Cedar Point Map and Brochure (2025 – 1961)

Location: Sandusky, Ohio

Years Active: 1870 – Active

Cedar Point is a 364-acre amusement park located in Sandusky, Ohio. Known as the “Roller Coaster Capital of the World,” it features 18 world-class roller coasters and over 70 rides. Planning your visit is easy with the official Cedar Point map 2025, which helps navigate this massive park efficiently.

If you’re looking for Cedar Point’s water park, see the Cedar Point Shores map and brochure.

Discover the most detailed digital archive of Cedar Point maps, beginning with the newest 2025 Cedar Point park map and tracing the evolution of attractions, coasters, and guest experiences over the years.

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Cedar Point Map 2025

In 2025, Cedar Point introduced major additions and reopenings. The park debuted Siren’s Curse, the tallest, longest, and fastest tilt coaster in North America. Top Thrill 2, the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch coaster, reopened for full operation after modifications. Cedar Point Shores expanded with two new tube slides in the former Crosscurrent tower. Additionally, Millennium Force received upgrades for its 25th anniversary, Happy Friar dining was remodeled, and the main gate signage was updated.

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Cedar Point Hallo Weekends Map 2024

Printable Cedar Point Hallo Weekends Map PDF 2024

Cedar Point Map 2024

On May 4, 2024, Cedar Point officially reopened with the debut of Top Thrill 2, a re-imagined version of the retired Top Thrill Dragster. This marked the park’s defining change for the 2024 season, highlighted during its opening day celebrations. The launch of Top Thrill 2 was the centerpiece event, signaling the return of one of the park’s signature attractions in a new form.

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Cedar Point Hallo Weekends Map 2023

Cedar Point Map 2023

In 2023, Cedar Point introduced The Boardwalk, a new themed area anchored by a two-level Grand Pavilion featuring a restaurant, bar, and viewing decks. The area also debuted the Wild Mouse spinning roller coaster, adding to the park’s ride lineup. At the same time, the park removed the family-friendly interactive attraction Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island and officially cleared out Wicked Twister, the 215-foot steel coaster that had closed in 2021.

Cedar Point Map 2022

In 2022, Cedar Point saw major resort updates with the reopening of Castaway Bay indoor waterpark hotel and Sawmill Creek Resort, both following extensive renovations. Within the park, a new dining venue, The Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill, opened in Frontier Town. However, the Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster remained closed for the entire season, marking a significant operational change.

Cedar Point Map 2021

In 2021, Cedar Point introduced Snake River Expedition, an interactive family river boat ride, and added new dining locations as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations. That year also marked significant closures: Wicked Twister was permanently shut down at the end of the season, and Top Thrill Dragster was indefinitely closed following an August 15 incident in which a guest was injured by a detached ride component.

Cedar Point Map 2020

In 2020, Cedar Point postponed the debut of the new Snake River Expedition river boat ride and the Celebrate 150 Spectacular nighttime event to 2021. Additionally, several attractions did not operate for the season, including Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island, the SlingShot, and other upcharge experiences.

Cedar Point Map 2019

In 2019, Cedar Point introduced several major additions, including Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island, a live-action interactive attraction, and two new dining venues: Hugo’s Italian Kitchen on the Main Midway and BackBeatQue near Magnum XL-200. At the same time, the park retired two attractions: the long-running Witches’ Wheel spinning ride, which had operated since 1977, and the Dinosaurs Alive! walk-through exhibit, both removed to make way for new experiences.

Cedar Point Map 2018

In 2018, Cedar Point debuted Steel Vengeance, the world’s first hyper-hybrid roller coaster, which became the tallest, fastest, and longest ride of its kind after replacing the former Mean Streak. The park also updated dining with the transformation of Famous Dave’s BBQ Shack into Frontier Foldovers and Buckaroo’s Burritos into Miss Keat’s Smokehouse, while Chick-fil-A returned to FrontierTown. Additionally, the Sandcastle Suites hotel, Breakwater Café, and the Extreme Sports Stadium were demolished during the off-season.

Cedar Point Map 2017

In 2017, Cedar Point rebranded and expanded Soak City into Cedar Point Shores Water Park, introducing major new attractions including Point Plummet, a six-story aqua-drop slide, and Portside Plunge, a five-story dueling tube slide. Within the main park, RipCord was relocated to FrontierTown and renamed Professor Delbert’s Frontier Fling. These changes marked the season’s most significant updates across both the waterpark and ride lineup.

Cedar Point Map 2016

In 2016, Cedar Point debuted Valravn, a record-breaking dive coaster that became the tallest, fastest, and longest of its kind. To support its addition, the park removed the Good Time Theatre and the Turnpike Cars ride, while also opening a new dining venue, Frontier Inn, adjacent to the coaster. That season also marked the permanent closure of the wooden roller coaster Mean Streak, which gave its final rides on September 16.

Cedar Point Map 2015

In 2015, Cedar Point transformed the Mantis stand-up roller coaster into a floorless design renamed Rougarou, while also removing the nearby Calypso ride to accommodate the change. The park introduced Sweet Spot, a large new candy shop on the Main Midway. Beyond the rides, the historic Hotel Breakers reopened after a major two-year renovation, featuring a new grand entrance, updated lobby, and refurbished guest rooms, marking a significant upgrade to the resort experience.

Cedar Point Map 2014

In 2014, Cedar Point expanded its Gemini Midway with three new attractions: Pipe Scream, a spinning Disk’O Coaster, Lake Erie Eagles, a Flying Scooters ride, and the SlingShot, a 360-foot upcharge thrill ride that opened in July. The season also marked the closure of the Mantis stand-up roller coaster on October 19 to prepare for its 2015 transformation. Additionally, the Game Day Grille restaurant was converted into a new Chickie’s & Pete’s sports bar.

Cedar Point Map 2013

In 2013, Cedar Point debuted GateKeeper, a record-breaking Bolliger & Mabillard wing coaster positioned at the redesigned main entrance. As part of this transformation, a new Starbucks location and Coca-Cola Freestyle station opened near the front gate. To make way for these additions, the park permanently removed the Disaster Transport indoor coaster and the Space Spiral observation tower, while the Troika flat ride was relocated from the entrance area to Kiddy Kingdom.

Cedar Point Map 2012

In 2012, Cedar Point introduced several major additions, including Dinosaurs Alive! on Adventure Island with more than 50 animatronic dinosaurs, and Luminosity, a nightly pyrotechnics and music show on a new midway stage. Soak City also opened Dragster H2O, a six-lane mat-racing water slide. At the same time, the park permanently removed the WildCat roller coaster for the Luminosity stage and closed Disaster Transport and Space Spiral mid-season to prepare for a new 2013 attraction.

Cedar Point Map 2011

In 2011, Cedar Point introduced WindSeeker, a 301-foot-tall tower swing ride located along the beach, and opened a new Pink’s Hot Dogs restaurant. The park also relocated the Ocean Motion swinging ship ride from the beach to the main midway. At the same time, it permanently closed the Paddlewheel Excursions boat ride, which had operated since 1961, marking the end of one of the park’s long-running attractions.

Cedar Point Map 2010

In 2010, Cedar Point introduced Shoot the Rapids, a $10.5 million log flume-style water ride located in FrontierTown, marking the park’s major new attraction for the season. At the same time, the Demon Drop free-fall ride, which had operated on the main midway since 1983, was dismantled and removed following the 2009 season, making way for future changes to the park’s ride lineup.

Cedar Point Map 2009

In 2009, Cedar Point introduced the Starlight Experience, a family-friendly nighttime walkway with lights, sounds, and moving images along the Frontier Trail. The park also reconfigured dining by dividing the former Silver Dollar Cafe into two new venues: Chick-fil-A and Game Day Grille. That season also marked the permanent closure of the Demon Drop free-fall ride, which gave its final rides on November 1 before being dismantled for relocation.

Cedar Point Map 2008

In 2008, Cedar Point re-themed its children’s area by transforming the former Peanuts Playground into Planet Snoopy, located near the park’s main gate. The new area featured seven rides, including the existing Jr. Gemini roller coaster, which was renamed Woodstock Express as part of the overhaul. These updates marked the park’s primary changes for the season, focusing on refreshing and expanding the family-oriented offerings.

Cedar Point Map 2007

In 2007, Cedar Point opened Maverick, a $21 million launched roller coaster in the Frontier Town section, marking the park’s major new attraction for the season. That year also saw a significant resort transformation as the former Radisson Harbour Inn was fully renovated and rebranded into Castaway Bay Indoor Waterpark Resort, featuring a 38,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, updated accommodations, an arcade, and new dining options.

Cedar Point Map 2006

In 2006, Cedar Point introduced Skyhawk, a 125-foot-tall Screamin’ Swing ride in the Frontier Town section, as the park’s major new attraction. A new 1950s-themed dining venue, Coasters Drive-In, also opened near the front of the park. At the same time, the White Water Landing log flume ride, which had operated since 1982, was permanently removed following its final season in 2005 to make way for future developments.

Cedar Point Map 2005

In 2005, Cedar Point introduced maXair, a 140-foot-tall giant frisbee thrill ride on the main midway, as well as Splash Zone, a multi-story interactive water play structure with a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket at Soak City. That season also marked the final year for White Water Landing, the log flume ride that had operated since 1982, which was permanently closed at the conclusion of the operating season.

Cedar Point Map 2004

In 2004, Cedar Point expanded its Soak City waterpark with an $8 million investment that introduced Zoom Flume, an uphill water coaster, along with Tidal Wave Bay, an 18,000-square-foot wave pool, and a new children’s play area. Beyond the waterpark, the resort also saw the removal of the historic Bon Air wing of Hotel Breakers, originally built in 1926, which was demolished during the off-season ahead of the 2004 season.

Cedar Point Halloweekends Map 2004

Cedar Point Map 2003

In 2003, Cedar Point introduced Top Thrill Dragster, the world’s first strata coaster and the tallest and fastest roller coaster on Earth at the time, standing 420 feet tall. The park also expanded its dining with the addition of Toft’s Ice Cream Parlor, a Panda Express, and an enlarged Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que. To accommodate the new coaster, Cedar Point removed the Chaos and Schwabinchen flat rides, reshaping the park’s ride lineup.

Cedar Point Map 2002

In 2002, Cedar Point opened Wicked Twister, the world’s tallest and fastest double-twisting impulse roller coaster, located along the park’s beach. To make room for the new attraction, the historic Aquarium building was demolished during the off-season. That year also marked the permanent removal of VertiGo, a thrill ride that had only briefly operated in 2001 before being dismantled due to mechanical issues. These changes defined the park’s updates for the season.

Cedar Point Brochure 2002

Cedar Point Map 2001

In 2001, Cedar Point debuted VertiGo, a 300-foot-tall three-tower thrill ride located near the main entrance, though it was permanently closed mid-season following a structural malfunction. The year also brought a major expansion to the Lighthouse Point resort, which added 64 new lakefront cottages and 20 luxury RV campsites to the luxury camping complex that had opened the year prior. These developments marked both a significant addition and an abrupt closure in the same season.

Cedar Point Map 2000

In 2000, Cedar Point debuted Millennium Force, the world’s first giga coaster, standing 310 feet tall and reaching speeds of 92 mph, making it the tallest and fastest roller coaster at the time. To accommodate the new ride, the Giant Wheel Ferris wheel, which had operated since 1972, was removed after the 1999 season. Additionally, the resort expanded with the opening of Lighthouse Point, a luxury camping complex featuring cabins, cottages, and RV sites.

Cedar Point Brochure 2000

Cedar Point Map 1999

In 1999, Cedar Point opened Camp Snoopy, a new themed land for children near the marina, featuring eight family rides and anchored by Woodstock’s Express, a 38-foot-tall family roller coaster. The Berner Old-timers antique car ride was removed to make space for the new area. That year also saw a major resort expansion with the addition of a 10-story tower at Hotel Breakers, adding 230 rooms and suites. Additionally, the Giant Wheel Ferris wheel closed to prepare for a 2000 attraction.

Cedar Point Map 1998

In 1998, Cedar Point introduced Power Tower, a 300-foot-tall thrill ride featuring four towers offering both drop and launch experiences, built on a new 2.5-acre complex. To accommodate the addition, the Flight Commander ride was removed and the Dodgem bumper cars were relocated. That year also saw a 6.5-acre expansion to Soak City waterpark, which added a 22,500-square-foot wave pool, multiple new slides, and a 2,000-foot adventure river, significantly enhancing the waterpark’s offerings.

Cedar Point Map 1997

In 1997, Cedar Point added Chaos, a new spinning and tilting thrill ride on the main midway, while Soak City expanded with Tadpole Town, a 2.5-acre children’s water play area. The Breakers East hotel wing also reopened following a full renovation of its 180 rooms. At the end of the season, the Flight Commander ride was permanently closed to prepare the site for future park developments, marking both additions and removals during the year.

Cedar Point Map 1996

In 1996, Cedar Point debuted Mantis, which opened as the world’s tallest, fastest, and steepest stand-up roller coaster. To make room for this new addition, the long-running Pirate Ride, a boat-based dark ride operating since 1966, was permanently removed after the 1995 season. The park also expanded its dining offerings with the addition of Coasters, a 1950s-style restaurant, and a new Dairy Queen, marking a mix of major thrill ride and food service updates.

Cedar Point Brochure 1996

Cedar Point Map 1995

In 1995, Cedar Point expanded Soak City with a $3.5 million addition that included the Renegade River action river and a new adult activity area. The historic Hotel Breakers also reopened after a $10 million renovation that remodeled 400 rooms in its main section. Meanwhile, the long-standing Pirate Ride dark ride, in operation since 1966, permanently closed at the end of the season to clear land for the construction of the upcoming Mantis roller coaster.

Cedar Point Map 1994

In 1994, Cedar Point debuted Raptor, which opened as the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest inverted roller coaster at the time. To build the new ride, the Mill Race log flume, a park staple since 1963, was permanently removed after the 1993 season. Additionally, the historic Midway Carousel was relocated to the front of the park near the main gate, clearing space on the midway for Raptor’s construction and reshaping the entrance experience.

Cedar Point Map 1993

In 1993, Cedar Point introduced Snake River Falls, which opened as the world’s tallest, fastest, and steepest water flume ride. The park also expanded its dining with the addition of Johnny Rockets, a 1950s-themed diner on the midway. Beyond rides and food, Challenge Park debuted as a new pay-per-attraction area featuring a go-kart track and miniature golf. That season also marked the final year of operation for the Mill Race log flume, which closed to make way for future development.

Cedar Point Map 1992

In 1992, Cedar Point expanded its resort offerings with the opening of Sandcastle Suites, a 96-unit all-suite hotel featuring an outdoor pool, whirlpool, and the nautical-themed Breakwater Cafe. The park also introduced a new upcharge thrill attraction, a 15-story Skycoaster later named RipCord, located in the newly developed Challenge Park area alongside miniature golf. These additions marked significant growth in both accommodations and thrill experiences for guests during the season.

Cedar Point Map 1991

In 1991, Cedar Point introduced Mean Streak, which opened as the world’s tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in a newly developed section of the park. Dining options expanded with the addition of Midway Market, a 450-seat buffet-style restaurant on the main midway. Meanwhile, Soak City waterpark added Main Stream, a 42-foot-high inner tube slide, broadening the waterpark’s lineup. These additions marked significant growth across the park’s thrill rides, dining, and water attractions.

Cedar point Map 1990

In 1990, Cedar Point transformed Avalanche Run into Disaster Transport, enclosing the bobsled coaster and re-theming it as a space-themed indoor ride. Soak City waterpark expanded by 5 acres, adding a 500,000-gallon wave pool, a 1,000-foot-long river ride, and a new children’s play area. At the same time, the Tiki Twirl spinning enterprise ride, which had operated since 1977, was permanently closed at the end of the season.

Cedar Point Brochure 1990

Cedar Point Map 1989

In 1989, Cedar Point introduced Magnum XL-200, the world’s first hypercoaster, which debuted as the tallest and fastest roller coaster on Earth at the time. To accommodate the new attraction and its accompanying facilities, the Star Voyager observation ride was permanently removed after the 1988 season. These updates marked the year with a groundbreaking addition to the park’s ride lineup and the removal of an older attraction to support its development.

Cedar Point Brochure 1989

Cedar Point Map 1988

In 1988, Cedar Point debuted Soak City, a new 5-acre water park featuring 10 water slides, split between inner-tube and body slides, marking the park’s expansion into water attractions. At the same time, the Star Voyager observation ride was permanently closed at the end of the season to make way for future development associated with the upcoming Magnum XL-200 coaster. These changes highlighted both a major new addition and a significant ride removal.

Cedar Point Map 1987

In 1987, Cedar Point opened Iron Dragon, a $4 million suspended roller coaster built over the park’s lagoons, marking the year’s major new attraction. To make space for the ride, the Western Cruise scenic boat ride was permanently removed after the 1986 season. Additionally, the Monster spinning ride, previously located on the lagoon island, was relocated to a new spot near the park’s main midway, reshaping the area around the new coaster.

Cedar Point Map 1986

In 1986, Cedar Point opened Thunder Canyon, a $3.4 million river rapids ride located in Frontier Town. The children’s area was updated as Kiddieland was renovated and officially renamed Kiddy Kingdom, with the historic Midway Carousel relocated there from the main midway. That season also marked the final year for the Western Cruise boat ride, which was permanently closed at the end of 1986 to prepare the lagoon island for future development.

Cedar Point Map 1985

In 1985, Cedar Point introduced Avalanche Run, a $3.4 million bobsled-style roller coaster, as its major new ride. The park also opened Berenstain Bear Country, a themed 1-acre children’s play area built on the former site of the Funhouse, which was removed after 1984. Additionally, Cedar Point Cinema, an IMAX large-format movie theater, was added as a new attraction, broadening the park’s entertainment offerings beyond traditional rides.

Cedar Point Brochure 1985

Cedar Point Map 1984

In 1984, Cedar Point permanently closed its long-running walk-through Funhouse attraction at the end of the operating season. The closure cleared space for a new children’s themed area, Berenstain Bear Country, which would debut the following year. This marked the most significant change for the park during 1984, transitioning away from one of its older funhouse-style experiences in preparation for updated family-oriented attractions.

Cedar Point Map 1983

In 1983, Cedar Point introduced Demon Drop, a 131-foot-tall first-generation free-fall ride located on the park’s main midway, becoming the year’s major new attraction. To accommodate its construction, the Scamper wild mouse coaster, which had operated on the same site, was permanently removed after the 1982 season. These changes marked a significant shift in the midway lineup, replacing a classic family coaster with a cutting-edge thrill ride.

Cedar Point Map 1982

In 1982, Cedar Point opened Oceana, a 1,600-seat outdoor stadium designed to host a dolphin and sea lion show, along with a 700-seat indoor movie theater. The park also renamed its original Shoot the Rapids log flume to White Water Rampage for its final season before being permanently removed at year’s end. Additionally, the Scamper wild mouse roller coaster closed permanently after the 1982 operating season, clearing space for future park developments.

Cedar Point Map 1981

In 1981, Cedar Point introduced two major attractions: Ocean Motion, a $1 million swinging viking ship ride, and Kid Arthur’s Court, a one-acre medieval-themed children’s play area. These additions expanded the park’s offerings for both thrill-seekers and families, marking the year with significant investments in diverse entertainment experiences. Both attractions became notable new features of the park’s lineup during the 1981 season.

Cedar Point Map 1980

In 1980, Cedar Point expanded its Kiddieland offerings with the addition of the Family Fun Center, an interactive play area featuring attractions like a ball crawl and punching bag forests. That season also marked the final year for the Sky Wheel, the park’s iconic double Ferris wheel that had operated since 1962, which was permanently removed after the season ended. These updates reflected both new family-focused entertainment and the retirement of a long-standing ride.

Cedar Point Map 1979

In 1979, Cedar Point introduced two new attractions to its ride lineup. The Jr. Gemini, a small steel children’s roller coaster, debuted on the newly developed Gemini Midway as a family-friendly addition. Alongside it, the Wave Swinger, a classic chair-swing ride with suspended seats revolving from a canopy, was also installed. These updates strengthened the park’s mix of family and thrill attractions, marking the most significant changes for the 1979 season.

Cedar Point Map 1978

In 1978, Cedar Point opened Gemini, which debuted as the world’s tallest and fastest racing roller coaster and served as the anchor for a newly developed themed midway. This major addition reshaped the park’s skyline and midway experience. At the same time, the original Wild Mouse roller coaster, which had operated near the beach since 1959, was permanently removed at the end of the season, marking both a groundbreaking debut and a notable closure.

Cedar Point Map 1977

In 1977, Cedar Point introduced two new spinning thrill rides to its lineup. The Witches’ Wheel, a $750,000 Huss Enterprise ride, debuted as one of the year’s headline attractions. Alongside it, the Tiki Twirl was added, offering guests another circular motion ride with revolving movement. These additions enhanced the park’s collection of flat rides and thrill attractions, marking the most significant changes for the 1977 season.

Cedar Point Map 1976

In 1976, Cedar Point debuted Corkscrew, a $1.75 million roller coaster that became the world’s first to feature three inversions, making it a landmark addition to the park’s thrill ride lineup. Alongside it, the park introduced the Troika, a new spinning flat ride that sent riders whirling in three directions at once. These two attractions marked the most significant changes of the 1976 season, further expanding the park’s reputation for innovative thrill rides.

Cedar Point Map 1975

In 1975, Cedar Point added several notable attractions, including the Cedar Point Cinema, a $1.5 million large-format movie theater serving as a major new entertainment venue. The park also constructed the 150-foot-tall Robert L. Munger Jr. Memorial Carillon, featuring 147 bells near the main entrance. Additionally, a 135-foot-long Sky Slide mat attraction debuted, giving guests a new family-friendly ride option. These additions marked the most significant developments of the 1975 season.

Cedar Point Map 1974

Cedar Point Map 1973

Cedar point Map 1972

In 1972, Cedar Point introduced the Jumbo Jet, a $1.2 million steel roller coaster, as the park’s new headline attraction. The season also saw the debut of the Giant Wheel, a 150-foot-tall Ferris wheel with 36 cabins, both located on a newly built three-acre midway that connected Frontier Town to the main midway. To accommodate these additions, the Zugspitze spinning ride was removed after the 1971 season, reshaping the park’s layout and offerings.

Cedar Point Map 1971

In 1971, Cedar Point expanded with the debut of Frontier Trail, a half-mile-long pioneer village designed as a new themed area. The park also introduced Schwabinchen, a new Himalaya-style spinning ride, while relocating the existing Himalaya to the main midway under the new name Super Himalaya. Additionally, the Zugspitze spinning ride was permanently closed at the end of the season to clear space for future development, marking the year with both new additions and a closure.

Cedar Point Map 1970

In 1970, Cedar Point marked its Centennial with the debut of a new “Million Dollar” midway built on three acres of redeveloped land. The expansion featured multiple new attractions, including the compact steel Wildcat roller coaster, the Wild Mouse-style Scamper, and flat rides such as the Schwabinchen and Tiki Twirl. To make way for this development, the San Francisco Earthquake dark ride was permanently removed after the 1969 season, highlighting a major year of transformation.

Cedar Point Map 1969

In 1969, Cedar Point introduced the Cedar Creek Mine Ride, a $1.2 million steel mine train coaster that became one of the world’s earliest of its kind. A second antique car ride, later known as the Cadillac Cars, was also added near the new coaster. That year also saw the demolition of the historic Social Hall, a park landmark since 1905, and the permanent closure of the San Francisco Earthquake dark ride at season’s end.

Cedar Point Map 1968

In 1968, Cedar Point debuted Frontier Town, a major new themed area featuring rides, shops, and live entertainment, expanding the park’s western atmosphere. Other significant additions included the 22-lane Sky Slide, a 175-foot-long mat slide attraction offering a large-scale family experience, and the Himalaya, a spinning ride that became one of the year’s headline thrills. These new developments made 1968 a pivotal year in diversifying the park’s themed attractions and family offerings.

Cedar Point Map 1966

In 1966, Cedar Point introduced the Pirate Ride, a $350,000 boat-based dark ride sending guests through a pirate-themed cave. The park also opened an expanded Kiddieland area, featuring a dozen new children’s rides, including a merry-go-round and a small roller coaster. At the same time, the Grand Pavilion ballroom, a historic structure dating back to 1888, was demolished prior to the season, marking both a period of new additions and significant removals.

Cedar Point Map 1964

In 1964, Cedar Point introduced the Blue Streak, a $200,000 wooden roller coaster that became the park’s headline attraction. The season also saw the addition of the Trabant, a spinning and tilting thrill ride. To make way for Blue Streak’s construction, the original wooden Wild Mouse coaster was permanently removed after the 1963 season, marking a year of both significant new investments and the loss of an earlier ride.

Cedar Point Map 1962

In 1962, Cedar Point introduced the Sky Wheel, a $300,000 double Ferris wheel that stood 92 feet tall. This major new addition became a headline attraction for the season, offering guests a distinctive ride experience with dual rotating wheels. The Sky Wheel’s debut highlighted Cedar Point’s continued investment in large-scale attractions during the early 1960s, marking one of the most significant updates to the park that year.

Cedar Point Map 1961

In 1961, Cedar Point introduced several new attractions, headlined by the $300,000 Sky Ride, an aerial cable car system transporting guests along the midway. Additional rides debuted, including the Rotor, which used centrifugal force to pin riders against the wall, and the Super Jets spinning rocket ride. The park also opened the Turnpike Cars, a new antique-car style attraction, marking a significant expansion of guest offerings across multiple ride categories.

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