Sir Rub-A-Dub's Tubs
1986 - 2014
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Sir Rub-A-Dub's Tubs was a whimsical floating boat ride located in Kiddy Kingdom at Cedar Point.
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Sir Rub-A-Dub's Tubs opened on Saturday, May 10, 1986.
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Sir Rub-A-Dub's Tubs was built by Venture Manufacturing, which only constructed one other ride for Cedar Point: 4x4's, which opened in 1990.
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Sir Rub-A-Dub's Tubs Ride Facts:
Opened: May 10, 1986 Manufacturer: Venture Manufacturing Model: Boat Ride Location: Kiddy Kingdom, between Krazy Kars and Sky Fighters Boats: 8 Closed: November 2, 2014 |
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Sir Rub-A-Dub's Tubs featured a large deck that accommodated the ride’s queue and provided a space for guests to relax.
In the early years, a small stage on the deck was used to entertain children while they waited. |
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Sir Rub-A-Dub's Tubs was a fun and relaxing ride, serving as a junior version of Thunder Canyon designed specifically for kids.
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The ride experienced significant downtime during the 2014 season, being drained and refilled several times throughout the year.
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Sir Rub-A-Dub's Tubs closed on Sunday, November 2, 2014, after 28 years at Cedar Point. The closure came without any prior announcement.
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On Saturday, February 21, 2015, Cedar Point announced that Sir Rub-A-Dub's Tubs had been removed. The area would be repurposed to reimagine the Wicked Twister Midway.
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Sir Rub-A-Dub's Tubs has a tombstone in the ride cemetery, which the park displays each year during Halloweekends.
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Last Updated: 05/01/2026
Photos by: Jake Hanons, Cedar Point, and Russ Haudan.
