A couple of rides I remember fondly, but are less mentioned: the double Ferris wheel was one, which I remember was located near the middle of the midway, then relocated just inside the entrance. The second wasn’t really a ride per se, but was a nice diversion, especially for the younger kids. There was a large fiberglass slide with maybe 12 lanes done-by-side, and maybe 20 feet high. You’d grab a burlap bag, climb the stairs, and slide down on your burlap bag.
i remember the giant slide, it rocked! i would say it was more like 30 or 40 feet high, but i could be wrong. i also remember the earthquake ride and the fun house which was next to the slide. those were some fun times.
aaahhh, the Mill Race! when we rode that as kids I decided that when I grew up I wanted to have the job of the guy at the end that moved that swinging gate back and forth with his feet
living less than an hour south of cp, this sure brings back memories. what was known as the mill race, many of us locals called it simply the log ride. it was popular because you got wet but not soaked. going on rotor after lunch and watching kids turn green was pretty funny. and with the witches wheel, i went on that every year, i knew people who went on the biggest coasters that wouldn't go near it.
A lot of rides have disappeared, surely a park that size isn’t short in space. For a ride that seemed to be everywhere I’m surprised there aren’t more versions of Chaos left. Maybe maintenance was a problem.
I once went to Cedar Point with my family in the early 1970's. There was a hotel right in the park at that time called The Hotel Breakers. It was very hot that day, and the Shoot the Rapids ride, where you get splashed, was very popular that day. There was also the Space Needle, a spiral that rose 300 feet above the park, and you might even look out across Lake Erie, and see the tip of Canada, if visibility was good enough, and it rarely ever is. The three big roller coasters at that time were, The Blue Streak, The Jumbo Jet, and The Wildcat.
I’d love to have seen the park back then. You have a good memory for all those old attractions. Check out my original lost rides of Cedar Point video to see some of those rides!
I used to live in the Cleveland area in those days, but I now live in New Jersey, and the closest amusement park to me is now Six Flags Great Adventure, located in Jackson, NJ. They once had a ride very much like The Deamon Drop, but at Six Flags, it was called Free Fall. They now have a roller coaster very much like The Top Thrill Dragster, but here, it is called Kingda Ka.
I was born and raised about an hour and a half from Cedar Point, and started going there in 1966. I remember all of these rides. My brother and I tried to break the consecutive times riding on the Rotor Room without getting off. LOL Loved Cedar Point and still do. If you need any additional information about any these, let me know.
Wow! You must have seen so much change over the years. Cedar Point has a lot of historical information, but there is still a lot lost to time. That’s part of the fun for me, uncovering the information to make my videos.
I loved the Witches Wheel and Mantis. never been on Gatekeeper or Rugoru. My go to for years has been Raptor. Sadly, I think my Cedar Point days are behind me.
Does anyone remember the bobsled style ground ride with the circular track on an angle called Baryn (sp?) Curve??? My mom and I loved that ride back in the 1970s!
You sure can still ride it, and I have! I class it as a lost ride due to the different ride experience. I know some people who count the two rides as separate coaster credits, but I dont go that far!
@@CoasterConnections Rougarou is equally uncomfortable because the track is rough and they didn't change the over the shoulder restraints, which makes your head feel like a marble inside a magic 8 ball.
A couple of rides I remember fondly, but are less mentioned: the double Ferris wheel was one, which I remember was located near the middle of the midway, then relocated just inside the entrance. The second wasn’t really a ride per se, but was a nice diversion, especially for the younger kids. There was a large fiberglass slide with maybe 12 lanes done-by-side, and maybe 20 feet high. You’d grab a burlap bag, climb the stairs, and slide down on your burlap bag.
A couple of rides I remember fondly, but are less mentioned: the double Ferris wheel was one, which I remember was located near the middle of the midway, then relocated just inside the entrance. The second wasn’t really a ride per se, but was a nice diversion, especially for the younger kids. There was a large fiberglass slide with maybe 12 lanes done-by-side, and maybe 20 feet high. You’d grab a burlap bag, climb the stairs, and slide down on your burlap bag.
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i remember the giant slide, it rocked! i would say it was more like 30 or 40 feet high, but i could be wrong. i also remember the earthquake ride and the fun house which was next to the slide. those were some fun times.
aaahhh, the Mill Race! when we rode that as kids I decided that when I grew up I wanted to have the job of the guy at the end that moved that swinging gate back and forth with his feet
That has got to be one of the best jobs anywhere, ever!
living less than an hour south of cp, this sure brings back memories. what was known as the mill race, many of us locals called it simply the log ride. it was popular because you got wet but not soaked. going on rotor after lunch and watching kids turn green was pretty funny. and with the witches wheel, i went on that every year, i knew people who went on the biggest coasters that wouldn't go near it.
Some great memories! I have a friend who is the same on similar rides to Witches Wheel, but I love them.
That was the Sky Slide.
I’m still so mad about sooooo many of the rides cedar point got rid of 😢 but chaos hurts my soul 😭 I miss that ride so much
A lot of rides have disappeared, surely a park that size isn’t short in space. For a ride that seemed to be everywhere I’m surprised there aren’t more versions of Chaos left. Maybe maintenance was a problem.
@@CoasterConnections definitely had issues it’s last year or so but they replaced it with one of those stupid 3point challenges 🙄😡
Mantis always gave me a cramp in my calf
Sometimes on stand up rides you end up in the most uncomfortable positions!
I once went to Cedar Point with my family in the early 1970's. There was a hotel right in the park at that time called The Hotel Breakers. It was very hot that day, and the Shoot the Rapids ride, where you get splashed, was very popular that day. There was also the Space Needle, a spiral that rose 300 feet above the park, and you might even look out across Lake Erie, and see the tip of Canada, if visibility was good enough, and it rarely ever is. The three big roller coasters at that time were, The Blue Streak, The Jumbo Jet, and The Wildcat.
I’d love to have seen the park back then. You have a good memory for all those old attractions. Check out my original lost rides of Cedar Point video to see some of those rides!
I used to live in the Cleveland area in those days, but I now live in New Jersey, and the closest amusement park to me is now Six Flags Great Adventure, located in Jackson, NJ. They once had a ride very much like The Deamon Drop, but at Six Flags, it was called Free Fall. They now have a roller coaster very much like The Top Thrill Dragster, but here, it is called Kingda Ka.
Hotel Breakers is still there and it’s a great place to stay at the park.
I was born and raised about an hour and a half from Cedar Point, and started going there in 1966. I remember all of these rides. My brother and I tried to break the consecutive times riding on the Rotor Room without getting off. LOL Loved Cedar Point and still do. If you need any additional information about any these, let me know.
Wow! You must have seen so much change over the years. Cedar Point has a lot of historical information, but there is still a lot lost to time. That’s part of the fun for me, uncovering the information to make my videos.
I loved the Witches Wheel and Mantis. never been on Gatekeeper or Rugoru. My go to for years has been Raptor. Sadly, I think my Cedar Point days are behind me.
I’m looking forward to getting back there in June. I love an invert so Raptor is one of my favourites.
With the Mill Race, we would try to get everyone to shift far forward in the log, creating more bite/splash at the bottom of the hill.
Love this! I would have done exactly the same!
Does anyone remember the bobsled style ground ride with the circular track on an angle called Baryn (sp?) Curve??? My mom and I loved that ride back in the 1970s!
Oh yes, the Bayern Kurve was there from 1970 to the mid 80's. There are still a few of this ride type about.
I've never been to cider point but allot of these seam so fun tho 😂
Cider Point... now that's a park I could get on board with! 😂
You can still ride mantis, just as rougaroo
You sure can still ride it, and I have!
I class it as a lost ride due to the different ride experience. I know some people who count the two rides as separate coaster credits, but I dont go that far!
I've been on both, and they both beat me up with headbanging, the ride would be better if it had comfort collars on it.
I’m with you on the banging, but because of my height I never get on with comfort collars or vest restraints.
When they moved Chaos, it replaced Schwabinchen a Mack Hully Gully ride.
Thanks for watching, I love that extra bit of information. 😁
I found the Mantis to be really uncomfortable to ride
Do you prefer Rougarou then?
@@CoasterConnections Rougarou is equally uncomfortable because the track is rough and they didn't change the over the shoulder restraints, which makes your head feel like a marble inside a magic 8 ball.
16:41 “it was only the rides *force*s that held the guests in their seats” “by the *millennium*…” YOU SNEAKY BOI
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Wait ... are they wanting to take out THE BLUE STREAK? NO, NO, NO!
I don’t think so… I certainly hope not!
Blue Streak isn’t going anywhere any time soon.
A couple of rides I remember fondly, but are less mentioned: the double Ferris wheel was one, which I remember was located near the middle of the midway, then relocated just inside the entrance. The second wasn’t really a ride per se, but was a nice diversion, especially for the younger kids. There was a large fiberglass slide with maybe 12 lanes done-by-side, and maybe 20 feet high. You’d grab a burlap bag, climb the stairs, and slide down on your burlap bag.
Thank you so much for your comment. I’ve had many people ask for a follow up and there are plenty more rides to include. Two good suggestions here!