Cedar Point opens for its 157th season this weekend, with new events, ride changes, and traffic improvements for visitors. Here's what to know.

Cedar Point is permanently closing the Monster ride. Park officials say the ride has reached the end of it's serviceable life and replacement parts are hard to find.

Cedar Point opens for the season on May 9, but the Gemini Midway will look a little different. The park has permanently closed the classic spinning ride, Monster.

Here's a look at the Monster ride at Cedar Point. Park spokesperson Tony Clark says the ride is now permanently closed ahead of the 2026 season.