Point of the Past
Antique CarsOpened: 1969
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics Type: antique cars Location: Frontier Town Closed: 2021 Replaced by: Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill Antique Cars were located in the middle of Frontier Town. Antique Cars opened in 1969. Riders drove around in small old fashioned style cars. |
Arctic JuctionOpened:
Type: drink stand Location: Frontier Town Closed: 2017 Replaced by: flower bed Arctic Junction was a drink stand located in Frontier Town. |
AttitudesOpened: 2007
Type: souvenir stand Location: Main Midway Closed: 2015 Replaced by: Coke Freesyle Attitudes was a small gift shop on the Main Midway that was similar to Hot Topic. |
Avalanche RunOpened: July 1, 1985
Manufacturer: Intamin AG Type: bobsled coaster Location: Beach Midway Closed: 1989 Replaced by: Disaster Transport 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 KurveOpened: 1970
Manufacturer: Schwarzkopf Type: Bayern Kurve Location: Million Dollar Midway Closed: 1984 Replaced by: WildCat 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. |
Bayou RefreshmentsOpened: May 23, 1970
Type: refreshment stand Location: Main Midway Closed: 2019 Replaced by: French Quarter Confections Bayou Refreshments was a refreshment stand that was located next to Jack Aldrich Theatre. |
Bear Country RailroadOpened: 1992
Manufacturer: Recreational Transportation Specialists Type: train ride Location: Berenstain Bear Country Closed:1998 Replaced by: Peanuts Express Railroad 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. |
Blood on the BayouOpened: 2011
Type: Haunted Zone Location: Under Iron Dragon Closed: 2019 Guests would journey thru the haunted bayou and see how the creatures live. |
Buckaroo's BurritosOpened: 2017
Type: restaurant Location: Frontier Town Closed: 2017 Replaced by: Miss Keat's Smokehouse Buckaroo's Burritos was a cafeteria style restaurant that served burritos. You could pick your toppings that you wanted to eat. |
Buckaroo's BurritosOpened: 2018
Type: food stand Location: Main Midway Closed: 2019 Replaced by: The Corral Buckaroo's Burritos was a food stand that served burritos. You could pick your toppings that you wanted to eat. |
CalypsoOpened: Mack Rides
Manufacturer: Mack Rides Type: Calypso Location: Main Midway Closed: 1969 Replaced by: Calypso Calypso opened at Cedar Point in 1963. The ride was relocated many times in the 1960's. 1969 was Calypso's last year as Calypso. The ride was rethemed and renamed Tiki Twirl in 1970. Tiki Twirl was removed in 1984. |
CalypsoOpened: 1970
Manufacturer: Mack Rides Type: Calypso Location: Blue Streak Midway Closed: 2014 Replaced by: Valravn Gifts 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 Tiki Twirl. In 2023 the ride was rethemed back to Calypso. |
Cedar Classic Miniature GolfOpened: 1961
Type: mini golf Location: 1961-1969 present day Kiddy Kingdom 1970-1991 present day Planet Snoopy Closed: 1991 Replaced by: Berenstain Bear Country 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. |
Cedar Point CemeteryOpened: 1997
Type: haunted walk thru Location: inside Disaster Transport Closed: 1999 Replaced by: Pharaoh's Secret Cedar Point Cemetery was Cedar Point's first haunted house. The haunted house featured tombstones that were for the rides that were removed from Cedar Point. Eventually they would be relocated to the Main Midway where they still are today. |
Challenge ParkOpened: 1992
Type: adventure park Location: between Soak City, Cedar Point, and Hotel Breakers Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Cedar Point Shores Water Park Challenge Park was an adventure that that featured several up charge attractions. |
Challenge GolfOpened: 1992
Type: miniature golf Location: Challenge Park Closed:2016 Replaced by: Hotel Breakers parking lot 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 RacingOpened: 1992
Manufacturer: Formula K Raceways Type: go karts Location: Challenge Park Closed:2015 Replaced by: Cedar Point Shores Water Park 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. |
RipCordOpened: 1996
Manufacturer: Skycoaster Type: Sky Coaster Location: Challenge Park Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Parking lot 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! |
SkyscraperOpened: 2008
Manufacturer: Gravity Works Type: Sky Scraper Location: Challenge Park Closed: 2015 Replaced by: Parking Lot 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. |
VertigoOpened: 2001
Manufacturer: S&S Type: sky sling Location: Challenge Park Closed: 2001 Replaced by: Extreme Trampoline 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. |
ChaosOpened: 1997
Manufacturer: Chance Rides Type: chaos Location: 1997-2002 between Troika and Dodgem 1 2003-2010 across from Giant Wheel Closed: 2010 Replaced by: 3 Point Challenge 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. |
Chick-Fil-AOpened: 2007
Type: franchise restaurant Location: beside Wave Swinger Closed: 2015 Replaced by: Frontier Inn Chick-Fil-A was a classic Chick-Fil-A with a shortened menu. |
Chick-Fil-AOpened: 2018
Type: franchise restaurant Location: beside Wave Swinger Closed: 2022 Replaced by: Frontier Inn In 2018 Cedar Point would bring Chick-Fil-A back to the park by popular demand! Chick-Fil-A was a classic Chick-Fil-A with a shortened menu. |
Chuck WaggonOpened: 1968
Type: cafeteria-style restaurant Location: Frontier Town Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Buckaroos Burritos Chuck Wagon was the original sit-down restaurant that would open in Frontier Town in 1968. Over the years the menu would change several times. It would always serve southwestern-style foods. |
CJ's ProvisionsOpened: 2000
Type: food stand Location: Frontier Trail Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Auntie Ann's/Cinnabon CJ's Provisions was a food stand that sold funnel cakes. |
Coasters Drive InOpened: 1999
Type: quick service restaurant Location: Main Midway Closed: 2021 Replaced by: Coasters Dinner Coasters Drive In was a 1950's style restaurant. Coasters had burgers and chicken tenders. It wold be reimagined for the 2022 season. |
Coke OasisOpened: 2016
Type: drink stand Location: Main Midway Closed: 2019 Replaced by: One Stop Redemption Center Coke Oasis was a drink stand. Guests could get drinks, and drink plans from the stand. |
CorralOpened: 1942
Type: food stand Location: Main Midway Closed: 2019 Replaced by: The Corral The Corral was a food stand. It had burgers, chicken tenders, pizza, hot dogs, and walking tacos. It was the oldest food stand in the park. In the fall of 2019 it was demolished and replaced with a new and reimagined version of itself. |
Cotton Candy CreationsOpened: 2018
Type: snack stand Location: Main Midway Closed: 2019 Replaced by: CP Juice Company Cotton Candy Creations was a stand where you could get different flavors of cotton candy! |
CP Juice CompanyOpened: 2021
Type: drink stand Location: Main Midway Closed: 2022 Replaced by: CP Juice Company was a drink stand. It was added in 2021 for the 150th Anniversary Celebration. |
CP ShopOpened:
Type: Gift Shop Location: Under Sky Ride East Closed: 2021 Replaced by: CP Ride Shop CP Shop was a small gift shop that was located under Sky Ride. |
Custard CreameryOpened: 2021
Location: Under Sky Ride West Type: custard stand Closed: 2022 Custard Creamery was a food stand located under Sky Ride that served custard. |
CycloneOpened: 1929
Manufacturer: Harry G Traver Type: wooden coaster Location: along the beach Closed: 1959 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 DropOpened: 1983
Manufacturer: Intamin Type: first generation free fall Location: Main Midway Closed: 2009 Replaced by: Ocean Motion 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. |
Disaster TransportOpened: May 5, 1990
Manufacturer: ITEC Tech Type: indoor coaster Location: Beach Midway Closed: July 29, 2012 Replaced by: GateKeeper 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. |
Dinosaurs Alive! On Adventure IslandOpened: 2012
Manufacturer: Dinosaurs Unearthed Type: dinosaur walk thru Location: Adventure Island Closed: 2018 Replaced by: Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island Dinosaurs Alive! on Adventure Island was a walk thru attraction where guests could interact with real live and roaring dinosaurs! |
Dodgem #1Opened: 1960
Manufacturer: Jhle Brothers Type: bumper cars Location: 1960-1976 Main Midway 1977-2001 Corkscrew Midway Closed: 2001 Replaced by:Top Thrill Dragster Dodgem #1 was a bumper car ride that featured old fashioned style cars. When the ride closed the hardware was moved to Michigan's Adventure and the cars for Dodgem #2 were sent to Michigan's Adventure. Cedar Point would run the cars from Dodgem #1 on Dodgem #2 from 2002-2015. |
Dragon's InnOpened: Around 1987
Location: Between Iron Dragon and the Cedar Point and Lake Erie Railroad's train tracks. Type: food stand Closed: 2023 Replaced by: 21 and Colder Dragon's Inn was located near Iron Dragon. The food stand had chicken fingers, hotdogs, breadsticks, and mozzarella sticks. |
Engine House Custard
Opened: 1969
Location: Across from The Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill Type: custard stand Closed: 2022 Replaced by: Engine House Spirits Engine House Custard was located in Frontier Town. It was a great place to get custard and cold drinks. |
Extreme Sports StadiumOpened: 2008
Type: theatre Location: Beach Midway Closed: 2017 Replaced by: The Boardwalk Extreme Sports Stadium was a theatre located on the Beach Midway. It was home to the "All Wheels Extreme Show". It closed in 2017. |
Famous Daves BBQ ShackOpened: 2017
Type: quick service restaurant Location: Frontier Trail Closed: 2017 Replaced by: Frontier Foldovers Famous Daves BBQ Shack was a mini Famous Daves location. |
Flying ScootersOpened: 1944
Manufacturer: Bisch-Rocco Type: flying skooters Location: current location of Jack Aldrich Theatre Closed:1960 Replaced by: midway expansion 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. |
Frontier FoldoversOpened: 2018
Type: quick service restaurant Location: Frontier Trail Closed: 2018 Replaced by: Gristmill Wild Eats Frontier Foldovers was a quick service restaurant that served foldovers. |
Frontier InnOpened: 2016
Type: quick service restaurant Location: beside Wave Swinger Closed: 2017 Replaced by: Chick-Fil-A Frontier Inn was a Cedar Point's version of Chick-Fil-A |
Frontier LiftOpened: 1968
Manufacturer: Von Roll Type: sky ride Location: between Frontier Town and Main Midway Closed: 1985 Replaced by: midway expansion 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 StudioOpened: 2019
Location: Frontier Trail Type: art shop Closed: 2022 Replaced by: Frontier Studio was located on the Frontier Trail. Frontier Studio was an art shop. You could buy some really cool Cedar Point signs here as well as make your own. |
GazeboOpened:
Type: quick service food stand Location: Beach Midway Closed: 2014 Replaced by: Joe Cool's Dodgem School Gazebo was a refreshment stand. |
Gemini Children's AreaOpened: 1979
Manufacturer: Intamin, Hampton, S&S, Bumper Boats INC Type: kids area Location: Gemini Midway Closed: 2013 Replaced by: Gemini Midway expansion Gemini Children's Area was an addition kids area that was added to the park of the park. |
Bumper BoatsOpened:1993
Manufacturer: Bumper Boats, INC Type: miniature bumper boats Location: 1993-1997 Kiddy Kingdom 1998-2013 Gemini Children's Area Closed: 2013 Replaced by: Lake Erie Eagles 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. |
Frog HopperOpened: 1998
Manufacturer: S&S Type: mini drop tower Location: Gemini Children's Area Closed: 2013 Replaced by: Gemini Midway Games Area 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. |
Jr. GeminiOpened: May 12, 1979
Manufacturer: Intamin AG Type: children's coaster Location: Gemini Children's Area Closed: October 27, 2013 Replaced by: Wilderness Run 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. |
Fountain CustardOpened:
Type: frozen custard Location: Main Midway Closed: 2019 Replaced by: Senior Vargas Walking Tacos Fountain Custard was a quick service custard station. The stand had drinks and really good custard. |
Glass Blowing Shop & TheaterOpened: 1971
Type: art shop Location: Frontier Trail Closed: 2015 Replaced by: Glass Blowing Experience Glass Blowing Shop & Theatre was a gift shop where you could purchase some really cool things that were made by a glass blower! The shop was upgrade in 2016. |
Good Time TheatreOpened: 2002
Type: ice skating theatre Location: Iron Dragon Midway Closed: 2014 Replaced by: Valravn Good Time Theatre was home to an ice skating show. It closed in 2014 to make room for Valravn. |
Grandstand RefreshmentsOpened: 2003
Type: themed quick service location Location: Corkscrew Midway Closed: 2018 Replaced by: Coca-Cola Freestyle Cafe How can you have a drag race without a grandstand? Grandstand Refreshments was a great place to get a snack wile you washed riders ride Top Thrill Dragster! |
Gristmill RefreshmentsOpened:
Type: quick service food stand Location: Frontier Trail Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Famous Daves BBQ Shack Gristmill Refreshments was a food stand that served pizza, breadsticks, and cheese burgers. |
Gristmill Wild EatsOpened: 2019
Type: quick service food stand Location: Frontier Trail Closed: 2019 Replaced by: Wild Turnip Gristmill Wild Eats was a food stand that had foldovers and turkey legs. |
Happy Jack's Toy FactoryOpened: 2009
Type: haunted house Location: inside Disaster Transport Closed: 2011 Replaced by: GateKeeper Happy Jack's Toy Factory was a haunted toy factory. The house took guests on a haunted journey like no other. Happy Jacks Toy Factory is often considered the best haunted house Cedar Point ever had. |
High FrolicsOpened: June 16, 1924
Manufacturer: Andy Vettel Type: wooden coaster Location: Amusement Circle Closed: September 4, 1939 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 RodsOpened: 1970
Manufacturer: Hampton Type: children's ride Location: Kiddy Kingdom Closed: 2013 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. |
Joe Cool CafeOpened: 2008
Type: sit down restaurant Location: Beach Midway Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Melt Bar & Grill Joe Cool's Cafe was a kids restaurant that was located outside Planet Snoopy. The restaurant was themed to the peanuts franchise. It had mostly a kids menu with a small adult menu. |
Johnny RocketsOpened: 2001
Type: sit down restaurant Location: Main Midway Closed: 2022 Replaced by: Funway Arcade Johnny Rockets was a 1940's style themed sit down restaurant. |
Jumbo JetOpened: July 1, 1972
Manufacturer: Schwarzkopf Type: jumbo jet Location: Beach Midway Closed: September 17, 1978 Replaced by: WildCat 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. |
Kid Arthur's CourtOpened: 1982
Type: play area Location: Beach Midway Closed: 1999 Replaced by: Giant Wheel Kid Arthur's Court was a multi story play area. |
Krazy KarsOpened: 1970
Manufacturer: Lankin Manufacturing Type: mini bumper cars Location: Kiddy Kingdom Closed: 2014 Replaced by: Dodgem 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. |
Lolli SwingOpened: 1999
Manufacturer: Zamperla Type: lolli swing Location: Camp Snoopy Closed: 2013 Replaced by: Charlie Brown's Wind Up 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. |
Los Gatos CafeOpened:
Type: quick service restaurant Location: Frontier Town Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Wagon Wheel Pizza Los Gatos Cafe was a food stand where you could get tacos or burritos. |
MantisOpened: May 11, 1996
Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard Type: stand up coaster Location: Frontier Trail Closed: October 19, 2014 Replaced by: Rougarou 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 StreakOpened: May 11, 1991
Manufacturer: Dinn Corporation Type: wooden coaster Location: Frontier Town Closed: September 16, 2016 Replaced by: Steel Vengeance 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. |
Midway MarketOpened: 1997
Type: buffet Location: Main Midway Closed: 2018 Replaced by: Hugo's Italian Kitchen Midway Market was Cedar Point's buffet |
Mill RaceOpened: 1963
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics Type: log flume Location: Main Midway Closed: 1963 Replaced by: Raptor 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! |
MonorailOpened: 1959
Manufacturer: Ohio Mechanical Company Type: Monorail Location: Blue Streak Midway Closed:1965 Replaced by: Pirate Ride 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. |
Mr. PotatoOpened:
Type: fry stand Location: Beach Midway Closed: 2019 Replaced by: The Roost Mr. Potato was a food stand located on the Beach Midway. This was a location where you could get Cedar Point's legendary french fries. |
Old TimersOpened: 1970
Manufacturer: Hampton Type: kids ride Location: Kiddy Kingdom Closed: 2013 Replaced by: Rock, Spin, and Turn 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 ExcursionsOpened: 1987
Manufacturer: Cedar Point Type: boat ride Location: Gemini Midway Closed: 2011 Replaced by: Dinosaurs Alive! on Adventure Island 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. |
Park PlazaOpened: 1991
Type: gift shop Location: Main Midway Closed: 2017 Replaced by: Point Plaza Park Plaza was a gift shop that was located inside the Front Gate. It was remolded to become Park Plaza in 2018. |
Paul's Wood ShopOpened: 2012
Location: Frontier Trail Type: wood shop Closed: 2022 Replaced by: leather Goods Paul's Wood Shop was a cool shop that you could buy wood things made by Cedar Point's wood carver, Paul! |
Peanuts Express RailroadOpened: 1999
Manufacturer: Recreational Transportation Specialists Type: train ride Location: Peanuts Playground Closed: 2007 Replaced by: Planet Snoopy 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. |
PinksOpened: 2011
Type: cafeteria style restaurant Location: Main Midway Closed: 2019 Replaced by: Mac Shack Pink's was a small restaurant located on the Main Midway. Pink's is famous in Hollywood for its hotdogs. |
Pirate RideOpened: 1966
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics Type: dark ride Location: Blue Streak Midway Closed: 1996 Replaced by: Park Services warehouse 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. |
ProvisionsOpened: 2019
Location: Adventure Island Type: food stand Closed: 2022 Replaced by: Provisions was a food stand that opened on Adventure Island in 2019. Provisions gave guests the opportunity to experience what the people who lived on the island ate. |
RacerOpened: 1910
Manufacturer: McKay Construction Type: wooden racing coaster Location: Amusement Circle Closed: 1928 Replaced by: The Cyclone 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. |
River's Run RefreshmentsOpened: 2010
Type: snack stand Location: Frontier Trail Closed: 2017 Replaced by: Coke Refresh River's Run Refreshments was a food stand on the Frontier Trial. This food stand was a good place to get a snack and something to drink while you were walking down the Frontier Trail. |
Rose's Candle ShopOpened: 1971
Location: Frontier Trail Type: candle shop Closed: 2022 Replaced by: Frontier Craft Co. Candle Shop was located on the Frontier Trail. You could buy some really cool candles in this store. You could even make your own candle in the candle shop. |
RotorOpened: 1967
Manufacturer: Chance Rides Type: Rotor Location: Beach Midway Closed: 1984 Replaced by: Schwabinchen 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 Schwabinchen. |
Satellite JetsOpened: 1961
Manufacturer: Klaus Rides Type: jet ride Location: Main Midway under sky ride (1961) Main Midway by gate (1962-1969 Blue Streak Midway (1970 -1986) Closed: 1986 Replaced by: Calypso 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. |
SchwabinchenOpened: 1970
Manufacturer: Mack Rides Type: Schwabinchen Location: 1970-1984 Million Dollar Midway 1985-2002 Beach Midway Closed: 2002 Replaced by: Chaos 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. |
ScramperOpened: June 13, 1962
Manufacturer: Unknown Type: wild mouse Location: end of Main Midway Closed: September 14, 1969 Replaced by: Corkscrew 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. |
ScramblerOpened: 1960
Manufacturer: Eli Bridge Company Type: Scrambler Location: Main Midway Closed: October 30, 2022 Replaced by: 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! |
Shoot-the-RapidsOpened: 1967
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics Type: log flume Location: Frontier Town Closed:1981 Replaced by: White Water landing 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 RapidsOpened: 2010
Manufacturer: Intamin Type: log flume Location: Frontier Trail Closed: 2015 Replaced by: Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island and Professor Delbert's Frontier Fling. 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 TubsOpened: 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. |
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. |
Snake River ExpeditionOpened: 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. |
Snake River FallsOpened: 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. |
Snoopy BounceOpened: 1999
Manufacturer: Inflatable Images Type: bounce house Location: Camp Snoopy Closed: 2019 Replaced by: Twin Arrow Acres 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. |
Soak City WaterparkOpened: 1988
Manufacturer: White Water West Type: water park Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Cedar Point Shores Waterpark Soak City was Cedar Point's first water park. It opened in 1988 and was expanded many times over the years. In 2017 the waterpark was expanded and upgraded to become Cedar Point Shores Waterpark. |
Breakers Bay Wave PoolOpened: 1995
Manufacturer: White Water West Type: wave pool Location: Soak City Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Breakwater Bay 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. |
Choo Choo LagoonOpened: 1995
Manufacturer: White Water West Type: kids area Location: Soak City Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Lakeslide landing 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. |
Erie FallsOpened: 1997
Manufacturer: White Water West Type: tube slides Location: Soak City Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Lake Erie Nor'eastern 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. |
Renegade RiverOpened: 1995
Manufacturer: White Water West Type: lazy river Location: Soak city Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Runaway Rapids 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. |
Splash ZoneOpened: 2004
Manufacturer: White Water West Type: play structure Location: Soak City Closed: 2016 Replaced by: SplasH20 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. |
Speed SlidesOpened: 1988
Manufacturer: White Water West Type: speed slide Location: Soak City Closed:2016 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 Dragster H20 (later Riptide Raceway). |
Tadpole TownOpened: 1990
Manufacturer: White Water West Type: kids area Location: Soak City Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Watering' Hole 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. |
Tube SlidesOpened: 1988
Manufacturer: White Water West Type: tube slides Location: Soak City Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Fisherman's Fury 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. |
Zoom FlumeOpened: 1995
Manufacturer: White Water West Type: family raft ride Location: Soak City Waterpark Closed: 2016 Replaced by: Storm Surge 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. |
Space SpiralOpened: 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, Lake Erie Islands and the city of Sandusky. Space Spiral is the tallest ride to ever be removed form any amusement park. 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. |
Swan BoatsOpened: 1997
Manufacturer: Amittelli Products Type: boat ride Location: Frontier Town Closed: 2003 Replaced by: Maverick 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 RailwayOpened: July 10, 1892
Manufacturer: American Railway Coaster Company of Chicago Type: switchback Location: current location of Lakeside Pavillion Closed: Around 1900, Before 1906 Replaced by: midway expansion 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 TobogganOpened: May 31, 1902
Manufacturer: Ingersoll Type: side-friction coaster Location: current location of WindSeeker Closed: 1909 Replaced by: midway expansion 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 TwirlOpened:1970
Manufacturer: Mack Rides Type: calypso Location: Main Midway Closed: 1984 Replaced by: Matterhorn 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 TwirlOpened: 2015
Manufacturer: Mack Rides Type: calypso Location: Beach Midway Closed: October 30, 2022 Replaced by: 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-WhirlOpened: 1999
Manufacturer: Sellner Type: Tilt-a-whirl Location: Camp Snoopy Closed: 2018 Replaced by: Linus' Bettle Bugs 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 DragsterOpened: May 4, 2003
Manufacturer: Intamin Type: strada coaster Location: Corkscrew Midway Closed: August 15, 2021 Replaced by: 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. |
Tumble BugOpened: 1934
Manufacturer: Traver Engineering Type: tumble bug Location: Beach Midway Main Midway Closed: 1963 Replaced by: Main Midway 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 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. |
Wagon Wheel PizzaOpened: 2018
Location: Frontier Town Type: pizza stand Closed: 2023 Replaced by: Wagon Wheel Pizza was a great place to get pizza in Frontier Town. The pizza was really good and it was made fresh. |
Western CruiseOpened: 1964
Manufacturer: Cedar Point Type: boat ride Location: Million Dollar Midway Closed: 1986 Replaced by: Iron Dragon 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 landingOpened: 1982
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics Type: hydro flume Location: Frontier Town Closed: 2005 Replaced by: Maverick 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 TwisterOpened: May 5, 2002
Manufacturer: Intamin Type: impulse Location: Beach Midway Closed: September 6, 2021 Replaced by: Cedar Point's Grand Pavillion 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. |
WildCatOpened: May 12, 1979
Manufacturer: Type: Wildcat Location: 1979-1984 Beach Midway 1985-2011 WildCat Midway Closed: October 30, 2011 Replaced by: Celebration Plaza 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. |
WildcatOpened: May 23, 1970
Manufacturer: Schwarzkopf Type: wildcat Location: current location of Wild Mouse Closed: September 17, 1978 Replaced by: Oceania 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. |
Wild MouseOpened: May 30, 1959
Manufacturer: B.A. Schiff & Associates Type: Wild Mouse Location: Main Midway Closed: September 8, 1963 Replaced by: Chicken Patio 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. |
Witches' WheelOpened: 1977
Manufacturer: Huss Type: enterprise Location: Corkscrew Midway Closed: 2008 Replaced by: BackBeatQue 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. |
last Updated: 09/11/2023
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