I loved the "magic" of Cedar Point in the 80s. I remember not being able to sleep the night before going to CP because I was so excited. I still enjoy it today, but not like back then!

Growing up in the 80’s, I remember my parents saving all the money they could to take us to Cedar Point. It was our yearly family vacation, and I loved every minute of it.
A few weeks ago at my dad’s memorial service, in the slide show my dad was with us as kids at Cedar Point. Such fond memories!!!

12 year old me thought that working at Cedar Point would be a dream and 53 year old me thinks it would be a nightmare.

A by gone era that was so much fun! Glad I got to experience those times and back in the 70’s to! People today have no idea what CP used to be like. I have so many memories from that time,and will always cherish them!

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I worked at Cedar Point for three summers, starting in ‘86, and the log ride was the first ride I worked. Seeing that blonde kid at 0:21 takes me back!!!  Hearing the sounds, chatter, carousel music...  I remember making eye contact with loads of park guests, wondering what was going on in their lives. I can almost feel the summer heat on my poly/cotton uniform. Feel the random splashes of the cold water.  Smell the fragrance of the nearby Belgian waffle stand.  Looking forward to shift’s end, going back to the employee dorms to relax after a long day.  Best job I ever had.

Thank you so much for loading this video. I love it...!

The race horses, log ride, merry go round, bumper cars, coal mine ride and antique car ride were some of my favs.

I was there that year as a 9 year old. Great memories

Some of the best footage from that area I've seen. This was before the coaster wars. I miss most of what is shown in this video. They really need to put in a new dark ride and more family friendly rides. Heck I miss the rug slide. At least that's what we called it.

Cedar point in the 70s and 80s was magical. I rode Gemini 24 times in a row one day back in 1986

Love the old music on the scrambler.   They had a lot of 40s, 50s, 60s, nostalgia then, like 70s, 80s nostalgia today.  I grew up with it.

The Midway Carousel’s #153 Wurlitzer Band Organ playing in all its magical glory! I do miss hearing those rolls!

I remember riding the calypso ride with my dad. He passed away when I was 15. Miss him, that was always a great memory of him. I remember the sky slide and kid Arthur’s court. I would spend hours there!

1983 was the first year my mom went to Cedar Point. Nice to see what it was like for her as she was only 10 that year. :)

I remember at that time Cedar Point had live aquatic shows and other rides besides roller coasters.

The covers over the calypso cars are awesome I’d love to see them return

This is the Cedar Point I remember! So much better before all they cared about was roller coasters.

Thank you very much, for providing a window to the past, to remind me of what Cedar Point was, and to show my children what they're missing now...

It's funny. Time is a thief. You don't realize how valuable this sort of family video is until time has done what it does. Parents and grandparents grow old and pass on. Children grow up. Culture changes. Old beloved rides and attractions are torn down and replaced with new ones. Thank you for this trip down memory lane.  This was the Cedar Point of my childhood and although I miss so much of what I just got to see again in your video, my kids love going to Cedar Point and hopefully their kids.

I looked for my parents sister and 3 year old self.. I can't be alone lol. Thank you for the memories

Those were the days in america.... no mass shootings.....church attendance 70 % of population..American presidency respected.