The One's Amusement Basement

THE ONE · April 22, 2008

Hi everyone this is my first TR. So go easy on me.

I was going through my parents house helping them clean and found some old Cedar Point pictures from 1978 or 1979 , My dad was not sure what year the family was their. He think's it was the year Gemini opened witch would be 78.

I tried to do the best scanning and adjusting the pictures the best I could. I hope you enjoy these and bring back some memories from the old Cedar Point.

I have also found brochures from SFGAM from 1988-2007, I also have Cedar Point brochures from 1994 to 2007. I will try to post them sone as I can.

Scott.

Main Midway with Double Decker Ferris wheel and picnic area.

The old kids area, Things have changed so much over the years.

Midway without Raptor, Looks funny.

Blue Streak and Midway with no Raptor.

Beach for Sky Tower.

Cedar Creek Mine Ride, With no TTD and no MF in the background.

Corkscrew

Corkscrew over the Midway.

Shoot The Rapids, Does anyone know were this was located at.

Not sure were this was.

Antique Cars.

Old Carousel and Wave Swinger.

Gazebo Grill.

Gemini.

Gemini racing.

Check out those clothes.

Sorry its a little blury.

devol4 · April 22, 2008

wow.... just to see how things have changed.... its amazing

lol

andy_e219 · April 22, 2008

Wow, awesome

I believe Shoot the Rapids was located where the Maverik is today, but I could be wrong.

downunder · April 23, 2008

Nice photos, I love CP and it's history is so interesting. It was so cool to look at all the old photos on the walls at Hotel Breakers.

THE ONE · April 23, 2008

Wow, awesome
I believe Shoot the Rapids was located where the Maverik is today, but I could be wrong.

Thank's I found the pictures yesterday and I was like OMG I have to post these, I could not belive what I was seeing.

White Water Landing was were Maverick is today I have a feeling it was by or on the Iron Dragon site, It's just a guess. I'm sure some one know's.

robbalvey · April 23, 2008

Wow! Great stuff! Weird to see Gemini without Magnum behind it.

Also, I added a description to your topic so people would know what update you're currently on.

--Robb

TheRapidsNerd · April 23, 2008

I always enjoy pics from the 70's and the early 80's and this was neat to see.

Coaster05 might like this one. Can understand his point of view a bit more seeing these pictures.

Somewhere I read Maverick replaced a log flume in the area next to Thunder Canyon.

Looking forward to more of your collection.

THE ONE · April 23, 2008

Thank you Robb, I was not sure how to do that this being my first TR.

Holtskee · April 23, 2008

White Water Landing was were Maverick is today I have a feeling it was by or on the Iron Dragon site, It's just a guess. I'm sure some one know's.

Shoot the Rapids was located where Maverick is today. White Water Landing replaced it in 1982(?). Then of course Maverick replaced WWL last year. Put simply three different rides have occupied that spot:

Shoot the Rapids -> White Water Landing -> Maverick

pianojohn · April 23, 2008

Those pics are awesome! I remember riding Shoot the Rapids every year we went with the family. I also loved the double ferris wheel at the front of the park.

Does anyone know if there are any of these left in the USA? I have seen pics of some at State Fairs but not any permanent parks.

Thanks!

THE ONE · April 23, 2008

White Water Landing was were Maverick is today I have a feeling it was by or on the Iron Dragon site, It's just a guess. I'm sure some one know's.

Shoot the Rapids was located where Maverick is today. White Water Landing replaced it in 1982(?). Then of course Maverick replaced WWL last year. Put simply three different rides have occupied that spot:

Shoot the Rapids -> White Water Landing -> Maverick

That makes sense, We had family out in the area we use to go to CP every year till 78-79 and stoped going do to the family that lived their moved, We did not start going back till 1994. and have gone every year since then, Well all but 1998. none of us remember were the ride was .

Thank you, I always wondered were the was.

Kennyweird · April 23, 2008

Those photos are awesome! It's really weird to look back and see how different Cedar Point was from the one we now know and love(?).

coaster05 · April 23, 2008

Nice photos. I got in one or two rides on shoot the rapids it was awesome, I miss when CP had flumes.

montezooma · April 23, 2008

Great photos. I especially enjoyed seeing the ones taken from the sky tower or space spiral or what ever it is called.

I remember going to Cedar Point back then, it had great atmosphere and the park had like 4 roller coasters. Imagine that 4 roller coasters at one park! Amazing.

BeemerBoy · April 23, 2008

Excellent pics! I really enjoyed seeing the shot of where Raptor's footprint would be. I thought that park didn't have any room left?

THE ONE · April 23, 2008

^^ Thanks Shane. I was blown away when I found them. The Main Midway pick's and the area over by the Blue Streak. I also have tons of brochures from my area parks from the late 80's, Most of what I have it from SFGAM it being my home park . I have most of them from 88-07 the only years i don't have are 97, 99, and 2000 I have all the rest. wright know i'm working on 88 I'm hoping to have it tonight for everyone. You and Scott inspired my to do this, Thank you.

^ Thank's Scott . It's really funny how much has changed over the years. And you can see the empty space were Raptor's cobra roll now sit's

IntaminDude · April 23, 2008

Love to see what Cedar point looked like back in the day

Damn did some of those kids wear short shorts

RaptorBoyASU · April 23, 2008

White Water Landing used some of the old "chutes" from that ride. It was the concrete chute between the runout and the station.

Anything fiberglass was added when it became White Water Landing.

Philrad71 · April 23, 2008

Great trip report! It was cool to see a pic of the old main midway with the "good" Blue Streak, the double ferris wheel, and 'The Pirate Ride' dark ride! I wish that I had been more of a camera enthusiast back in the day, I would have lots of memories to share from Cedar Point. Makes me realize how old I am getting!