Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day at Cedar Point

SANDUSKY — Thursday marks National Roller Coaster Day.Among the roller coasters available to ride locally at Cedar Point:Blue StreakOpened in 1964, the Blue Streak is Cedar Point's oldest-operating roller coaster and is a classic in the minds of guests. The out-and-back wooden roller coaster is best enjoyed at night when the vintage-style light bulbs glisten as they flicker on and off.Blue StreakCedar Creek Mine RideThis mine ride-style roller coasters opened in 1969 in Frontier Town and features a wooden structure with tubular steel tracks by the manufacturer Arrow Dynamics. Two lift hills take riders over the Cedar Point lagoon and is a relatively good family ride with a 48-inch height requirement. It might be a good time to get your last rides in on Cedar Creek Mine Ride, as signs popping up throughout Frontier Town appear to hint at something happening to the ride for the 2019 season.Cedar Creek Mine Ride CorkscrewThe first roller coaster to take guests upside down three times has been running strong since 1976 and provides one of the rare opportunities in which guests can walk beneath riders in the corkscrew element.CorkscrewGateKeeperIn 2013, the front of the Cedar Point park was elevated, and inverted, with the introduction of GateKeeper. Designed by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), the wing roller coaster broke seven world records. GateKeeper was Cedar Point's second-most-popular ride in 2017 with 1,588,646 riders.GateKeeper GeminiThe Gemini is celebrating its 40th anniversary this season with retro 1970s-inspired music throughout the midway, a mirror ball in the station and special signage. The classic dueling roller coaster is the perfect chance to settle your rivalry with family and friends. GeminiIron DragonIron Dragon will always be a fan favorite since it was added to the park in 1987. Today the Iron Dragon operates with two faces. Normal operation during the day, and virtual reality in the evening.Iron DragonMagnum XL-200The year 1989 was, of course, the time when everything changed in the roller coaster world with the introduction of Magnum XL-200. Being the first to break the 200-foot height barrier, the Magnum still posts staggering ridership numbers. In 2017, Magnum hosted 1,450,892 riders, making it the third-most-popular ride in the park.MagnumMaverickThere is a reason this roller coaster still ranks among enthusiasts favorite, despite being introduced back in 2007. Two launches, a 95-degree first drop, a tunnel and inversions. What's not to love?MaverickMillennium ForceMillennium Force, again, reshaped the Cedar Point skyline when it opened in 2000. Not only is the 310-foot lift hill impressive, the standard lift chain was replaced with a cable lift, making for smooth and fast climbs to the top. Millennium Force was also the most popular ride in the park in 2017, adding 1,672,584 riders to its tally.Millennium ForcePipe ScreamEnthusiasts love to debate the merits of Pipe Scream being classified as a roller coaster versus a flat ride, however, Cedar Point officially counts it as a roller coaster.Pipe ScreamRaptorRaptor clocked in 1,151,349 riders in 2017, making it the fifth-most-popular ride in the park.Raptor RougarouWhat have you thought of the conversion of Mantis to Rougarou in 2015? The new floorless design features a 137-foot drop, four inversions, and 60 mph speeds.RougarouSteel VengeanceIf you rode Steel Vengeance this season, you are likely one of the many who said, "What just happened?" Steel Vengeance gets rave reviews from guests, as the record-breaking, hyper-hybrid roller coaster defies gravity over airtime hills and inversions where you least expect them in this masterpiece of engineering.Steel VengeanceTop Thrill DragsterNot only do I love this strata-coaster, more than 400 foot tall, but it is impressive to watch everyone pause on the midway to experience the launch at 120 mph and see if they make it over the hill.Top Thrill DragsterValravnValravn hosted 1,418,584 riders in 2017, making it the fourth-most-popular ride. The 2016 world-record, breaking-dive coaster helped reshape the midway across from the marina. Valravn broke six dive-coaster records and helped to break four Cedar Point records, including most roller coasters taller than 200 feet, most rides at one park, most steel roller coaster track at one park and most roller coaster track at one park.ValravnWicked TwisterWicked Twister was introduced in 2002 and offers a unique twisting experience adjacent to Lake Erie. Wicked TwisterDo you have a favorite Cedar Point roller coaster you like to celebrate on your visits? Let us know below in the comments.Editor's note: Justin Dietz is a Register correspondent representing CPFoodBlog.com and @CPFoodBlog on Twitter.