The Boardwalk
2023
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In 2023 Cedar Point will be launching its newest area, The Boardwalk. The area will be great for families and features a lot of things to do! In 2023, The midway will be home to 2 roller coasters, 2 thrill rides, and 6 family rides.
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History
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The area that houses what is today "The Boardwalk" is actually the area that would be first developed. The first guest were welcomed to Cedar Point in 1870. They would swim in the lake on the beautiful Cedar Point Beach. Over the years a resort would develop, then the Amusement Circle would open.
The Amusement Circle ran in a semi circle from the bay landing to just east of the bath house. Most of the area that houses The Boardwalk was part of the original Amusement Circle. Over the years the midway would be expanded to what it is today. 
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Area Names
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Over the Years the midway would have several names including:
Amusement Circle Beach Midway Oceania Midway (1980-1997) Beach Midway (1998-2014) Wicked Twister Midway (2015-2022) Lakeside Midway The Boardwalk (2023) |
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Attractions that have been on The Boardwalk over the years
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Atomic ScramblerOpened: 1960
Moved to Midway: 2023 Manufacturer: Eli Bridge Company Type: scrambler Riders will spin around on Atomic Scrambler! Atomic Scrambler is a reimagining for the classic Scrambler ride. |
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Avalanche RunOpened: 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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Avalanche EatryOpened: 1985
What is in this attractions current location?: Lakeside Express Type: food stand Closed: 1989 Avalanche Entry was a place guests could get something to eat near Avalanche Run. This location was a great place to get cheese on a stick. |
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Bath houseOpened: Unknown
What is in this attractions current location?: Giant Wheel and Grand Pavilion Type: changing area Closed: Unknown Over the years Cedar Point has had several bathhouses located on the beach. It has even been home to the largest bathhouses in the world. |
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Berenstain Bear CountryOpened: 1992
What is in this attractions current location?: Planet Snoopy Type: outdoor playground Closed: 1998 In 1992 Berenstain Bear Country was expanded to include an outdoor section. It featured a large playground that was themed to the Berenstain Bears. |
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Boardwalk Cotton CandyOpened: 2023
Location: GateKeeper Plaza Type: snack stand Boardwalk Cotton Candy is a snack stand located at Cedar Point. You can get Cotton Candy, taffy, fresh squeezed lemonade, and ICEE's. Boardwalk Cotton Candy is a great place to get a snack! |
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Cedar Classic Miniature GolfOpened: 1961
What is in this attractions current location?: Location 1: Present day Kiddy Kingdom (1961-1969) Location 2: Present day Planet Snoopy (1970-1991) Type: miniature golf Closed: 1991 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 Point Aquatic StadiumOpened: 1999
What is in this attractions current location?: Wild Mouse, Atomic Scrambler, and Matterhorn Type: dive show Closed: 2006 Cedar Point Aquatic Stadium opened in 1999 replacing Oceana. The Aquatic Stadium was home to a dive show. The show featured several dives including a 80 foot dive! |
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CalypsoOpened: 1970
Converted: 2023 Moved to Midway: 2015 Manufacturer: Mack Rides 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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ChaosOpened: 1997
Moved to Midway: 2003 What is in this attractions current location?: 3 Point Challenge Manufacturer:: Chance Rides Type: chaos ride Closed: 2010 Chaos was a multi-demential spinning ride that was moved to the Boardwalk Midway in 2003. The ride was very popular, but it was often closed due to maintenance. |
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Coke FreestyleOpened: 2003
Type: drink stand Coke Freestyle is a great place to get something to drink! You can mix and match to create your own flavor! |
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Disaster TransportOpened: 1990
What is in this attractions current location?: GateKeeper Manufacturer: ITEC Productions Type: indoor bobsled coaster Closed: July 29, 2012 Disaster Transport was Cedar Point's indoor roller coaster. Riders were taken on a space adventure. |
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DodgemOpened: 1970
Moved to Midway: 2015 Manufacturer: Soli of Italy Type: bumper cars Dodgem is Cedar Point's bumper car ride. How many cars can you bump? |
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Extreme Sports StadiumOpened: 2008
What is in this attractions current location?: Wild Mouse, Atomic Scrambler, and Matterhorn Type: sports show Closed: 2017 The Extreme Sports Stadium was home to a sports show. The show featured bikers and skateboarders. It gave its last show in 2017. |
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Ferris wheelOpened: Unknown
What is in this attractions current location?: GateKeeper Manufacturer: Unknown Type: ferris wheel Closed: Unknown This is believed to be Cedar Point's first ferris wheel. It was located just a few feet from the current Giant Wheel that was moved to this midway in 2000. |
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FunhouseOpened: 1966
What is in this attractions current location?: Giant Wheel Manufacturer: Unknown Type: walk thru Closed: 1981 Funhouse was an inside down Fun House that you would walk thru. At the end of the attraction you would go down a slide. |
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GazeboOpened: Unknown
What is in this attractions current location?: Joe Cool's Dodgem School Type: refreshment stand Closed: 2014 Gazebo was a refreshment stand. You could get really good pretzels here. The location also had an ICEE Mix It Up location. |
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Giant WheelOpened: 1972
Moved to Midway: 2000 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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Joe Cool's CafeOpened: 2008
What is in this attractions current location?: Melt Type: sit down restaurant Closed: 2016 Joe Cool's Cafe was a themed restaurant that was located outside of Planet Snoopy. |
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Jumbo JetOpened: 1972
What is in this attractions current location?: GateKeeper Manufacturer: Schwarzkopf Type: jumbo jet Closed: September 17,1978 Jumbo Jet was a very unique roller coaster at Cedar Point. It featured a really cool spiral lift hill. Jumbo Jet was an extremely popular coaster for Cedar Point, but it was very hard for the park to keep open. |
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Kid Arthur's CourtOpened: 1982
What is in this attractions current location?: Giant Wheel Manufacturer: Unknown Type: play structure Closed: 1999 Kid Arthur's Court was an activity themed play structure at Cedar Point. It featured a huge ball craw, climbing nets, and slides! by the late 1990's it was outdated. |
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KiddielandOpened: 1960
What is in this attractions current location?: Kiddy Kingdom Type: kids area Closed: 1992 There has been a kids area around where Kiddy Kingdom is today since the early 1950's. During the 1960's it was moved around where it is today. The area would be rebranded in 1993 to Kiddy Kingdom. |
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Kiddy KingdomOpened: 1993
Type: kids area In 1993 Kiddieland was renamed Kiddy Kingdom. The area was given a new medieval theme. Kiddy Kingdom is the oldest kids area at Cedar Point. |
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Lakeside ExpressOpened: 2013
Type: food stand Lakeside Express is a food stand located near GateKeeper. It serves burgers, pizza, and fish. |
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Macaroni'sOpened: 1992
What is in this attractions current location?: Melt Type: sit down restaurant Closed: 2007 Macaroni's was a sit down restraunt located near Peanuts Playgorund. It served pizza, sandwiches, burgers and had a salad bar. |
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Main Midway Games AreaOpened: 1955
Type: games The Main Midway Games Area features a number of test your skill strength games. Over the years the games area has been refreshed several times. |
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MatterhornOpened: 1972
Location 1: Near Gatekeeper's Entrance (1972-1978) Location 2: Near Current location (1979) Location 3: Near GateKeeper's Entrance (1980-1984) Location 4: Between Corkscrew and Sky Ride Location 5: In front of Wild Mouse. Manufacturer: Mack Rides Type: matterhorn Matterhorn is a spinning ride that tips its cars to the side while it spins. It opened in 1972 on the beach midway near Space Spiral. It was relocated in 1985 to make room for Avalanche Run. In 2023 the ride was relocated back to the midway and placed in front of the new Wild Mouse roller coaster. |
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maXairOpened: 2005
Manufacturer: HUSS Type:pendulum This 140 foot pendulum is a fun and exciting twist to the normal thrill ride. maXair gives each rider a unique thrill. |
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Melt Bar & GrilledOpened: 2017
sit down restaurant Melt is a food chain that is from Ohio. It opened in 2017 at Cedar Point. Melt is known for its grilled cheese sandwiches. |
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Mr. PotatoOpened: Unknown
What is in this attractions current location?: The Roost Type: food stand Closed: 2019 Mr. Potato was a place that you could get Cedar Point's famous French Fries! |
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OceanaOpened: 1980
What is in this attractions current location?: Wild Mouse, Atomic Scrambler, and Matterhorn Type: dolphin show Closed: 1998 Oceana was Cedar Point's Marine Life complex. It was home to a dolphin show. |
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Ocean MotionOpened: 1981
Moved from Midway: 2011 What is in this attractions current location?:The Beach Gate, and WindSeeker Manufacturer: HUSS Type: pirate ship Ocean Motion is a swinging pirate ship. The ride original was located near the lake. It was going to be removed at the end of the 2010 season, but due to out cry from the public it was moved to the former location of Demon Drop in 2011. |
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Peanuts Playground
Opened: 1999
What is in this attractions current location?: Planet Snoopy Type: outdoor playground Closed: 2007 In 1999 Berenstain Bear Country was renamed and rethemed to Peanuts Playground. The area had a generic feeling and was removed in 2007 to make room for Planet Snoopy. |
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Planet SnoopyOpened: 2008
Type: kids area Planet Snoopy opened in 2008 as Cedar Point's newest kids area. Planet Snoopy features 8 rides for kids. Most of the rides in Planet Snoopy can be enjoyed by the entire family! |
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RacerOpened: 1910
What is in this attractions current location?: GateKeeper Manufacturer: McKay Construction Type: wooden racing coaster Closed: 1928 The Racer was a small Wooden Racing Coaster. The ride was considered to be mild. |
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RotorOpened: 1967
What is in this attractions current location?: 3 Point Challenge Manufacturer: Chance Rides Type: rotor Closed: 1984 Rotor was a classic spinning ride. Riders would stick to the wall as the floor would drop below them. |
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SchwabinchenOpened: 1970
Moved to Midway: 1985 What is in this attractions current location?: 3 Point Challenge Manufacturer: Mack Rides Type: trabant Closed: 2002 Schwaabinchen was a spinning ride that wold be raised to an angle and the ride would tilt from side to side as it spun. After the ride left Cedar Point it was sold to Strikers Grove. |
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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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Sea LandOpened: 1967
What is in this attractions current location?: Calypso Type: aquarium Closed: 1998 Sealand was an aquarium. You could walk thru it and see sea animals swimming. It was closed in 1998 and turned into an arcade until it was removed in October 2001 to make room for Wicked Twisters que line. |
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Sea SwingOpened: 1904
What is in this attractions current location?: Nothing Manufacturer: Unknown Type: swing Closed: Unknown 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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Stadium GamesOpened: 1999
What is in this attractions current location?: Calypso Type: arcade Closed: 2001 After Sealand closed in 1998 it would be turned into a small video game arcade. It wold remain that way until it was removed in October 2001. |
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Space SpiralOpened: 1965
What is in this attractions current location?: Lakeside Express's eating area Manufacturer: Von Roll Type: observation tower Closed: August 13, 2012 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. |
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Spiral CandyOpened: 1965
What is in this attractions current location?: Yogurt Plus and Coke Freestyle Type: snack stand Closed: 2012 Spiral Candy was a food stand where you can get candy, taffy, and fudge. |
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Super HimalayaOpened: 1970
Moved to Midway: 1978 near Space Spiral 1979 near where Matterhorn is today. What is in this attractions current location?: 1978 location: GateKeeper 1979 location: Matterhorn Manufacturer: Mack Rides Type: himalaya Super Himalaya is a spinning ride that riders spin around on a hilly circle. |
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Switchback RailwayOpened: 1892
What is in this attractions current location?: Lakeside Pavilion Manufacturer: American Railway Coaster Company of Chicago Type: wooden coaster Closed: Around 1900 Switchback Railway was Cedar Point's first roller coaster. It didnt have a lift hill. At the end of the ride the train would have to be pushed back to the top. |
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Tiki TwirlOpened: 1970
Moved to Midway: 2015 What is in this attractions current location?: Calypso Manufacturer: Mack Rides Type: calypso Closed: 2022 Twirl Twirl was a throwback ride when it was relocated to its new spot in 2015. The ride spins riders on a slanted table. Tiki Twirl was a really fun ride. |
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The CycloneOpened: 1929
What is in this attractions current location?: GateKeeper Manufacturer: Harry G. Traver Type: wooden coaster Closed: 1951 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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The RoostOpened: 2020
Closed: 2022 Type: food stand The Roost was a chicken stand that opened in 2020. It wasn't open much, so if you seen it open you should've tried it. |
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Three-way Figure Eight Roller TobogganOpened: May 31, 1902
What is in this attractions current location?: Wild Mouse Manufacturer: Fredrick Engersoll Type: side friction coaster Closed:1909 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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Transport RefreshmentsOpened: 1990
What is in this attractions current location?: Lakeside Express Type: food stand Closed: 2012 Transport Refreshments was a food stand that was located near Disaster Transport. It had these burgers and chicken tenders. |
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TroikaOpened: 1976
Moved to Midway: 2003 Manufacturer: Huss Type: troika Troika will spin and swoop its riders above the midway |
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Tumble BugOpened: 1934
What is in this attractions current location?: Giant Wheel Manufacturer: Traver Engineering Type: tumble bug Closed: 1963 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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Wicked TwisterOpened: May 5, 2002
What is in this attractions current location?: Grand Pavilion Manufacturer: Intamin AG Type: impulse coaster Closed: September 6, 2021 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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WildCatOpened: May 12, 1979
Moved from Midway: 1985 What is in this attractions current location?: GateKeeper Manufacturer: Schwarzkopf Type: wildcat Closed: October 30, 2011 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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WildcatOpened: May 23, 1970
What is in this attractions current location?: Wild Mouse Manufacturer: Schwarzkopf Type: wildcat Closed: September 17, 1978 Wildcat was a small compact roller coaster. The coaster featured small hills with quick turns. It was located on the Cedar Point beach. It closed at the end of the 1978 season and was relocated to Valleyfair! Today the ride operates in Maryland. |
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WindSeekerOpened: 2011
Manufacturer: Mondial 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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Wild MouseOpened: May 6,2023
Manufacturer: Zamperla Type: freeform coaster 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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Yogurt PlusOpened: 2013
Type: yogurt stand Yogurt Plus is a restaurant where you can mix your favorite flavors of yogurt and add your favorite toppings |
Last Updated: 09/12/2023
Photo Credit: Andrew Borgen, Cedar Point, Jake Hamons, Russ Haudan, and Ron Hintze