Cedar Point is reportedly removing its Shoot the Rapids water ride.
The Sandusky Register says workers began dismantling the large water ride this week.
Cedar Point officials have not commented on the removal rumor.
“Our focus is on the construction of Valravn, our record-breaking dive coaster,” said park spokesman Tony Clark. “We have not announced any changes regarding our current ride lineup.”
Clark said the park plans to disclose its 2016 plans at its Winter Chill event Feb. 20, where park enthusiasts get a behind-the-scenes walking tour of attractions. This year’s ticket-only event is already sold out.
The $10.5 million ride located along the park’s Frontier Trail opened to much fanfare in 2010.
Several guests were injured on the attraction in 2013 when one of its boats traveled backward down a lift hill and struck another boat and flipped over.
The attraction is considered an “aggressive thrill ride” that takes passengers through a Wild West themed series of splashes and twists and turns.
It still remains on the park’s list of attractions on its website.
The ride’s name was a nod to an earlier log flume attraction by the same name at the park that closed in 1981.
Another familiar popular spot at Cedar Point will also be missing when the park opens for the season.
The park has ended its partnership with Chick-fil-A.
Officials say a new yet-to-be named eatery will take up residence in its place by the Wave Swinger ride and the Maverick roller coaster.
Work continues on the park’s newest thrill machine, the record-shattering Valravn roller coaster billed as the world’s tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster.
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