Rides Of The Past

No one likes to see things go, but on this page lets take a moment to honor the rides that Cedar Point has removed to make way for new expansion.  Some of these rides have been family favorites and some have been the park's thrill rides and roller coasters.

Antique Cars

Opened: 1969
Closed: September 12, 2021
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics
​Location: Frontier Town
Type: Antique Cars
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Antique Cars were located in the middle of Frontier Town. Antique Cars opened in 1969. Riders drove around in small old fashioned style cars. ​

Avalanche Run

Opened: July 1,1985
​Closed: October 1,1989
Manufacturer: Intamin AG
​Location: Beach Midway
Type: bobsled coaster

​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
Closed: 1984
Manufacturer:Schwarzkopf 
​Location: Million Dollar Midway
Type: Bayern Kurve

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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.

Bear Country Railroad

Opened: 1992
Closed: 1998
​Location: Berenstain Bear Country
Type: Miniature Train
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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.

Broadway Trip

Opened: 1964
​Closed: 1964 
Manufacturer: Mack Rides
​Location: Main Midway

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

Bumper Boats

Opened: 1993
​Closed: October 27, 2013
Manufacturer: Bumper Boats, INC
​Location: Kiddy Kingdom (1993-1997)
Gemini Children's Area (1998-2013)
Type: Miniature Bumper Boats


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.

Calypso

Opened: 1964
Closed: 1969
Manufacturer: Mack Rides
​Location: 1964 near Sky Ride
               1965-1967 adjacent to Silver Dollar Cafe
               1968-1969 adjacent to Sealand
Type: Spinning Ride


Calypso opened at Cedar Point in 1964. The ride was relocated many times in the 1960s. 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
Closed: 2014
Manufacturer: Mack Rides
​Location:
      1970-1993 beside Mill Race
      1994-2014 between Blue Streak and Turnpike Cars
Type: Spinning Ride

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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 the current Tiki Twirl.

Caterpillar

Opened: 1924
Closed: 1961
​Location: Main Midway
Type: Spinning Ride


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
Closed: 1991
​Location: 
Present-day Kiddy Kingdom (1961-1969)
Present-day Planet Snoopy (1970-1991)
Type: Mini Golf 


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.

Challenge Golf

Opened: 1992
Closed: 2016
​Location: Challenge Golf
Type: Mini Golf


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
Closed: 2015
Manufacturer: Formula K Raceways
​Location: Challenge Racing
Type: Go Karts


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. ​

Chaos

Opened: 1997
Closed: 2010
Manufacturer: Chance Rides
​Location:
Corkscrew Midway (1997-2002)
Beach Midway (2003-2010)
Type: Chaos

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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.

Choo Choo Lagoon

Opened: 1995
Closed: 2016
Manufacturer: White Water West
​Location: Soak City
Type: Children's Pool


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.

The Cyclone

Opened: 1929
​Closed: 1951
Manufacturer: Harry G Traver
​Location: Beach Midway
Type: wooden coaster

​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
Closed: 2009
Manufacturer: Intamin AG
​Location: Main Midway
Type: Free Fall


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.

Dip the Dips Scenic Railway

Opened: June 14, 1908
​Closed: September 19,1916
Manufacturer:​​
​Location: Amusement Circle
Type: wooden coaster

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

Disaster Transport

Opened: May 5,1990
​Closed: July 29, 2012
Manufacturer: ITEC Tech
​Location: Beach Midway
Type: indoor bobsled

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. ​​

Dodgem 1

Opened: 1960
Closed: 2001
Manufacturer: Jhle Brothers
​Location: Main Midway (1960-1976)
​Corkscrew Midway (1977-2001)
Type: Spinning Ride


Dodgem #1 opened in 1960 near the current Jack Aldrich Theater. In 1977 the ride was moved to the new Corkscrew Midway where it was given a new building. The ride closed in 2001 to make room for Top Thrill Dragster. The ride was relocated to Michigan's Adventure in 2002.

Earthquake

Opened: 1965
Closed: 1984
Manufacturer:  Development
​Location: Main Midway
Type: Dark Ride


Earthquake was moved to Cedar Point in 1965 from Freedomland Amusement Park. Earthquake was a dark ride that was located on Cedar Point's Main Midway. The ride closed in 1984 to be replaced with Berenstain Bears. In 1999 the building became home to Snoopy Boutique.

Flying Skooters

Opened: 1944
Closed: 1960
Manufacturer: Bisch-Rocco
​Location: Current location of Jack Aldrich Theatre
Type: Flying Skooters


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.

Frog Hopper

Opened: 1998
Closed: 2013
Manufacturer: S&S
​Location: Gemini Children's Area
Type: Frog Hopper


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.

Frontier Lift

Opened: 1968
Closed: 1985
Manufacturer: Von Roll
​Location: Adventure Island
Type: Sky Ride


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 Carousel

Opened: 1972
Closed: 1994
Manufacturer: Dentzel
​Location: Frontier Town
Type: Carrousel


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

Fun House

Opened: 1966
Closed: 1981
​Location: Beach Midway
Type: Fun House


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

High Frolics

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

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
​Closed: 2013
Manufacturer: Hampton
​Location: Kiddy Kingdom
Type: Children's Ride


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.

Jr. Gemini

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

​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. ​​

Jumbo Jet

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

​Jumbo Jet was a small steel roller coaster that was located on the Cedar Point Beach. Jumbo Jet featured a 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 Belarus.

Krazy Kars

Opened: 1970
​Manufacturer: Lankin Manufacturing ​Manufacture: Lankin Manufacturing 
​Location: Kiddy Kingdom 
Type:  Mini Bumper Cars


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.

Leap Frog Railway

Opened: July 1, 1917
​Closed: September 4, 1933
Manufacturer: Lake Erie Construction Company 
​Location: Amusement Circle
Type: wooden coaster 

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

Leap The Dips

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

​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
​Closed: 2013
Manufacturer: Zamperla
​Location: Camp Snoopy 
Type: Lolli Swing


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. ​

Mantis

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

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
​Closed: September 16,2016
Manufacturer: Dinn Corporation
​Location: Frontier Town
Type: wooden coaster

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. ​​

Mill Race

Opened: 1963
​Closed: 1993
Manufacturer: Arrow Development 
​Location: Main Midway
Type: Log Flume


In 1963, Mill Race was very innovative for Cedar Point! Mill Race was the second ride of its 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
​Closed: 1965
Manufacturer: Ohio Mechanical Company
Location: Blue Streak Midway
Type: Monorail


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
​Closed: 1950
Manufacturer: Unknown
​Location: Amusement Circle
Type: Spinning Ride


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

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. ​

Old Timers

Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: Hampton
​Location: Kiddy Kingdom
Type: Children's Ride


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
​Closed: 2011
Manufacturer: Cedar Point
​Location: Gemini Midway
Type: Family Boat Ride


In 1987 Western Cruise was moved to a new midway to make room for Iron Dragon.  As a result, the ride received a new identity, 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. 

Peanuts Express Railroad

Opened: 1999
​Closed: 2007
​Location: Peanuts Playground
Type: Miniature Train


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. 

Pirate Ride

Opened: 1966
​Closed: 1996
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics
​Location: Blue Streak Midway
Type: Dark Ride


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: Sky Fun 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!

Racer

Opened: 1910
​Closed: 1928
Manufacturer: McKay Construction
​Location: Beach Midway
Type: wooden racing coaster

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. ​​

RipCord

Opened: 1996
Closed: 2016
Manufacturer: Sky Fun 1 Inc.
​Location: Challenge Park
Type: Sky Coaster


In 1996 Cedar Point added RipCord as an expansion to Challenge Park. RipCord was an upcharge attraction that swung its 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!

Riverboat Cruise

Opened: 1960
Closed: 1963
Manufacturer: Cedar Point
​Location: Main Midway
Type: Family Boat Ride


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. 

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
Closed: 1984
Manufacturer: Chance Rides
​Location: Beach Midway
Type: Rotor


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 which guests would stand up against the wall and the floor would drop below them. The ride was removed in 1984 to make room for Schwabichen.

Satellite Jets

Opened: 1961
Closed: 1986
Manufacturer: Klaus Rides
​Location: Blue Streak Midway
Type: Jet Ride


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.

Scamper

Opened: June 13,1962
​Closed: September 14,1969
Manufacturer:​
​Location: Main Midway
Type: wooden wild mouse

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. ​​

Schwabinchen

Opened: 1970
Closed: 2002
Manufacturer:​ Mack Rides
​Location:
Million Dollar Midway (1970-1984)
Beach Midway (1985-2002)
Type: Schwabinchen


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.

Scrambler 

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


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
Closed: Unknown
Manufacturer:​ Unknown
​Location: Cedar Point Beach
Type: Sea Swing


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!

Shoot-The-Rapids

Opened: 1967
Closed: 1981
Manufacturer:​ Arrow Dynamics 
​Location: Frontier Town
Type: Log Flume


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
Closed: 2015
Manufacturer:​ Intamin AG
​Location: Frontier Trail
Type: Log Flume


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.

Sir Rub a Dub's Tub

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. 

Skyscraper

Opened: 2008
Closed: 2015
Manufacturer: Gravity Works
​Location: Challenge Park
Type: Skyscraper


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.

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
Closed: 1980
Manufacturer: Allan Herschel
​Location: Main Midway
Type: Double Ferris Wheel


Sky Wheel opened at Cedar Point in 1961. Sky Wheel was a terrifying double Ferris Wheel. Sky Wheel was 80 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

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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:

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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: 2019
Manufacture: Inflatable Images
​Location: Camp Snoopy
Type: Bounce House


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.

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, the Lake Erie Islands, and the city of Sandusky. 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, to make room for GateKeeper. 

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).

Super Coaster

Opened: 1953
​Closed: 1964
Manufacturer: Allan Herschell
​Location: Kiddy Kingdom
Type: children's coaster

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
​Closed: 2003
Manufacturer: Amittelli Products 
​Location: Frontier Town
Type: Boat Ride


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.

Switchback Railway

Opened: July 10, 1892
Closed: Around 1900, Before 1906
Manufacturer: American Railway Coaster Company of Chicago
​Location: Current location of Lakeside Pavillion
​Type: switchback

​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.

Three-Way Figure Eight Roller Toboggan

Opened: May 31, 1902
Closed: 1909
Manufacturer: Ingersoll
​Location: Current location of WindSeeker
Type: side-friction coaster

Three-way Figure Eight Roller Toboggan was a small roller coaster that was located on the Cedar Point beach. The ride was 46 feet tall and took riders on a ride that featured a figure 8 style layout. ​​

Tiki Twirl 

Opened: 1970
Closed: 1984
Manufacturer: Mack Rides
​Location: Main Midway
Type: Calypso


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
​Closed: October 30, 2022
Manufacturer: Mack Rides
​Location: Beach Midway
Type: 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: Unknown
Closed: Unknown
Manufacturer: Sellner
​Location: Amusement Circle
Type: Tilt-A-Whirl


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

Tilt-A-Whirl

Opened: 1999
Closed: 2018
Manufacturer:  Sellner
​Location: Camp Snoopy
Type: Tilt-A-Whirl

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.

Top Thrill Dragster

Opened: May 4,2003
​Closed: August 15, 2021
Manufacturer: Intamin AG
​Location: Corkscrew Midway
Type: strata coaster

​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
Closed: 1990
Manufacturer: Chance Rides
​Location: Main Midway
Type: Trabant


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.

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: 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. 

Vertigo

Opened: 2001
Closed: 2001
Manufacturer: S&S
​Location: Challenge Park 
Type: Sky Sling


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. 

Western Cruise

Opened: 1964
Closed: 1986
Manufacturer: Cedar Point 
​Location: Million Dollar Midway 
Type: Family Boat Ride


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
Closed: 2005
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics  
​Location: Frontier Town
Type: Hydro Flume 


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
Closed: September 6,2021
Manufacturer: Intamin AG
​Location: Cedar Point Beach behind Giant Wheel.
Type: impulse coaster

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. ​​

Wild Mouse

Opened: May 30, 1959
​Closed: September 8, 1963
Manufacturer: B.A. Schiff & Associates 
​Location: Main Midway
Type: wild mouse

​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. ​​

Wildcat

Opened: May 23,1970
​Closed: September 17, 1978
Manufacturer: Schwarzkopf
​Location: Beach Midway
Type: wildCat

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. ​​

WildCat

Opened: May 12,1979
​Closed: October 30,2011
Manufacturer: Schwarzkopf
​Location: Beach Midway (1979-1984) Celebration Plaza (1985-2012)
Type: wildcat 

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. ​​

Witches' Wheel

Opened: 1977
​Closed: 2018
Manufacturer: Huss
​Location: Corkscrew Midway
Type: Enterprise


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. 

Xtreme Trampoline

Opened: 2004
Closed: 2007
Manufacturer: UNKNOWN
​Location: Challenge Park
Type: Trampoline


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

Zugspitze

Opened: 1966
Closed: 1971
Manufacturer: Unknown
​Location: Beach Midway
Type: Spinning Ride


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: 05/01/2024

Photos by: Andrew Borgen, Joel Rodgers, Larry Wasserman,  the lost coaster, Ron Hintz, Cedar Point, Russ Hauden, and Jake Hamons