Blue Streak
Cedar Point's oldest operating coaster and a bona fide classic. Blue Streak's out-and-back layout delivers honest pop airtime over the return bunny hills with almost no wait. A living piece of coaster history.
78ft Height
40mph Top Speed
Mild Intensity
15 min Avg Wait
Full Specs
By the Numbers
ManufacturerPhiladelphia Toboggan Coasters (PTC)
Model TypeOut and Back Wooden Coaster
Year Opened1964
Height78 ft
Top Speed40 mph
Track Length2,558 ft
Duration90s (2:30 min)
Inversions0
Minimum Height48" (4'0")
Avg Wait Time15 min
Capacity/Hour1,200 riders
IntensityMild (2/5)
Insider Intel
Best Row & Strategy
Best Row
Back row for the most airtime pops over the bunny hills on the return trip
Tips
- Blue Streak is the park's oldest operating coaster — appreciate the history
- The back rows deliver surprising pop airtime over the bunny hill return section
- Minimal wait times make this a no-cost addition to any itinerary
✅ Pros
- Classic out-and-back wooden coaster layout done well — simple and effective
- Historical significance as Cedar Point's longest-operating coaster
- Virtually no wait time, ever
⚠️ Cons
- Low intensity by modern standards — this is a warm-up coaster, not a destination ride
- Wood coaster roughness without the payoff of a more aggressive layout
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