Most theme park enthusiasts have heard that the classic Intamin 1st generation drop ride Demon Drop is now in the process of being relocated to Knott’s Berry Farm. I wanted to take the opportunity to give you a look at the last rides of Demon Drop, as well as hopes for the future.
During the last full week of the season, Cedar Point announced a contest for the last 25 rides on Demon Drop on its final operating day at the park. A certain number of employees carried golden tickets, which if guests said a secret phrase correctly, would be handed out to those lucky few. On November 1st, the last day of the season, all 25 tickets were swiped from staffers. On that cold night, Demon Drop took its last riders on one more classic thrill before the long move. A video of the last riders was posted on Cedar Point’s “Point Cast” on YouTube, seen here.
It’s a shame that so many of these types of classic drop rides are getting removed, but I’m happy that at least Demon Drop isn’t going to the scrap heap for good. I’m certain it will be missed by the guests of Cedar Point, and I’m hopeful that it has a great acceptance in California at Knott’s.
Which brings me to my question for readers: What would you like to see from Demon Drop at Knott’s Berry Farm? Would it be better for it to stay the same, or would a new type of theming or modification (new drop cars for example) be better for such an old ride to make it fit better in present times? Personally, I think that promoting it as a retro thrill ride would be the best route because of its status as a classic. I could see retro scenery going into parts around it and in the queue though. It will be interesting to see what the park does to it. Leave a comment below with your thoughts.
The older I get, the more I gain an appreciation for older rides. I know how it feels to lose a ride some of these people probably spent a fair amount of time on as a kid. I think that the retro theme would be pretty cool for this ride. It’ll be interesting to see what happens with it.
Darn, i was hoping to ride it. someday soon and i`m not going to california to do so.
im kind of glad, but mad to see it gone. im going up this summer, and that was one of my highlights to do.
As someone who worked as an operator for this type of ride at Six Flags Great Adventure for 3 summers growing up, I am glad that it is at least moving to another park. These are classics and must be preserved. Last time I went to SFGA and realized it was gone, my heart sank a bit. I’ll just have to go CA and take a ride. Go with a classic theme.
Joel, i think you mixed up where it`s going and from where it`s coming. It`s leaving Cedar Point. (CA) and heading to Knott`s Berry Farms.
hey, does anyone know what the phrase was? that would be kind of cool to know
The phrase for what JaMeS?
I have no idea what the phrase was, but now it looks as though Knott’s isn’t getting it anymore and it seems to be heading to Dorney Park instead, which I think is a better idea than Knott’s.