2023 Anniversaries

Cedar Point has quite the list of impressive attractions it has opened over the years. Here we will discuss the attractions and additions that would have an anniversary in 2023.

5th Anniversary (2018)

In 2018 Cedar Point opened the world's first hyper-hybrid roller coaster. Steel Vengeance takes riders on a journey like no other. 

10th Anniversary (2013)

In 2013 GateKeeper opened  near the Cedar Point Beach. GateKeeper takes riders upside down 6 times. Also new in 2013 was Cedar Point's new front gate! 

15th Anniversary (2008)

Planet Snoopy opened in 2008 on the former site of Peanuts Playground. 

Skyscraper opened in Challenge Park. It came to Cedar Point from Valleyfair. The ride closed in 2015.

20th Anniversary (2003)

Top Thrill Dragster opened in 2003 as the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world. 

25th Anniversary (1998)

Power Tower opened in 1998 as the tallest drop tower in the world. Power Tower is a combo tower that features a drop side and a shot side. 

30th Anniversary (1993)

In 1993 Snake River Falls opened as the tallest, and fastest ride of its kid. Snake River Falls creates a giant wall of water when the boats reach the pool at the bottom of the drop. 

35th Anniversary (1988)

In 1988 Soak City opened as Cedar Point's water park. It was located between Hotel Breakers and Cedar Point. 

40th Anniversary (1983)

In 1983 riders were treated to a new thrill on Demon Drop. Riders would be lifted 131 feet and dropped 99 feet in 2 seconds. The ride closed in 2009. It reopened in 2010 at Dorney Park in PA. 

45th Anniversary (1978)

Gemini opened in 1978 as the world's tallest, fastest, and steepest racing coaster in the world. Gemini features a unique figure eight layout. 

55th Anniversary (1968)

In 1968 Cedar Point expanded to include several new attractions. Sky Slide opened just off the Main Midway. Riders would climb up a series of steps to go down a huge slide on sack. The ride closed in 1991 to make room for Berenstain Bear County. 

Kiddieland was expanded in 1968. The Kiddieland Carousel arrived to Cedar Point in 1968. 

Frontier Town was expanded to include the Place Theater and Last Chance Saloon. Frontier Lift would open as a new way for guests to get to Frontier Town. 

60th Anniversary (1963)

Two new attractions opened in 1963. Cedar Point and Lake Erie Railroad began taking riders into the woods. 

Mill Race opened during the summer as the second log flume ever built. It closed in 1993 to make room for Raptor. 

65th Anniversary (1958)

In 1958 Cedar Point was starting its transformation into "The Disneyland of the Midwest". As part of the new improvements to the park, Cadillac Cars opened. Riders driver around on a quarter mile track. 

135th Anniversary (1888)

In 1888 Cedar Point built the Grand Pavilion. The Grand Pavilion was the center of the resort for many years. It featured bowling ally's, entertainment, and a new place to eat. Today the building is known as the Lakeside Dinning Room. 

145th Anniversary (1878)

In 1878 a group of bath houses was built on the Cedar Point beach.