: 1986
Replaced by: Calypso

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.

Schwabinchen

Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: Mack Rides
Type: Schwabinchen
Location: 1970-1984 Million Dollar Midway
1985-2002 Beach Midway
Closed: 2002
Replaced by: Chaos

Schwabinchen was a family spinning ride that opened on the new Million Dollar Midway in 1970.In 1985 it was relocated near Oceanea where it replaced Rotor.

Schwabinchen was a german themed family ride that spun around and up and down on a platform. The ride was sold to Strikers Grove in Ohio but never reopened.

Scramper

Opened: June 13, 1962
Manufacturer: Unknown
Type: wild mouse
Location: end of Main Midway
Closed: September 14, 1969
Replaced by: Corkscrew

Scamper was a wooden style Wild Mouse at Cedar Point. The ride was removed to make room for midway expansion. The ride was relocated to Goldrush Junction in Tennessee.

Scrambler

Opened: 1960
Manufacturer: Eli Bridge Company
Type: Scrambler
Location: Main Midway
Closed: October 30, 2022
Replaced by:

Scrambler opened at Cedar Point in 1960. Scrambler was an exciting experience! This brightly colored ride was really fun for the entire family! In 2023 Scrambler was relocated and rethemed as Atomic Scrambler!

Sea Swing

Opened: 1904
Manufacturer: unknown
Type: sea swing
Location: Lake Erie
Closed: unknown
Replaced by: nothing

Sea Swing opened in 1904 on the Cedar Point Beach. Sea Swing was located in the lake and guests would Spin around and get wet as they were dipped into the lake!

Senor Vargas' Walking Taco

Opened: 2020
Type: quick service food location
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2020
Replaced by: Bar 1870

Señor Vargas' Waling Taco was a food stand that served walking tacos. The walking tacos was moved to Derby Dogs for the 2023 season.

Shoot-the-Rapids

Opened: 1967
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics
Type: log flume
Location: Frontier Town
Closed:1981
Replaced by: White Water landing

Shoot-the-Rapids opened in 1967 as the major ride for the new Frontier Town section of the park. Shoot -the-Rapids was a log flume that was designed by Arrow Development and built by Cedar Point. The ride closed in 1981 and was replaced with White Water landing.

Shoot the Rapids

Opened: 2010
Manufacturer: Intamin
Type: log flume
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: 2015
Replaced by: Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island and Professor Delbert's Frontier Fling.

Shoot the Rapids opened in 2010 on Cedar Point's Frontier Trail. Costing 10.5 million dollars, Shoot the Rapids was Cedar Point's tallest, longest and fastest water ride ever built. After many problems, and the ride not living up to expectations, the ride was removed at the end of the 2015 season.

Sign Maker

Opened: Unknown
Location: Frontier Trail
Type: sign maker
Closed: 2023
Replaced by:

Sign Maker was a stand on the Frontier Trail that made custom wood signs. You could even watch the sign maker make the sign you choose!

Sir Rub A Dub's Tubs

Opened: 1986
Manufacturer: Venture Manufacturing
Type: boat ride
Location: Kiddy Kingdom
Closed: 2014
Replaced by: Dodgem

Sir Rub A Dub's Tubs was a boat ride that was in Kiddy Kingdom. Riders would float down a small flume inside a boat.

Sky Ride Refreshments

Opened:
Type: quick service food stand
Location: under Sky Ride west
Closed: 2020
Replaced by: Coke Freestyle and Custard Creamery

Sky Ride Refreshments was a food stand that was located under sky ride. The menu would change many times over the years.

Sky Slide

Opened: 1968
Closed: 1991
Manufacturer: Sky Slide International
Location: Beach Midway
Type: Giant Slide

Sky Slide opened at Cedar Point in 1968. The slide was as high as the Coliseum. Riders rode down the slide in sacks on one of 15 lanes. The slide was removed in 1991 to make room for an expansion to Berenstain Bear Country.

Sky Wheel

Opened: 1961
Manufacturer: Allan Herschel
Type: double ferris wheel
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 1980
Replaced by: flower bed

Sky Wheel opened at Cedar Point in 1961. Sky Wheel was a terrifying double Ferris Wheel. Sky Wheel was 90 feet tall. It was removed in 1980.

Snake River Expedition

Opened: 2021
Location: Gemini Midway
Manufacturer: Cedar Point
Type: Boat Ride
Closed: September 4, 2023

Snake River Expedition was a ride that took riders around Adventure Island. The ride was introduced for Cedar Point's 150th Anniversary Celebration. Snake River Expedition was supposed to be a modern comeback of Paddlewheel Excursions. The ride failed to live up to the expectations of guests and closed in 2023.

Snake River Falls

Opened: 1993
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics
Location: Frontier Town
Type: Shoot the chutes
Closed: September 2, 2024
Replaced by:

Snake River Falls was an Arrow Dynamics water ride that opened in 1993. Snake River Falls took riders up 83 feet where they floated around in a trough before falling into a pool of water. 15 million riders rode Sake River Falls during its time at Cedar Point.

Snoopy Bounce

Opened: 1999
Manufacturer: Inflatable Images
Type: bounce house
Location: Camp Snoopy
Closed: 2019
Replaced by: Twin Arrow Acres

Snoopy Bounce opened in 1999 in the Camp Snoopy section of the park. Snoopy Bounce was a giant bounce house for kids. The ride was removed in 2019 and was replaced with a new relax zone in 2021.

Snoopy Boutique

Opened: 1999
Type: gift shop
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2021
Replaced by: PEANUTS @ The Point

Snoopy Boutique was Cedar Point's largest Peanuts related gift shop. When the store opened in 1999 it original had a playground inside. The playground was removed after the 2011 season.

Soak City Waterpark

Opened: 1988
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: water park
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Cedar Point Shores Waterpark

Soak City was Cedar Point's first water park. It opened in 1988 and was expanded many times over the years. In 2017 the waterpark was expanded and upgraded to become Cedar Point Shores Waterpark.

Adventure Cove

Opened: 1997
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: activity pool
Location: Soak City
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Great Lakes Cove

Adventure Cove was an activity pool located in Soak City Water Park. In 2017 the attraction became Great Lakes Cove.

Body Slides

Opened: 1988
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: body slides
Location: Soak City
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Wild Walleye

Body Slides are some of the original slides added to Soak City Water Park.

Breakers Bay Wave Pool

Opened: 1995
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: wave pool
Location: Soak City
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Breakwater Bay Wave Pool

Breakers Bay Wave Pool opened in 1997 as Soak City's Wave Pool. The attraction was always very popular and was one of the only heated pools in Soak City. In 2017, Breakers Bay Way Pool was converted into Breakwater Bay.

Bubbles Swim Up Bar

Opened: 1995
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: swim up bar
Location: Soak City
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Mufflehead's Pool and Bar
Bubbles Swim up Bar was an adult swim up bar located in Soak City Water Park. The area also featured a hot tub.

Choo Choo Lagoon

Opened: 1995
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: kids area
Location: Soak City
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Lakeslide landing

Choo Choo Lagoon was added to Soak City Water Park in 1995 as the park's second children's play area. The area was themed as a train area. The attraction was replaced in 2017 with Lakeslide Landing and Lemmy's Lagoon.

Dragster H20

Opened: 2012
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: mat racer
Location: Soak City
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Riptide Raceway

Dragster H20 was a mat racer slide installed in Soak City in 2012. In 2017 the attraction was rethemed to Riptide Raceway.

Erie Falls

Opened: 1997
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: tube slides
Location: Soak City
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Lake Erie Nor'eastern

Erie Falls was an enclosed tube slide located in Soak City Water Park. Erie Falls was added as part of the park's 1997 expansion. In 2017 the attraction was rethemed as Lake Erie Nor'Eastern.

Main Stream

Opened: 1990
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: lazy river
Location: Soak City
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Cedar Creek

Main Stream opened in 1990 in Soak City Water Park. Main Stream was a lazy river that was on the old side of the water park. In 2017 it was renamed Cedar Creek.

Renegade River

Opened: 1995
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: lazy river
Location: Soak city
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Runaway Rapids

Renegade River opened in 1995. It was a wild and exciting Lazy River located in the new section of Soak City. It was re-themed in 2017 to fit in with the Cedar Point Shores Water Park.

Splash Zone

Opened: 2004
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: play structure
Location: Soak City
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: SplasH20

Splash Zone opened in 2004 in Soak City. Splash Zone was a kids play area. It was re-themed for the 2017 season to fit in with the new theme of Cedar Point Shores Water Park.

Speed Slides

Opened: 1988
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: speed slide
Location: Soak City
Closed:2011
Replaced by: Dragster H20

Speed Slides opened in 1988 at Soak City. Speed Slides were the original racing Slides in the water park. They were removed at the end of 2011 to make room for Dragster H20 (later Riptide Raceway).

Tadpole Town

Opened: 1990
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: kids area
Location: Soak City
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Watering' Hole

Tadpole Town opened as Soak City's first kids area in 1990. The area featured simple small slides and spray things for kids. In 2017 it was re-themed as part of the new Cedar Point Shores Waterpark.

Tube Slides

Opened: 1988
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: tube slides
Location: Soak City
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Fisherman's Fury

Tube Slides opened in 1988 in Soak City. Tube Slides was one of the original slides in the park. For the 2017 season it was rethemed to fit in with the new Cedar Point Shores Waterpark.

Zoom Flume

Opened: 1995
Manufacturer: White Water West
Type: family raft ride
Location: Soak City Waterpark
Closed: 2016
Replaced by: Storm Surge

Zoom Flume opened in 1995 in Soak City. Zoom Flume was a raft ride that took riders a a journey that featured twisting curves. The ride was rethemed in 2017 to fit in with the new theme of Cedar Point Shores Water Park.

Space Spiral

Opened: 1965
Manufacturer: Von Roll
Type: observation tower
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: August 13, 2012
Replaced by: food patio

Space Spiral took riders up and above the vast cedar point peninsula.It gave views of Cedar Point, lake Erie, Lake Erie Islands and the city of Sandusky. Space Spiral is the tallest ride to ever be removed form any amusement park. When it was built in 1965, it was the first ride to be over 300 feet. Space Spiral was Cedar Point's first record breaking ride. The ride closed quietly on August 13, 2012.

Speed Freaks

Opened: 2003
Location: Corkscrew Midway
Type: souvenir stand
Closed: 2019
Replaced by: Top Thrill 2 Ride Photo

Speed Freaks was a souvenir stand where you could pick up some cool souvenirs to make your day at Cedar Point better.

Speed Zone

Opened: 2003
Location: Corkscrew Midway
Type: gift shop
Closed: 2023
Replaced by: CP Racing Store

Speed Zone was the ultimate gift shop for roller coaster fans. You could get your extreme sports gear at Speed Zone.

Subway

Opened: 2008
Type: franchise
Location: subway
Closed: 2021
Replaced by: Derby Dogs

Subway was a sandwich shop that was located on the Main Midway at Cedar Point.

Super Coaster

Opened: 1953
Manufacturer: Allan Herschell
Type: kids coaster
Location: Kiddieland
Closed: 1964
Replaced by:

Super Coaster was a kids coaster that was located in Kiddieland. It was removed to make way for newer kids rides.

Swan Boats

Opened: 1997
Manufacturer: Amittelli Products
Type: boat ride
Location: Frontier Town
Closed: 2003
Replaced by: Maverick

Located in Frontier Town, Swan Boats was a small family ride that riders were able to control their experience by pedaling around in a small pound. In 2004 the ride was relocated to Michigan's Adventure. In 2007 the ride site was used again for Maverick.

Sweets N Treats

Opened: 1970
Type: snack stand
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 2019
Replaced by: French Quarter Confections

Sweets n Treats was a snack stand. You could get fudge, funnel cakes, elephant ears, and taffy from this location.

Switchback Railway

Opened: July 10, 1892
Manufacturer: American Railway Coaster Company of Chicago
Type: switchback
Location: current location of Lakeside Pavillion
Closed: Around 1900, Before 1906
Replaced by: midway expansion

Switchback Railway was Cedar Point's first roller coaster. The ride used no electrical at all. Once the train got to the end of the ride it had to be manually pushed back to the top.

Switchback Railway was 25 feet tall and reached speeds of 12 MPH.

Terror Island

Opened: 2008
Type: scare zone
Location: Millennium Island
Closed: 2011
Replaced by: Dinosaurs Alive

Terror Island took guests on a journey thru an island that was haunted by pirates. Terror Island was one of the more popular zones in the park doing its time.

The Roost

Opened: 2021
Type: quick service restaurant
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: 2022
Replaced by:

The Roost was a quick service location that sold chicken.

Three-Way Figure Eight Roller Toboggan

Opened: May 31, 1902
Manufacturer: Ingersoll
Type: side-friction coaster
Location: current location of WindSeeker
Closed: 1909
Replaced by: midway expansion

In 1970 Cedar Point transformed the original Calypso into Tiki Twirl. The ride was located at the end of the Main Midway. The ride spun around on a tilted platform. The ride closed in 1984 to make room for Matterhorn.

Tiki Twirl

Opened:1970
Manufacturer: Mack Rides
Type: calypso
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 1984
Replaced by: Matterhorn

In 1970 Cedar Point transformed the original Calypso into Tiki Twirl. The ride was located at the end of the Main Midway. The ride spun around on a tilted platform. The ride closed in 1984 to make room for Matterhorn.

Tiki Twirl

Opened: 2015
Manufacturer: Mack Rides
Type: calypso
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: October 30, 2022
Replaced by: Calypso

Tiki Twirl is a great ride for the entire family to enjoy together! Tiki Twirl spins riders on a tilted platform! Tiki Twirl closed in 2022 and was rethemed and renamed, Calypso.

Tilt-A-Whirl

Opened:
Manufacturer: Sellner
Type: Tilt-a-whirl
Location: Main Midway
Closed:
Replaced by: midway expansion

Tilt-A-Whirl was a classic amusement park ride that was located on Cedar Point's Main Midway.

Tilt-A-Whirl

Opened: 1999
Manufacturer: Sellner
Type: Tilt-a-whirl
Location: Camp Snoopy
Closed: 2018
Replaced by: Linus' Bettle Bugs

Tilt-A-Whirl was added to Cedar Point in 1999 to the new Camp Snoopy section of the park. The ride was a classic Tilt-A-Whirl ride. After 19 years of operation, it was decided to change the ride experience. Tilt-a-Whirl was transformed into Linus' Beetle Bugs for the 2019 season to better fit the theme of Camp Snoopy.

Toft's Ice Cream Parlor

Opened: 2008
Location: Main Midway
Type: ice cream parlor
Closed: 2023
Replaced with: Ice Cream Parlor

Toft's Ice Cream Parlor was located on Cedar Point's Main Midway. Toft's is local to Sandusky.

Top Thrill Dragster

Opened: May 4, 2003
Manufacturer: Intamin
Type: strada coaster
Location: Corkscrew Midway
Closed: August 15, 2021
Replaced by:

Top Thrill Dragster opened in 2003 as the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world. Top thrill Dragster launched riders at speeds of 120 MPH up its huge 420 foot hill. Top Thrill Dragster was the first roller coaster in the world over 400 feet. This 17 second ride was a huge thrill for thrill-seekers.

Trabant

Opened: 1966
Manufacturer: Chance Rides
Type: trabant
Location: Main Midway
Closed: 1990
Replaced by: food patio

Trabant was a spinning ride that was located on the Main Midway. It opened in 1966 and remained a park favorite until it was removed in 1990.

Trail of the Forsaken

Opened: 2018
Type: scare zone
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: 2019
Replaced by: Banished

Trail of the Forsaken was a haunted scare zone located on the Frontier Trail.

Tumble Bug

Opened: 1934
Manufacturer: Traver Engineering
Type: tumble bug
Location: Beach Midway
Main Midway
Closed: 1963
Replaced by: Main Midway

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: Blue Streak Midway
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.

Undertaker U

Opened: 2001
Type: haunted house
Location: beside Wave Swinger
Closed: 2009
Replaced by: Dr. D. Mented's Asylum for the Criminals Insane

Undertaker U was a haunted universally.

Wagon Wheel Pizza

Opened: 2018
Location: Frontier Town
Type: pizza stand
Closed: 2023
Replaced by:

Wagon Wheel Pizza was a great place to get pizza in Frontier Town. The pizza was really good and it was made fresh.

Wearwolf Canyon

Opened: 2003
Type: scare zone
Location: inside Thunder Canyon
Closed: 2007
Replaced by: Cornstalkers

Guests would journey thru the canyon and experience the world of werwolves and see how they lived.

Western Cruise

Opened: 1964
Manufacturer: Cedar Point
Type: boat ride
Location: Million Dollar Midway
Closed: 1986
Replaced by: Iron Dragon

Western Cruise opened at Cedar Point in 1964. The ride took guests on a journey back into the days of the old west. The ride closed in 1986 and was moved to the Gemini Midway. It was renamed Paddlewheel Excursions for the 1987 season.

White Water landing

Opened: 1982
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics
Type: hydro flume
Location: Frontier Town
Closed: 2005
Replaced by: Maverick

White Water Landing opened in 1982 in Frontier Town. White Water landing was the world's largest Hydro Flume that was ever built when it opened. It was considered Cedar Point's most themed ride. White Water landing was removed in 2005 to make room for Maverick.

Wicked Twister

Opened: May 5, 2002
Manufacturer: Intamin
Type: impulse
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: September 6, 2021
Replaced by: Cedar Point's Grand Pavillion

Wicked Twister was a 215 foot tall Impulse Coaster. Riders would be launched forwards 3 times and backwards twice. Wicked Twister was Cedar Point's first launch coaster.

WildCat

Opened: May 12, 1979
Manufacturer:
Type: Wildcat
Location: 1979-1984 Beach Midway
1985-2011 WildCat Midway
Closed: October 30, 2011
Replaced by: Celebration Plaza

WildCat was a mini coaster that featured small four passenger cars. WildCat featured a figure-eight style layout. The ride opened in 1979 and it was placed near Space Spiral. The ride was moved to the Million Dollar Midway for the 1985 season to make room for Avalanche Run. It closed in 2011 to make room for Celebration Plaza.

Wildcat

Opened: May 23, 1970
Manufacturer: Schwarzkopf
Type: wildcat
Location: current location of Wild Mouse
Closed: September 17, 1978
Replaced by: Oceania

Wildcat was a mini coaster that featured small four passenger cars. Wildcat featured a figure-eight style layout. The ride was relocated in 1979 to ValleyFair! Today it operates in Maryland.

Wild Mouse

Opened: May 30, 1959
Manufacturer: B.A. Schiff & Associates
Type: Wild Mouse
Location: Main Midway
Closed: September 8, 1963
Replaced by: Chicken Patio

Wild Mouse was located on Cedar Point's Main Midway. The ride featured sharp turns and quick drops. It was removed to make way for Midway Expansion.

Wild Turnip

Opened: 2021
Type: quick service restaurant
Location: Frontier Trail
Closed: 2022
Replaced by:

Wild Turnip was a really cool food option. It served gluten free food and it had vegan options for guests.

Witches' Wheel

Opened: 1977
Manufacturer: Huss
Type: enterprise
Location: Corkscrew Midway
Closed: 2018
Replaced by: BackBeatQue

Witches' Wheel was added to Cedar Point in 1977. Witches' Wheel was an enterprise ride that flipped riders upside down. Witches' Wheel closed in 2018 due to age.

Zombie High School

Opened: 2013
Type: haunted house
Location: inside main gate
Closed: 2019

Zombies have taken over the local high school! Guests would walk thru the school and experience what life was like for zombies to go to school!

Zugspitze

Opened: 1966
Manufacturer:
Type: Spinning ride
Location: Beach Midway
Closed: 1971
Replaced by: Jumbo Jet

Zugspitze opened at Cedar Point in 1966. It was located near Space Spiral. Zugspitze was a spinning ride that was similar to Super Himalaya. The ride closed in 1971.

last Updated: 09/11/2023

Photos by: Jake Hamons, The Lost Coaster, Andrew Borgen, David Chapman, Russ Haudan, COASTER-net, Cedar Point, Ron Hintz