Several Cedar Point rides celebrating anniversaries in 2019

SANDUSKY — It is time for our annual list of Cedar Point attractions celebrating anniversaries in 2019.We comb through the archives each year to determine when rides opened at Cedar Point. We then break them down into five-year increments. So, any rides opening in a year ending in "9" or "4" qualify for 2019.Note: Out list is comprised of all major rides and attractions with the exception of kid rides.Lake Erie Eagles (2014), fifth anniversaryLake Erie Eagles features eight suspended cars spinning around a central axis, which can also be spun by riders.Cedar Point's Lake Erie Eagles is celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2019. The ride debuted in 2014.Pipe Scream (2014), fifth anniversaryThe Gemini midway was redone for the 2014 season, debuting Pipe Scream, Lake Erie Eagles and Monster ride.Cedar Point's Pipe Scream is celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2019. The ride debuted in 2014.Tilt-a-Whirl (1999), 20th anniversaryA ride on the Tilt-a-Whirl is never the same, sometimes gently spinning the guests around, and, other times, it results in walking off-balance for hours.Cedar Point's Tilt-a-Whirl is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019. The ride debuted in 1999.Woodstock Express (1999), 20th anniversaryWhere my fellow parents at? If you have kids, you may be familiar with the parenting struggle of trying to cram your body into the Woodstock Express train just so your kid can get his or her first roller coaster credit.Cedar Point's Woodstock Express is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019. The ride debuted in 1999.Raptor (1994), 25th anniversaryYou all can enjoy your six inversions on Raptor while I sit on the park bench, eating my elephant ear. Raptor was recently repainted completely, top to bottom, in the 2015-16 offseason, which makes you fly faster, right? Happy silver anniversary Raptor.Cedar Point's Raptor is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2019. The ride debuted in 1994.Magnum XL-200 (1989), 30th anniversaryMagnum XL-200 helped put Cedar Point on the map back in 1989 as the "Roller Coaster Capital of the World." Even today, 30 years after the park debuted the steel beauty, more than 1.3 million people rode Magnum in 2018, making it the fourth most popular ride at Cedar Point.Cedar Point's Magnum XL-200 is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019. The ride debuted in 1989.Wave Swinger (1979), 40th anniversaryThe German-made swing ride is beautiful to view from any angle due to its detailed artistry and surroundings being situated adjacent to the Maverick roller coaster.Cedar Point's Wave Swinger is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2019. The ride debuted in 1979.Wilderness Run (1979), 40th anniversaryLots of guests may better know the Wilderness Run roller coaster as Jr. Gemini. In 2014, the ride was repainted and themed to better fit in with the surrounding Camp Snoopy area.Cedar Point's Wilderness Run is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2019. The ride debuted in 1979.Antique Cars (1969), 50th anniversaryThe antique cars were added to Frontier Town at the back of Cedar Point after the successful installation of the Cadillac cars at the front of the park. Families love taking a spin under the shade trees and through the classic covered bridge.Cedar Point's Antique Cars is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019. The ride debuted in 1969.Cedar Creek Mine Ride (1969), 50th anniversaryThroughout the 2018 season, there was lots of buzz that some major modifications or even demolition of the Cedar Creek Mine Ride was eminent. But, at the end of the season, Cedar Point began some station sign restoration work on the Cedar Creek Mine Ride, celebrating the big old 50th anniversary in 2019.Cedar Point's Cedar Creek Mine Ride is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019. The ride debuted in 1969.Blue Streak (1964), 55th anniversaryCan you believe it has already been five years since Cedar Point celebrated the iconic Blue Streak's 50th birthday? When first constructed in 1964, Blue Streak was the only roller coaster in all of Cedar Point. The classic wooden out-and-back roller coaster was designed by Philadelphia Toboggan Co. The roller coaster is named after the Sandusky High School athletic nickname "The Blue Streaks."Cedar Point's Blue Streak is celebrating its 55th anniversary in 2019. The ride debuted in 1969.Editor's note: Justin Dietz is a Register correspondent representing CPFoodBlog.com and @CPFoodBlog on Twitter.