It’s not every day that you see an implosion at a theme park or an observation deck come crash down to the ground. But, that’s exactly what happened at Cedar Point. On the morning of September 12th, a crew used explosives to implode the ride to make way for their record-setting 2013 wing coaster, GateKeeper.
Here’s a video from up-close taken from a camera near where the tower landed:
I know that there are many that will miss this attraction, but on the bright side you’re getting a great-looking new roller coaster that’s almost certain to be another quality ride from Bolliger & Mabillard.
Read more about CedarPoint’s GateKeeper.
Image courtesy of Ok,Ok,Alright I must admit Cedar Point is Freakin AWESOME!!!!
September 14, 2012 at 14:04
I love showing people this video, many dont beleave it becouse it just looks so unreal.
September 14, 2012 at 15:52
"Freakin Awesome!"
September 14, 2012 at 17:42
Boom.
September 14, 2012 at 17:57
I was a bit sad to see this, but more excited for things to come. SS was the first thing I rode at Cedar Point when I was just a wee bairn. I do kind of hope for a new Intamin Gyrotower some day.
September 15, 2012 at 11:53
And boom goes Space Spiral, but what an epic way to bring a ride down,
September 15, 2012 at 18:19
I will miss this ride a little because this is all I remember during my first trip to cedar point when I was 2. Barely remember anything but the space spiral. I can't wait for gatekeeper though. It looks really awesome. Coaster Critic, Do you know who made the close up video? Thanks.
September 24, 2012 at 08:30
Shame that they had to tear down such family-friendly attractions…BUT, its for the bettering of Cedar Point and the roller coaster industry, so by all means, implode windseeker if you need to!