Blue Streak is a

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located at

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in Sandusky,

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, United States. Built by

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, Blue Streak opened to the public on May 23, 1964. It is the oldest roller coaster operating at Cedar Point. In 2013, Blue Streak achieved its highest ranking in the annual Golden Ticket Awards publication by ''

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'', ranking 27th among the world's top wooden roller coasters. In 2022, it was awarded a

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designation by

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History

Following the removal of Cyclone in 1951, more than a decade passed before

decided to add another major roller coaster to its list of attractions. Several smaller coasters were added during this time, but only two remained by 1963. For the 1964 season,

was hired to build a new roller coaster under the direction of Frank F. Hoover and John C. Allen. Blue Streak opened to the public on May 23, 1964. It was one of only three roller coasters operating at the time within the park. The attraction's success led to a rebirth of roller coasters at Cedar Point, including the installation of Cedar Creek Mine Ride (1969),

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(1976), Gemini (1978) and

Jr. Gemini Wilderness Run (formerly Jr. Gemini) is a steel kiddie roller coaster built by Liechtensteiner coaster manufacturer Intamin at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Built in 1979, it was previously named Jr. Gemini, after the ride that sits across the ...

(1979) (now known as Wilderness Run). Blue Streak features a traditional "out-and-back" layout design. The roller coaster was named after the local Sandusky High School

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"The Blue Streaks". Cedar Point invested to construct the wooden roller coaster, and it remains a favorite at the park, consistently getting 30 minute to hour waits, and within annual roller coaster polls.Cedar Point to hear band of 3,500
''The Toledo Blade'', May 19, 1964 In ''Amusement Today's'' 2013

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, Blue Streak was ranked 27th among wooden roller coasters worldwide – its highest ranking to date., On July 20, 2022, during Coaster Con 44,

designated Blue Streak a

Ride experience

After a up its lift hill, the train descends at a 45-degree angle reaching a top speed of . Riders then enter a series of two short hills which provide the ride's maximum airtime followed by a larger, third hill that slows the train slightly. After the next drop, the train climbs into a 180-degree turn that sends riders over a short hill followed by three medium-sized hills on its way back. The ride ends on the track's final brake run before returning to the station.

Rankings

References

External links

Cedarpoint.com – Official ''Blue Streak'' page

Official POV of Blue Streak

Blue Streak Photo Gallery
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