GateKeeper Front Row (HD POV) Cedar Point

Front Row Point of View (POV) of GateKeeper at Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH.
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Opened: May 2013
Cost: $25 Million
Type: Steel -- Wing Coaster
Manufacture: Bolliger & Mabillard
Model: Wing Coaster
Track layout: Out and back
Lift/launch system: Chain lift hill
Height: 170 ft (52 m)
Drop: 164 ft (50 m)
Length: 4,164 ft (1,269 m)
Speed: 67 mph (108 km/h)
Inversions: 6
Duration: 2:40
Capacity: 1,710 riders per hour
G-force: 4g
Height restriction: 52 in (132 cm)
Trains: 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train.
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[@bitsybitty2730]

Love this ride! It's so smooth and relaxing. My stomach barely dropped on any of the drops & I have a weak stomach. You just feel like you're gliding in the air not like you're on a coaster.

[@Forerunner2]

I agree.Its probably the best ride if you're new.

[@visionist7]

Sounds kinda lame :-(

[@andiooop4914]

Forerunner omg thank you so much for saying that! The only rides I have been on are iron dragon and mine ride and I want to try this one

[@michiroamer873]

@@andiooop4914 have you tried Gatekeeper yet? Going tommorow and ive only done the mine ride and iron dragon aswell, barley handled them though lol not a roller coaster person but being forced...😂😫😫

[@ryanmatthew511]

@@iansnetwork Agreed, it can be a thrill and still be enjoyable. Not everything needs to be 5G's in your face the entire time.

[@UniqueBabii13]

This was the smoothest rollercoaster I've ever been on. I just sat pretty chilled while it was going. Love Cedar Point.

[@taylorswiftfan2597]

UniqueBabii13 Should I ride this as my first roller coaster?

[@andrewap2576]

Taylor Swift Fan EDIT: do this as a first, it feels like a birds flight, it's good for a first coaster

[@taylorswiftfan2597]

The Cringe millennium force has a very big droo

[@TN-hj8xr]

Taylor Swift Fan This was my first rollercoaster ride today and it's between this, and the millennium force that are the scariest rides to me.

[@forliberty1805]

Really, because the video cam on this looked shaky. Glad to know it's smooth.

[@shTree]

Am I the only person who thinks that the track and trains of this ride look freaking awesome.. I would get in line just to see the trains up close

[@GermiesCoasterYard]

+AEguy Productions you only see one part of the coaster in line, but the size is still incredible. its fun to watch the ride on the first drop, but its a way different experience on ride the first time you do it.

[@shTree]

+TheCubicBeat wow.. If I could go anywhere in the world it would be cedar point

[@GermiesCoasterYard]

AEguy Productions Me too my friend... me too

[@MatthewBalthazar]

I been on this ride, not trying to make you jealous

[@GermiesCoasterYard]

Matthew Balthazar me too.

[@bellamy_bell_blake134]

This was my first upside down roller coaster ever. I almost cried waiting in line for it.... and then I rode it three times. I LOVE it I felt like a bird. It was kind of relaxing and just beuifitul. The first loop was a bit scary but it made it fun

[@iAnnabae]

Sounds exactly like me :P I'd probably be crying too, haha.

[@visionist7]

bellamy_bell_blake they're called inversions not loops ;-)

[@haleyraeee]

Haha mine was cork screw at cedar point. Cried the whole time.... Then went back on 10 more times

[@rexflamingo1037]

Same. 2 years ago I was too scared to go on any of these. My brother all but forced me on the gatekeeper and all that fear...for nothing. Now I can ride anything!

[@cecewasboredok]

THE EXACT THING HAPPENED TO ME I WAS SO HORRIFIED BUT THEN I LOVED IT

[@PerroV]

Gotta tell you, back seat is where it's at for this ride. Front seat is more of a hangglide feel while the back seat is true flight. I rode it in all four prime positions three times each (left front, right front, left back, and right back). Go with the right back for the best possible footchopper through the keyholes.

[@Coasterdude02149]

That drop off the lift in the outer right front seat is amazing tho, but then, so is the sort of 'wing over' dropping from the left front outer seat…IDK, it's just the coolest damn coaster B&M ever designed.

[@michaelm507]

Thanks for some information I am going tomorrow and wanna see if I really like this ride

[@Coasterdude02149]

Michael M Hope you do, think you will if you're a coaster fan. One thing I really liked & wasn't expecting-I've been riding most of my life (I'm 47 now) so I never feel the G's anymore. GateKeeper really surprised me-very strong G's from start to finish-first time in years I felt the G's and it was SWEET! Felt like the first ride I ever took all over again :) It's an amazing coaster and B&M isn't even my favourite coater designers. Intamin is. Post your experience tomorrow after you ride it, man!

[@Christina_320]

I’ll keep that in mind if I ever go on it!

[@MrDrkNoir]

How can u not love this ride? Loved it to the max.

[@MrDrkNoir]

Well this was the second time of me going to CP with a friend. The first time was with two friends for the weekend and for some reason, we could not stay off Millennium Force.

[@dakotamace809]

This was my first ever roller coaster I truly enjoyed. It looks terrifying but it's so fun!!!!

[@noahn242]

Same

[@Boohooyoumad12345]

This ride at night is amazing

[@goo5e785]

ikr this ride sucks in the morning. also, at night you get to smell the funnel cake being cooked it smells great!

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

It really is. My favorite night coaster experience so far by a lot

[@Sjp977]

Waited 3 hours in line for gatekeeper. Best 30 seconds of my life

[@thejackalope6093]

I love this ride because it’s so smooth and relaxing but still a pretty big roller coaster!

[@thecagekeeper9938]

Ive rode it once, and remembering the how it goes can give me the chills!

[@demonhunter4543]

My favorite ride of all time!!! Most smooth ride Iv ever rode!! Always have a special place in my heart!! My 1st ever cedar point ride and I made sure to ride front tow!!!

[@purplecat3656]

Love the tilted drop!

[@angelabodiford3171]

NO AMUSEMENT PARK CAN COMPETE WITH CEDAR POINT

[@westnoble1020]

HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!

[@angelabodiford3171]

love that ride gatekeeper is super smooth

[@kylea.1223]

I would agree, but I've never been there.

[@flyers668]

Been to a lot of parks, Cedar Point and Magic Mountain are a close pair, but in my opinion magic mountain is better by a slim margin.

[@jboobooturner]

Kings island.

[@CrystalCircleWolf]

This ride is soooo smooth! It's like your flying! The front seat is really awesome. It's fun to ride at night too! :D

[@someone5967]

That's what everyone tells me YET i'm too scared to go on it cause I'm a pussy

[@loki3523]

Don't be too scared. Just get on it and do it. Believe me, you won't regret it. All you have to do is just... do it. You may be terrified, but once you're strapped in, there' no going back. And you've won.

[@teeth6556]

loki352 Well said!

[@AndrewEwing1995]

I freaking love the gatekeeper and the valravn. They are my favorite rides at cedar point. I also love the millennium force, maverick, top thrill dragster and many more.

[@davids5006]

Probably the smoothest coaster I've ever ridden. The outside seats make you feel like you're just gliding along

[@danielledehem9454]

That is one of the clearest videos for a roller coaster iv ever seen

[@kristorrice9114]

This is such a chill ride I love it so much and it's one of the best ones to ride at night

[@superdupermrcooper]

I couldn't breathe on this ride. The vest is so tight that I couldn't take in full breaths and therefore I was having freak outs. I had to calm myself down.

[@jasminelange3198]

Same problem!

[@thejackalope6093]

JasmineLange same It clamped my penis down in a very uncomfortable position

[@JustKeira1]

Lol I had the same issue my boobs were clenched in between those bars and they're not even big 😂 but I still enjoyed the ride

[@veeseee128]

the coasters are so big at this park

[@olive1273]

It’s pretty chill, super smooth, and the most relaxing roller coaster at cedar point

[@yourmom-nt7kp]

this ride is so smooth and i felt so secure. great ride.

[@reneahale1192]

I love this coaster! Going in two days and can’t wait to ride it!!!

[@MelWasTaken]

Terrified of rollercoasters but absolutely loved this ride. Make sure you ride this a few times! I was way too terrified to open my eyes the first time but on the second time it was just like flying through the air and it was so fun!!

[@jessicaghinga373]

does it make your stomach drop a lot or make you dizzy? i have major coaster anxiety along with notion sickness but would love to try this next time!

[@cheyennehill9144]

this ride was awesome!!! best ride I've been on!

[@Liam-jn1bc]

the harness's on this ride are amazing, no head bang at all, the harness's are also on Valravn

[@tynicole88]

This was so much fun, I loved it

[@Sparson]

First coaster at cedar point, fourth or fifth one ever. Absolutely amazing! And a short wait time on a Saturday (20 minutes) 10/10

[@jonnyjonnyj2847]

Thank you for including facts in the description. That's what makes a good youtuber, here's a sub 4 U

[@sportsygirl8]

This ride looks AWESOME!!!!! I would so ride this if I ever go to Cedar Point.

[@user-nr3ej8lx1q]

i cant wait to go back in 3 weeks, this ride was amazing and smooth

[@yummy2289]

This video does the ride NO justice. Amazing ride! SUPER smooth! It's not scary in the slightest it's just fun!

[@user-lu4xp7iv8c]

I rode in last row in the back and it was epic! Felt like a bird!! And I rode it at night too which just made the experience even cooler, so glad I live near Cedar Point it’s the BEST!

[@gold-ov5xx]

I rode 2 weeks ago and IT'S THE BEST ROLLERCOASTER I RIDDEN!!!!!!!

[@teeth6556]

This looks like a seriously awesome roller coaster. I want to go on it so bad!

[@lagmap5627]

I’m watching this because I’m gonna ride this really soon CANT wait

[@UlarioGryphon]

The slow wing over at the top of the first hill is the reason why this is my favorite coaster. 😊

[@makaveli3189]

Rode this on July 31, 2022. Loved it, super smooth ride and great views.

[@Christina_320]

Looks incredibly awesome, hope to go one day!

[@uleeann]

Would love to trade my soul to ride Gatekeeper at least one more time in my life. I live 8 hours away (sending love from Philly) and due to my health concerns, I don't think I'd be able to make it to the second visit to CP. If you read this, please keep having fun for me!

[@mr.madden2782]

Rode this yesterday, very fun

[@abbycook7924]

oh my god this looks amaaaaaazing

[@tdubb3254]

Can't wait to ride this. Recently rode X-Flight at Six Flags Great America and this is like its big brother.

[@isabellarosati2963]

I went to Cedar Point for the first time Memorial Day weekend, and I got to ride this about four times because there was absolutely no line (the longest wait was like fifteen minutes). It could've been the way I was sitting, but the restraints also dug into my waist, which didn't feel the best. Though I'd have to say, this and Maverick are my favorite coasters in the park.

[@spartanx1833]

Crunchy_Cookie I honestly thought these were the best restraints, but everyone has their own opinions on things

[@tobykind8659]

I went to cedar point for the first ever time yesterday! I’ve never been on rollercoasters this big in my whole life, and gatekeeper was my favorite. I actually got to ride it twice! Make sure you take a deep breath at the first drop though. My vision went black a bit the first time lol

[@joshmckinnley745]

When I went to cedar point last summer, the wait for this ride was only about 10 minutes. This was also probably one of my favorite coasters. Rode it about 4 times in a row due to it having such a short ride.

[@malinabilger166]

I love your channel and videos

[@SamOddy]

It’s a great ride. Really smooth and short waits

[@coasterking001]

I love this ride. I rode it about 2 months ago when our our school had a field trip to Cedar Point. :D

[@ThemeParkJunky51290]

So ready for this!

[@Scyclo]

Bro i was one of the first people to ride gate keeper on physics day in school, which was opening weekend for gate keeper. Its the roller coaster that got me over my fear of roller coasters.

[@InflatablePlane]

Oh man. I'd be puking everywhere on this ride but I gotta do it. It's on my roller coaster bucket list.

[@MN-io1lv]

This looks great

[@donttworryy3487]

I love this place. I got on this and it was crazy!

[@AndrewEwing1995]

I love this ride. its my most favorite ride at cedar point

[@orangecayman520]

One of my favorite coasters in the Park

[@halojimmy7]

this is my favorite roller coaster to start my day there

[@darbygoetz3166]

That looks awesome

[@thomaschavers]

Loved this ride. I think my favorite part was passing through the gate .

[@VelocicoasterFanboy]

Great Pov

[@ANDCFC95]

My heart is pounding just watching it

[@windywolf1324]

Best ride ever! I love cedar point

[@kristianna4872]

I love this ride its one of the best rides in the park

[@emilyborcila3015]

smoothest ride ever!!

[@journeyfms]

First ride I rode at cedar point

[@Cesar-gq1dz]

LMAO ME TOO

[@TSFLYER4]

I just went today! This was my last ride and I loved it. My first was the Dragster and I ended up losing my glasses. I also enjoyed the last row on this ride. It was cool seeing what was about to happen.

[@Forerunner2]

+TSFLYER4 Yea,this was my first ride and it was intense as hell,I don think I could even handle the Dragster as my first.

[@TSFLYER4]

Jake From State Farm Yeah the Dragster was honestly my favorite ride there behind the Millennium Force. Wish I did it last.

[@buggy2394]

2 for me

[@slushdog1012]

This is the best ride to me cause I love being on the end it make you think your gonna hit a white pillar. And it so peaceful to me

[@nenblom]

Oh that first drop! 😱😱

[@Hieagandaus]

I went on Tues. June 18th and it was packed! It looks almost empty the day you went. GateKeeper was about an hour wait, and for a new ride, it was worth it!

[@katieraptor7112]

Those people screaming in the background when the roller coaster came down sounded like they were having a good time, that's what made me want to ride this, and on May 25th i am going to cedar point, but honestly I don't blame them for screaming, it looks super scary but super fun!

[@korlu01]

Cedar Point literally does everything right. I feel like one of the great perks of being raised and living in Pittsburgh is this park is about a 2 hours and small change’s drive away from me at all times

[@samacusclashes3112]

Tomorrow this will be my first big ride, that gives me confidence to ride them all, or the unthinkable alternative of me not riding it and never conquering my fear. Godspeed, Sam

[@grace-su4px]

Samacus Clashes same exact thing for me! i’m going for an orchestra field trip tomorrow and it’ll be my first big ride as well.

[@punkly.5556]

@@grace-su4px omg i hope you had so much fun im a bit chicken on coasters but im going this weekemd and im prepared!! im going on the dragster and you should too because its amazing and you wont feel the drop is what i heard from all my family members, its a tradition in my family i suppose! =)

[@gachagoals5121]

I love wicked twister!(the yellow ride with the two poles) it looks scary but is awesome 👏 get on rides ur scared of and u might like them!

[@DJSt3rling]

impressive design!

[@ObiePlays]

If I make it to CP this Thanksgiving this is definitely on my must-ride list. It is my dream to ride a wing coaster

[@ainsopholli439]

My beloved Gatekeeper❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@strawberrytr33s]

This Roller Coaster Was Sooo Fun The First Time I Went On I Was Not Scared If U Plan On Going Ride This!

[@tinyafranklin152]

Love this ride

[@nataliefromteamten6135]

This is my favorite ride at Cedar Point

[@AmyShermanDesign]

This coaster scares the shit out of me and I love that about it.

[@ghidrah1964]

I'm going to ride this and all the others tomorrow

[@elijahperez8341]

its so good on hot days as well

[@Labtec600]

RIP Disaster Transport.

[@brycefourn2001]

Yeah. I miss it too, along with the Space Spiral. They were the good rides and some of the original attractions in the Cedar Point Midway. But at least, GateKeeper is an AWESOME replacement now.

[@FUS1ONGAMES]

best ride in the whole park!!!!!

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

Went on this front row at night and it was unreal

[@luisfernandoperez22]

On this was my first time to ride a Roller Coaster....never before in my life i rode a Roller Coaster !! It was my first time and it freaked me out !!😂

[@OxPxptart]

Haven't went on this yet but I'm planning on going on this this summer

[@ausansrv8333]

I wanna go on this ride at cedar point this weekend

[@thekittengamer399]

This is my favorite ride there

[@thekittengamer399]

And l can ride it when ever I want I only live 1 hour away

[@mikyah142]

This was the first roller coaster I'm ever been on. At the first amusement park I've been to. My mom never lets me out of the house😂😂

[@upshawc1]

Omg I wanna get on this shittttttttt when they fix it!!!❤

[@artiefuljoy1592]

When I went to cedar point this year, I was SO scared to Go On this, and next year I want to go on it. it doesent look that bad.

[@nylawilliams3420]

I did this ride it was so fun

[@HSSW100]

nice coaster

[@ahhculdee]

Very fun & exciting roller coaster from B&M. Not the best in the world, but still is a very great coaster.

[@Trafala32]

Im afraid of heights but i love rollocosters.i know its strange but i feel safe and its fun.

[@JacobSteed]

What camera do you use? I'm looking for a good camera to use and this one has awesome quality :)

[@Spencerlovestrains25]

I rode this 3 times yesterday. It was pretty freaking sweet. you feel like you are going to fall from the seat when you enter the drop, but I don't know because I only rode the left side and I don't know if it is a different experience on the right side.

[@shadowninjakai3125]

I actually went to Cedar Point as a 8th grade trip the dragster the valrayvn are actually the best ride there

[@AppleAustin01]

Really scary lol, just went there today