Rides
Cedar Point's first ride opened in 1892 Today, Cedar Point is home to 71 rides. Cedar Point has more rides then any other Amusement Park in the world!
4x4's
1992
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Ride in trucks on 4X4's!
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Adventure Cove
1997-2016
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Adventure Cove was an activity pool located in Soak City Water Park. In 2017 the attraction became Great Lakes Cove.
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Antique Cars
1969
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Antique Cars is located in the middle of Frontier Town. Antique Cars opened in 1969. Riders drive around in small old fashioned style cars.
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Avalanche Run
1985-1989
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Avalanche Run was at Cedar Point from 1985-1989. Avalanche Run simulated what it was like to ride in a bobsled. The ride was located on the Cedar Point beach. Avalanche Run was enclosed, rethemed and renamed Disaster Transport.
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Balloon Race
1999
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Spin and swirl on the colorful Balloon Race ride with Charlie Brown and Lucy!
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Bayern Curve
1970-1984
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Bayern Vurve 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.
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Bear Country Railroad
1992-1998
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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.
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Blue Streak
1964
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Blue Streak is Cedar Point oldest operating roller coaster. It opened in 1964. Named after the Sandusky High School football team, Blue Streak is a classic ride that keeps thrilling riders. Blue Streak is 78 feet tall and reaches speeds of 40 MPH.
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Body Slides
1988-2016
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Body Slides are some of the original slides added to Soak City Water Park.
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Breakers Bay Wave Pool
1997-2016
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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.
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Breakwater Bay
2017
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Breakwater Bay is a huge 6 foot deep wave pool! Guest can chill out in the adventurous wave pool! This pool is heated, so it is fun to play in even on the colder days!
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Broadway Trip
1964-1964
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Broadway Trip was a portable indoor style roller coaster located near Kiddy Kingdom.
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Bubbles Swim Up Bar and Pool
1997-2016
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Bubbles Swim up Bar was an adult swim up bar located in Soak City Water Park. The area also featured a hot tub.
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Bumper Boats
1993-2013
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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.
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Cadillac Cars
1958
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Take a ride on a Cadillac with the Cadillac Cars! These have been a family favorite since 1958. This ride is located on the Main Midway of Cedar Point!
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Calypso
1963-1969
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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.
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Calypso
1970-2014
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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 the current Tiki Twirl.
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Camp Bus
1999
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Take a trip to Camp on the Camp Bus! Riders are taken up and down in a circular motion while sitting inside the bus! Camp Bus gives its riders a great view of Camp Snoopy and Adventure Island.
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Cargo Crossings
2004
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Test your skill with Cargo! Can you make it across the water without falling in?
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Castaway Bay Wave Pool
2004
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The Castaway Bay Wave Pool is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the water!
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Caterpillar
1924-1961
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Caterpillar was a family spinning ride. The ride featured a canvas that covered riders as the ride got to full speed. The ride closed in 1961 to make room for the new midway expansion.
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Cedar Classic Miniature Golf
1961-1991
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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 Creek
2017
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Cedar Creek is a great family lazy river ride! Riders float around a man made river on tubes.
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Cedar Creek Mine Ride
1969
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This runaway mine train will run you through mines and lagoons. Cedar Creek Mine Ride takes its riders up 48 feet not once but twice! Just because it's Cedar Point's second oldest coaster doesn't mean it's not thrilling. Cedar Creek Mine Ride is an experience like no other!
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Cedar Downs Racing Derby
1967
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This fast carousel is a fun and enjoyable ride. Cedar Downs was restored in 1967 when it was moved to Cedar Point and was placed on the Main Midway. Cedar Downs is a very unique ride because there is only two other racing carousels.
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Cedar Point and Lake Erie Railroad
1963
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All Aboard! The Cedar Point and Lake Erie Railroad is a train ride that will take you around the back half of the park. During the ride you will encounter villages of skeletons! The Cedar Point and Lake Erie Railroad has been a family favorite since 1963!
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Challenge Golf
1992-2016
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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.
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Challenge Racing
1992-2016
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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.
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Chaos
1997-2010
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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.
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Charlie Brown's Wind Up
2014
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Rethemed for 2014 as Charlie Brown's Wind Up, this ride will swing its riders around in a circle ! This ride is really fun for families with kids!
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Choo Choo Lagoon
1995-2016
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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.
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Corkscrew
1976
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The triple looping Corkscrew was Cedar Point's first roller coaster to break world records. Corkscrew was the first roller coaster in the world to flip riders upside down 3 times, and twice over a midway! Corkscrew's trains are red, white, and blue.
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Creature Cove
2004
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Creature Cove is a family activity pool for guests to explore. The attraction features floating creatures and basketballs.
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Crosscurrent
2017
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Crosscurrent is a set of tube slides located in the older section of Cedar Point Shores Water Park.
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Cyclone
1929-1951
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Cyclone was added to Cedar Point in 1929. It was a twisted style wooden roller coaster built by Harry Traver. When Cyclone was at Cedar Point it was the largest roller coaster at the park. It would be the last addition to the park added by G.A. Boeckling. The ride closed in 1951 because over the years it had fallen into disrepair.
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Demon Drop
1983-2009
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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 second tallest ride at Cedar Point from 1983 until 1988. |
Dip the Dips Scenic Railway
1908-1917
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Dip the Dips Scenic Railway opened in 1908. It was 33 feet high and was located in the center of the Amusement Circle. The ride closed in 1917 and was replaced with Leap Frog Railway.
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Disaster Transport
1990-2012
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Opening in 1990 Disaster Transport was an indoor bobsled roller coaster. Disaster Transport took its riders into space and places unknown for 22 seasons. This ride first opened in 1985 as Avalanche Run before being enclosed as Disaster Transport. Disaster Transport closed in 2012. This ride is missed, but GateKeeper is an amazing ride that is living on in its location.
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Dodgem #1
1960-2001
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Dodgem #1 opened in 1960 near the current Jack Aldrich Theater. In 1977 the ride was moved to the new Corkscrew Midway where it was given a new building. The ride closed in 2001 to make room for Top Thrill Dragster. The ride was relocated to Michigan's Adventure in 2002.
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Dodgem #2
1970
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Dodgem #2 opened in 1970 as part of the new Million Dollar Midway expansion. The ride is a classic bumper car ride. In 2015 the ride was relocated to its current location to make room for Valravn. This is the current Dodgem ride in the park.
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Dragster H20
2012-2016
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Dragster H20 was a mat racer slide installed in Soak City in 2012. In 2017 the attraction was rethemed to Riptide Raceway.
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Dune Buggies
1970
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Spin on Dune Buggies!
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Earthquake
1965-1984
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Earthquake was moved to Cedar Point in 1965 from Freedomland Amusement Park. Earthquake was a dark ride that was located on Cedar Point's Main Midway. The ride closed in 1984 to be replaced with Berenstain Bears. In 1999 the building became home to Snoopy Boutique.
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Erie Falls
1997-2016
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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.
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Flying Ace Balloon Race
2008
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Fly with Snoopy in the sky on Flying Ace Balloon Race! Riders spin their balloon as the ride tilts and spins in a circle.
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Flying Skooters
1944-1960
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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.
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Frog Hopper
1998-2013
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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.
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Frontier Lift
1968-1985
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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 Carousel
1972-1994
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Frontier Carousel was added to Cedar Point in 1972. The ride was a Denzil Carousel. It was moved to Dorney Park in 1995.
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Fun House
1966-1981
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Fun House was a family walk thru fun house at Cedar Point from 1966-1981. Fun House was replaced in 1982 with Kid Arthur's Court.
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GateKeeper
2013
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GateKeeper is an amazing epic Wing Coaster! Built in 2013, GateKeeper changed the front of the park forever! GateKeeper jumps over the Front Gate at speeds of 67 MPH!
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Gemini
1978
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Gemini is Cedar Point's Racing Coaster. Gemini opened in 1978. Gemini was the tallest, and fastest Racing Coaster when it opened in 1978.
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Giant Wheel
1972
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What Amusement Park is complete without a Ferris wheel? Giant Wheel opened at Cedar Point in 1972. Giant Wheel takes riders up 145 feet and gives them a breathtaking view of Cedar Point and Lake Erie!
Fun Fact: Giant Wheel was relocated to the Cedar Point Beach in 2000 to make room for Millennium Force. |
Great Lakes Cove
2017
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Great lakes Cove is a great family attraction! The ride features several animals you can climb on!
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Grotto Spa
2004
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Grotto Spa is a great attraction to relax in at Castaway Bay! Grotto Spa is a set of hot tubs that are both inside the park and outside. Grotto Spa is a really cool experience!
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Helicopters
1970
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Helicopters opened at Cedar Point in 1970. This kids ride is located in Kiddy Kingdom. Helicopters is a really cool ride because riders can choose their own ride experience!
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High Frolics
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High Frolics was a 75 foot tall wooden roller coaster that was at Cedar Point from 1933-1940. The ride closed due to lack of interest. The 1930's saw poor attendance for the park.
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Hot Rods
1970-2013
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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.
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Iron Dragon
1987
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Iron Dragon opened at Cedar Point in 1987. Iron Dragon is a Suspended Roller Coaster that takes riders over ponds and thru the woods. When it opened it was the first successful Suspended Roller Coaster in the Mid-West.
Fun Fact: Iron Dragon is one of two roller coasters at Cedar Point that has two lift hills. |
Joe Cool's Dodgem School
2015
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In 2015 Krazy Kars was moved to Planet Snoopy where it was renamed and rethemed Joe Cool's Dodgem School. Joe Cool's Dodgem School is a cool kiddie bumper car ride.
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Jr. Gemini
1979-2013
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Jr. Gemini opened at Cedar Point in 1979. Jr. Gemini was Cedar Point's first children's roller coaster. The roller coaster was the first one built by Intamin who would later go on to build rides like Millennium Force and Maverick. In 2014 Jr. Gemini was transformed into Wilderness Run.
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Jumbo Jet
1972-1978
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Jumbo Jet opened in 1972 on the site of the former Cyclone roller coaster. Jumbo Jet was a powered coaster and it had a lot of mechanical problems. Jumbo Jet was an unique ride for that time. The ride closed in 1978. As of 2019 Jumbo Jet is located in Europe.
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Kiddieland Carousel
1968-1992
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Kiddieland Carousel was moved to Cedar Point in 1968. The ride was originally built in 1925 and features horses, bunnies and other animals. It was renamed in 1993 to Kiddy Kingdom Carousel.
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Kiddy Kingdom Carousel
1993
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In 1993 Kiddieland Carousel was renamed Kiddy Kingdom Carousel. Kiddy Kingdom Carousel features beautiful horses that are sure to entertain riders!
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Kite Eating Tree
2008
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Kite Eating Tree opened at Cedar Point in 2008. Kite Eating Tree is a drop tower for kids.
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Krazy Kars
1970-2014
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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.
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Lake Erie Eagles
2014
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Lake Erie Eagles will spin the entire family around and will allow its riders to control their experience!
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Lake Erie Nor'eastern
2017
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Lake Erie Nor'Eastern is a great tube slide! Riders experience this ride in pitch darkness!
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Lakeslide Landing
2017
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Lakeslide Landing is a children's area geared toward toddlers. Lakeslide Landing gives children many different slides.
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leap Frog Railway 1918-1932
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Leap Frog railway opened in 1918 near the center of the Amusement Circle. Riders were treated a double down on this ride. Leap Frog Railway closed in 1932.
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Leap The Dips
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Leap the Dips opened in 1912. The ride was located on the current site of the Blue Streak. Leap the Dips closed in 1935, leaving the Cyclone as Cedar Point's only roller coaster.
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Lemmy's Lagoon
2017
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Lemmy's Lagoon is a cool interactive spray ground attraction for kids.
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Linus' Beetle Bugs
2019
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Linus' Beetle Bugs is Cedar Point's classic Tilt-A-Whirl style ride.
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Lilly Pad Walk
2017
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Lilly Pad Walk is an attraction that guests try to cross a pool that is themed as being a pond. Guests must walk on the Lilly Pads to reach the other slide. Can you make it across without falling in?
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Lolli Swing
1999-2013
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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.
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Lookout Lagoon
2004
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Lookout Lagoon is a giant family play structure that has 4 really cool and fun slides!
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Magnum XL-200
1989
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This roller coaster was the first roller coaster over 200 feet and defined the term Hyper Coaster. Magnum was the tallest roller coaster at Cedar Point for 10 years! Magnum is the only coaster at Cedar Point to be in 2 different parks!
Fun Fact: Magnum was the tallest complete circuit roller coaster in the world until 1994. |
Main Stream
1990-2016
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Main Stream opened in 1990 in Soak City Water Park. Main Stream was a lazy river that was on the old side of the water park. In 2017 it was renamed Cedar Creek.
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Mantis
1996-2014
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Mantis was the tallest, fastest, and longest Stand Up Coaster in the world when it opened in 1996. Mantis took riders upside down 4 times over the Cedar Point lagoon. Over the years Mantis became one of Cedar Point's less liked roller coasters. In 2015 the ride was converted into Rougarou, Cedar Point's Floorless Coaster.
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Matterhorn
1972
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Matterhorn will spin you around.It is themed to a spinning mountain. This is one fun ride!
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Maverick
2007
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Maverick opened at Cedar Point in 2007. Maverick proves the roller coasters don't have to be the tallest and fastest. Maverick is considered one of the best roller coasters in the world.
Riders are launched 105 feet into the air. Maverick features a beyond vertical drop of 90 degrees. |
maXair
2005
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This 140 foot pendulum is a fun and exciting twist to the normal thrill ride. maXair gives each rider a unique thrill. maXair was repainted for the 2012 season!
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Mean Streak
1991-2016
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Mean Streak opened at Cedar Point in 1991. It was the tallest and fastest Wooden Roller Coaster in the world! Over the years, Mean Streak became really rough and lost its popularity. The ride got its axe on September 16, 2016. The ride was converted into Steel Vengeance for the 2018 season.
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Midway Carousel
1946
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Midway Carousel was built in 1912, making it over 100 years old! The Midway Carousel was moved to Cedar Point in 1946 near the current site of the Raptor Plaza. In 1994, Midway Carousel was restored, relocated and placed in a new building right inside Cedar Point's front gate! Midway Carousel is Cedar Point's oldest ride and has been at Cedar Point longer then any other ride in Cedar Point history!
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Mill Race
1963-1993
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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!
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Millennium Force
2000
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The future is riding on it! Millennium Force opened in 2000 as the first Giga Coaster in the world. Millennium Force has more track than any other roller coaster at Cedar Point. Millennium Force has been voted the best roller coaster in the world many times since it opened.
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Monorail
1959-1965
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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.
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Monster
1970
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Monster spins riders in a circle that goes up, down and around. Monster has been a favorite since it opened in 1970. Originally located where Iron Dragon's break run now stands, Monster was relocated to the Gemini Midway in 1987. Monster gives its riders a lot of air time!
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Moon Rocket
1946-?
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Moon Rocket was a spinning ride on the Main Midway. It only last a few years and was removed due to poor business.
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Motorcycles
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Go fast and feel the wind through your hair on Motorcycles!
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Mufflehead's Pool & Bar
2017
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Mufflehead's Pool and Bar is an adult Swim Up Bar.
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Mustangs
1970
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Act like a cool dude on Mustangs!
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Ocean Motion
1981
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Sail the high seas on Ocean Motion! Ocean Motion opened in 1981 on the beach. It was moved to the front of the park in 2011. Ocean Motion is a swinging ship the entire family will enjoy together!
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Old Timers
1970-2013
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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.
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Paddlewheel Excursions
1987-2011
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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.
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Peanuts 500
1999
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Its race time! Peanuts 500 is a miniature Whip ride that is located in Camp Snoopy.
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Peanuts Express Railroad
1999-2007
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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.
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Peanuts Road Rally
2008
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Peanuts Road Rally is a kids monster truck ride located in Planet Snoopy. The cars go on a course that is surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Peanuts Road Rally is a great ride!
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Perch Plunge
2017
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Perch Plunge is Cedar Point Shores's version of a classic body slide adventure.
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Pipe Scream
2014
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Pipe Scream opened in 2014 on the new Gemini Midway. Pipe Scream spins riders up and down on a 302 foot long wavy track. Pipe Scream was Cedar Point's 17th roller coaster when it was added.
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Pirate Ride
1966-1996
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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.
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Point Plummet
2017
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The star attraction of the new Cedar Point Shores Water Park is Point Plummet. On Point Plummet riders drop nearly straight now and go thru some helixes.
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Police Cars
1970
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It isn't every day you can ride in a Police Car!
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Portside Plunge
2017
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Portside Plunge is an intense thrilling tube ride. Riders take several tight turns then go down a steep drop! Portside Plunge is a great attraction for guests who want a thrilling tube slide!
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Power Tower
1998
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This exciting ride has two options: it will throw you into the air 240 feet up or drop your 240 feet down! Opened in 1998, Power Tower is Cedar Point's tallest thrill ride structure. In 2012, Power Tower got a new lighting package and a new entrance. In 2013, Power Tower got a new entrance sign!
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Professor Delbert's Frontier Fling
2017
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For over 55 years Delbert Feinstein, the area's local inventor had been trying to make verious flying devices to make it into flight! Well in 2017, he finally found a way to do it with a 160 foot tall sky coaster!
In 2017 RipCord was moved from Challenge Park to the Frontier Trail where it was renamed, repainted and re-themed as Professor Delbert's Frontier Fling. |
Racer 1910-1928
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In 1910 Cedar Point got its first Racing Roller Coaster! Racer was located on the beach near what is now Gatekeeper. The ride was removed in 1928 to make room for The Cyclone.
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Raptor
1994
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Cedar Point's inverted coaster is often ranked as one of the the park's best coasters. Opened in 1994, this steel swooping monster is not one bit tame. Raptor was the first ride in 30 years to dramatically change the look of the main midway!
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Red Baron
1999
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Spin while in airplanes on Red Baron!
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Renegade River
1995-2016
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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.
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Rendezvous Run
2004
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Rendezvous Run is a fun water coaster that blasts its riders up hill!
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RipCord
1996-2016
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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! |
Riptide Raceway
2017
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Ready, Set, Go! Riptide Raceway is Cedar Point Shores Waterpark's mat racer slides. Guest race 5 other riders on a trip down to the bottom of the slide!
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Riverboat Cruise
1960-1963
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Riverboat Cruise opened at Cedar Point in 1960. The ride was a boat in the old lagoons.In 1964 the concept was expanded and renamed Western Cruise.
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Rock Spin & Turn
1970
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Riders on Rock Spin and Turn will enjoy their ride as they spin around in a circle and up and over hills!
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Roto Whip
1970
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Whip and spin on Roto Whip!
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Rotor 1961-1964
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Rotor opened in 1961 on the Main Midway. It was a spinning ride that the floor dropped out. The ride was removed in 1964 to make room for future expansion.
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Rotor
1967-1984
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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 Schwabichen.
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Rougarou
2015
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In 2015 riders were given an entire new coaster experience with Rougarou! Rougarou is Cedar Point's first Floorless Roller Coaster. Rougarou has been lurking in the Cedar Point lagoons for many years.
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Runaway Rapids
2017
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Runaway Rapids is an adventurous river.
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Satellite Jets
1961-1986
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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. |
Scamper
1962-1969
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Scramper opened in 1962. Scramper was a wooden wild mouse style roller coaster. It was located where the Corkscrew helix is now. The ride closed in 1969.
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Schwabichen
1970-2002
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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. |
Scrambler
1960
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Scrambler has been spinning every member of the family since 1960. Scrambler is an exciting experience! This brightly colored ride is great fun!
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Sea Swing 1904-?
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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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Shoot-the-Rapids
1967-1981
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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.
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Shoot the Rapids
2010-2015
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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.
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Sky Fighters
1970
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Sky Fighters is a fun ride that spins passengers through the air both forwards and backwards!
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Sky Ride
1962
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Sky Ride takes riders up and and over the Main Midway at 92 feet. It is one fun ride. From the top, riders can get amazing views of Cedar Point and Lake Erie!
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Skyscraper
2008-2015
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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.
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Sky Slide
1968-1991
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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 twelve lanes. The slide was removed in 1991 to make room for an expansion to Berenstain Bear Country.
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Sky Wheel
1962-1980
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Sky Wheel opened at Cedar Point in 1962. Sky Wheel was a terrifying double Ferris Wheel. Sky Wheel was 90 feet tall. It was removed in 1980.
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Skyhawk
2006
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The world's tallest double swing ride, Skyhawk, awesome. Located in Frontier Town, Skyhawk opened in 2006. Because of its lower height requirement of 48 inches, Skyhawk can be ridden by a larger percentage of the family. Skyhawk is powered by air!
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Slingshot
2014
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In 2014 Cedar Point added SlingShot to the end of the new Gemini Midway. SlingShot flings riders 360 feet into the air at speeds of 60 MPH!
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Snake River Expedition
2021
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Join Trapper Dan as he takes you on a journey thru the Snake River! You are sure to run into some surprises and adventures on the way. Snake River Expedition is an amazing ride the entire family can enjoy together! This ride is a modern updated return of the former Paddlewheel Excursions ride!
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Snake River Falls
1993
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Snake River Falls is an Arrow Dynamics water ride that opened in 1993. Snake River Falls takes riders up 83 feet where they float around in a trough before falling into a pool of water. Since it's opening in May 1993, Snake River Falls has been a popular ride!
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Snoopy Bounce
1999-2019
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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.
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Snoopy's Deep Sea Divers
2008
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Dive into the submarine with Snoopy and Lucy!
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Snoopy's Space Race
2008
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Ride through space with Snoopy on Snoopy's Space Race!
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Space Age
1970
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Riders spin thru the ages on Space Age!
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Space Spiral
1965-2012
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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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Slash Zone
2004-2016
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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.
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Speed Slides
1988-2011
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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).
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SlasH20
2017
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SplasH20 is a giant play structure. Guests get to play on several slides. This area is geared towards families and has a giant tipping bucket.
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Steel Vengeance
2018
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Steel Vengeance opened in 2018 as the world's first Hyper Hybrid roller coaster in the world! Steel Vengeance takes riders up 205 and drops them 200 feet at a 90 degree angle! The ride flips riders upside down 4 times! Steel Vengeance is one of the best roller coasters in the world.
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Storm Surge
2017
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Storm Surge is the parks classic family friendly raft ride. It is a fun ride that is really enjoyable!
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Super Coaster 1952-1964
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Super Coaster opened in 1952 in the Kiddieland section of the park. It was a kids roller coaster. Super Coater closed in 1964 and was removed from the park.
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Super Himalaya
1970
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Spin and laugh on Super Himalaya. Super Himalaya is a great ride for the entire family to ride together.
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Swan Boats
1997-2003
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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.
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Switchback Railway
1892-1896
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Switchback Railway opened in 1892. It was Cedar Point's very first roller coaster. The ride had no lift hill so the car had to be pushed back thru the ride by hand. Switchback Railway closed in 1896.
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Tadpole Town
1990-2016
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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.
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The Sandlot
2017
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The Sandlot is a relaxing area where guests can hang out and play volleyball!
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Three-Way Figure Eight Roller Toboggan
1902-1909
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Three-Way Figure Eight Roller Toboggan was a wooden roller coaster that was located in the old Amusement Circle. It opened in 1902 and closed in 1909.
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Thunder Canyon
1986
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Thunder Canyon is an Intamin river raft ride located on Frontier Trail. Opening in 1986, Thunder Canyon is Cedar Point's oldest existing water ride. Thunder Canyon takes riders thru canyons and under waterfalls. Thunder Canyon is a very fun ride. This ride simulates what is is like to go river rafting!
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Tiki Twirl
1970-1984
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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.
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Tiki Twirl
2015
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Tiki Twirl is a great ride for the entire family to enjoy together! Tiki Twirl spins riders on a tilted platform!
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Tilt-A-Whirl
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Tilt-A-Whirl was a classic amusement park ride that was located on Cedar Point's Main Midway.
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Tilt-A-Whirl
1999-2018
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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.
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Toddler's Tide Pool
2004
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This pool is great for the little ones!
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Top Thrill Dragster
2003
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Top Thrill Dragster is Cedar Point's tallest and fastest roller coaster. When the ride opened in 2003 it was the first roller coaster in the world to stand over 400 feet.
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Trabant
1966-1990
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Trabant was a spinning ride that was located on the Main Midway. It opened in 1966 and remained a park favorite until it was removed in 1990.
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Troika
1976
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Troika will spin and swoop its riders above the midway. Opening in 1976, Troika was moved to its current location in 2003.
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Tropical Tube Slides
2004
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Every great water park has to have body slides!
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Tube Slides
1988-2016
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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.
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Tumble Bug
1934-1963
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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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Valravn
2016
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This massive Dive coaster opened in 2016 as the tallest and fastest of its kind in the world! Valravn and Cedar Point broke 10 world records when it opened. Valravn takes riders up 223 feet and drops them 214 feet at a 90 degree angle! Valravn is a great ride!
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Vertigo
2001-2001
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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.
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Waterin' Hole
2017
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Waterin' Hole is a children's area for small kids.
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Wave Swinger
1979
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The oldest existing swing ride at Cedar Point can be found in Frontier Town. Wave Swinger swings its riders an astounding 31 feet above the ground!
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Western Cruise 1964-1986
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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.
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White Water Landing
1982-2005
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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.
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Wicked Twister
2002
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Wicked Twister is the world's first and only double twisting Impulse coaster. Standing at 215 feet, Wicked Twister is the tallest impulse coaster ever built!
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Wild Mouse
1959-1962
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Wild Mouse opened in 1959 on Cedar Point's Main Midway. It was the first roller coaster built at Cedar Point for adults since the Cyclone in 1929. The ride closed in 1962 to make room for bigger and better things.
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Wild Walleye
2017
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Wild Walleye is Cedar Point Shores's version of classic tube slides.
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.Wildcat 1970-1978
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WildCat opened in 1970 on the Cedar Point Beach. It was a small compact roller coaster. In 1979 it moved to Valleyfair.
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WildCat
1979-2011
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In 1979 Cedar Point opened the new WildCat to replace the old one. WildCat was a small roller coaster that took riders thru sudden drops and tight turns. WildCat was removed in the spring of 2012 to make room for Celebration Plaza.
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Wilderness Run
2014
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Take a ride into the wilderness on Wilderness Run! Wilderness Run is 19 feet high. Built in 1979, it was Intamin's first roller coaster!
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WindSeeker
2011
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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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Witches' Wheel
1977-2018
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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.
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Woodstock Express
1999
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Woodstock Express opened in 1999 at Cedar Point. Woodstock Express is a 31 foot tall family roller coaster. Woodstock Express is a great starter roller coaster for kids!
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Woodstock's Airmail
2014
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Bounce to the sky on Woodstock's Airmail!
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Woodstock's Whirlybirds
2008
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Spin around in a giant circle on Woodstock's Whirlybirds!
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Xtreme Trampoline
2004-2007
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Extreme Trampoline opened in 2004 in Challenge Park. This ride was a giant trampoline. It closed in 2007 to make room for Skyscraper.
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Zoom Flume
1995-2016
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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.
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Zugspitze 1966-1971
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Zugspitze opened at Cedar Point in 1966. It was located near Space Spiral. Zugspitze was a spinning ride that was similar to Super Himalaya. The ride closed in 1971.
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last Updated: 6/8/2020
All Photos by Andrew Borgen, Joel Rodgers, the lost coaster, Ron Hintz, Cedar Point, Russ Hauden, vonrollskyway1 and Jake Hamons