Rotor (2)
1967-1984
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The Rotor opened at Cedar Point on Saturday, May 27, 1967.
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The Rotor was a unique attraction that spun at high speed, pressing riders against the wall through centrifugal force and creating the sensation of defying gravity.
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The Rotor was a reintroduction of the original Rotor that operated at Cedar Point from 1961 to 1964.
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The Rotor was located across from the Sealand aquarium, with the historic 1906 Coliseum serving as a beautiful backdrop.
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Rotor (2): Ride Facts
Opened: May 27, 1967 Closed: September 16, 1984 Manufacturer: Chance Rides Location: Beach Midway |
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After the Rotor was added in 1967, Cedar Point would go on to introduce: Frontier Lift (1968-1985), Sky Slide (1968-1991), Antique Cars (1969-2021), Cedar Creek Mine Ride (1969), Cedar Point’s 100th Anniversary Celebration (1970), Frontier Trail (1971), Jumbo Jet (1972-1978), Matterhorn (1972), Giant Wheel (1972), Cedar Point Cinema (1975-2001), Corkscrew (1976), Troika (1976), Witches’ Wheel (1977-2018), Gemini (1978), Gemini Chilrden’s Area (1979-2013), Wave Swinger (1979), WildCat (1979-2011), Oceana (1980), Ocean Motion (1981), Kid Arthur’s Court (1982-1999), White Water Landing (1982-2005), and Demon Drop (1983-2009). All of these attractions gave the park something new for its guests to experience.
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The Rotor closed at Cedar Point on September 16, 1984, and was removed to make room for expansion for the 1985 season. It was sent to Valleyfair!, where it was found to be in poor condition. The ride was never reassembled and was eventually scrapped.
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During HalloWeekends, Cedar Point pays tribute to many of its former rides, and the Rotor is no exception. Both Rotor installations are represented with a shared tombstone.
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In 1985, Cedar Point opened Avalanche Run, which led to the WildCat being relocated to the former location of Bayern Kurve and Schwabinchen. Schwabinchen was then moved to the former site of the Rotor, where it remained until it closed in 2002.
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In 2003, Cedar Point opened Top Thrill Dragster. Construction of the ride led to Chaos being relocated to the former site of Schwabinchen, where it remained in operation until the end of the 2010 season.
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In 2011, Chaos was replaced by the 3-Point Challenge. The 3-Point Challenge remains in the location that once housed the Rotor to this day.
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Last Updated: 05/02/2026
Photos by: Andrew Borgen, Cedar Point, David Champan, Russ Haudan, Todd Sydner, and Jake Hamons