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Title: Cedar Point


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Cedar Point
  • Sandusky, Ohio

2
Roller Coasters
  • Cedar Point has an
    astounding 17 roller coasters,
    more than any other
    amusement park in the
    world.

3
History
  • Built in 1870
  • The first thrill ride was
    introduced in 1892
  • Second oldest
    amusement park in North America
  • Before 1870 the beach was used for hunting and
    fishing
  • In 1870 Louis Zistel opened a small beer garden,
    bathhouse, and dance floor

4
History
  • The Switchback
    Railway was the
    first roller coaster ever
    built at Cedar
    Point.
    It was 25 feet tall and reached a speed of 10
    mph.
  • From that point on, Cedar Point continued to
    expand with the additions of many gardens, a
    boardwalk, a lagoon, and several hotels.

5
The Magnum XL-200
  • The Magnum XL-200 was voted No. 3 in the The
    Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World poll by
    Amusement Today

6
The Millennium Force
  • The Millennium Force reaches a speed of 92 miles
    per hour.
  • It was voted the 2nd best steel roller coaster in
    the poll by Amusement Today.
  • Around 12 million people have ridden the coaster
    since it opened in 2000.

7
The Top Thrill Dragster
  • In 2003, the Top Thrill Dragster was built,
    becoming the tallest and fastest roller coaster
    on earth.
  • It is 420 feet high and reaches 120 mile per hour
    in 4 seconds.

8
Statistics (2006)
  • Cedar Point hosts about
    3 million guests each
    year.
  • Winner of the Best Amusement Park in the World
    award for a record 9 straight years.
  • Ranked No. 3 for Friendliest Employees.
  • Ranked No. 4 for Best Outdoor Night Show
    Production.
  • Also won the Best Capacity award which
    represents how effectively guests can move
    through queue lines.

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