Apple
Posts: 2,620
May 23, 2017 12:48pm
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!
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!
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
May 23, 2017 12:51pm
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.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 23, 2017 12:52pm
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.
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.
Apple
Posts: 2,620
May 23, 2017 12:57pm
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.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
May 23, 2017 1:01pm
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.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
May 23, 2017 1:08pm
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.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.
Dr Winston O'Boogie
Posts: 1,799
May 23, 2017 1:09pm
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.
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.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
May 23, 2017 1:17pm
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.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.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 23, 2017 1:27pm
I've heard the wait times are atrocious. Probably do it on purpose, so they can push the "fast pass" even more.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 23, 2017 1:47pm
Greatest park in the world. Don't buy the food if you can avoid it as its ridiculously overpriced.
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Sonofanump
May 23, 2017 1:49pm
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.
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.
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Sonofanump
May 23, 2017 1:50pm
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.
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Sonofanump
May 23, 2017 1:51pm
And not very good, except the Berardi's fries. I expect Melt to have a long line.sleeper;1854602 wrote:Greatest park in the world. Don't buy the food if you can avoid it as its ridiculously overpriced.
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BoatShoes
Posts: 5,703
May 23, 2017 2:02pm
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.
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Sonofanump
May 23, 2017 2:06pm
Nice, but overpriced for the area. Prefer Zinc.BoatShoes;1854609 wrote:Red Gables
Also, Chet and Matt's is basically the same. Prefer Brick Oven.BoatShoes;1854609 wrote: If you want Pizza go with Cameo's Pizza in downtown Sandusky.
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Wally
Posts: 481
May 23, 2017 2:15pm
I'd adjust and do the water park 1/2 a day and CP a full day.
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Sonofanump
May 23, 2017 2:39pm
Wait, can't you do a podcast and write it off as a business expense?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!
Apple
Posts: 2,620
May 23, 2017 2:58pm
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.Sonofanump;1854620 wrote:Wait, can't you do a podcast and write it off as a business expense?
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!
Apple
Posts: 2,620
May 23, 2017 3:00pm
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!
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
May 23, 2017 3:05pm
Fast Lane Passes.....period. I won't go to another amusement park without purchasing one.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 23, 2017 3:53pm
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
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
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 23, 2017 5:46pm
Agreed on this list and analysis.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
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 23, 2017 5:51pm
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.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
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 23, 2017 5:54pm
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.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
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
May 23, 2017 6:18pm
Going Friday. Can't wait. Taking some friends that have never been. Got the fast lane plus passes. So excited.
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