Cedar Point is arguably the world’s roller coaster capital.
While they no longer have the record for the most roller coasters, they currently have
16 different roller coasters- many of which are award-winning or record-breaking for their
respective genre.
But Cedar Point also has some notable non-coasters that are not to be missed, so in this video,
I will rank the top 25 best rides and attractions at Cedar Fair’s flagship park.
Before starting the countdown, I want to note that this list will include a few defunct
rides I experienced over the years and I will also be including a few water slides from
both Cedar Point Shores and Castaway Bay.
25) Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad- This train ride gives a full tour of the back half
of Cedar Point.
This attraction is often faster than walking and it offers some unique views of both Millennium
Force and Maverick.
And there’s some light theming along the course too.
24) Cedar Creek Mine Ride- This classic Arrow mine train is sort of jerky and does a lot
of meandering, but it offers a decently long and unpredictable layout.
There is one surprise pop of airtime and few scenic turns that run alongside the water.
23) Iron Dragon- This Arrow suspended coaster is much tamer than the others I have ridden.
This one doesn’t build up much speed in either half, which results in mild swinging
at best.
I do like the picturesque finale over the misty pond though, even if it is rather slow,
and the swinging cars are still a fairly rare feature.
22) Corkscrew- This classic Arrow looping coaster is jerky.
The valleys have rough landings, the turns are shaky, and the transition into the corkscrew
will bang your head.
But this coaster has a great start.
The first drop gives a good pop of airtime in the back car.
Then you navigate this weird speed hill with some great sustained floater airtime.
And the vertical loop delivers good positive Gs.
21) Cedar Downs Racing Derby- This classic Prior & Church attraction is one of two still
remaining in the United States.
It’s basically a high speed carousel.
The sustained laterals and lack of a restraint make this attraction a rare treat nowadays.
20) Thunder Canyon- This Intamin river rapids ride is a scenic adventure.
The layout is hidden amongst the trees and there’s a nice mix of soaking rapids and
massive waterfalls.
Mean Streak- This massive Dinn wood coaster was violently rough in the back car or in
wheel seats, but my front row rides were decently enjoyable.
That seat was fairly smooth- probably helped by the trims- and the visual of flying through
a wooden structure this large and dense was cool.
19) Skyhawk- This supersized S&S screamin’ swing has the usual short cycle plaguing this
ride model, but the 4 or so max swings offer some nice floater airtime paired with cool
visuals either looking up at the sky or down on the midway.
18) Power Tower- This massive S&S drop tower may not have much power, but the visuals are
breathtaking.
No matter which side you sit on, you’re guaranteed to get a stunning view of both
the peninsula and Cedar Point.
The launch side offers some weak floater airtime at the top while the drop side offers a tiny
pop of air at the start of the descent.
17) Snake River Expedition- This is a unique boat ride that’s a relaxing contrast to
the park’s massive coasters.
This attraction has a similar feel to Disney’s Jungle Cruise with the wise-cracking guide
and dry sense of humor.
The journey has a fun hold-up scene and a few interesting sets to compliment those jokes.
16) Rendezvous Run- This indoor water coaster is the signature attraction at Cedar Point’s
Castaway Bay hotel.
This is among the shortest water coasters out there, but there are two drops that pack
a punch.
The first and third drops are decently steep and offer solid pops of airtime.
Wicked Twister- Removed after the 2021 season, this Intamin Impulse coaster was the first
to have two twisted spikes.
The launches had decent power to them and the spikes offered a combination of light
laterals and mild weightlessness.
And the visual of careening off the edge always had me clenching onto that restraint for dear
life.
15) Rougarou- Originally opening as a stand-up coaster, Rougarou has a unique layout for
a floorless coaster.
The straight first drop offers a little floater airtime, the vertical loop offers decent positive
Gs, the dive loop is fluid, and the incline loop is super intense and forceful.
The second half is a weird twister section, but you do need to watch out for headbanging
here on the abrupt transitions.
14) Point Plummet- The best attraction at the Cedar Point Shores water park is easily
this quartet of drop pod slides.
It’s always a rush when the floor drops out and the initial plunge, while short, is
steep and fast.
Then you have a series of tight and forceful turns on the way down that are taken at a
blistering pace.
Shoot the Rapids- This Intamin water ride was plagued with downtime in its short stint
at Cedar Point, but I did enjoy this attraction the lone time I rode it.
The two drops were quite tall for a water ride and I remember them delivering itty bitty
pops of airtime.
Then the splashdowns were soaking and just what the doctor ordered on a hot day.
The layout also had some rockwork to give it the feel of a classic log flume despite
being a newer attraction.
13) Professor Delbert’s Frontier Fling- I know this is an upcharge, but this 153 foot
or 47 meter tall sky coaster is an absolute adrenaline rush.
The freefall in such an exposed riding position is exhilarating and never gets old.
12) maXair- This Huss giant frisbee is often closed for me, but it’s one of the park’s
best flats when it’s open.
While the harnesses are a bit bulky, this one has a long cycle with 7 or 8 max swings,
each of which delivers good floater airtime.
And the downswings offer good positive Gs as well thanks to the ride’s immense speed.
11) Windseeker- My favorite flat at the park is another one that’s prone to downtime,
but this ride offers the best view of any attraction at Cedar Point.
You really feel like you’re swinging out over Lake Erie.
You reach heights of 301 feet or 92 meters and it’s quite intimidating rotating above
so many of Cedar Point’s massive coasters.
10) Blue Streak- This classic John Allen wood coaster has a basic out-and-back layout.
The airtime wasn’t as strong as past visits in 2021, but the first two bunny hills still
delivered good pops.
The front had weak floater airtime on most of the remaining hills while the back not
only had less airtime, but it also was shakier in the valleys.
9) Gemini- This racing hybrid coaster has some underrated airtime.
The first half has some strong pops of airtime in the back car while the front car has weaker
floater airtime on the ascents.
The ride also mixes in some positive Gs, but the final helix is janky and there are some
bumps on a few of the valleys.
8) Valravn- The much maligned B&M dive machine doesn’t deserve as much hate as it gets.
This coaster offers breathtaking views, two vertical plunges filled with floater airtime,
decent Gs on the pullouts, and a hangtime filled zero-G roll.
While I prefer the rigid over-the-shoulder restraints, the vests aren’t a deal-breaker
and I can still appreciate Valravn’s graceful and floaty ride experience.
7) Raptor- This B&M invert has an absolute presence on the midway and it’s a good coaster
too.
The six inversions are very snappy with the highlights being the dizzying zero-G roll
and the abrupt cobra roll.
These inversions did have some light headbanging though and you always need to watch out for
that violent snap into the brake run.
6) GateKeeper- This B&M wing coaster is a lot of fun.
That wingover drop starts with great hangtime before delivering crushing positive Gs on
the pullout.
The rest of the first half has some wonderfully floaty elements, including the two inversions
over the main entrance that are paired with some of the best near-misses of any attraction.
GateKeeper does fade towards the end, but the first 3/4 make it one of my favorite wing
coasters.
5) Top Thrill Dragster- This Intamin accelerator coaster opened as the world’s tallest and
fastest coaster.
And it’s still a rush today.
The hydraulic launch has some serious power.
It violently yanks you down the track and it’s extra special in the front row as you’re
blasted in the face.
Then the top hat offers a breathtaking view, some floater airtime over the top, and strong
laterals on the twisting descent.
Top Thrill Dragster may be short, but it’s a pure thrill.
4) Magnum XL-200- This Arrow hypercoaster was a trailblazer.
It cycled in the airtime focused megacoasters we love today.
And Magnum is still very good.
The first half offers beautiful views of Lake Erie paired with floater airtime while the
return run has some of the most violent and powerful ejector airtime hills in the world.
The triangular shaped hills try to launch riders into orbit.
Some may find these hills too uncomfortable, but I love their power and aggression.
3) Maverick- This Intamin creation is a jack-of-all trades.
It starts with an intense, ejector airtime filled drop before flinging riders through
some aggressive S-bends.
Between the laterals, speed, and positive Gs, they’re some of the most intense maneuvers
of any coaster.
That leads into a powerful airtime hill and two decent inversions.
Then the second half ups the ante.
You have a solid launch below the station followed by two extremely snappy Stengel dives
and airtime hills.
Maverick has incredible pacing and its diversity makes it a special ride.
2) Millennium Force- The original Intamin giga coaster is pure fun.
The first drop offers some incredible floater airtime and the following overbank is one
of the most intense elements on any coaster.
I routinely greyout from the base of the first drop through the first tunnel.
It always leaves me dizzy.
The rest of the coaster has some decent floater airtime and blistering speed as you fly around
Millennium Island.
Make sure to ride this coaster up front so you can appreciate how this coaster sustains
its speed like no other.
1) Steel Vengeance- This Rocky Mountain Coasters creation is considered by many to be the world’s
best coaster.
And it’s one of my favorites too.
This ride has the intense ejector airtime and majestic hangtime we’ve come to expect
from RMC, but this one just goes on forever.
The first half has the larger more sustained elements- with the top hat and outer bank
in particular standing out.
Then the second half has the smaller, more compact elements that aggressively pop you
out of your seat.
Look no further than that final series of bunny hills that have riders bouncing like
a ragdoll.
Each half of Steel Vengeance is a borderline top 10 steel coaster, so it’s no surprise
the full package is so elite.
So that is how I rank the top 25 rides and attractions at Cedar Point.
What are your favorite rides at Cedar Point or thoughts on any of the attractions on this
list?
I would love to hear your thoughts about any of them down in the comments.
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