But, following an explosion Wednesday, Cedar Point's Space Spiral came crashing to the ground. In operation since 1965, the family friendly, high-rising, ...

Disaster Transport, Cedar Point Amusement Park's only enclosed roller coaster, and the Space Spiral observation tower, are both coming down, the Sandusky amusement company announced Friday.

Cedar Point, founded in1870, has seen dozens of rides come and go.To honor the past ... Cedar Point's Space Spiral, with an under-construction Jumbo Jet in the foreground, in 1972.

SANDUSKY, Ohio — Guests will no longer be able to enjoy one of the best views of Cedar Point as the park prepares for its first winged coaster. The Space Spiral, which had been in operation ...

Cedar Point's iconic Space Spiral came crashing down this morning. It took just 17 seconds for the 330-foot tall ride to be demolished.

SANDUSKY, OH (TOLEDO NEWS NOW) - Cedar Point crews used explosives to remove the Space Spiral ride Wednesday morning, an attraction at the park since 1965. At 7:30 a.m., approximately 10 pounds of ...

Photos: Cedar Point closing Disaster Transport, Space Spiral Space Spiral, which sits next door to Disaster Transport, has been an icon of Cedar Point's skyline since opening in 1965.

Cedar Point demolishes Space Spiral ride. Boom! After a quick explosive blast at its massive base, it only took 17 seconds for the 330-foot tall Space Spiral to come crashing down at Cedar Point.

Space Spiral, theiconic rotating ride, remains open, but park officials say it will close forever around Labor Day. Photos: Cedar Point closing Disaster Transport, Space Spiral Upon their removal ...