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May 23, 2017 12:48 PM
Have any of you gone to Cedar Point recently?

I've never been there and will be taking my gf and my brother's 2 kids, (age 10 & 12), to the park in early August.

We'll be going mid-week, need hotel accommodations for 2 nights. Will have 1-1/2 days at the park... maybe 1 at water park and 1/2 day on rides.

Do you have any suggestions on going to Cedar Point and doing these things? Know of any package deals to look for?

Thanks!
May 23, 2017 12:48pm
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May 23, 2017 12:51 PM
I know the waterpark is newly revamped, but I always wanted to spend more time in CP riding the rollercoasters than on the water rides. Hotel Breakers is part of the park, so that's the most convenient hotel, but there are lots of others nearby. I also like the little cabins and cottages in the campground.
May 23, 2017 12:51pm
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May 23, 2017 12:52 PM
You can usually get cheaper tickets at Kroger. There was a Groupon for tickets earlier in the year, might want to see if it's still good.

Cedar Point isn't really my thing, it's a great park, but not the biggest fan of coasters. The Raptor and Maverick are great though.
May 23, 2017 12:52pm
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May 23, 2017 12:57 PM
I'm not big into amusement parks, but the kids are coming up from Florida and we thought CP would be a great place to go. They've always enjoyed water parks.
May 23, 2017 12:57pm
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May 23, 2017 1:01 PM
I am sure the new water park is nice, but it would be a shame to come all the way from FL and not experience the best amusement park in the world for more than 1/2 a day. IMO, of course.
May 23, 2017 1:01pm
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May 23, 2017 1:08 PM
Fab4Runner;1854587 wrote:I am sure the new water park is nice, but it would be a shame to come all the way from FL and not experience the best amusement park in the world for more than 1/2 a day. IMO, of course.
Agreed. And depending on how busy, a half day may only be a few coasters. If they are tall enough I'd do as many coasters as possible.
May 23, 2017 1:08pm
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May 23, 2017 1:09 PM
Cedar Point is the best theme park bar none. I used to live nearby and went often. It's one of the things I really miss about Ohio.

The recommendations about staying at the Breakers was right on. They just did a makeover to it a couple of years ago and it is very nice. If you are interested in riding the coasters, buy Fast Passes for everyone in your party. They aren't cheap, but you will get many more riding opportunities than you would otherwise.

Have a great time. For my money Cedar Point on a nice summer day, with a nice breeze off the lake, makes you feel like a big kid.
May 23, 2017 1:09pm
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May 23, 2017 1:17 PM
Dr Winston O'Boogie;1854593 wrote:Cedar Point is the best theme park bar none. I used to live nearby and went often. It's one of the things I really miss about Ohio.

The recommendations about staying at the Breakers was right on. They just did a makeover to it a couple of years ago and it is very nice. If you are interested in riding the coasters, buy Fast Passes for everyone in your party. They aren't cheap, but you will get many more riding opportunities than you would otherwise.

Have a great time. For my money Cedar Point on a nice summer day, with a nice breeze off the lake, makes you feel like a big kid.
All of this especially the fast passes they will cut your wait time by at least 50%. I don't know if they still do it but they used to let you in an hour early to the park and ride certain rides if you stayed at Hotel Breakers. You should also be able to find 2 days passes they included both the water park and amusement park since you are planning on doing both.
May 23, 2017 1:17pm
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May 23, 2017 1:27 PM
I've heard the wait times are atrocious. Probably do it on purpose, so they can push the "fast pass" even more.
May 23, 2017 1:27pm
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May 23, 2017 1:47 PM
Greatest park in the world. Don't buy the food if you can avoid it as its ridiculously overpriced.
May 23, 2017 1:47pm
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May 23, 2017 1:49 PM
Ride Maverick, Millennium and Top Thrill (if working) in that order when the park first opens.
Wait until 7:30-8PM to ride Valrvan. Line should be under 30 minutes by then.
Do not ride Raptor in first four hours, line will fall in half by mid-day.
Gatekeeper can be ridden anytime, the line goes fast.

There is an app that give wait times while in the park.
May 23, 2017 1:49pm
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May 23, 2017 1:50 PM
Iliketurtles;1854595 wrote:All of this especially the fast passes they will cut your wait time by at least 50%. I don't know if they still do it but they used to let you in an hour early to the park and ride certain rides if you stayed at Hotel Breakers. You should also be able to find 2 days passes they included both the water park and amusement park since you are planning on doing both.

All of this is confirmed.
May 23, 2017 1:50pm
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May 23, 2017 1:51 PM
sleeper;1854602 wrote:Greatest park in the world. Don't buy the food if you can avoid it as its ridiculously overpriced.
And not very good, except the Berardi's fries. I expect Melt to have a long line.
May 23, 2017 1:51pm
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May 23, 2017 2:02 PM
Book one of the new cabins at the Sandusky KOA campground and eat at Red Gables across the street for a nice dinner - Jack's Deli right next door if you want a bomb ass sub (but the owner is goofy and the place seemed to be open and weird times any more). If you want Pizza go with Cameo's Pizza in downtown Sandusky.
May 23, 2017 2:02pm
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May 23, 2017 2:06 PM
BoatShoes;1854609 wrote:Red Gables
Nice, but overpriced for the area. Prefer Zinc.
BoatShoes;1854609 wrote: If you want Pizza go with Cameo's Pizza in downtown Sandusky.
Also, Chet and Matt's is basically the same. Prefer Brick Oven.
May 23, 2017 2:06pm
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May 23, 2017 2:15 PM
I'd adjust and do the water park 1/2 a day and CP a full day.
May 23, 2017 2:15pm
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May 23, 2017 2:39 PM
Apple;1854580 wrote:Have any of you gone to Cedar Point recently?

I've never been there and will be taking my gf and my brother's 2 kids, (age 10 & 12), to the park in early August.

We'll be going mid-week, need hotel accommodations for 2 nights. Will have 1-1/2 days at the park... maybe 1 at water park and 1/2 day on rides.

Do you have any suggestions on going to Cedar Point and doing these things? Know of any package deals to look for?

Thanks!
Wait, can't you do a podcast and write it off as a business expense?
May 23, 2017 2:39pm
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May 23, 2017 2:58 PM
Sonofanump;1854620 wrote:Wait, can't you do a podcast and write it off as a business expense?
LOL! Now there you go... get a plug in for OhioPodcast.com! We had Lake Erie Shores & Islands tourism folks on the Sandusky Speedway podcast a couple weeks ago on the Fast Lane Sports Show. It's one of the reasons we're going to CP, plus I have family coming over from Europe who we will be meeting up with on Put-In-Bay before we go to CP.

My brother, the kid's father, lost his battle with cancer in early 2014. He set up funds for his kids to do things just like this so there's really no need to do any business expense write-offs. ...but great idea!
May 23, 2017 2:58pm
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May 23, 2017 3:00 PM
Thanks for all the great ideas! I'll talk with the kids and see if they'd like to spend more time at the park or doing the water park. I appreciate all the insight everyone has given. Thanks!
May 23, 2017 3:00pm
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May 23, 2017 3:05 PM
Fast Lane Passes.....period. I won't go to another amusement park without purchasing one.
May 23, 2017 3:05pm
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May 23, 2017 3:53 PM
3 coasters that MUST be ridden every trip to CP.

Raptor
Millenium
Maverick

Ill say I think the Raptor is the best coaster ever made. It's still amazing, and it opened in 1994. Just incredible that the "wow" factor hasn't waned too much in a quarter century
May 23, 2017 3:53pm
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May 23, 2017 5:46 PM
Laley23;1854649 wrote:3 coasters that MUST be ridden every trip to CP.

Raptor
Millenium
Maverick

Ill say I think the Raptor is the best coaster ever made. It's still amazing, and it opened in 1994. Just incredible that the "wow" factor hasn't waned too much in a quarter century
Agreed on this list and analysis.
May 23, 2017 5:46pm
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May 23, 2017 5:51 PM
Laley23;1854649 wrote:3 coasters that MUST be ridden every trip to CP.

Raptor
Millenium
Maverick

Ill say I think the Raptor is the best coaster ever made. It's still amazing, and it opened in 1994. Just incredible that the "wow" factor hasn't waned too much in a quarter century
Like I said before, I'm not a coaster fan. The Raptor was the first coaster I ever road and I LOVED it. Usually try and ride it twice whenever I go to CP.
May 23, 2017 5:51pm
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May 23, 2017 5:54 PM
Laley23;1854649 wrote:3 coasters that MUST be ridden every trip to CP.

Raptor
Millenium
Maverick

Ill say I think the Raptor is the best coaster ever made. It's still amazing, and it opened in 1994. Just incredible that the "wow" factor hasn't waned too much in a quarter century
Have you ever rode The Beast? Trying to decide if you're ignorant of how great the beast is, or just have horrible horrible coaster taste.
May 23, 2017 5:54pm
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May 23, 2017 6:18 PM
Going Friday. Can't wait. Taking some friends that have never been. Got the fast lane plus passes. So excited.

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May 23, 2017 6:18pm