Rides
Cedar Point's first ride opened in 1892 Today, Cedar Point is home to 68 rides. Cedar Point has more rides then any other Amusement Park in the world!
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4x4's
Opened: 1990
Manufacturer: Venture Manufacturing Location: Kiddy Kingdom Type: electric trucks 4x4's is an electric truck ride. Kids can drive the cars around on a course that goes around some beautiful landscaping. This is the newest ride that is currently in Kiddy Kingdom. |
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Adventure Cove
Opened: 1997
Closed: 2016 Location: Soak City Type: Activity Pool Adventure Cove was an activity pool located in Soak City Water Park. In 2017 the attraction became Great Lakes Cove. |
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Antique Cars
Opened: 1969
Closed: September 12, 2021 Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics Location: Frontier Town Type: Antique Cars Antique Cars were located in the middle of Frontier Town. Antique Cars opened in 1969. Riders drove around in small old fashioned style cars. |
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Atomic ScramblerOpened: 1960 as Scrambler
May 6, 2023 as Atomic Scrambler Location: 1960-2022 end of Main Midway 2023-current The Boardwalk Manufacturer: Eli Bridge Company Type: scrambler Riders will spin around on Atomic Scrambler! Atomic Scrambler is a reimagining of the classic Scrambler ride. |
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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. |
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Balloon Race
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Bayern Kurve
Opened: 1970
Closed: 1984 Manufacturer: Schwarzkopf Location: Million Dollar Midway Type: Bayern Kurve Bayern Kurve was a spinning ride added to Cedar Point in 1970 for the park's 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. |
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Bear Country Railroad
Opened: 1992
Closed: 1998 Location: Berenstain Bear Country Type: Miniature Train 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. |
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Blue Streak
Opened: May 23, 1964
Manufacturer: Philadelphia Tobaggan Comapny Location: Blue Streak Midway Type: wooden coaster Blue Streak opened at Cedar Point in 1964. It was the first major roller coaster built at Cedar Point since 1929. Blue Streak is a classic out and back roller coaster. Blue Streak is a family favorite that has been at Cedar Point longer than any other roller coaster in the history of the park. |
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Body Slides
Opened: 1988
Closed: 2016 Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Soak City Type: Body Slides Body Slides are some of the original slides added to Soak City Water Park. |
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Breakers Bay Wave PoolOpened: 1997
Closed: 2016 Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Soak City Type: 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. |
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Breakwater Bay
Opened: 1997 as Breakers Bay Wave Pool
2017 as Breakwater Bay Manufacturer: White Water West Location: between Magnum XL-200 and Lake Erie Nor'Eastern Type: Wave Pool Breakwater Bay is a huge 6-foot-deep wave pool! Guest can chill out in the adventurous wave pool! This pool is heated so even on the colder day it is fun to play in! |
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Broadway TripOpened: 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. |
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Bubbles Swim Up Bar and Pool
Opened: 1997
Closed: 2016 Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Soak City Water Park Type: Adult Swim Up Bar Bubbles Swim up Bar was an adult swim up bar located in Soak City Water Park. The area also featured a hot tub. |
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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. |
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Cadillac Cars
Opened: 1960
Manufacturer: Arrow Development Location: Main Midway Type: Antique Cars Take a ride on a Cadillac with the Cadillac Cars! These have been a family favorite since 1959. This ride is located on the Main Midway of Cedar Point! |
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CalypsoOpened: 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. |
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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 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. |
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CalypsoOpened: May 23, 1970 as Calypso
May 9, 2015 as Tiki Twirl May 6, 2023 as Calypso Manufacturer: Mack Rides Location: 1970-1993 Main Midway 1994-2014 Blue Streak Midway 2015- current The Boardwalk Type: Calypso Calypso is a great spinning ride for families to ride together! This ride has had a history of being relocated and renamed many times! |
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Camp Bus
Opened: 1999
Manufacturer: Zamperla Location: Camp Snoopy Type: crazy bus Take a trip to Camp Snoopy on the Camp Bus. The ride gives you an amazing view of Camp Snoopy and Adventure Island. |
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Cargo CrossingOpened: 2004
Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Castaway Bay Type: Activity Pool Test your skill with Cargo! Can you make it across the water without falling in? |
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Castaway Bay Wave Pool
Opened: 2004
Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Castaway Bay Type: Wave Pool The Castaway Bay Wave Pool is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the water! |
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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. |
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Cedar Classic Miniature GolfOpened: 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. |
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Cedar Creek
Opened: 1990 as Main Stream
2017 as Cedar Creek Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Cedar Point Shores Water Park Type: Lazy River Cedar Creek is a great family lazy river ride! Riders float around a man-made river on tubes. |
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Cedar Creek Mine Ride
Opened: August 3,1969
Manufacturer: Arrow Development Location: Frontier Town Type: mine train coaster Cedar Creek Mine Ride is a runaway Mine Train Coaster that opened in 1969. Cedar Creek Mine Ride takes riders on a journey thru Frontier Town and over the lagoon. It is a great starting roller coaster for riders. |
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Cedar Downs Racing Derby
Opened: 1967
Manufacturer: Prior & Church Location: Main Midway Type: Racing Carousel This fast carousel is a fun and enjoyable ride. Cedar Downs Racing Derby was restored in 1967, and moved to Cedar Point and was placed on the Main Midway. Riders race around trying to win the race. This is a very unique ride. |
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Cedar Point and Lake Erie Railroad
Opened: 1963
Manufacturer: Cedar Point Location: Back of Park Type: Train Ride All Aboard! The Cedar Point and Lake Erie Railroad is a train ride that will take you around the back half of the park. During the ride you will encounter villages of skeletons! The Cedar Point and Lake Erie Railroad has been a family favorite since 1963! |
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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. |
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Challenge Racing
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Chaos
Opened: 1997
Closed: 2010 Manufacturer: Chance Rides Location: Corkscrew Midway (1997-2002) Beach Midway (2003-2010) Type: Chaos 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 the few rides of its kind to last as long as it did. Chaos was replaced by a Three Point Challenge. |
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Charlie Brown's Wind Up
Opened: 1999 as Lolli Swing
2014 as Charlie Brown's Wind Up Rethemed: 2014 Manufacturer: Zamperla Location: Camp Snoopy Type: lolly swing Join Charlie Brown to play base ball! Charlie Brown's Wind Up is a really cool swing ride. |
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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. |
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Corkscrew
Opened: May 15,1976
Manufacturer: Arrow Development Location: Corkscrew Midway Type: custom looper Corkscrew was Cedar Point's first record-breaking roller coaster. Corkscrew was the first roller coaster in the world to go upside down 3 times. It was also the first roller coaster to go upside down over a midway. Corkscrew paved the way for bigger and better coasters to come in the future. |
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Creature Cove
Opened: 2004
Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Castaway Bay Type: Activity Pool Creature Cove is a family activity pool for guests to explore. The attraction features floating creatures and basketballs. |
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Crosscurrent
Opened: 1990 as Raft Slides
2017 as Crosscurrent Manufacturer: White Water West Location: between Sand Lot and Waterin' Hole Type: Tube Slides Crosscurrent is a set of tube slides located in the older section of the water park. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Dip the Dips Scenic Railway
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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. |
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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. |
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Dodgem #2
Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: Soli of Italy Location: 1970-2014 end of the Main Midway 2015- current The Boardwalk Type: Bumper Cars Dodgem is a giant bumper car ride! Riders will drive the cars wherever they want to drive them and can bump the other cars! Dodgem opened in 1970 as part of Cedar Point's 100th season! The entire family can ride this ride! |
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Dragster H20
Opened: 2012
Closed: 2016 Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Soak City Water Park Type: Mat Racer Dragster H20 was a mat racer slide installed in Soak City in 2012. In 2017 the attraction was rethemed to Riptide Raceway. |
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Dune Buggies
Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: Hampton Location: Kiddy Kingdom Type: dune buggies Dune Buggies gives kids the chance to ride in Dune Buggies. A dune bubbie is an off road vehicle. |
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Earthquake
Opened: 1965
Closed: 1984 Manufacturer: Arrow 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. |
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Erie Falls
Opened: 1997
Closed: 2016 Manufacturer: Water West Location: Soak City Water Park Type: Tube Slides 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. |
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Flying Ace Balloon Race
Opened: 2008
Manufacturer: Zamperla Location: Planet Snoopy Type: samba balloon Fly with Snoopy in the sky on Flying Ace Balloon Race! Riders spin their balloon as the ride tilts and spins in a circle. |
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Flying SkootersOpened: 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Frontier CarouselOpened: 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. |
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Fun HouseOpened: 1966
Closed: 1981 Location: Beach Midway Type: Fun House 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. |
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GateKeeper
Opened: May 11,2013
Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard Location: Beach Midway Type: wing coaster In 2013 GateKeeper started flying over Cedar Point's new front Gate. GateKeeper takes riders up 170 feet. Gatekeeper flips riders upside down 6 times! When the ride opened it was the tallest, fastest, and longest Wing Coaster in the world. |
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Gemini
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Giant Wheel
Opened: 1972
Location: 1972-1999 Frontier Trail 2000- current The Boardwalk Manufacturer: Schwarzkopf Type: ferris wheel Giant Wheel is a massive 145-foot-tall Ferris Wheel. When the ride opened in 1972 it was one of the largest Ferris Wheels in an amusement park! |
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Great Lakes Cove
Opened: 1997 as Adventure Cove
2017 as Great Lakes Cove Manufacturer: White Water West Location: in front of Lake Erie Nor'Eastern Type: Activity Pool Great Lakes Cove is a great adventurous pool for families to play around in. There are different animals and stuff guests can swim on. |
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Grotto Spa
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Helicopters
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Manufacturer: Herschel Location: Kiddy Kingdom Type: helicopters Helicopters gives kids the chance to fly their own helicopter! Helicopters is one of the oldest rides in Kiddy Kingdom. It has been moved a few times over the years. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Iron Dragon
Opened: June 11,1987
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics Location: Celebration Plaza Type: suspended roller coaster Iron Dragon was the first successful Suspended Roller Coaster in the mid-west when it opened in 1987. Iron Dragon takes riders on a journey over the forest and the lagoons as the ride swings riders at speeds of 40 MPH. Iron Dragon is one of two roller coasters at Cedar Point to feature two different lift hills. |
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Joe Cool's Dodgem School
Opened: 2015
Manufacturer: Lankin Manufacturing Location: Planet Snoopy Type: mini bumper cars In 2015 Krazy Kars was moved to Planet Snoopy where it was renamed and rethemed Joe Cool's Dodgem School. Joe Cool's Dodgem School is a cool kiddie bumper car ride. |
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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. |
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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 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. |
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Kiddieland CarouselOpened: 1968
Closed: 1992 Manufacturer: Dentzel Location: Kiddieland Type: Carousel Kiddieland Carousel was moved to Cedar Point in 1968. The ride was originally built in 1925 and features horses, bunnies and other animals. It was renamed in 1993 to Kiddy Kingdom Carousel. |
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Kiddy Kingdom Carousel
Opened: 1968 as Kiddieland Carousel
1993 as Kiddy Kingdom Carousel Manufacturer: Dentzel Location: Kiddy Kingdom Type: carousel The Kiddy Kingdom Carousel was moved to Cedar Point in 1968. At that time the ride was at the center of Kiddy Kingdom. When the area was expanded in 1970 the carousel was relocated again to the center of the kids area. |
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Kite Eating Tree
Opened: 2008
Manufacturer: Zamperla Location: Planet Snoopy Type: jumpin' star Kite Eating Tree is a kids drop tower. The ride takes riders up 19 feet and bouches them to the ground. Don't let the tree eat your kite! |
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Krazy Kars
Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: 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 was moved to Planet Snoopy where it became Joe Cool's Dodgem School to make room for Dodgem. |
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Lake Erie Eagles
Opened: 2014
Location: Gemini Midway Manufacturer: Larson Type: flying skooters Lake Erie Eagles is a classic flying scooters ride. Riders are lifted 28 feet to the air and are spun around in a circle. The ride has a small handle that you can help control what way your eagle flies! |
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Lake Erie Nor'eastern
Opened: 1997 as Erie Falls
2017 as Lake Erie Nor'eastern Manufacturer: White Water West Location: behind Great Lakes Cove Type: Tube Slide Lake Erie Nor'Eastern is a great tube slide ride! Riders slide through the ride in pitch darkness! |
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Lakeslide Landing
Opened: 2017
Manufacturer: White Water West Location: across from Crystal Rock Cafe Type: Children's Pool Lakeslide Landing is a children's area geared toward toddlers. Lakeslide Landing gives children many different slides to go down. |
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Leap Frog RailwayOpened: 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. |
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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. |
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Lemmy's Lagoon
Opened: 2017
Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Cedar Point Shores Water Park Type: Splash Pad Lemmy's Lagoon is a cool interactive spray ground attraction for kids. |
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Linus' Beetle Bugs
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Lilly Pad Walk
Opened: 1997
Manufacturer: White Water West Location: in Great Lakes Cove Type: Activity Pool Lilly Pad Walk is an attraction in which guests try to cross a pool that is themed as a pond. Guest must walk on the Lilly Pads to reach the other side. |
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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. |
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Lookout Lagoon
Opened: 2004
Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Castaway Bay Water Park Type: Play Structure Lookout Lagoon is a giant family play structure that has 4 really cool and fun slides! |
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Magnum XL-200
Opened: May 6,1989
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics Location: Corkscrew Midway Type: hyper coaster Magnum XL-200 opened in 1989 as the world's first Hyper Coaster. Magnum Xl-200 takes riders up 205 feet where they drop 195 feet as they reach speeds of 72 MPH! Magnum XL-200 features 10 hills. Magnum XL-200 defined what a Hyper Coaster was. It is a really fun ride that launched what was known as the roller coaster wars! |
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Main Stream
Opened: 1990
Closed: 2016 Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Soak City Water Park Type: Lazy River 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. |
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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. |
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Matterhorn
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Maverick
Opened: May 26,2007
Manufacturer: Intamin AG Location: Frontier Town Type: blitz coaster In 2007 Cedar Point wanted a different style roller coaster. Maverick was known as a ''smaller'' roller coaster. Standing 105 feet tall, Maverick is known as a Blitz Coaster. Maverick stays close to the ground. Riders twist and turn thru canyon at speeds of 70 MPH. Maverick flips riders upside down twice. Maverick is known as one of the best roller coasters in the world. |
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maXair
Opened: 2005
Manufacturer: Huss Location: The Boardwalk Type: Pendulum maXair will swing its riders 140 feet into sky! The ride spins at speeds of 70 MPH! |
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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. |
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Midway CarouselOpened: 1946
Location: 1946-1993 beside Mill Race 1994-current Main Midway Manufacturer: Daniel Muller Type: Carousel Midway Carousel was built in the year 1912, making it over 100 years old! The Midway Carousel was moved to Cedar Point in 1946 near the current site of Raptor Plaza. In 1994, Midway Carousel was restored, relocated and placed in a new building right inside Cedar Point's front gate! Midway Carousel is Cedar Point's oldest ride and has been at Cedar Point longer then any other ride in Cedar Point history! |
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Mill Race
Opened: 1963
Closed: 1993 Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics Location: Main Midway Type: Log Flume 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! |
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Millennium Force
Opened: May 13,2000
Manufacturer: Intamin Ag Location: Millennium Force Midway Type: giga coaster Millennium Force was the first Giga Coaster in the world when it opened in 2000. Millennium Force was the first roller coaster in the world to use an elevator lift system. Millennium Force takes riders up 310 feet where they drop 300 feet at speeds of 93 MPH. Millennium Force takes riders over the Cedar Point Lagoon and onto Adventure Island. Millennium Force is often considered one of the best roller coasters in the world. |
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MonorailOpened: 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. |
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Monster
Opened: 1970
Location: 1970-1986 Million Dollar Midway 1987-current Gemini Midway Manufacturer: Eyerly Aircraft Company Type: Monster Monster spins riders in a circle that goes up, down and around. Monster has been a favorite since it opened in 1970. Originally located where Iron Dragon's break run now stands. Monster was relocated to the Gemini area in 1987. Monster gives its riders a lot of air time! |
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Moon RocketOpened: 1946
Closed: Unknown 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. |
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Motorcycles
Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: Hampton Location: Kiddy Kingdom Type: motorcycles Motorcycles gives kids a chance to drive on a miniature motorcycle. |
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Mufflehead's Pool & Bar
Opened: 1997 as Bubbles Swim Up Bar
Manufacturer: White Water West Location: behind Riptide Raceway Type: Adult Swim Up Bar Mufflehead's Pool and Bar is an adult Swim Up Bar. |
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Mustangs
Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: Hampton Location: Kiddy Kingdom Type: mustangs Mustangs are miniature mustangs that kids can drive around. |
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Noah's ArkOpened: 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. |
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Ocean Motion
Opened: 1981
Location: 1981-2010 Beach Midway 2011- current Main Midway Manufacturer: Huss Type: Pirate Shop Go sailing through the Cedar Point air on Ocean Motion. Ocean Motion is one fun way to get the family to have a great day. Ocean Motion swings its riders back and forth at heights of up to 65 feet! Ocean Motion is a really good ride for the entire family! |
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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. |
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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 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. |
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Peanuts 500
Opened: 1999
Manufacturer: Zamperla Location: Camp Snoopy Type: speedway Peanuts 500 is a racing themed whip ride. Riders are whipped around the corners on this ride. Peanuts 500 is a really fun ride! |
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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. |
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Peanuts Road Rally
Opened: 2008
Manufacturer: Zamperla Location: Planet Snoopy Type: convoy Peanuts Road Rally is a kids monster truck ride located in Planet Snoopy. The cars go on a course that is surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Peanuts Road Rally is a great ride! |
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Perch Plunge
Opened: 1988 as Body Slides
2017 as Perch Plunge Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Cedar Point Shores Water Park Type: Body Slide Perch Plunge is Cedar Point Shore's version of a classic body slide adventure. |
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Pipe Scream
Opened: May 10,2014
Manufacturer: Zamperla Location: Gemini Midway Type: disk'o coaster Pipe Scream is located in the middle of the Gemini Midway. Riders will rock and spin over 300 feet of track on this ride. Pipe Scream is 43 feet tall and spins at speeds of 43 MPH. Pipe Scream is a great roller coaster for the entire family to enjoy together. |
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Pirate RideOpened: 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. |
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Point PlummetOpened: 2017
Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Cedar Point Shores Water Park Type: Drop Slide The star attraction of the new Cedar Point Shores Water Park is Point Plummet. On Point Plummet riders drop nearly straight now and go thru some helixes. |
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Police Cars
Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: Hampton Location: Kiddy Kingdom Type: police cars Police Cars gives riders a chance to drive police cars around. The park even gives kids stickers for their experience. |
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Portside Plunge
Opened: 2017
Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Cedar Point Shores Water Park Type: Tube Slides Portside Plunge is an intense thrilling tube ride. Riders take several tight turns then go down a steep drop! Portside Plunge is a great attraction for guests who want a thrilling tube slide! |
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Power TowerOpened: 1998
Manufacturer: S&S Location: Corkcrew Midway Type: Drop Tower Power Tower looms an amazing 300 feet over the Cedar Point skyline! Riders are lived slowing 240 feet and dropped to the ground, or shot up 240 feet into the air. |
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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! |
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RacerOpened: 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. |
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Raptor
Opened: May 7,1994
Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard Location: Main Midway Type: inverted roller coaster Raptor opened in 1994 as the world's tallest, fastest, and longest Inverted Roller Coaster. Raptor takes riders up 137 feet. The ride features a 119 feet drop at speeds of 57 MPH. Riders are inverted 6 times, including the first ever inverted Cobra Roll. Raptor is built on Cedar Point's historic Main Midway. It was the first project in over 30 years to change the look of the Main Midway. Raptor still rules the sky this very day! |
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Red Baron
Opened: 1999
Manufacturer: Zamperla Location: Camp Snoopy Type: mini jet Join the flying ace as he drives small world war 2 style jets. |
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Renegade River
Opened: 1995
Closed: 2016 Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Soak City Water Park Type: Lazy River 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. |
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Rendezvous Run
Opened: 2004
Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Castaway Bay Water Park Type: Water Coaster Rendezvous Run is a fun water coaster that blasts its riders up hill! |
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RipCord
Opened: 1996
Closed: 2016 Manufacturer: SkyCoaster 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 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! |
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Riptide Raceway
Opened: 2012 as Dragster H20
2017 as Riptide Raceway Manufacturer: White Water West Location: across from Point Plummet Type: Mat Racer Ready, Set, Go! Riptide Raceway is Cedar Point Shores Waterpark's mat racer slides. Guests race 5 other riders on a trip down to the bottom of the slide! |
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Riverboat CruiseOpened: 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. |
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Rock Spin & Turn
Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: Hampton Location: Kiddy Kingdom Type: spinning tubes Rock Spin and Turn is a really fun ride for kids. The ride features small tubes that go up and down on a wavy track. They can also spin the tubes witch makes the ride more exciting. |
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Roto Whip
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Manufacturer: Mangels Location: Kiddy Kingdom Type: mini whip Roto Whip is a miniature version of the classic while ride. Riders are whipped around in a circle on this ride. Roto Whip is sure to make riders laugh and giggle. |
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RotorOpened: 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. |
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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 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 Schwabichen. |
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RougarouOpened: May 9,2015
Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard Location: Millennium Force Midway Type: floorless roller coaster In 2015 Cedar Point converted its aging Stand Up Roller Coaster into the floorless style Rougarou. Rougarou takes riders up 145 feet and drops them 137 feet at 60 MPH. Riders are taken upside down 4 times over the Cedar Point lagoon. Rougarou was the first ever Floorless Coaster to feature an incline vertical loop. |
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Runaway Rapids
Opened: 1995 as Renegade River
2017 as Runway Rapids Manufacturer: White Water West Location: across from Storm Surge Type: Lazy River Runaway Rapids is an adventurous river. |
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Satellite JetsOpened: 1961
Closed: 1986 Manufacturer: Klaus Rides Location: Main Midway under Sky Ride (1961-1965) Main Midway near Main Gate (1966-1969) Blue Streak Midway (1970-1986) 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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Sea SwingOpened: 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! |
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Shoot-the-RapidsOpened: 1967
Closed: 1981 Manufacturer: Arrow Development 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. |
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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. |
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Sir Rub a Dub's TubOpened: 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. |
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Siren's CurseOpening: Summer 2025
Manufacturer: Vekoma Location: Celebration Plaza Type: tilt coaster Explore the world of the mysterious Lake Erie creatres with Siren's Curse. This unique tilt coaster will be Cedar Point's 19th roller coaster. Siren's Curse features a unque tilt features where riders will dangle 160 feet about the midway before dropping to the ground. Siren's Curse features two inversions, an amazing tripple down element. The ride has really cool trains that will features onboard audio and LED lighting. |
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Sky Fighters
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Manufacturer: Herschel Location: Kiddy Kingdom Type: space ships Sky Fighters gives kids a chance to ride in small space ships. The ride lifts riders and gives them a great view of Kiddy Kingdom. |
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Sky Ride
Opened: 1962
Location: Main Midway Manufacturer: Von Roll Type: Sky Ride Sky Ride takes riders up and and over the Main Midway at 92 feet off the ground. It is one fun ride. From the top, riders can get amazing views of Cedar Point and Lake Erie! |
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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. |
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Sky SlideOpened: 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. |
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Sky WheelOpened: 1961
Closed: 1980 Manufacturer: Allan Herschel Location: 1961-1961Main Midway where tower 1 of Sky Ride is 1962-1980 current location of Midway Carousel Type: Double Ferris Wheel 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. |
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Skyhawk
Opened: 2006
Manufacturer: S&S Location: Frontier Town Type: Screamin' Swing Skyhawk isn't your normal swing ride! Riders swing 125 feet into the sky at speeds of 60 MPH! Skyhawk was the tallest ride of its kind in the world when it opened. |
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Slingshot
Opened: 2014
Manufacturer: Funtime Location: Gemini Midway Type: Slingshot Standing 360 feet in the air, Slingshot is Cedar Point's tallest ride! Riders are launched in the air at speeds of 60MPH! The ride vehicle spins giving you a very unique view. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Snoopy's Deep Sea Divers
Opened: 2008
Manufacturer: Zamperla Location: Planet Snoopy Type: crazy bus Dive into the deep sea with Snoopy and Lucy! Snoopy's Deep Sea Divers gives you a great view of Planet Snoopy from above! |
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Snoopy's Express RailroadOpened: 2008
Manufacturer: Zamperla Location: Planet Snoopy Type: rio grande train All abord! Snoopy's Express Railroad takes riders on a train ride thru the desert. |
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Snoopy's Space Race
Opened: 2008
Manufacturer: Zamperla Location: Planet Snoopy Type: mini jet Ride through space with Snoopy on Snoopy's Space Race! |
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Space Age
Opened: 1970
Manufacturer: Hampton Location: Kiddy Kingdom Type: Space Age Space Age is a great ride for kids to experience. Riders get to drive really cool space vehicles. |
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Space Spiral
Opened: 1965
Closed: August 13, 2012 Manufacturer: Von Roll Location: Beach Midway Type: Von Roll 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. 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. |
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Slash Zone
Opened: 2004
Closed: 2016 Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Soak City Water Park Type: Play Structure 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. |
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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). |
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SlasH20
Opened: 2004 as Splash Zone
2017 as SplasH20 Manufacturer: White Water West Location: back of Cedar Point Shores Water Park Type: Play Structure SplasH20 is a giant play structure. Guests get to play on several slides. This area is geared towards families and has a giant tipping bucket. |
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Steel Vengeance
Opened: May 5,2018
Manufacturer: Rocky Mountain Construction Company Location: Frontier Town Type: hyper-hybrid roller coaster Steel Vengeance opened in 2018 as the world's tallest, fastest, steepest, and longest Hybrid Roller Coaster ever built. Steel Vengeance takes riders up 205 feet to drop them 200 feet at a 90 degree angle. The ride takes riders upside down an amazing 4 times. Steel Vengeance is considered one of the best roller coasters ever built. |
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Storm Surge
Opened: 1995 as Zoom Flume
2017 as Storm Surge Manufacturer: White Water West Location: across from Runaway Rapids Type: Family Raft Ride Storm Surge is the park's classic family-friendly raft ride. It is a fun ride that is really enjoyable! |
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Super CoasterOpened: 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. |
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Super Himalaya
Opened: 1970
Location: 1970-1973 Million Dollar Midway 1978-1978 Near Space Spiral 1979-1979 Near Present Day Matterhorn Since 1999 Corkscrew Midway Manufacturer: Mack Rides Type: Himalaya Spin and laugh on Super Himalaya. Super Himalaya. The entire family will laugh throughout the duration of the ride! |
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Swan BoatsOpened: 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. |
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Switchback RailwayOpened: 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. |
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Tadpole Town
Opened: 1990
Closed: 2016 Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Soak City Type: Play Structure 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. |
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The SandlotOpened: 1990
Location: inside Cedar Creek river Type: Sand Pit The Sandlot is a relaxing area where guests can hang out and play volleyball! |
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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. |
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Thunder Canyon
Opened: 1986
Manufacturer: Intamin AG Location: Frontier Trail Type: River Rapids Thunder Canyon is an Intamin river raft ride located on Frontier Trail. Opening in 1986, Thunder Canyon is Cedar Point's oldest existing water ride. Thunder Canyon takes riders thru a canyons and under waterfalls. Thunder Canyon is a very fun ride. This ride simulates what is is like to go river rafting! |
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Tiki TwirlOpened: 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. |
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Tiki TwirlOpened: 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Toddler's Tide Pool
Opened: 2004
Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Castaway Bay Water Park Type: Children's Pool This pool is great for the little ones! |
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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. |
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Top Thrill 2Opened: May 4, 2024
Manufacturer: Zamperla Location: Corkscrew Midway Type: triple launch coaster In 2024, Cedar Point opened the world's tallest and fastest triple-launch roller coaster! Top Thrill 2 launches rides at speeds of 74 MPH, 101 MPH, and 120 MPH! Top Thrill 2 is the tallest, and fastest roller coaster at Cedar Point! |
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TrabantOpened: 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. |
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Troika
Opened: 1976
Location: 1976-2002 Corkscrew Midway 2003- current The Boardwalk Manufacturer: Huss Type: Troika Troika will spin and swoop its riders above the midway. Opening in 1976, Troika was moved to its current location in 2003; by the beach. |
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Tropical Tube Slides
Opened: 2004
Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Castaway Bay Water Park Type: Body Slides Every great water park has to have body slides! |
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Tube Slides
Opened: 1988
Closed: 2016 Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Soak City Water Park Type: Tube Slides 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. |
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Tumble BugOpened: 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. |
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Turnpike CarsOpened: 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. |
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Valravn
Opened: May 7,2016
Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard Location: Valravn Midway Type: dive coaster Valravn opened in 2016 as the world's tallest and fastest Dive Coaster. Riders dangle over the edge of this coaster 223 feet in the sky! Valravn takes riders upside down 3 times. |
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VertigoOpened: 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. |
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Waterin' Hole
Opened: 1990 as Tadpole Town
2017 as Waterin' Hole Manufacturer: White Water West Location: inside Cedar Creek Type: Play Structure Waterin' Hole is a children's area for small kids. |
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Wave Swinger
Opened: 1979
Location: Frontier Town Manufacturer: Zierer Type: Wave Swinger The oldest existing swing ride at Cedar Point can be found in Frontier Town. Wave Swinger swings its riders an astounding 31 feet above the ground! |
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Western CruiseOpened: 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. |
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White Water LandingOpened: 1982
Closed: 2005 Manufacturer: Arrow-Huss 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. |
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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. |
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Wild Mouse
Opened: May 6,2023
Manufacturer: Zamperla Location: Boardwalk Midway Type: spinning wild mouse New for 2023 is the Wild Mouse! Riders will spin 360 degrees on this family ride! Wild Mouse is a throw back to an old roller coaster Cedar Point had in the 1950's! Wild Mouse will be a great coaster for families! |
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Wild MouseOpened: 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. |
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Wild Walleye
Opened: 1988 as Tube Slides
2017 as Wild Walleye Manufacturer: White Water West Location: beside Raft Slides Type: Tube Slides Wild Walleye is Cedar Point Shores's version of classic tube slides. |
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WildcatOpened: 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. |
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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. |
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Wilderness Run
Opened: 1979 as Jr. Gemini
May 10,2014 as Wilderness Run Manufacturer: Intamin AG Location: Camp Snoopy Type: children's coaster In 2014 Jr. Gemini's entrance was relocated into Camp Snoopy to make room for Pipe Scream. The ride was renamed and rethemed, Wilderness Run. Wilderness Run is Cedar Point's smallest roller coaster. Wilderness Run takes riders up 19 feet where they reach speeds of 6 MPH. Wilderness Run is a great first roller coaster for kids. |
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WindSeeker
Opened: 2011
Manufacturer: Mondial Location: The Boardwalk Type: wind seeker WindSeeker is a great thrill ride! Riders are taken up 301 feet and sun around at speeds of 30MPH! WindSeeker gives riders great views of Cedar Point, Sandusky and the Lake Erie Islands! |
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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. |
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Woodstock Express
Opened: May 10,1999
Manufacturer: Vekoma Location: Camp Snoopy Type: children's coaster Woodstock Express opened in 1999 in the Camp Snoopy section of Cedar Point. It would be only the second kids coaster Cedar Point has in operation. Woodstock Express takes riders up 38 feet. Riders reach speeds of 25 MPH as the ride completes its journey. Woodstock Express is a really fun ride! |
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Woodstock's Airmail
Opened: 1998 as Frog Hopper
2014 as Woodstock's Airmail Rethemed: 2014 Manufacturer: S&S Location: Camp Snoopy Type: frog hopper Frog Hopper was moved to Camp Snoopy in 2014. It was renamed and rethemed as Woodstock's Airmail. Join Snoopy and Woodstock to help them deliver mail! Riders are lifted up a tower and bounced back to the ground. |
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Woodstock's Whirlybirds
Opened: 2008
Manufacturer: Zamperla Location: Planet Snoopy Type: mini tea cups Spin around in a giant circle on Woodstock's Whirlybirds! |
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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. |
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Zoom Flume
Opened: 1995
Closed: 2016 Manufacturer: White Water West Location: Soak City Water Park Type: Family Raft Ride 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. |
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ZugspitzeOpened: 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
All Photos by Andrew Borgen, Joel Rodgers, Larry Wasserman, the lost coaster, Ron Hintz, Cedar Point, Russ Hauden, vonrollskyway1 and Jake Hamons
