Cedar Point hosted a first rider event for their opening of their new hyper-hybrid RMC Iron Horse coaster, Steel Vengeance. All proceeds from the event went to the LeBron James Family Foundation. Over $50,000 was raised in the event.
This photo update contains images from this event focusing on highlighting what is new in Cedar Point's Frontier Town.
Entrance - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
Date Posted: 04/27/2018
We're back at Cedar Point for the Steel Vengeance First Rider Benefit!
Magnum XL 200 - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
Date Posted: 04/27/2018
All proceeds from this event go to the Lebron James Family Foundation.
Misc - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
Date Posted: 04/27/2018
We're at the right place.
Misc - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
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First stop, getting in line to pick up our credentials.
Breakers - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
Date Posted: 04/27/2018
The new Hotel Breakers wing is complete.
Top Thrill Dragster - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
Date Posted: 04/27/2018
A lot of rides were testing today. Top Thrill Dragster did not appear to be one of them.
Gemini Midway - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
Date Posted: 04/27/2018
A little before 7, we were admitted into the park.
Gemini Midway - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
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Up ahead by the train tracks was a strange gate.
Gemini Midway - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
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It was made out of baloons. Quite interesting.
Frontier Town - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
Date Posted: 04/27/2018
Stepping into Frontier Town, the first thing we noticed were that the space age trash cans from last year have been replaced with barrels.
Frontier Town - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
Date Posted: 04/27/2018
Stockade is supposed to have hand breaded chicken tenders this year. Perhaps the same kind served last year at the Frontier Inn?
Frontier Town - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
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The 3 point shootout has been rethemed and changed to be a game of HORSE.
Frontier Town - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
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Several banners were strung over the midway.
Frontier Town - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
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The stage was moved across the path and now sits next to Roundup.
Frontier Town - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
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The Jitney Arcade now has a shooting gallery. More on that later.
Frontier Town - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
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Some tables were set up in preparation for the food sampling.
Frontier Town - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
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We are getting closer to Steel Vengeance!
Frontier Town - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
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Buckaroo's Burritos is now Miss Keat's Smokehouse. Food from this restaurant was available during the event.
Frontier Town - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
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Sidewinder Sue's contains a new menu as well. It's main feature - Sidewinder fries.
Frontier Town - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
Date Posted: 04/27/2018
Steel Vengeance was testing prior to the start of the event.
Frontier Town - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
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Most guests decided to line up for the ride.
Frontier Town - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
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On the side was a stage that was setup for the event.
Steel Vengeance - Cedar Point
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And from here we waited...
Frontier Town - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
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Finally the time came.
Steel Vengeance - Cedar Point
Date Taken: 04/28/2018
Date Posted: 04/27/2018
Steel Vengeance was declared open and the first riders proceeded to ride.