Atomic Scrambler

Scrambler
1960-2022

Scrambler is a classic spinning ride that was built by the Eli Bridge Company. It is one of Cedar Point's oldest rides.

The 1950's was a traditional period for Cedar point. In the early 1950's the park was really falling apart. In 1956 Cedar Point was bought by local business men with plans to close the resort and turn it into housing development. After protesting, the new owners decide to turn Cedar Point into ''The Disneyland of the Mid-west." Cedar Point added Cadillac Cars in 1958. Turnpike Cars and the Monorail were added in 1959.

For the 1960 season Cedar Point added Scrambler, Dodgem 1, Riverboat Cruise and the park received several cosmetic improvements.

When Scrambler opened in 1960 it was at the very back of the park. Over the years the park would grow and change around the ride.

Scrambler became an instant hit for the entire family.

The first Scrambler came out in 1938. The ride was at the Lakewood Fairgrounds in Georgia. The ride was so popular that Scrambler rides began appearing at amusement parks all over the world. The ride quickly became a staple in the parks.

Scrambler was built by the Eli Bridge Company of Illinois. The ride cost Cedar point $50,000. That would be $518,625.00 in 2023.

Scrambler is a great ride for the entire family to ride together.

On Thursday, August 11, 2022, Cedar Point announced it was building The Boardwalk for the 2023 season. The new area would include The Grand Pavilion and Cedar Point's newest roller coaster, Wild Mouse. Scrambler would also be relocated to this area where it would be renamed, and rethemed as Atomic Scrambler.

Atomic Scrambler is a remaining and retheming of Cedar Point's classic Scrambler ride.

Atomic Scrambler
2023

In 2015 Mantis was transformed from a Stand Up roller coaster to Cedar Point's first flourless roller coaster, Rougarou! Shoot the Rapids would close unexpectedly in 2015. Valravn began diving into Cedar Point in 2016. Later in 2016 Mean Streak would close. In 2017 Cedar Fair would get a new CEO, Richard Zimmerman. Soak City was rebranded onto Cedar Point Shores Waterpark in 2017. Steel Vengeance opened in 2018 as the tallest, fastest, and longest Hyper-Hybird Roller Coaster in the world. Dinosaur's Alive! would close in 2018 as well. In 2019 Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island would open as Cedar Point's new themed adventure area. In 2020 Cedar Point intended to celebrate its 150th anniversary, sadly it was delayed until 2021 due to the global pandemic. Cedar Point would celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2021. Cedar Point also got a new General Manager in 2021, Carrie Boldman. Snake River Expedition was a reimagining of a classic Cedar Point family ride that opened in 2021. Farmhouse would open in Frontier Town where it replaced the Antique Cars in 2022.

Atomic Scrambler is located at the end of The Boardwalk. The ride is on the left side of Matterhorn and in front of Wild Mouse.

The ride had been repainted, and restored when it was relocated. Atomic Scrambler is Cedar Point's 3rd oldest ride in operation.

Along with a new name, the ride was given a new look and feel to go along with the Boardwalk.

Atomic Scrambler received all new signs. Light theming was added to the fences. And for the first time the ride received an official logo.

Atomic Scrambler Ride Facts:
Opened: 1960 as Scrambler
2023 as Atomic Scrambler
Location:
1960-2022 between Sky Ride and Corkscrew.
2023- The Boardwalk.
Manufacturer: Eli Bridge Company
Type: scrambler
Cars: 18
Fun Fact: Scrambler is the third oldest ride still in operation at Cedar Point.

Relocating Scrambler and retheming it as Atomic Scrambler is proof to Cedar Point's commitment to having something for everyone in the entire family to enjoy together.

Atomic Scrambler has a really cool lighting package that lights up and brings the ride to life during the night.

Ride Expereince

The Atomic Scrambler ride experience beings with guest getting in line for the ride. The line is located directly to the right of the ride.

The average wait time for Atomic Scrambler is less than 5 minutes. The longest the line gets is about 15 minutes.

Riders are assigned cars on Scrambler. Riders are assigned to cars because the ride has to remained balanced.

Riders are held into the seat by a seatbelt. The cars lock with a locking hinge. Each car holds 2 people.

Atomic Scrambler has 18 cars arranged into 3 sweeps of 6 cars. Each sweep has a different color. The color are teal, yellow and purple.

Atomic Scrambler starts by spinning in a slow clockwise circle.

Atomic Scrambler has a special soundtrack that plays while the ride is in motion. It helps add to the feel of The Boardwalk.

As the ride spins faster the sweeps of cars start to spin a a counter-clockwise circle.

Atomic Scrambler creates centrifugal force as the ride is in motion. you can really feel the forces on the ride.

Riders are shifted to the outside of the car on this ride.