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List of former Cedar Point attractions

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List of former Cedar Point attractions

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[[Cedar Point]] from the lake in the late 1930s. The Cyclone Roller Coaster is on the far left and the first hill of the High Frolics Roller Coaster is in the center.

This is a list of rides, attractions and themes from the Cedar Point amusement park that no longer exist in the park.

Defunct roller coasters

RidePictureYear openedYear closedManufacturerDescription
Broadway Trip19641964Mack Ridescoaster_name=Broadway Triplocation=Cedar Pointrcdb_number=2362access-date=April 10, 2012}}
Cyclone[[File:Cedar Point Cyclone back curve in 1934 (cropped).jpg110px]]19291951Harry G Travercoaster_name=Cyclonelocation=Cedar Pointrcdb_number=1580access-date=April 10, 2012}}
Dip the Dips Scenic Railway19081917A wooden roller coaster with a height of 33 ft.
Disaster Transport[[File:Disaster Transport Cedar Point.JPG110px]]19852012IntaminFormerly known as Avalanche Run before being enclosed in 1989. It was an enclosed Bobsled roller coaster.
High Frolics[[File:Cedar Point Scenic Railway in about 1920.jpg110px]]19181940Andy VettelA wooden roller coaster with a height of 75 ft. It was originally named Scenic Railway, then rebuilt and renamed Leap Frog Railway in 1918, and in 1933 it was renovated and its name was changed to High Frolics.
Jumbo Jet[[File:Jumbo Jet 1973.png110px]]19721978SchwarzkopfA steel roller coaster, it was a larger and longer version of the Jet Star series of coasters, which followed the Schwarzkopf Wildcat design. The Jumbo Jet was introduced in 1972, making Cedar Point's one of the first. It used individual self-powered cars to run up a spiral lift hill unassisted. The coaster run had some 90° sections, and an ATC-style radar prop rotated up above the ride. Jumbo Jet is currently located at Dreamland in Minsk, Belarus.
Leap the Dips[[File:Leap the Dips in the 1920s.jpg110px]]19121935Andy Vettel
Little Dipper19521952Allan Herschel CompanyA small kiddie coaster that was a one-year concession previously operated a Myrtle Beach Pavilion.
Mean Streak[[File:Mean_Streak_(Cedar_Point)_01.JPG110px]]19912016Dinn CorporationA wooden roller coaster. Mean Streak was the tallest wooden coaster in the world with the longest drop when it opened to the public, standing 161 ft. Its closure date of September 16, 2016 was announced on August 1, 2016. The site currently holds Steel Vengeance, a hybrid roller coaster which incorporates some elements of Mean Streak's design.
Racer[[File:Cedar Point Figure-Eight Roller Toboggan in about 1910.jpg110px]]19101928McKay ConstructionA wooden racing roller coaster with a height of 46 ft.
Scamper[[File:Cedar Point - Scamper.jpg110px]]19621969A wooden wild mouse roller coaster.
Super Coaster19521964Allan Herschell Companycoaster_name=Super Coasterlocation=Cedar Pointrcdb_number=1848access-date=April 10, 2012}}
Switchback Railway[[File:Switchback Railway at Cedar Point.jpg110px]]18921901A wooden roller coaster with a height of 25 ft and a speed of 10 mph. Switchback Railway was Cedar Point's first roller coaster. It was different in that it did not have a powered lift hill so the cars needed to be pulled back to the station by hand.
Three-Way Figure Eight Roller Toboggan[[File:Cedar Point - Three-Way Figure Eight Roller Toboggan.jpg110px]]19021909Frederick IngersollA wooden roller coaster with a height of 46 ft.
Top Thrill Dragster[[File:Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point.jpg110px]]20032023IntaminA first-of-its-kind full circuit Intamin strata coaster, at a height of 420 ft. The attraction was closed in August 2021 due to an accident, and was closed permanently in September 2022. The ride was reimagined into Top Thrill 2 in 2024.
Wicked Twister[[File:Wicked twister1 CP.JPG110px]]20022021IntaminAn inverted impulse roller coaster marketed as the tallest and fastest of its kind in the world when it opened. Replaced by The Grand Pavilion in 2023.
Wildcat[[File:Cedar Point first Wildcat in the 1970s.jpg110px]]19701978SchwarzkopfA steel wild mouse roller coaster. It operated at two other parks including Valleyfair before being dismantled in 2001.
WildCat[[File:CP-WildCat.jpg110px]]19792011SchwarzkopfA steel wild mouse roller coaster. Removed in 2011 to make room for Luminosity. It operated in three locations in the park before being removed. The footprint for WildCat now houses part of Valravn and Sirens Curse.
Wild Mouse[[File:Cedar Point Wild Mouse in the 1950s.jpg110px]]19591963B. A. Schiff & AssociatesA steel wild mouse roller coaster.

Defunct rides

RidePictureYear openedYear closedManufacturerDescription
Airplane Dips1917Aero Joy-plane companyA track ride themed to airplanes that went around a circle similar to tumble bug.
Antique Cars[[File:Antique Cars.jpg110px]]19692021Arrow DevelopmentAn automobile track ride in Frontier Town with cars that resemble an early Cadillac car. After 52 years of operation, this ride was permanently closed and then it was demolished in November 2021. It was replaced by The Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill in 2022.
Bayern Kurve19701984SchwarzkopfA Bayern Kurve bobsled type ride.
Bumper Boats19932013HamptonA kiddie bumper boat ride located in the Gemini's Children Area. It closed in 2013, and was replaced by Lake Erie Eagles.
Caterpillar19241961A fast-paced ride that generates a decent helping of centrifugal force, causing the riders on the inside of the seats to crush the riders on the outside of the seats.
Circle Swing19061920s or 1930sA Swing ride that was located at the center of the former amusement circle midway.
Chaos19972010Chance RidesA Chaos type ride that was one of the first of its kind. It inverts its riders in three degrees of motion: lifting, inverting, and spinning. Moved in 2002 to make room for ride Top Thrill Dragster (now Top Thrill 2), and relocated to the former Schwabinchen location.
Choo Choo Lagoon19952016A children's area featuring a train style Splashground. It closed in 2016 and was replaced by Lemmy's Lagoon.
Demon Drop[[File:Demon Drop at Cedar Point.jpg110px]]19832009Intaminurl=http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2009/12/02/demon-drop-wont-join-knotts-lineup-after-all/26729/title=Demon Drop won't join Knott's lineup after allwork=The Orange County Registerdate=December 2, 2009access-date=August 11, 2010}} It was replaced with Ocean Motion which was re-located to make room for WindSeeker.
Dodgem19672001A bumper cars ride located across from Magnum XL-200. It was moved to Michigan's Adventure. A separate Dodgem remains on The Boardwalk.
Earthquake[[File:Cedar Point Earthquake (4231379899).jpg110px]]19651984Arrow DevelopmentA dark ride based on the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. This ride formerly operated at Freedomland U.S.A. and was relocated to Cedar Point in 1965. The ride transportation system was provided by Arrow Development.
url=http://www.rollercoasterfreak.com/CP_Brochures/1966_souvenir_map.jpgtitle=1966 Souvenir Mapaccess-date=11 January 2012}}19611967 or 1968John Norman BartlettA ride that went around in a circular track with a steep hill that gave riders the sensation of flying.
Flying Skooters19441960A kiddie rider where riders sat in airplanes and swung back and forth as they went in a circle.
Frontier Carousel19721994Dentzeltitle=Frontier Carousel NRHPurl=http://landmarkhunter.com/108868-william-dentzel-1921-carousel/publisher=Landmark Hunteraccess-date=October 3, 2012}}
Frontier Lift19681985Von RollA second sky ride which operated separate from the existing one. It ran from the main midway to Frontier Town. The site of the midway station is now the station for Iron Dragon, but the Frontier Town station still stands; restrooms occupy the ground floor, while the second floor is used for employee meetings and storage. A Cart is used for HalloWeekends.
Ferris Wheel1920s or 1930s?A small ferris wheel located next to High Frolics.
Fun House1950s or 1966?1981A 3-story walk-through house. This "upside-down house" featured someone in a rocking chair on the ceiling and the labyrinth room where the floor was at an angle representing an upside-down attic roof. Replaced with the Kid Arthur's Court play area, which would also eventually be removed. Portions of this attraction are used in the HalloWeekends attraction "The Magical House on Boo Hill".
Giant Sky WheelGiant Sky Wheel19611980HerschellA double wheel Ferris wheel with two wheels mounted on opposite ends of a giant pivoting arm, allowing one wheel to turn high in the air while the other was being loaded. It was located near the front main entrance.
Hot Rods19702013HamptonA children's circular old-fashioned automobile ride located inside of Kiddy Kingdom.
Mill Race[[File:Cedar Point Mill Race in 1963.jpg110px]]19631993Arrow DevelopmentA log flume water ride that was located near the main entrance. It had a relatively small footprint, and was the second Arrow Development flume to open. The final drop on this ride was once sponsored by Nestea and was called the "Nestea Plunge", named after a very popular advertising slogan of the time. The Mill Race log flume ride was retired after the 1993 season to make room for Raptor. The Raptor roller coaster opened in 1994.
Miniature Merry go round1920s or 1930sA miniature merry go round that stood next to Cyclone and High Frolics.
Monorail[[File:Cedar Point Monorail ride.jpg110px]]19591965Ohio Mechanical Handling Companyp.131}}
Moon Rocket[[File:Cedar Point Moon Rocket in the 1940s.jpg110px]]19461940s–1950surl=http://thepointol.com/cedar-point-history-1905-1949/title=Cedar Point History: 1905 – 1949work=The Point Onlineaccess-date=June 18, 2014}}
Old Timers19702013HamptonA children's circular old-fashioned automobile ride located inside of Kiddy Kingdom.
Octopus1941A spinning ride that spun around on an axis with several spinning arms and ride vehicles similar to the Monster currently located in Gemini Midway.
Paddlewheel Excursions[[File:Cedar Point Western Cruise in early 1970s (cropped).jpg110px]]19612011p.133}} After a half century of operation and after celebrating its 50th Anniversary, The Paddlewheel Excursions ride closed on Labor Day 2011 to make room for defunct attraction Dinosaurs Alive!. The ride was originally known as "Riverboat Cruises," then renamed Western Cruise in 1964. Renamed "Paddlewheel Excursions" in 1987, when the loading dock was relocated to the Gemini Midway, upon the opening of Iron Dragon (whose station currently sits on the present-day dock of Western Cruise).
Pirate Ride[[File:Cedar Point Pirate Ride in 1966.jpg110px]]19661996Arrow DevelopmentA pirate-themed dark ride located near the Blue Streak queuing area. This ride formerly operated at Freedomland U.S.A. and was relocated to Cedar Point in 1966. The building still stands today and remnants of the ride can still be seen. The ride transportation system was provided by Arrow Development.
Rotor[[File:Cedar Point Rotor in the 1960s.jpg110px]]p.138}}1964Anglo Rotor CorporationA rotor type ride. A cylindrical room that spun while the floor dropped, leaving riders stuck to the wall by centrifugal force.
19671984Chance Rides
Schwabinchen19702002Mack RidesA Trabant. The ride motion pattern resembled that of a spinning coin before coming to rest. The Schwabinchen had a tilted loading platform and featured a beautiful German tavern dancer in the center, where riders "sat" on the outskirts of the "Lady In Red's" dress. It was removed in 2002 to make room for Chaos after defunct ride Top Thrill Dragster was built.
Sea Swing[[File:Cedar Point Sea Swing.jpg110px]]1904Traver Engineeringurl=https://books.google.com/books?id=M9_KcYZw_c4Ctitle=Cedar Pointpublisher=Arcadia Publishingauthor=David W. Francis, Diane DeMali Francisyear=2004isbn=0738532347}}
Shoot the Rapids19671981The ride closed in 1981 to make room for White Water Landing. Where Maverick is located now.
Shoot the Rapids[[File:Shoot the Rapids.jpg110px]]20102015IntaminA log flume water ride that was named after the original Shoot the Rapids. Frequent ride problems, including an incident in 2013, led to its closure. The original Shoot the Rapids closed to make way for another defunct water ride, White Water Landing (Cedar Point).
SkyScraper[[File:Cedar Point SkyScraper loading position (1538).jpg110px]]20082015Gravity WorksA Booster type ride. The ride was 2 minutes long and rotated its riders at a max speed of 55 mi/h at a max height of 160 ft. The ride was previously located at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom and Valleyfair.
Sky Slide[[File:Giant slide.jpg110px]]19681991A Fun Slide. It featured a huge cyan-colored fiberglass slide located just west of the Main Arcade. Guests had to sit on a burlap mat while sliding down. There were two long steep drops followed by a short dip, and the slide had 15 "lanes" for riders.
Snake River Expedition20212023A themed Riverboat attraction that navigated the route formerly taken by the retired Paddlewheel Excursions.
Space Spiral[[File:Space Spiral at Cedar Point.jpg110px]]19652012Von Roll/Willie Buhler's Space Towers CompanyA 330 ft tall Gyro tower that gave riders a 360-degree view of the surrounding area. Space Spiral was the first amusement ride in the world to top 300 ft. It featured a distinctive two-level cabin, found only on a few early models. However, the second level wasn't used in the ride's later years. It was imploded and demolished on September 12, 2012.
Speed Slides19882011Two body slides in Soak City. Replaced by Riptide Raceway.
Sir Rub-A-Dub's Tubs19862014A small water ride in kiddie kingdom. Replaced by Dodgem.
Snake River Falls[[File:Snake River Falls-Cedar Point.jpg110px]]19932024Arrow DynamicsA Shoot-the-Chute ride. It opened as the tallest and fastest water ride in the world with a drop of 80 ft.
Star Voyager19611986Kasper KlausA Kasper Klaus Satellite Jet ride in which 20 jet-like vehicles were attached to a rotating arm. As the ride rotated, guests could pull or push the yoke of the vehicle to make the jet rise or descend.
Tiki-Twirl19701984Mack RidesA Polynesian-themed version of a Mack Calypso. As of 2016, the existing Calypso was renamed "Tiki Twirl" after the 1970 ride and relocated near the giant wheel. In 2023 the name reverted to Calypso.
Trabant19661990Chance RidesA Trabant type ride in which the riders sat on the ends of a round disc-shaped object similar to a flattened cone. The ride motion pattern resembled that of a spinning coin before coming to rest and featured a disco ball as its centerpiece.
Tumble Bug[[File:Cedar Point Tumble Bug.jpg110px]]19341963Traver EngineeringAn amusement park ride with a central axis and a circular, humped track.
Turnpike Cars[[File:Cedar Point Turnpike Cars (8129983488).jpg110px]]19592014Arrow DynamicsThe ride featured cars themed as mini hot rods from the 1950s and 1960s. Replaced by Valravn.
Twister1950s??early 1970sA spinning ride that was located where the main midway restaurants are. In the late 60s it was moved to where the Grand pavilion stands today.
VertiGo20012001S&S WorldwideAn air powered thrill ride that used three 265 ft-tall towers and cable to propel riders over 300 ft. One of the rides three towers partially collapsed after its debut season. Park management felt the potential for failure of this ride design outweighed the positive impact made by repairing it, and it was removed prior to the start of the 2002 season. It was located in Challenge Park, located between Cedar Point and Soak City.
Water Toboggan[[File:Cedar Point Water Toboggan.jpg110px]]1890early 1900sA slide built out into Lake Erie approximately where Windseeker stands today.
White Water Landing[[File:White Water Landing inside boat.jpg110px]]19822005Arrow DevelopmentA log flume water ride built on the former site of the original Shoot the Rapids. It operated for twenty-three years before it was retired to make room for Maverick. The station and queue are now part of Maverick's queue and gift shop.
Witches' Wheel19772018HUSS Park AttractionsAn Enterprise ride that spun riders, eventually inverting them upside down for several rotations more than 60 ft above ground. Replaced by BackBeatQue.
Yankee Bullet1941Fast-paced ride that had enclosed ride cars, most of the information on the ride has been lost to time.
url=http://www.rollercoasterfreak.com/CP_Brochures/1969_souvenir_map.jpgtitle=1969 Souvenir Mapaccess-date=11 January 2012}}unknown19661971Mack RidesA variation of a standard Mack Himalaya-type ride.
Jaycopter1964 ??1964 ??Jaycopter CorporationA unique helicopter simulator, originally intended for military training. Also operated at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair.
Professor Delbert's Frontier Fling19962024Ride Entertainment GroupA 152 ft dual arch Skycoaster model. Operated as Ripcord in Challenge Park from 1996 to 2016. This was an upcharge attraction.

Defunct attractions

RideYear openedYear closedDescription
Aquarium19672001An aquarium featuring many fish. It was removed to make room for the defunct ride Wicked Twister. It is currently occupied by the Grand Pavilion which was added in 2023.
Berenstain Bear Country19851998A children's play area themed to The Berenstain Bears; it closed in 1998 & rethemed to Peanuts Playground in 1999.
Cedar Point Cinema19752001title=Cedar Point The Queen of American Watering Placesfirst1=David W.last1=Francisfirst2=Dianelast2=Francisyear=1988publisher=Daring Books Publisherslocation= Canton, Ohioisbn=0-938936-75-1}}
Challenge Park19922016A small area that featured Challenge Racing, Skyscraper (removed during 2015-2016 offseason), Xtreme Trampoline, Ripcord(relocated to Frontier Trail as Professor Delbert's Frontier Fling)o Frontier Trail, and Challenge Golf (Closed Labor Day 2016). Removed to allow for expansion and rebranding of Soak City to "Cedar Point Shores"
Dinosaurs Alive!20122018A walkthrough attraction which featured 50 animatronic dinosaurs. It was removed to make way for defunct Forbidden Frontier.
Eden Musee19181966A wax museum that contained the heads of well-known historical and folk figures it was replaced by the Hollywood wax museum.
Fun House19661981A fun house that has an upside-down facade.
Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island20192022An island full of adventurous activities
Jungle Larry's African Safari19651994A zoological attraction with live animal exhibits, including some trained-animal shows. Originally, guests had to walk a long bridge over a lagoon to get there. When the midway was extended in 1976, this part of the lagoon was filled in.
Kid Arthur's Court19821999A kids' play area with ball pits, a maze and rope climbing; demolished to make way for Peanuts Playground.
Noah's Ark19251959A wooden replica of Noah's ark that contained moving animals; it would slightly swing around.
Peanuts Playground19992007A kids' play area; it was removed to make room for Planet Snoopy.
Rock Climbing Wall20002004Upcharge rock climbing wall
Snoopy Bounce19992019Bounce house formerly in Camp Snoopy
Starlight Experience20092012Over one million colorful LED lights lit up the Frontier Trail nightly. It also featured music and various Peanuts floats.
Swan Boats19972003A swan boat style paddleboat ride. They were re-located to Michigan's Adventure for the 2004 season. The pond used for the Swan Boats is now where Maverick's turnaround is.

Former shows

ShowOpenedClosedLocationDescription
American Portrait20112011Millennium Midwaytitle=Marathon Petroleum Company LP to Sponsor New Nighttime Show at Cedar Pointurl=http://pointbuzz.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=1641publisher=PointBuzzaccess-date=October 14, 2012date=March 1, 2011}} It was replaced by Luminosity — Ignite the Night!.
Great Western Band18841884url=https://www.cedarpoint.com/media-center/park-historytitle=Park Historywork=Cedar Pointaccess-date=June 18, 2014}}
Hot Summer Lights20062010Millennium Midway
Luminosity – Ignite the Night!20122017Celebration PlazaLuminosity was a nighttime show featuring dancers, singers, drummers, Cirque du Soleil performers. It was free with admission and was replaced by another show called Vertical Impact.
url=http://www.rollercoasterfreak.com/Cedar_Point/History.htmltitle=The History of Cedar Pointwork=Roller Coaster Freakaccess-date=June 18, 2014author=Hammond, Jason}}19081966
Splash!19992007The Aquatic StadiumAn innovative and daring high diving demonstration. It was replaced by All Wheels Extreme stunt show.
The Summer Spectacular19952005Millennium MidwayA nighttime laser light show projected on a giant screen in front of the Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad train station. It was replaced by Hot Summer Lights.

Rides relocated within Cedar Point

RideYear movedFormer locationNew location
Super Himalaya1985Near former Space Spiral spot (Gatekeeper)Camp Snoopy
1999Camp SnoopyNext to Corkscrew's station.
Matterhorn1985Near former Space Spiral spot (Gatekeeper)Near Corkscrew
2023Near CorkscrewThe Boardwalk
Monster1987Iron DragonGemini Midway
Midway Carousel1994RaptorNear Front Entrance
Giant Wheel2000Millennium ForceThe Boardwalk
Troika2001Near CorkscrewThe Boardwalk
Ocean Motion2011WindSeekerFormer Demon Drop spot (near Front Entrance)
Rock, Spin, and Turn2014Gemini MidwayKiddy Kingdom
Space Age2014Gemini MidwayKiddy Kingdom
Dodgem2015Millennium Midway PlazaThe Boardwalk
Calypso (formerly Tiki Twirl)2015Next to Blue StreakThe Boardwalk
Professor Delbert's Frontier Fling (formerly RipCord)2017Challenge Park(Cedar Point Shores)Former Shoot the Rapids site(near Forbidden Frontier)
Atomic Scrambler(formerly Scrambler)2023Near CorkscrewThe Boardwalk

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