Space Spiral
Situated along the sandy shore of Lake Erie, the Space Spiral treats its passengers to a panoramic view of Cedar Point, voted "The Best Amusement Park in the World," in a recent survey conducted by Amusement Today.
Built in 1965, this towering ride stands an amazing 330 feet high, making it one of the tallest structures at Cedar Point. In 2006, 331,111 guests took in the sights on this family ride located just off the Main Midway, next to the Giant Wheel and Disaster Transport. Guests must be at least 46 inches tall or accompanied by a responsible person to ride.
Rider Safety Guide
- At Least 46" or accompanied by a responsible person
- Viewing tower ride. Please wait at Special Access Entrance at exit for boarding instructions. May accommodate some smaller wheelchairs in cabin.
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All The Details
Design
| Capacity | Approx. 1,120 riders per hour |
| Ride Time | Approx. 3 minutes |
| Speed | Approx. 1.3 rpm; approx. 1.4 meters per second |
Manufacturing
| Manufacturer | Von Roll Ltd., Berne, Switzerland |
Ridership
| 2008 | 248,858 |
| 2007 | 288,203 |
| 2006 | 331,111 |
| 2005 | 297,386 |
| 2004 | 339,407 |
| 2003 | 380,573 |
| 2002 | 431,994 |
| 2001 | 437,609 |
| 2000 | 450,576 |
| 1999 | 482,997 |
| 1998 | 496,850 |
| 1997 | 461,942 |
| 1996 | 539,542 |