Dinn Corporation was a roller coaster designing and manufacturing company established in West Chester, Ohio , in 1983 by Charles Dinn. The company is noted for moving and rebuilding several existing wooden coasters and building ten new wooden roller coasters in the United States.
130-502: Charles Dinn served as Kings Island 's Director of Construction, Maintenance and Engineering, where he oversaw the design and building of The Beast with a team including Al Collins, Jim Nickell, William Reed and Curtis D. Summers . In November 1983, Dinn left Kings Island and opened his own corporation in West Chester, Ohio . The corporation relocated three older wooden roller coasters from parks that had been closed to new parks One of
260-469: A German immigrant, built two boats to transport the prisoners. In 1870, he began to ferry locals to the Cedar Point peninsula, which opened as a public bathing beach. Zistel opened a bathhouse on the north shore of the peninsula and the same year built a beer garden with a small dance floor. He charged 25 cents per person to ride from Sandusky to Cedar Point on his boat, Young Reindeer , widely recognized as
390-403: A big difference and with Magnum we started branding ourselves as a big time roller coaster park". To keep the momentum going, Mean Streak opened in 1991 as the northernmost attraction in the park. It broke records for the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world, reaching a maximum speed of 65 mph (105 km/h) and a height of 161 feet (49 m). Between major releases,
520-510: A businessman from Indiana, as the park's new manager. Under his tenure, the peninsula was transformed from a picnic ground into a nationally recognized amusement park and resort destination. The second roller coaster at Cedar Point, the Figure-Eight Roller Toboggan, debuted in 1902. It was moved several years later and renamed The Racer. A pony track was built near the beach the same year. Mosquitos were an issue, so in 1904,
650-516: A company formed by senior executives and general managers of Taft Attractions Group. Three parks – Kings Island, Kings Dominion and Carowinds – were involved in the sale. Taft invested in KECO to retain one-third interest. Three years later in 1987, Kings Island was sold individually to American Financial Corporation , led by Carl Lindner . The deal included a contract with KECO to continue managing park operations. KECO, which retained ownership of
780-445: A competing theme park. Construction began on June 15, 1970. Later that year, a public contest was held to name the new park. "Kings Island" emerged the most popular, as the name was a nod to both the local Kings Mills area as well as the park's predecessor Coney Island. Most of the rides at Coney Island were relocated, and much of what remained was demolished. The popular Sunlite Pool attraction continued to operate, however, and
910-506: A distance of 133 feet (41 m). The jump set a world record that held until 1999. It was the longest successful jump of his career as well as his last major stunt, and the nationally televised event was broadcast live on ABC, landing 52 percent of the TV audience during that hour with an estimated 55 million viewers. Park executives favored the national exposure and additional revenue being generated by record-breaking, newsworthy events that kept
1040-431: A history of low ridership and a serious incident in 2013 injuring seven riders. WindSeeker , a 301-foot (92 m) tall tower that spins riders along the shoreline of Lake Erie, was introduced in 2011. WindSeeker did not open on time due to construction delays and opened to the public on June 14, 2011. On June 20, 2011, Cedar Fair announced that Dick Kinzel would retire on January 3, 2012, and Matt Ouimet would become
1170-473: A major economic center over the next three decades. Railroad and steamship travel supported an emerging tourism industry, and rapid development of the area began. In the 1860s during the American Civil War , housing for a battery of four field artillery pieces was constructed at the tip of the peninsula. It was used to defend a prison for Confederate soldiers on nearby Johnson's Island . Louis Zistel,
1300-440: A more lucrative partnership with Adam Stoll and Louis Adolph, who owned land at Cedar Point, along with investors Charles Baetz and Jacob Kuebeler. The partnership's first venture was constructing a Grand Pavilion, which opened the same year in 1888 and marked the first concerted effort to operate the peninsula as a public resort. It was a two-story theater and concert hall with a bowling alley and photographer's studio. The building
1430-562: A night-time LED light extravaganza with floats themed to the four seasons. The $ 1,000,000 attraction took place on the Frontier Trail nightly beginning at twilight. In 2010, Cedar Point added a new flume ride on the park's Frontier Trail named Shoot the Rapids , which included two drops and a three-minute journey through a rustic, western-themed environment. It was removed in February 2016 following
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#17328517884381560-692: A number of setbacks generating negative publicity, including the early demise of The Bat and Son of Beast roller coasters, both of which were problematic rides. Kings Island is divided into nine themed sections and operates seasonally from early spring through Labor Day in the fall, followed by two additional holiday-themed events known as Halloween Haunt and Winterfest. Kings Island had an estimated 3.18 million guests in 2021, ranking third in attendance among seasonal amusement parks in North America behind sister parks Canada's Wonderland and Cedar Point . In addition, Kings Island has won Golden Ticket Awards in
1690-534: A popular vacation destination for the emerging middle-class in the United States. The Lake's islands, such as Kelleys Island and South Bass Island , were gaining a reputation for their freshwater bathing resorts . The Cedar Point peninsula, named for its abundance of cedar trees , was originally known for its fishing. Local fishermen leased land and built living quarters there. Sandusky, which featured an important shipping harbor and two railroads, transformed into
1820-522: A practice used by Disney throughout its theme parks. The area's main attractions include the Royal Fountain, a 600,000-US-gallon pool (2,300 m ) capable of shooting 10,000 US gallons (38 m ) of water into the air each minute, and the signature Eiffel Tower , a one-third scale replica of the original which offers a view of the entire park to its guests. Grand Carousel, a classic carousel built in 1926 and originally located at Coney Island,
1950-623: A result of the COVID-19 pandemic . In April 2021, Carrie Boldman became vice president and the first female general manager in Cedar Point history, after Jason McClure was promoted to a corporate position at Cedar Fair. HalloWeekends returned in 2021 with an expanded operating calendar, which included Halloween Haunt and Tricks and Treats Fall Fest. Wicked Twister closed permanently on September 6, 2021, to make room for future development. An incident at Top Thrill Dragster in August 2021, which resulted in
2080-451: A section of the park was dedicated to its predecessor, Coney Island . The area was constructed to resemble the former park's carnival-style layout and featured many of its flat rides which were relocated, including Monster, Scrambler, and Dodgem. One of the new flagship attractions during the park's inaugural year, The Racer, is located in this section. In addition to rides, some of Coney Island's famous Ginkgo trees were transplanted, lining
2210-462: A serious injury to a guest waiting in line, prompted an investigation by the Ohio Department of Agriculture . The park closed the ride the following two seasons and announced in 2023 that it would be modified by Zamperla to feature a second 420-foot (130 m) tower and two additional launches. In 2024, it briefly reopened as Top Thrill 2 , before being closed after a few days of operation for
2340-555: A small steel coaster brought over from Coney Island, and a new junior wooden coaster in the Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera originally named Scooby Doo . The most expensive ride to open with the park was Enchanted Voyage , a $ 2-million dark ride attraction that featured over a hundred animatronic Hanna-Barbera characters. Kings Island was nationally promoted in two well-known sitcoms : The Partridge Family in 1972 and The Brady Bunch in 1973. Each filmed an episode on location at
2470-403: A suspended roller coaster from Arrow Dynamics , in 1993. Located next to the habitat attraction, it was titled after a film of the same name and was the first ride to be added to the park with a Paramount theme. The following year, the entire area was renamed Adventure Village coinciding with the removal of the animal habitat and monorail ride. In 1999, a two-year expansion initiative began with
2600-562: A suspended roller coaster, debuted on the Million Dollar Midway near the Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad station. In 1988, Soak City (now known as Cedar Point Shores), Cedar Point's outdoor water park, was constructed near Hotel Breakers. It featured speed slides, more than 10 body and tube slides, a family raft ride, a water playhouse, and two lazy rivers. Cedar Point added several record-breaking rides from 1989 to 2011 under Kinzel's management. Magnum XL-200 debuted in 1989 as
2730-510: A swinging pirate ship ride called Viking Fury, which opened in 1982. The area initially opened with the park in 1972 as The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera and was later shortened to Hanna-Barbera Land . One of the area's flagship attractions was a junior wooden roller coaster named Scooby Doo , which like The Racer was designed by John C. Allen but intended for younger riders. Enchanted Voyage , an Old Mill dark ride that ferried guests in unaccompanied boats along water-filled guideways,
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#17328517884382860-635: A theme park in Northern Kentucky ;– well within Coney Island's primary market that extended as far south as Louisville . The announcement highlighted the need for change and gave Wachs' proposal credibility within the organization. Gary and Ralph met with Dudley S. Taft, president of Taft Broadcasting Company , to discuss a possible merger. Taft Broadcasting was interested in promoting its recently acquired Hanna-Barbera division, and in July 1969,
2990-402: A top speed of 80 mph (130 km/h) and features a splashdown water effect finale. In August 2016, Kings Island revealed plans to build Mystic Timbers , a 109-foot-tall (33 m) wooden roller coaster that opened in 2017. The new ride added 3,265 feet (995 m) of track bringing the park's wooden coaster total to 18,804 feet (5,731 m), making it the most of any amusement park in
3120-452: A unique roller coaster concept. The Bat opened to the public in 1981 as the first modern-day, suspended roller coaster featuring an overhead track with train cars that swung freely from side to side, designed to simulate the feeling of flight. Although it was well received, it was plagued with design flaws and constant maintenance that resulted in frequent closures over its short, three-year history. In order to appease frustrated guests,
3250-572: A wooden roller coaster, opened in 1929. Boeckling, who was still attempting to expand the park, died from uremia on July 24, 1931. Edward Smith took over Cedar Point's management after Boeckling's death. As a result of the Great Depression , little expansion happened through the 1930s. One of the few rides built in during this time was the Tumble Bug. The decaying Leap the Dips coaster was demolished in
3380-604: A year after leaving Deerfield Township, the city of Mason annexed most of Kings Island. A temporary measure allowed for some land to remain in Deerfield in an attempt to appease park officials and reduce the impact on the township. The rest would be annexed in 1999. In 2005, Viacom split into two companies, Viacom and CBS Corporation , with CBS inheriting Paramount Parks. CBS made the decision to sell its theme park division in January 2006. CBS CEO Leslie Moonves stated that despite
3510-468: Is SlingShot, which was introduced in 2014. Cedar Point has 8 family rides/attractions. Cedar Point has one water ride, excluding attractions located in Cedar Point Shores . Kiddy Kingdom opened in 1970 as Kiddieland but was renamed in 1993. It is located near Gatekeeper and contains 11 rides. Planet Snoopy is a children's area that opened in 2008. All of its rides were relocated from
3640-479: Is a list of former employees at Kings Island that later became well known in another industry: Dogstreet Cemetery is located at the north end of the Kings Island parking lot and is maintained by Deerfield Township. The historic cemetery dates back to 1803. The Warren County Genealogical Society documented nearly 70 grave sites in the cemetery, though as of 2005 , only 52 headstones remained. On January 11, 2012,
3770-496: Is a secondary queue system that offers shorter wait times on the park's most popular rides. In addition to the standard admission charge, visitors can bypass the standard wait line by purchasing a wrist band that grants access to the Fast Lane queue. A limited number of wrist bands are sold each day. Kings Island offers Fright Lane passes that operate the same way as Fast Lane but are for Halloween Haunt attractions only. The following
3900-499: Is another International Street attraction. Also located here is Kings Island Theater along with a variety of restaurants and souvenir shops. Oktoberfest, relating to the eponymous German festival , opened with the park in 1972. The area resembles a German town with timber-framed, German-style architecture. The Festhaus building is its central attraction, featuring live shows with several indoor eateries. Rides within Oktoberfest include
4030-430: Is followed by weekend-only operation through Halloween during an annual event known as HalloWeekends . Other amenities and attractions featured within the park include a one-mile-long (1.6 km) beach, an outdoor water park named Cedar Point Shores , an indoor water park named Castaway Bay , two marinas, and an outdoor sports complex called Cedar Point Sports Center. The park has reached numerous milestones over
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4160-559: Is transformed into a winter village filled with Christmas carolers, homemade crafts, and holiday-themed refreshments and snacks. The event debuted in 1982 and returned annually through 1992, followed by a brief return in 2005. Under Cedar Fair's ownership, the park listened to guest feedback and brought Winterfest back in 2017. They planned several years in advance to increase the scale of the event, which showcases over 5 million color-changing lights and dozens of live performances each night. Fast Lane , introduced at Kings Island in July 2011,
4290-501: The 2010 season, when Cedar Fair began incorporating its Peanuts theme throughout the park, primarily in the children's area. Nickelodeon Universe was renamed Planet Snoopy to complete the transition. In late 2009, the Mason City Council added a measure on its 2010 ballot that would mandate a 3-percent ticket tax and a 5-percent parking tax at both Kings Island and The Beach Waterpark . Council member Tony Bradburn argued that it
4420-411: The 2012 season to make room for Luminosity. This was the first time since 1978 that a roller coaster was removed from Cedar Point. On July 13, 2012, Cedar Point announced the removal of Disaster Transport and Space Spiral . Exactly a month later, Cedar Point announced GateKeeper , the longest wing coaster in the world, which opened on May 11, 2013. Along with GateKeeper, a new main entrance plaza
4550-588: The CEO of the company. Ouimet was employed by The Walt Disney Company for 17 years, including tenures as president of Disney Cruise Line and the Disneyland Resort . In 2012, Cedar Point added Dinosaurs Alive! , a walk-through exhibit featuring approximately 50 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. It was located on Adventure Island and replaced the Paddlewheel Excursions boat cruise ride. Dinosaurs Alive!
4680-541: The Fast Lane queue. A “limited” number of wristbands are sold each day. The two options available for purchase are "Fast Lane" and "Fast Lane Plus". The standard Fast Lane offers access to 17 attractions, while Fast Lane Plus covers the same rides and adds Valravn, Maverick, Millennium Force, Top Thrill 2, and Steel Vengeance. Beginning in the 2014 season, Cedar Point offers a Halloween-themed version of Fast Lane called Fright Lane, available during HalloWeekends. This version provides priority access to haunted attractions within
4810-591: The Golden Ticket Award for " Best New Ride of 2007 " with the roller coaster Maverick . Cedar Point has also won several IAAPA awards, including the Applause Award in 1996. Cedar Point's roller coasters have consistently ranked high in the Golden Ticket Awards. In the 2013 rankings, GateKeeper debuted at 28th, marking the first time that the park had six steel roller coasters in the top 50. Later,
4940-511: The Kings Island resort, in 1972 Taft Broadcasting Company built a golf course, hotel and campground. Cedar Point Cedar Point is a 364-acre (147 ha) amusement park located on a Lake Erie peninsula in Sandusky, Ohio , United States, owned and operated by Six Flags . It opened in 1870 and is considered the second-oldest operating amusement park in the US behind Lake Compounce . Prior to
5070-445: The United States. Brokered by Intamin and manufactured by Waagner-Biro, the three-minute ride featured twelve gondolas on each of the two wheels, which were mounted to a long, hydraulic arm. It was removed following the 1986 season and relocated to Wonderland Sydney , where it reopened in 1989. In the 1980s, flat rides Skylab (1986–1997) and Zephyr were added, along with a looping roller coaster named Vortex (1987–2019), which
5200-548: The World" from Amusement Today for sixteen consecutive years from 1997 to 2013. Among seasonal amusement parks in North America, Cedar Point consistently ranks as the second-most visited behind only Canada's Wonderland, with an estimated 3.44 million visitors in 2022. In addition, several of its buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . In the late-19th century, the south shore region of Lake Erie became
5330-420: The addition of new rides and attractions. The park originally opened with sixty attractions which grew to more than a hundred by 2017. The number of themed areas has also expanded from the original five – Coney Island, Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera, International Street, Oktoberfest, and Rivertown – to eight by 2023, including the latest additions of Area 72 and Adventure Port. A water park was added in 1989, and
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5460-549: The agreement allowed Kings Island to continue using Nickelodeon themes and characters for four years and other Paramount-related branding for ten years, with the option to extend the license on both. Cedar Fair opted for a buyout option within an agreement clause to remove Paramount branding after one season. Beginning in 2008, Face/Off became Invertigo , The Italian Job Stunt Track became Backlot Stunt Coaster , Tomb Raider: The Ride became The Crypt and Top Gun became Flight Deck . Nickelodeon's presence remained until
5590-403: The amusement park and cemetery were featured on season 8, episode 1 of Ghost Hunters entitled Roller Ghoster . The show investigated claims of haunted occurrences inside the park and around the cemetery, particularly of a ghost reportedly known as "Missouri Jane." Warren County Genealogical Society records document a grave for a Missouri Jane Galeenor, who died in 1846 at age five. As part of
5720-435: The annual publication from Amusement Today , including "Best Kids' Area" in the world for eighteen consecutive years (2001–2018) and "Best New Ride" in 2017 for Mystic Timbers . In the same publication, The Beast consistently ranks as one of the top ten wooden coasters in the world. Kings Island was conceived as early as 1964 when Coney Island , a popular amusement park 10 miles (16 km) east of downtown Cincinnati on
5850-480: The area became known as Wild Animal Habitat and included Adventure Village, a new area within the rebranded section. Over the years, it featured rides such as Screamin' Demon (1977–1987), the first steel looping roller coaster to run both forward and backward in the United States, and King Cobra (1984–2001), a stand-up looping roller coaster that was the first of its kind in the world. Early in its tenure after purchasing Kings Island, Paramount unveiled Top Gun ,
5980-406: The area's renaming to Action Zone and the addition of two new attractions – Drop Zone: Stunt Tower and Face/Off . When it debuted, Action Zone resembled a movie stunt set featuring a water tower as the centerpiece. The water tower was originally part of a skit with stunts and special effects that imitated a live movie set with a director and stunt performers. Son of Beast opened in 2000,
6110-457: The banks of the Ohio River , suffered from a major flood that submerged the area in over 14 feet (4.3 m) of water. Although occasional flooding was common at the successful park, the flood in 1964 was the fourth highest on record and caused considerable damage. Faced with already-limited space for expansion and parking, the event triggered discussions within the organization about relocating
6240-471: The beginning of commercial tourism on the Cedar Point peninsula. In 1878, James West opened a group of bathhouses near the beach. By 1880, a local newspaper had observed that the popularity of the beach was increasing, with picnicking on the grounds becoming a popular pastime. The popularity of the peninsula attracted the attention of Benjamin F. Dwelle and Captain William Slackford, who leased land on
6370-400: The children's brand marketed at other Cedar Fair parks. For the 2024 season, Kings Island expanded Planet Snoopy, adding a new themed section called Camp Snoopy. It features a new family Boomerang roller coaster from Vekoma called Snoopy's Soap Box Racers, as well as additional play areas and activities for families. Some attractions were also re-themed. During the 2021-2022 off season
6500-487: The children's brand marketed at other Cedar Fair parks. Nickelodeon Universe became known as Planet Snoopy . The area features many rides intended for smaller children, as well as three family-oriented roller coasters and a skater coaster . Amusement Today awarded Kings Island with the Golden Ticket Award for "Best Kids' Area in the World" for eighteen consecutive years (2001–2018). Kings Island's Planet Snoopy
6630-543: The company purchased Coney Island for $ 6.5 million and 1,600 acres (650 ha) in Warren County, Ohio , for $ 3.2 million. Kings Island still owned 773 acres (313 ha) of that purchase as of 2005 . The site is located between I-71 and the Little Miami River in what was then a part of Deerfield Township . Following the purchase, Fess Parker's efforts to secure financing fell apart along with his plans to build
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#17328517884386760-466: The debut of Top Thrill Dragster , which opened as the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world in 2003. It reached a height of 420 ft (130 m) and a maximum speed of 120 mph (190 km/h). Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure broke both records two years later. maXair debuted in 2005 as only the second HUSS Giant Frisbee ride in the United States. Dan Keller also retired in 2005 as vice president and general manager. He
6890-430: The defunct Geauga Lake amusement park, with the exception of Joe Cools Dodgem School. It is located near WindSeeker and contains eight rides. Camp Snoopy opened in 1999 and is located near Gemini . It contains seven rides and two kiddie coasters. Constructed in 1906, the coliseum has a ballroom on the top floor with a large arcade in the bottom floor. Cedar Point's water park opened in 1988 as Soak City and
7020-664: The firm's first projects was rebuilding the San Antonio Playland Park Rocket as the Phoenix at Knoebels Amusement Resort . In 1985 Dinn contacted Curtis D. Summers , Inc., an engineering firm in Loveland, Ohio , to provide the design for the restoration of the helix of Paragon Park 's Giant Coaster which his company was moving to Wild World in Largo, Maryland. That was the start of relationship that lasted until 1991. In 1987
7150-467: The former vice president and general manager of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. Two new family attractions called Pipe Scream and Lake Erie Eagles were added in 2014, along with a pay-per-ride thrill ride named SlingShot . Camp Snoopy and the Gemini Midway underwent renovations the same year, and some rides within those areas were relocated and given new themes. In 2015, the stand-up coaster Mantis
7280-495: The health and profitability of Paramount Parks, the business was "one that just doesn't fit our core strategy". After receiving interest from several potential suitors, CBS announced the sale of Paramount Parks to Cedar Fair on June 30, 2006, for $ 1.24 billion. The acquisition of Kings Island gave Cedar Fair, who had recently acquired Geauga Lake from Six Flags in 2004, ownership of all three major amusement parks in Ohio . Part of
7410-678: The key personnel from the Dinn Corp. On July 6, 2021, Dinn died at the age of 88 in Clermont, Florida. As of 2019, Dinn Corporation has built 11 roller coasters around the world and assisted with at least 3 known restoration. The Dinn Corporation served as project managers on the following ride installations: Kings Island Kings Island is a 364-acre (147 ha) amusement park located 24 miles (39 km) northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio , United States. Owned and operated by Six Flags ,
7540-563: The largest hotels in the Midwest; it had 600 guest rooms and a cafe that could seat 400 guests. A new area of the park called "Amusement Circle" was designed in 1906 to link the pier to the beach. It was located southeast of the Coliseum, a large arena built the same year that featured a grand ballroom and other attractions. The Dip the Dips Scenic Railway roller coaster opened in 1908, but it
7670-458: The last Paramount-themed attractions to open at the park, The Italian Job: Stunt Track (now known as Backlot Stunt Coaster), was unveiled. The roller coaster replaced the antique car ride Les Taxis and Ohio Overland Auto Livery. In 2009, the park's first roller coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard , called Diamondback , opened in Rivertown. The 230-foot-tall (70 m) hypercoaster reaches
7800-414: The main entrance. As one of the park's original staples when it opened in 1972, International Street was designed by Bruce Bushman, a former Walt Disney Imagineering layout design artist. The area's architecture and cultural themes represent Italy, Spain, Germany, and Switzerland. To save on the cost of construction, the second story of each building was designed on a three-quarters scale, borrowing from
7930-577: The merger with Six Flags in 2024, Cedar Point served as the "flagship park" of the Cedar Fair amusement park chain and hosted the corporate headquarters. Known as "America's Roller Coast", the park features 17 roller coasters , which ranks third among amusement parks in North America behind sister parks Canada's Wonderland (18) and Six Flags Magic Mountain (20). Cedar Point's normal operating season runs from early May until Labor Day in September, which
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#17328517884388060-445: The mid-1930s. In the late 1930s, the resort was on the brink of being sold to the state of Ohio for US$ 3,000,000 (equivalent to about $ 63,583,300 in 2023). After the 1938 season, the directors had the second floor of the Coliseum modernized in the art deco style with a new stage. In the middle, the giant dance floor remained. Some of the top bands of the time played in the ballroom. As a result, it kept Cedar Point operating through
8190-517: The middle of the park to the back. In 1964, Cedar Point built its oldest surviving roller coaster, the Blue Streak . It was named after the local high school's sports teams, the Sandusky Blue Streaks . Jungle Larry's Safari Island was a well-known attraction that operated from 1965 until 1994 despite the death of Jungle Larry in 1984. The Cedar Creek Mine Ride opened in 1969; it is currently
8320-454: The middle of the ride reaching speeds of 70 miles per hour (110 km/h). In 2008, Cedar Point introduced Planet Snoopy , a kids' area constructed on the site of Peanuts Playground; it consists of family and children's rides relocated from Cedar Point's sister park Geauga Lake after it closed. The area also consisted of a "Kids Only" restaurant called Joe Cool Cafe, which had a small menu for adults. In 2009, Starlight Experience debuted,
8450-402: The middle of the walkway. Originally called Coney Island, the area was renamed Old Coney in 1980 and Coney Mall in 1986. The area also features game booths, arcades, and concession stands in the style of state fairs and traveling carnivals from the early twentieth century. Zodiac, described as a "spinning, climbing double ferris wheel", debuted in 1975 as one of only two of its kind in
8580-418: The number changed to five, which are all in the top 25. The following steel and wooden coasters were ranked by Amusement Today in 2019: In 1960, the park's attendance reached 1 million for the first time. Five years later, the attendance reached 2 million. In 1975, attendance reached 3 million for the first time. In 2017, the park was ranked fourteenth overall in North America for attendance and first in
8710-444: The number of employees required for park operations has grown from 1,300 to approximately 4,000. Action Zone opened in 1974 as Lion Country Safari, a 100-acre (40 ha) section of the park featuring a monorail ride that took guests on a safari-style tour through an animal preservation. This was part of a network of other safari-style zoos also called Lion Country Safari . It was later renamed Wild Animal Safari in 1977. In 1983,
8840-430: The old powerhouse were demolished, and a new $ 50,000 bathhouse, boiler house, and maintenance shop were built in their place. In the 1960s, the idea of "pay one price" season passes became common. On March 28, 1960, Cedar Point announced plans to transform the park into a "Disneyland" amusement center. Those plans fell through, however. Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad opened in 1963, transporting passengers from
8970-427: The other two parks, also added Great America to its portfolio after purchasing it in 1989 from the city of Santa Clara, California . In 1992, Paramount Communications Inc. (formerly Gulf+Western) purchased KECO along with Kings Island from American Financial in a deal worth $ 400 million. Paramount formed a new division known as Paramount Parks . KECO owned 20% of Canada's Wonderland, and Paramount bought out
9100-401: The park and the midway held many Christmas festivals, including a Christmas tree. In 1996, Cedar Point opened Mantis , then the tallest, steepest, and fastest stand-up roller coaster in the world. Originally, the ride was to be called "Banshee", but it was later changed after negative public reaction. The discarded name would later be reused for Banshee at Kings Island in 2014. In 1997,
9230-533: The park at the forefront of the industry. To keep momentum going, Kings Island spent years researching and designing a mammoth roller coaster, The Beast , which opened in 1979 as the tallest, fastest, and longest wooden roller coaster in the world. It was designed and manufactured internally by the park. On the heels of early success came turbulent times beginning in the 1980s. Kings Island partnered with Arrow Development , an amusement ride company well known for its work at Disneyland and Disney World , to develop
9360-422: The park continued to service and transform other rides, as well as build additional rides, areas, and amenities. For the 1990 season, Avalanche Run was transformed into Disaster Transport , adding special effects and fully enclosing the ride. Challenge Park was built between Hotel Breakers and Soak City in 1992. Challenge Park included RipCord, Skyscraper, and two eighteen-hole mini-golf courses. Snake River Falls
9490-467: The park hired the Detroit Dredging Company to drain swampy areas on the peninsula, thereby connecting a series of lagoons to form a water passageway that quickly became one of the park's signature attractions. Aside from sightseeing passenger boats, the passageway was used to transport coal to power plants near the center of the peninsula. The historic Hotel Breakers opened in 1905 as one of
9620-458: The park in 1972. The area included attractions such as Kings Mill Log Flume and Shawnee Landing, a canoe ride in a part of Rivertown known as Kenton's Cove. Throughout the 1970s, Rivertown saw the addition of several attractions including Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal in 1973, which was an elevated log flume ride that operated through the 2000 season, and The Beast roller coaster in 1979. Designed internally by Kings Island, The Beast opened as
9750-457: The park introduced HalloWeekends , a Halloween -themed event with haunted houses and mazes, which typically operates from September through late October. Camp Snoopy debuted in 1999 featuring eight Snoopy -themed attractions, with the exception of a Tilt-A-Whirl . The area also features a junior roller coaster built by Vekoma , Woodstock Express . Cedar Point built the first giga coaster , Millennium Force , in 2000. When it debuted, it
9880-585: The park was built by Taft Broadcasting and opened in 1972. It was part of a larger effort to move and expand Coney Island , a popular resort destination along the banks of the Ohio River that was prone to frequent flooding. After more than $ 300 million in capital investments over the years, the park has grown to feature over a hundred attractions including fifteen roller coasters and a 33-acre (13 ha) water park. Early in its history, Kings Island appeared in popular sitcoms and received widespread recognition for its record-breaking attractions and events. One of
10010-490: The park was partially restored years later. Less than two years after breaking ground, Kings Island opened its gates to the public on April 29, 1972. It was the first of several preview events. The grand opening was held the following month on May 27, 1972. One of the first signature attractions featured at the park was The Racer , a wooden roller coaster consisting of two trains that race side by side on identical tracks. Designed by legendary designer John C. Allen , who
10140-425: The park's most well-known attractions, The Racer , is often credited with reviving worldwide interest in roller coasters during the 1970s. A variety of attractions over the years introduced notable milestones, and The Beast and Banshee are two that have set enduring world records. The largest single investment in park history is Orion , a $ 30-million giga coaster that opened in 2020. The park has also experienced
10270-566: The park's rides. Several additional hotels and restaurants were constructed in the remaining years of Boeckling's tenure, including Hotel Cedars, White House Hotel, Crystal Rock Castle and Crystal Gardens Ballroom. Cedar Point continued to update its ride attractions, replacing the Racer, the Circle Swing, and other rides to make way for a Shoot-the-Chutes water ride, a Tilt-A-Whirl, and fun houses such as Noah's Ark and Bluebeard's Palace. The Cyclone,
10400-445: The park, and actors in costume engage with guests. The event originally debuted as FearFest in 2000, and the name was later changed to Halloween Haunt in 2007. Winterfest is an annual Christmas-themed holiday festival that operates from mid-November through late December, featuring ice skating on the Royal Fountain as well as the special lighting throughout the park. Some rides and attractions are in operation, and International Street
10530-524: The park, which were later broadcast on ABC . The Brady Bunch was produced by Paramount Television , a large Taft Broadcasting shareholder. The park also held several world-record-breaking events. In 1974, 69-year-old Karl Wallenda set a world record for the longest tightrope skywalk at a distance of 1,800 feet (550 m), which was performed 60 feet (18 m) off the ground. The following year, Evel Knievel successfully jumped fourteen Greyhound buses on his Harley Davidson at Kings Island, clearing
10660-512: The park. Leading the way was Gary Wachs, son of Coney Island president Ralph Wachs, who with friends and family owned a majority of stock. He decided it was time to relocate the park to stay competitive. After years of research and traveling abroad, he presented ideas for a new theme park to the company's board of directors. Some board members opposed relocating, including significant stockholder Charles Sawyer. It wasn't taken seriously until 1968 when actor Fess Parker announced plans to build
10790-540: The park. Cedar Point won the Golden Ticket Award from Amusement Today for "Best Amusement Park in the World" for 16 consecutive years from 1997 to 2013. The park has also placed in categories for "Friendliest Park Staff" (2002, 2004 – 2006), "Cleanest Park" (2004, 2005), "Best Capacity" (1998–2002), "Best Kid's Area" (2004, 2013), "Best Outdoor Night Production" (2004–2007), "Best Shows" (2004, 2005), "Best Games Area" (2002), "Best Souvenirs" (2002), and "Best Halloween Event " (2005 – 2008, 2013, 2014). The park also won
10920-455: The peninsula in 1882 and built eight new bathhouses, a dance hall, and wooden walkways on the beach. The steamboats R.B. Hayes and Lutts provided transport to Biemiller's Cove and Cedar Point Light . Building on early success, Dwelle and Slackford continued to expand the offerings for their visitors each year and added picnic tables, cleared acres of brush, and built a baseball diamond. After Slackford became ill in 1888, Dwelle entered into
11050-609: The remainder of the season for extensive repairs. On July 1, 2024, Cedar Fair merged with Six Flags , and the combined Six Flags Entertainment Corporation took over Cedar Point. On September 19, 2024, Cedar Point announced Siren's Curse , the tallest, fastest and longest tilt coaster in North America, to open in 2025. At the end of the 2024 season, it was announced that Boldman would be stepping down from her role as vice president and general manager. Sources: As of May 2024 , Cedar Point features 17 roller coasters. 5 Cedar Point has 15 thrill rides. The newest
11180-481: The remaining 80% stake in 1993, raising the total number of parks to five. Later that year, Paramount Parks began incorporating themes from its movies into each park. Viacom entered the picture after acquiring Paramount in 1994, paving the way for the inclusion of Nickelodeon themes. Nickelodeon Splat City , an interactive splash pad area, was added in 1995, which later evolved into Nickelodeon Central (2001) and eventually Nickelodeon Universe (2006). In 1997,
11310-513: The rest of the Depression. Momma Berardi's Home Made French Fries came to Cedar Point, Momma Berardi's family played an important role in the food industry at Cedar Point. Momma Berardi's fries were sold there from 1942 until 1978, winning four Reader's Choice Awards. By the end of World War II, Cedar Point was in need of financial help. The wood of the Cyclone roller coaster was rotting, the boardwalk
11440-457: The ride got repainted for the parks 50th anniversary celebration. Rivertown is an area within the park that features a western theme depicting a town with ranch-style buildings, old wooden signs, and one of the park's most iconic attractions, the Kings Island & Miami Valley Railroad . Originally intended to be named Frontier Land , the area was eventually named Rivertown when it debuted with
11570-400: The roller coaster was, in fact, being refurbished. In August 2017, Cedar Point officially confirmed that Mean Streak would reemerge as Steel Vengeance in 2018. The park was set to celebrate its "150th Anniversary Season" in 2020, introducing a new family boat ride attraction called Snake River Expedition . However, both the celebration and the new ride's debut were postponed until 2021 as
11700-484: The second oldest roller coaster at Cedar Point. In 1970, the Centennial Theatre, named in honor of Cedar Point's 100th anniversary, was built. 1972 brought Giant Wheel and the now-defunct Jumbo Jet coaster. During the summer of 1974, Cedar Point reached an agreement with Marriott Corporation to be acquired in a stock-trade, where Roose and Legros would receive Marriott stock in exchange for Cedar Point stock. At
11830-410: The second year of the area's two-year expansion. It was the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world and the first of its kind to feature a vertical loop. As a result of a number of structural issues and two accidents, the ride closed permanently in 2009 and was eventually demolished in 2012. Other notable rides include Delirium , which opened in 2003 as the largest Giant Frisbee ride in
11960-500: The south track of The Racer began running its trains backward in 1982, which became so popular that the change remained until 2008. The park also pushed forward with its next major addition, King Cobra , which opened in 1984 as the first of its kind to be designed from inception as a stand-up roller coaster. Kings Island also went through a series of ownership changes over the next decade. Taft sold its theme park division in 1984 for $ 167.5 million to Kings Entertainment Company (KECO),
12090-451: The tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world. It was the first coaster to exceed the 200-foot (61 m) barrier, which led to the coining of the industry term hypercoaster . It was also the first to reach speeds greater than 70 mph (110 km/h). Magnum is often credited as shifting the focus of Cedar Point, as noted by then-park Vice President, John Hildebrandt: "We all were smart enough to know we had something. Big steel made
12220-516: The tallest, fastest, and longest inverted roller coaster in the world, and the first ever to feature the signature cobra roll element. To accommodate the footprint of the new coaster, the Mill Race log flume was removed, and the circular Calypso was relocated. In December 1994, the park held its only Christmas in the Park. The Midway Carousel was open, a horse-drawn carriage gave behind-the-scenes tours of
12350-563: The tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster in the world, and in addition to retaining its record length, it remains one of the most popular wooden roller coasters in the annual Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today . Other rides added over the years include a river rafting ride called White Water Canyon , which opened in 1985, and a heavily themed, indoor flat ride called Tomb Raider: The Ride (later renamed The Crypt), which opened in place of Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal in 2002. The Crypt closed permanently in 2011. In 2005, one of
12480-628: The time, Marriott was expanding into the theme park business with locations in Illinois and California . The agreement was short lived as the deal was called off by Labor Day of that year. Around the same time, Cedar Point acquired property in the Irish Hills of Michigan in an attempt to build a second amusement park. The project was eventually cancelled due to local opposition. In 1975, Robert L. Munger Jr. took over as president of Cedar Point after Roose retired. The record-breaking Corkscrew roller coaster
12610-473: The transition. Area 72, formerly known as X-Base, is an area themed as a secret aerospace research facility that features two roller coasters. The area first opened as a small subsection of Coney Mall when Flight of Fear was introduced in 1996. It expanded in 2007 following the addition of Firehawk and was labeled X-Base, a name only designated by a small sign in Coney Mall. Firehawk closed in 2018 and
12740-495: The two started building new coasters, with Wolverine Wildcat and Raging Wolf Bobs both opening in 1988. In 1991, Dinn closed the Dinn Corporation after a dispute that occurred during the construction of Pegasus at Efteling . This was despite a possible project in the works for Kings Island to open in 1992. However, his daughter Denise Dinn Larrick formed the now-defunct company Custom Coasters International , with many of
12870-460: The world, and Banshee , the world's longest inverted roller coaster which opened in 2014 at the former location of Son of Beast. In 2023, Kings Island opened a newly themed area called Adventure Port, which introduced family rides Sol Spin and Cargo Loco. The area was previously a part of Oktoberfest and includes a mine train roller coaster called Adventure Express , which opened in 1991. Adventure Express received theming enhancements during
13000-424: The world. Included with park admission, Soak City is a 33-acre (13 ha) water park featuring two wave pools , several children's areas and a variety of water slides. It originally opened in 1989 as WaterWorks and has since been expanded several times. It was renamed in 2004 to Crocodile Dundee's Boomerang Bay , based on the titular character from the film "Crocodile" Dundee , played by Paul Hogan who
13130-422: The years, including one in which Cedar Point became the only amusement park in the world with five roller coasters that exceed 200 feet (61 m) in height – Magnum XL-200 , Millennium Force , Valravn , Steel Vengeance , and Top Thrill 2 – as well as the only park with roller coasters in all four height classifications . Cedar Point also received the Golden Ticket Award for "Best Amusement Park in
13260-428: Was added for the 2016 season. Kings Island announces an expansion for the 2025 season with the addition of RiverRacers, a dual-racing water coaster. Halloween Haunt is a Halloween -themed event at Kings Island that operates on weekends from September through October. It features haunted houses, mazes, live shows, and most of the park's regular season attractions. Special lighting and fog effects are utilized throughout
13390-429: Was added in 2011, which features two-person swing carriages that rotate around a central tower at a maximum speed of 30 mph (48 km/h). For the 2019 season, an antique car ride called Kings Mill Antique Autos, designed to resemble the retired Les Taxis (1972–2004), returned to Coney Mall as a new attraction. At the heart of the amusement park, visitors are greeted by International Street, which lies just beyond
13520-484: Was added in 2023, replacing part of Oktoberfest and adding two new family rides – Sol Spin and Cargo Loco. Through the 2024 season, Kings Island expanded Planet Snoopy with the addition of a new themed section called Camp Snoopy. On July 1, 2024, a merger of equals between Cedar Fair and Six Flags was completed, creating Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. Kings Island has invested more than $ 300 million in improvements since its grand opening in 1972, including
13650-437: Was also a primary attraction that opened with the park. Shaped like a large TV set, the building housed separately-themed areas that made heavy use of animatronic Hanna-Barbera characters. The ride was overhauled for the 1984 season when it became Smurf's Enchanted Voyage . In 1992, the building was transformed once more into Phantom Theater , replacing the ride's waterways with an Omnimover -style system of transport. It
13780-401: Was also hired to promote the revamped water park. Following Cedar Fair's acquisition of Kings Island, it was later renamed Boomerang Bay , and all references to the film character were removed. On September 2, 2011, Kings Island announced a $ 10-million expansion of the water park for the 2012 season, as well as a plan to rename it Soak City . Tropical Plunge, a seven-story water slide complex,
13910-414: Was also moved in the process to the beach area near GateKeeper, where it was renamed Tiki Twirl. Raptor and Top Thrill Dragster were repainted as well. As the 2016 season came to a close, Cedar Point announced that Mean Streak would close permanently on September 16, 2016, although park officials declined to confirm that it was being torn down. The park teased subtle hints over the following year that
14040-559: Was also the largest in the Cedar Fair chain until 2013, when Kings Dominion doubled the size of its Planet Snoopy section. The portion of the area that borders Rivertown was revamped in 1995 with the addition of a kids' play area, stage and water attraction, and the new sub-section was named Nickelodeon Splat City . In 2001, the log ride Kings Mills Log Flume was updated with a children's theme and renamed The Wild Thornberrys River Adventure. The Rugrats Runaway Reptar inverted roller coaster
14170-672: Was built at the front of the park. Avalanche Run opened in 1985 close to the beach and would later be re-themed as Disaster Transport. That same year, the San Francisco Earthquake Ride was transformed into the Berenstain Bear Country. While Cedar Point operated independently up until this point, Munger saw the opportunity to expand by acquiring Valleyfair amusement park in Minnesota in 1978. Parent company Cedar Fair Limited Partnership , commonly known as Cedar Fair,
14300-582: Was built in 1957 and is still in use. The president of Cedar Point, Bernie Zeiher, was replaced by George Roose around 1958, and Emile Legros was elected chairman that same year. In the 1950s, the Pagoda Gift Shop was a post-office and the Crystal Rock Castle was turned into a maintenance shop in the late-1950s. In 1959, the hotels were repainted, new admission gates were installed, and over US$ 1,200,000 (equivalent to about $ 12,542,500 in 2023)
14430-483: Was built in 1976; it was the first roller coaster to span a midway and have three inversions. Gemini opened in 1978 and was advertised as the tallest, fastest and steepest roller coaster in the world. A kiddie coaster, named Jr. Gemini (now known as Wilderness Run), opened the following year across from the Gemini. White Water Landing opened in 1982, replacing the original Shoot the Rapids log flume . In 1983, Demon Drop
14560-441: Was constructed in 1993 as a result of Soak City's popularity. The 82-foot-tall (25 m) structure sent riders plunging down a 50-degree angle at 40 mph (64 km/h). At the bottom of the hill, the ride ended with a splash landing that created a large wave, which splashed spectators on an overlooking bridge. It opened as the tallest and fastest water ride in the world. In 1994, Cedar Point unveiled Raptor , which opened as
14690-459: Was constructed, replacing the entrance that was built in the 1960s. It features two 100-foot (30 m)-tall support columns that the GateKeeper trains go through. Cedar Point invested $ 60 million in its resort hotels over the next three years, starting in the 2013–2014 offseason. At the end of the 2013 season, John Hildebrandt retired as the park's general manager and was replaced by Jason McClure,
14820-457: Was convinced to come out of retirement, The Racer was the first of its kind in 35 years and played an integral part of the roller coaster renaissance of the 1970s. Decades later, it was distinguished as a Roller Coaster Landmark by American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) in recognition for its historical significance. Other roller coasters present on opening day in 1972 were the Bavarian Beetle,
14950-526: Was cracked in many places, and the fishing dock was in need of repair. In 1946, Cedar Point's oldest still-existing ride, the Midway Carousel, was installed. By 1951, the Cyclone coaster was razed because of its poor condition, leaving the resort without a roller coaster. As the Cyclone was being removed, the Laff-in-the-Dark, Rocket Ships, and Loop-A-Plane attractions were installed. Cedar Point Causeway
15080-541: Was designed as two identical tracks side-by-side – one for the ride down and the other for the train to be hauled back to the top by the ride attendant. Representatives of the Lake Erie and Western Railroad purchased the peninsula for US$ 256,000 (equivalent to about $ 9,375,700 in 2023) in 1897 and formed the Cedar Point Pleasure Resort Company. The company appointed George A. Boeckling ,
15210-444: Was introduced the same year. This expansion into an area that was originally part of Rivertown became known as Nickelodeon Central . Hanna-Barbera Land was gradually converted over the next several years and eventually renamed "Nickelodeon Universe" in 2006. Following Cedar Fair's purchase of the park from Paramount in 2006, Nickelodeon-themed elements were eventually removed and replaced with Peanuts comic strip themes in 2010 –
15340-481: Was later formed in 1983. Its name was derived from both parks – "Cedar" representing Cedar Point and "Fair" representing Valleyfair. The company went public on April 29, 1987. Robert L. Munger Jr, who also served as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Cedar Fair, stepped down in 1986 due to health issues and was replaced by Richard "Dick" Kinzel . Thunder Canyon , a river rafting ride manufactured by Intamin , also opened in 1986. In 1987, Iron Dragon ,
15470-429: Was necessary for the city to help pay for infrastructure improvements, as well as cover police and fire expenses. The proposed tax hike was the center of debate for several months, as Kings Island actively encouraged the public to write, email, and call Mason City Council representatives to express opposition. On February 8, 2010, Mason City Council voted 5–1 against the measure. A new themed area called Adventure Port
15600-450: Was recognized for its unusual architecture and still stands in the park. The first amusement ride at Cedar Point, a water toboggan ride consisting of a ramp that launched riders into Lake Erie, opened in 1890. Electricity was installed at Cedar Point in 1891. The first roller coaster, Switchback Railway, opened the following year. It stood 25 feet (7.6 m) high and had a top speed of 10 miles per hour (16 km/h). The Switchback Railway
15730-440: Was removed prior to the 2019 season. The park began leaking clues that implied a new ride would take its place, and in August 2019, the park unveiled plans to build Orion , the park's first giga coaster , with park guests and press in attendance. The area, which received an updated theme and was added to the official park map for the first time, was renamed Area 72 for the 2020 season. When Kings Island first opened in 1972,
15860-422: Was renamed Cedar Point Shores following an announcement on August 18, 2016. It is adjacent to Cedar Point and requires separate admission. Fast Lane , introduced at Cedar Point in 2012, is a secondary queue system that offers shorter wait times on the park's most popular rides. In addition to the standard admission charge, visitors can bypass the standard wait line by purchasing a wristband that grants access to
15990-430: Was replaced by John Hildebrandt, who had been vice president and general manager of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom since May 2004. In 2006, Skyhawk was built next to Snake River Falls; it is currently the tallest Screamin' Swing in the world. In the 2007 season, Cedar Point built Maverick , which features a 100-foot (30 m) drop at a 95-degree angle and includes a linear synchronous motor (LSM) launch in
16120-551: Was replaced with Forbidden Frontier after the 2018 season. A six-lane mat racer slide complex called Dragster H 2 O was added to Soak City. The slides around Dragster H 2 O were repainted and the Speed Slides were dismantled to make room for Dragster H 2 O. Cedar Point also introduced Fast Lane , their version of a fast-pass system, and a new nighttime show, Luminosity – Ignite the Night! . Cedar Point also removed WildCat for
16250-560: Was soon overshadowed by the larger Leap the Dips ride that opened in 1912. In 1917, Dip the Dips was razed and replaced by the Leap Frog Scenic Railway. With a growing assortment of rides including three roller coasters, Cedar Point was beginning to grow as an amusement park. However, that wasn't a priority for Boeckling. He marketed the peninsula primarily as a bathing resort complete with shows, exhibits, motion pictures, and other forms of entertainment, but did not place emphasis on
16380-453: Was spent to refresh Cedar Point. The park's first roller coaster since the Cyclone, the Wild Mouse, was built. The resort also got a new kind of ride, a monorail , that was the most popular ride in 1959. Breakers Hotel was restored and the neglected cottages were demolished. The Coliseum and Grand Pavilion were both painted and remodeled. The Crystal Rock Castle Maintenance Shop, bathhouses, and
16510-620: Was the first in the world to feature six inversions. Following Paramount's acquisition of the park in 1992, Coney Mall was further expanded in 1994 with the addition of Days of Thunder, a NASCAR -themed motion simulator ride based on the 1990 film of the same name . The ride was housed within Action Theater located near The Racer's turnaround, and it was later updated with different shows based on James Bond , SpongeBob , and other themes before its closure in 2013. A 301-foot-tall (92 m), three-minute swing ride called WindSeeker
16640-408: Was the tallest and fastest complete-circuit roller coaster in the world, climbing 310 ft (94 m) and reaching a maximum speed of 93 mph (150 km/h). In 2002, Wicked Twister opened as the tallest, fastest, and longest inverted impulse roller coaster of its kind. In the midst of a highly-competitive industry with other parks, Cedar Point again set new records the following year with
16770-531: Was themed as a behind-the-scenes tour of a haunted theater. The theme and ride vehicles would see additional changes over the years – Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle in 2003 and Boo Blasters on Boo Hill in 2010 – but the same underlying transportation system was retained each time. Following Cedar Fair's purchase of the park from Paramount in 2006, Nickelodeon-themed elements were eventually removed and replaced with Peanuts comic strip themes in 2010 –
16900-471: Was transformed into a floorless roller coaster called Rougarou , receiving new trains and a new green and orange paint scheme in the process. Also in 2015, Hotel Breakers received a $ 25-million renovation. A new roller coaster called Valravn debuted in 2016 as the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in the world. The 223-foot-tall (68 m) ride replaced the 40-year-old Good Time Theater along with an antique car ride known as Turnpike Cars. Calypso
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