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(Cedar Point's lost roller coasters can be found in the Roller Coaster Index.)

A Trip to Rockaway 1906	A Trip to Rockaway opened on the Amusement Circle when the semi-circle area opened in 1906. The attraction featured a boat that rocked as it were on water.
Bayern Kurve 1970-1984	The Bayern Kurve opened in 1970 at the end of the Million-Dollar Midway, in front of the Giant Wheel. The ride featured a bobsled themed train that ran in a circle, with a small hill in the back of the ride. When in operation, the train would tilt into a bank as the ride picked up speed. The carnival like ride operated across from the Monster and lasted until 1984.
Bluebeard’s Palace 1927	The Bluebeard’s Palace funhouse opened in 1927 on the Cedar Point midway. Guests were treated with moving floors and other funhouse attractions. The theme of the attraction was Bluebeard the pirate.
Bubble Bounce 1960's	Opening in the early 1960’s, the Bubble Bounce contained eight cars that each held two people. A large circular platform held the eight cars, which would spin while jerking up and down. The ride closed after a few seasons due to low ride capacity.
Caterpillar 1930's	Popular at many amusement parks during the 1920’s to the 1950’s, the Caterpillar operated at Cedar Point in the 1930’s. The ride consisted of a continuous train that spun in a circle. After a period of spinning, a green, curved canvas covered the train, immersing the riders in darkness. Before the ride was complete, the canopy folded back to the side so the riders could exit.
Circle Swing 1906	Built next to the Coliseum, the Circle Swing was built as the centerpiece of the Amusement Circle. This ride consisted of a building with a large tower on the top of it where six cars hung on like swings. When in operation, the tower would spin and the cars would swing outwards.
Frontiertown Carousel 1972-1994	Brought to Cedar Point in 1972, the Frontiertown Carousel was located in the back of Frontiertown next to the Frontier Inn. Built by William H. Dentzel, this carousel featured 66-piece menagerie of animals and chariots. In 1994, Cedar Fair, L. P. moved the antique carousel to Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The building that originally housed this marvelous carousel stands today as the Carousel Pavilion, which is used for additional seating.
Frontier Lift 1968-1985	Similar to the Sky Ride, the Frontier Lift opened in 1968 carrying passengers from the "Million Dollar Midway" to Frontiertown, and back. The ride closed in 1985 and the station on the "Million Dollar Midway" was demolished and in it’s place the Iron Dragon roller coaster was built, two years later. The Frontiertown station remains today next to Snake River Falls as a restroom.
Mill Race 1963-1994	The second ride such in the world, the Mill Race opened on the site of today's Raptor lift hill, in 1963. The water flume ride featured boats that resembled logs, which would travel through flumes. The ride contained two lift hills with the second having a height of twenty-eight feet and was even renamed the Nestea Plunge one year due to sponsorship. The ride remained until 1993 when it was razed for the addition of the stunning Raptor roller coaster, which opened in 1994.
Monorail 1959-1963	Located on the area of today’s Blue Streak roller coaster, the Monorail was purchased from Akron’s Summit Beach Park and debuted for the 1959 season. Trains were suspended nine feet from the ground and traveled a three-quarter mile of track with gasoline motors. The ride lasted five years when the area was cleared for the new Blue Streak roller coaster.
Moon Rocket 1946	Opened for the 1946 season, the Moon Rocket operated near the Cyclone roller coaster. Two long trains ran continuously in a circle, which contained ten cars each and were themed to look like two rockets traveling tip to tail. When in operation, the rockets would spin while traveling on the angled platform. After a short period of operation, the ride was removed due to bad business two years later.
Noah's Ark 1925	Debuting for the 1925 season, the Noah's Ark funhouse was themed from the famous bible story "Noah's Ark." Atop what appeared to be Mt. Arrant laid an ark with animals peering out the windows. To board the attraction, guests would ascend a flight of stairs and be greeted by mechanical stunts and displays inside while the boat rocked back and forth. The only remaining such ride in America is located at Kennywood Amusement Park in West Mifflin, PA.
Octopus 1941-1950's	Opening to the public for the 1941 season, the Octopus resembled the sea creature with its eight long appendages coming from the central mast. Each arm held two cars that freely swung while the arms dipped and ascended as the ride spun.
Pirate Ride 1966-1996	Débuting in 1966, the Pirate Ride originally operated at Freedomland, an amusement park in New York. Located next to the Blue Streak roller coaster, the ride's ship looking trains traveled on a single track into a dark funhouse full of pirate themed scenes. Each of these scenes was lit with black lights. The ride entertained guests until the end of the 1996 season, when the building housing the ride was converted into an arcade.
Rocket Ships 1940's	Operating during the late 1940’s and early 1950’s, the Rocket Ships consisted of three trains which each had the ability of holding four riders. A large metal tower suspended the trains, which would spin, resulting the trains to swing outwards.
Roll-O-Plane 1940's	Opening in the 1940’s, the Roll-O-Plane was owned by a man named Al Tedaldi. The ride consisted of two cars attached by a long column, which would spin vertically much like a ferris wheel, while each car rotated along with the ride.
Rotor 1967-1985	Opened in 1967, the Rotor and was installed near the Coliseum. Riders would enter a circular room, lean against the wall and the room would spin. The riders would ‘stick’ to the wall due to centripetal force and the floor would drop giving them the illusion of floating. The ride disoriented guests until 1985, when it was removed.
San Francisco Earthquake Ride 1966-1985	Built between the Pagoda Gift Shop and the Coliseum, the San Francisco Earthquake Ride opened at Cedar Point in 1966 when the park purchased it from Freedomland, an amusement park in New York. Prior to boarding the ride, radio earthquake news flashes from San Francisco were played in the ride's station. During the dark ride, buildings and walls were simulated to look as if they were falling down while on the ride. The ride lasted until 1985 when it was replaced with Berenstain Bear Country.
Satellite Jets 1960's	The Satellite Jets opened in the center of the midway, near the Coliseum, in the early 1960’s. The ride featured twelve ‘jets’ that could be controlled to go either up or down while the ride was in motion.
Sea Swing 1902	Operating on the beach, the Sea Swing swung bathers from 1902 into the late 1930’s. While riding, it wasn’t unusual to have your bathing suit rip.
Shoot-the-Chutes 1927	The Shoot-the-Chutes water ride opened in 1927 along with other attractions such as the Tilt-A-Whirl. The ride format was similar to today's Snake River Falls with boats that travels up and ramp and then descends down a shoot on to water.
Shoot-the-Rapids 1968-1981	Built in Frontiertown, the Shoot-the-Rapids opened for the 1968 season. The mild water ride was razed in 1981 for the new White Water Landing that would open in 1982.
Sky Slide 1968-1991	The fifteen slides on the Sky Slide hurled riders down three dips. Riders would ascend a flight of stairs and sail down swiftly on a potato sack. While riding, it wasn't uncommon to have a "friction burn" if a part of the body rubbed against the fiberglass slide, while going down. This attraction was added near the Coliseum in 1968 and closed when the outdoor Berenstain Bear Country was added in its spot in 1992.
Sky Wheel 1962-1981	Standing an amazing eighty-five feet above the midway, the Sky Wheel opened in 1962 along with the Scamper roller coaster. This double Ferris wheel opened in the center of the midway until the park added the Sky Ride. The ride was then moved to the area near the main gate where a flower garden is today and the ride itself remained until 1981.
Tumble Bug 1934	The Tumble Bug opened on the Amusement Circle for the 1934 season. When in operation, the train would glide on a circular, hilly track.
Upside-Down Funhouse 1966-1981	The Upside-Down Funhouse opened near the Space Spiral in 1966. The attraction included rooms such as an upside-down room, a tilted room, and a rotating barrel. At the end of the attraction, three spiral slides were used to exit the funhouse. The Upside-Down Funhouse greeted guests until 1981, when the attraction was closed.
Yankee Bullet 1940's	Operating during the 1940’s, the Yankee Bullet sat next to the Penny Arcade and was patriotically named due to the war years. The ride featured bullet shaped cars that spun horizontally in a circle when the ride was in operation.

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