Blue Streak Roller Coaster POV Conneaut Lake Park Wooden Rollercoaster On-Ride

One of the craziest wooden roller coasters in the world! Take a wild ride with TPR on the Conneaut Lake Blue Streak! Filmed & Edited by Robb Alvey - www.themeparkreview.com - / themeparkreview

[@DontPanicVU]

This doesn't just look like a 80 year old coaster. It looks like a 80 year old coaster with a pack a day smoking habit. Props to the maintenance people that keep it working and safe.

[@RoseBud-fk4qg]

Not no more it just burnt

[@ArrowLooper]

💀💀💀

[@rickshears1]

I was ride operator back in the 70's and I cannot believe they still have this coaster. I operated every ride in this park though some may not still be there. I was watching as the coaster came in and noticed the Hell Hole was not there anymore which was across from the Blue Streak.

[@billkeithchannel]

Back in the summer of 1966 my sister at the age of 2 rode it as her very first coaster. Ah, those were the good old days of ride-at-your-own-risk before lawsuits and insurance.

[@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence]

@@billkeithchannel These days if you let a twp year old ride a coaster CPS would be waiting at the bottom. And in this regard they may not be totally wrong hehe..... Ahh the good ol days. I remember back in the 1990s eating a fried chicken patty sandwich on a sketchy old wooden coaster. Not recommended.

[@Acedarpointfan88]

Going today! Second to back seat is definitely the best seat. You get the smoothness of the front but INSANE airtime of the back!

[@karenkramer3760]

Wish I knew that when I went since It was such a rough ride. I will remember for the next time. Thx

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

This ride has made it in the top 50 wood coasters several times now. Interesting. :)

[@billkeithchannel]

The sign above the tunnel used to be a drawing of the coaster track with lights on it that would light up as the train got to those certain points on the track. The tradition in the 70's was to shout "Watch out for snakes!!!!" as the train started to move in to the tunnel.

[@johnstanek6591]

Thank you for this video, so many memories of this coaster and the park. It’s all gone because of greed. This is by far the best video of the blue streak out there!

[@6angels451]

Oh damn that’s messed up :,( I woulda liked to visit this park wen I visit my mom in Ohio

[@GeorgeGeo]

Nothing beats good old wooden roller coasters.. hope this one never goes away and gets its proper funding for its restoration!

[@kevinthompson6986]

+George Geo yeah wood never closes in high winds or mildly cold:)

[@themeparkreview]

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[@lisaann5420]

I have rode coasters all over the world, but you never forget your first love. Thank you so much for letting me experience it again and taking me back to one of the best memories from my childhood.

[@MxSignals]

"Alright, so the lift hill's not so straight, but that's alright- most of the people on this trip aren't either." Perhaps the most wonderful thing Rob's ever said in a video. Ever.

[@carterhoskins7374]

I was just at Counneut Lake Park yesterday, I rode this roller coaster 17 times! It may be old and rickety, but it's awesome

[@kevinthompson6986]

+carter hoskins id ride it love old WOODIES

[@cheyenner.horner4443]

Kevin Thompson Same here! Old woodies are the best!

[@jayj.7524]

awesome since 1938 this is the very first coaster i ever rode and what started the addiction! glad it's running again! does anybody else here remember the mouse or the indoor scrambler they had? one other thing i think it's pretty cool is that parts of the raging wolf bobs from geauga lake were used to make many repairs to the ride rather then ending up in a landfill or scrap yard

[@alexkukich2632]

@Jason Jurick this was my first roller coaster, too! Used to go here every summer until 10 years ago. I spent my childhood at Geauga Lake and didn't know about using old parts from Raging Wolf Bobs, so thanks for sharing!

[@jayj.7524]

+Alex Kukich np

[@karenkramer3760]

Jason Jurick, remember the fun house that was there before the indoor scrambler. I've never seen anything as awesome as that was again. Miss it :(

[@missybarbour6885]

One of my favorite childhood memories is going to this park with my dad when I was 10 or 11. It was the first summer that I could juuuuuust pass for 48 inches if I wore the right hat and several pairs of socks. This was my first roller coaster. I spent all day riding it again and again and again. It's sad that the park has had serious financial troubles because this classic deserves some love.

[@billkeithchannel]

Back in 1993 I lost my glasses on that left turn after the far end turn around. I drove back down there the next day and they found the frames but no glass in them.

[@CoasterMan13Official]

Did you get them fixed?

[@billkeithchannel]

@@CoasterMan13Official I switched to contact lenses. But back then disposables were just being developed and were not available for astigmatism. So my prescription had to be cleaned daily to last 6 months. $140 a pair. In 2000 I went back to glasses. Then about 2007 cheap disposables were available for astigmatism (Oasis) and I never went back to glasses.

[@CoasterMan13Official]

@@billkeithchannel good.

[@tonyg3772]

We rode this coaster 35 times in a row in early June 1977. It was our high school "class day", and very few people were in the park on a weekday. The operator saw no one in line when we got back, and hit the switch to let us ride over and over again!

[@MrRoller77]

Ahh, yes, the Blue Streak at Conneaut, one of my favorite childhood memories. I went on it when I was about 12, and it was just as rough back in the good old 1970's!

[@FilmsNu]

Viewers: How much commentary and weeees do you want for your coaster video? Rob: Yes.

[@rayizard5687]

This ride kicks total ass at night!

[@jayj.7524]

+Ray Izard yeah it does the beast is awesome at night too

[@pennsy23]

best coaster, i love this old thing. it's good to see it back up and running where it belongs. i grew up riding blue streak.

[@Techischannel]

Wow now thats a "RustyTrusty" rollercoaster =D

[@karenkramer3760]

Great footage. I went there about a month ago and rode the Blue Streak. I was raised in Pa. and went there every summer as a kid. The only thing I didn't like is that it's such a rough ride. I had a headache for a few minutes after riding it.

[@internallycombusted1]

this was my first coaster ride when I was a kid in the 90's. I just visited the park yesterday. And the park is in pretty sad shape. I can say for sure the blue streak is a very fun coaster. but it is scary, its in ruff shape

[@goldenpop6gamer]

BustedknuckleNatrona I went to the park yesterday the blue streak is super bad now the cart jumps off the rails its faster and my head felt like it was torn off its a ride at your own risk its also higher I think.

[@karenkramer3760]

Goldenpop, i went about a month ago. And yea i had a splitting headache. I'm so glad the park is still there though because as a kid i went every year.

[@Mr1971alfa]

I am 81 years old, and my first time on the Blue Streak was about 1954 when I was 12, and I have ridden it hundreds of times. My last ride was a few years ago at age 75, when my frame was a bit too tender, and I had to give it up. We rode the ravine Flyer at Waldameer the same afternoon. I grew up about 15 miles away and spent most of my teenage summer days and nites at Conneaut Lake Park.

[@graceanne3783]

I’m 11 and have rode this ride probably about 20 times. It is amazing!

[@chloeknobloch6133]

Is it scary

[@authormaryanngestwicki]

That was one bumpy ride for me in 2004. We actually stopped right at the top beginning for like 5 minutes very scary and nerve wracking but we were able to ride the rest of the tracks.

[@karenkramer3760]

Yes it is a bumpy ride. If they could just make it smoother, it would be so enjoyable. Just went there a month ago

[@themeparkreview]

What are you talking about? This Blue Streak opened in 1938, Cedar Point's opened in 1964.

[@PrincessDaniCP]

Robb, thank you fore the awesome video of one of my favorite wooden rollercoasters

[@heykids9258]

Just rode this today!

[@zenomonkey5309]

Oh cool

[@darklordojeda]

That makes you "normal".

[@bigbill245]

I loved this coaster in the rain!

[@hbfarker]

That looks awesome. I love old coasters.

[@markoneil2967]

Fusionxx1000, most of the legends and horror stories of this ride generally can be heard ,on the slow climb up the first hill, LOL, there is always someone behind you saying "...I heard someone died on this r ide just last year..." it's part of the thrill.

[@richardcoleman1616]

I honestly thought that someone was testing a ride to see if it still worked in a derelict theme park. Really looks like it needs some TLC

[@billkeithchannel]

The lift hill is straight now.

[@seywhut2985]

"Most of the people on this trip aren't either." LMAO!!! I love you guys. Would be so much fun to hang out with.

[@pittsburghlivemusic2974]

i use to love this ride as a kid and into my teens, the last time i was at that park was 15 years ago, wow!

[@krisr7987]

That wooden roller coaster is one of the scariest rides you will ever ride! You can hear the wood creaking and cracking as you're going up the lift! I have been on that ride twice! The 2nd time I went on it by myself! It's so terrifying! What a classic thrill!

[@jimbowersock7501]

Sadly, the 17th oldest coaster is currently being torn down. All that was left of the Blue Streak as of yesterday was the turnaround.

[@richardmorris7063]

Really enjoyed that time with the Champions former champions..

[@sportsygirl8]

That ride looks awesome!!!

[@Zotya08]

Simple but great roller coaster. The forest view is wonderful.

[@Rigbone]

I live in meadville, really close to that this town, never been on that roller coaster. I'm gonna do it

[@jayj.7524]

+MrRigbyTV you wont regret it plus it's cheap

[@billkeithchannel]

If the 2018 season goes well they are gonna add a new ride for 2019.

[@daniel16578]

Bill Keith any word for the 2019 season?

[@suprA91]

@@daniel16578 they added a new ferris wheel for 2019. Slowly but surely trying to get the park cleaned up.

[@katkrywolt7]

Thanks for posting this Robb, and for including the disclaimer that this was my first woodie! I'm only slightly mortified, but I'm glad that KT enjoyed it! - Kasserine

[@eliz4293]

I'm going here in July and I'm so excited!!

[@joed7308]

Nice video. You really can't appreciate that spine-cracking left turn at 1:47 unless you're there.

[@danhallas3546]

Sad to see this gone now. Rip blue streak

[@iamtaylorcad]

I live a half hour away from Conneaut Lake Park. This ride is nuts.

[@ju6536]

This was my childhood coaster, something about the roughness was fun. Sadly it burned down. Whatever comes up must come down.

[@markoneil2967]

Great video thank you.... I rode this Coaster in the 1978-1982 era...IT WAS OLD THEN....Half the fun of this coaster is, you might not make it back...LOL... Its old, rickety, and you can hear and feel how old it is during the ride. But the best is the seats....no restrictions...you can slide around into your partner, and most important, come out of your seat on the initial downturns!! Great Ride, highly recommend it.

[@KWJCDon]

One of the best wooden coasters for airtime, especially if you are in the back seat!!

[@lqd303]

4:04 She really fly's out of that seat on the first drop.

[@cad5128]

Now this looks like a true classic wooden roller coaster.

[@collinrichards7077]

Just rode it today!

[@IMARAGEGAMER]

This was my first amusement park that I first started riding rides at, I really love this park, the blue streak is my favorite wooden coaster ever, A couple weeks ago I went on it more than 20 times. I would hate to see this park go. Does anyone agree?

[@maced6573]

What really made this ride awesome was the fact that it had just a lap bar going across to hold you in. It could have had a lap restraint too, but I can't remember as it has been over 20 years since I rode it.

[@jayj.7524]

+Mace D just a seat belt and a bar

[@dompezzurro8962]

I love Blue Streak!

[@ShokaLion]

Jesus. The way that thing bounces down the hills is terrifying.

[@DarkCrystal1960]

that was freakin awsome

[@Clockmainiac5445]

Although the ride looks like it's seen better days, I was surprised how fairly smooth it was!

[@jayj.7524]

+Amanda cause its fast especially when you consider how old it is

[@austinharned4954]

Amanda well now it is rough as fuck

[@jricedrums]

I rode this for the first time on 08/16/14 and it was a cool little ride. Glad I got to make it out to this park and ride since the future of it is very unstable.

[@gallimead]

This is the old abandoned roller coaster, Fred and the gang always talked about.

[@kip8782]

i love this ride so awesome

[@Metal_Groove45]

My first roller coaster. I will never forget it

[@Ipoop7colors]

awesome coaster

[@annab_cohen]

"wihhhhii" j'aime ce cri qui est présent sur tout les vidéos ;)

[@fusionxx1000]

I have heard legends and stories about this ride.One story I heard that there was a skunk in a tunnel.and got ran over by the trains and people screaming. The screams were heard for miles! And rider stank.I think this happened in the 50s or 60s.Can anyone verify this?

[@laxjetbear]

I had many rides on that old girl in my youth. Still one of my favorite coasters. But she is no longer cruising the tracks and thrilling her riders. It is sad to see the park as it is now. Haven't been there in many, MANY years and, from videos I've seen, it doesn't look like it would be worth the time. How sad.

[@NoobMutt]

laxjetbear the park re-opened this past memorial day weekend, and the Blue Streak is running once again. They are trying to get every thing that's left in the park up and running again

[@jayj.7524]

+laxjetbear hear ya i was there recently its heart breaking but they are trying and they have been making improvements it really sucks that the ballroom burned down

[@laxjetbear]

+Jason Jurick I may have to take a trip up there in July and see what it's looking like. Would love to ride the Blue Streak again.

[@jayj.7524]

+laxjetbear go in late may or early june is better

[@billkeithchannel]

Back in the summer of 1966 my sister at the age of 2 rode it as her very first coaster. Ah, those were the good old days of ride-at-your-own-risk before lawsuits and insurance.

[@popolouis]

i've been on many of world biggest roller coaster but these old woodies are definitely the scariest ones

[@ohhMontaiii]

Cant believe this ride is nearly 75 years old!

[@themeparkreview]

LOL! Thank you! =)

[@DustinGuillotte]

Oh man.. That thing looks like it's about to kick the bucket!!

[@ericbenton5861]

went on it loved it

[@Kaitydid74]

I remember riding near the back with my sister, getting insane airtime and laughing hysterically, a real treasure this one.

[@jayj.7524]

+Kaitydid74 i always loved how it went through the woods and has absolutely no trim brakes the last time i rode it the ride operator thats in this video was working there as that time the park was empty that so he let us ride a few times in a row its pretty cool to roll right on thru the station without stopping

[@lemonite1]

That coaster appears as if it literally was born outta the trees of it's surroundings.

[@cynthiapickett7403]

Has good airtime--important for a good coaster ride.

[@lol0924]

SHE SURVIVED! - I believe she can ride any kind of wooden coasters! Great chance! Yay even without caring about shakiness! =)

[@theoryg]

I think the dark tunnel is the next thing for roller coasters even if they are tall. Just pitch dark spoky tunnel all the way.

[@Brodie--lw6eb]

I was one of the marathon riders that set the record for most rides in 2004. I woke up the next day and have never hurt more in my life. I soaked in bath salts for about three hours, no joke. But I would do it all over again tomorrow.

[@chdreturns]

Great ride my f

[@overbanked]

Yay! She survived!!! :)

[@jukingeo]

Yes, I am recalling my 80's history of the era and remember the exodus due to the closure of the many steel mills in the area. This has caused a number of parks to close across the west side of PA and much of Ohio. It is heartbreaking to see places like this deline and then disappear forever and I have seen my fair share already. I am hoping the coaster could be moved as it really looks a nice classic woodie. I wish it could be moved here to Long Island as we NEED a good woodie out here.

[@wifsta]

I live a hour away I went there and it fucked up my back lol

[@locodude8797ROBLOX]

I have been on blue streak its awsome

[@XscreamThrills]

0:46 lol!

[@SethBrodzik]

"This is the 'OH CRAP' moment" i know right?!

[@chasanoosnasg5527]

Wow, what an awsome out- and-back woodie, they always have craploads of airtime. My first coaster was an out-and-back; Judge Roy Scream at Six Flags Over Texas. :-D

[@CoasterMan61]

Für'n Coaster von 1937 ist das 'ne echt gute Bahn! This coaster was building in 1937! [Sorry for my english, but I'm from Germany!!!]

[@tgazampro]

Could use some Blue Paint. But still fun!

[@IronCoasters]

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I heard it burned, R.I.P Blue Streak… ;(

[@dogger1978]

I’ll be at this, when Conneaut gets a 500 ft. RMC Giga terrain coaster with Taron theming, and optional seats.

[@chessie2003]

This was the first roller coaster I ever rode!

[@FlammableStone]

I was just at Konneyaut Lake!

[@flashback0978]

I love those trains

[@captainsteve5475]

Sore neck and back pains tells you that your on a classic coaster.

[@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence]

Where I live that railing would be considered inadequate as a temporary railing while a building is under construction.

[@altermann221]

My first coaster! I rode this in 1994 when I was 6 years old.

[@lbibeaches99]

can you do a top ten of your favorite coasters please

[@coastermadab]

And this coaster still manages to remain in operation...

[@kotchapakmaneechote2062]

Kind of rough but lovable kind of bumpy.

[@themeparkreview]

No.

[@bubballama]

I've watched dozens and dozens of your vids and enjoy all of them, but after seeing this I have to ask....in your travels around the world, has there ever been a rollercoaster you wouldn't ride because it looked too unsafe?

[@indiawaters5809]

I rode this on Sunday man was it scary at first 😂