Cedar Point Memories VHS

[@54boots]

It was a joy and a privilege to be asked to participate in this wonderful documentary. What an honor to share the memories of one of my favorite places on the planet!

[@ricklewis2068]

I’m so glad these were made. Going there growing up, I had no knowledge of the history. Now it’s my favorite.

[@squirreltailsoup61]

Thank you for uploading this. I remember being a young child and watching this on pbs. The Eden Musee portion has always been stuck with me.

[@ricklewis2068]

I live in new York, and growing up our big summer trip was a weekend at CP, and I've always loved the history. I love the documentaries that have been made. There's also a great book called The Queen of American Watering Places.

[@Youngstown529]

I grew up going to Cedar Point with my parents, worked their during college and have been going with my own kids for about 25 years. Someday, I hope to go with my grandkids - and Yes, I will always ride a coaster!

[@LynnThomas-c5g]

That place is a riot! Drink all day, and go on rides❤😂

[@mckinzie4934]

Thanks Rick!!!

[@ih8utbe]

I do remember Isalys ice cream. They sure did taste good. Tofts is another great Ice Cream. Ballreichs potato chips is another Ohio brand I like.

[@jamesslick4790]

Every neighborhood in Pittsburgh had an Isaly's! Isaly's was founded in Mansfield, OH but eventually ended up being headquartered in Pittsburgh. The famous Isaly ice cream bar was of course the Klondike! The Isaly's name still exists on some deli meats and even Ice cream sold in Western PA and Eastern OH. Sadly the "Klondike", while still sold (nationwide) is no longer under the Isaly's brand. It's now owned by Unilever (Ben & Jerry's is also owned by Unilever).

[@jamesslick4790]

Pittsburgh's Kennywood Park still has "Noah's Ark". I think it's the last of its kind. It's been updated over the decades, but it retains the "Fun House" concept. Kennywood, West View Park, Conneaut Lake Park, (PA) Cedar Point, Geauga Lake (OH). all were a major part of my childhood. Still love Cedar Point and Kennywood today (Even as an old man, Ya can't keep me off of the coasters!)

[@ricklewis2068]

The Demon Drop still exists at a park in Pennsylvania

[@jamesslick4790]

Cool!@@ricklewis2068

[@ih8utbe]

Does Cedar Point have a historical archive? I think that would be interesting to look through all the photos and objects throughout the decades! I have been to Cedar Point many times since 1970. The last time was 1993. It was 45 minutes from where I lived in Huron County Ohio

[@ricklewis2068]

@@ih8utbe I would guess they do. They have a the Town Hall Museum in the park. I haven’t been there since it was redone, but they’ve always had stuff on display, so I’d assume they have more elsewhere.

[@ih8utbe]

​@@ricklewis2068 thank your for your reply. I wondered if they did since I have been watching documentaries about Cedar Point lately. I actually got a day pass to go to Cedar point recently. I cannot ride rides anymore as it affects my balance but just walking around and enjoying the scenery would be fine for me. The older you get it can affect your balance and you can get sick easily.

[@ricklewis2068]

@@ih8utbe oh I know how that goes. I have to take Dramamine to ride anything. There’s a good history book you should look for, Cedar Point: The Queen of American Watering Places. I got my copy inexpensively online. It’s a lot of the same info from these videos, but an interesting read.

[@cmichaelnelson33]

Did you get bed bugs when you went? They have bed bugs now at the Express Hotel

[@ericpieper1704]

Cedar Point used be family oriented now it's all about money

[@Youngstown529]

If you watched the video, even in Boeckling's era, it was all about money! Nothing has changed.

[@ericpieper1704]

@@Youngstown529 true but back when I was a kid it had more of a family feel like to it

[@Youngstown529]

@@ericpieper1704 I've been taking my little ones there since 1998. Now they are in their mid-to-lower 20s. There are places for families to play (Kiddieland, Camp Snoopy) and there are places for teens/twenties and older family members to embrace the thrill rides. Of greater concern to me was seeing Lusty Lil's not open in Summer 2024. That is a sign that maybe live shows are on their way out.

[@stormgirl09]

“Couldn’t compete with colored television….” So even back then people were addicted to their home entertainment electronic devices!☠🤣 I guess people weren’t THAT much different than people today after all…..