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Welcome to Theme Park Review! Photos & Videos of Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, and FUN!
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 TPR Member Photo Trip Reports |
August 11th, 2015 by The Great Zo |
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September 15th, 2014 by ElToroMillieniumForce |
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June 22nd, 2014 by ECZenith |
September, 2nd 2013 by FreeFaller |
November 25th, 2013 by mattnz |
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Summer, 2011 by Garet |
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May 19th, 2008 by Groteslurf |
August 10th-11th, 2007 by Hhappy |
June 9th, 2007 by 65skylark |
Sept 18th, 2005 by MonkeyPants |
August 13th, 2005 by CoasterFanatic |
July 6th, 2005 by stljason1 |
May 5th, 2005 by CoasterFanatic |
Retro 1977 by edboxer |
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| Food |
| Standard amusement-park fare is available all over the park, punctuated with a couple of fast-food chains: Subway, Panda Express, Pinks, Chickie and Pete's and Johnny Rockets. Midway Market offers all-you-can-eat buffets. Pinks has gourmet hot dogs and Melt provides higher end grilled cheese. Many people like to leave the park and walk to Famous Dave's BBQ in the Marina or head to the Breakers for Perkins or TGIFriday's. For the more sophisticated palate, finer dining with no dress code is available in the Marina at Bay Harbor. |
| Operating Season |
| Daily operation starts around the second weekend in May and continues through Labor Day. |
| Established Seasonal events |
| Halloweekends is the park's Friday-Sunday Halloween event in October.
Brew and BBQ Festival usually occurs in June |
| Access & Location |
Cedar Point is located on a Lake Erie peninsula in Sandusky, Ohio. Nearby major cities include Cleveland (60 miles), Toledo (62 miles), Detroit (115 miles), and Columbus (120 miles).
Take the Ohio Turnpike to Exit 118 (US 250) and follow the signs north, or take Exit 110 (SR 4) and follow Route 4 north. Once you get to Sandusky, just follow the signs to the Cedar Point Causeway.
Greyhound (bus) and Amtrak (train) provide connections from Cleveland, but a taxi will be necessary for traveling from the bus/train station to the park.
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| Nearby Lodging |
| Cedar Point has multiple lodging options on-site. Breakers,
Castaway Bay (includes indoor waterpark), Lighthouse Point (cabins/cottages), Camper Village (for RVs), and Breakers Express, which is slightly off the grounds. Guests of Cedar Point hotels are allowed entry to the park one hour before the park opens.
Nearly every mid-level hotel chain has substandard and overpriced accommodations near the park. |
| Virtual Queue Options |
Cedar Point uses "Fast Lane" (skip the line) service.
http://www.cedarpoint.com/what-s-new/fast-lane
There are different service levels and pricing fluctuates throughout the season based on expected crowds. |
| Shows |
| Standard fare in various locations. |
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| TPR Notes |
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Out on a peninsula jutting into Lake Erie is one of the largest amusement parks in terms of absolute size and the number of rides and coasters. The drive along the causeway to the park entrance is considered nirvana for many enthusiasts as it appears you are entering an island inhabited mainly by coasters.
Cedar Point likes their coasters and likes to build them big and fast. Cedar Point has repeatedly set world's records in the fastest and tallest categories.
One drawback in their large coaster collection is the lack of a top-notch wooden coaster.
At first glance it appears there is a lot for a family to do together; however, height restrictions on many flats and even the tamer-looking coasters will preclude children under 48" from many rides. There are several "kids" areas, but not many big rides for shorter children.
While Cedar Point has lost many traditional flat rides, in recent years they have started replacing them with high-octane flat rides.
We recommend staying on property at Hotel Breakers. It's a nice place to rest during the day when the park is at its peak attendance.
We also STRONGLY recommend the "Fast Lane" pass which allows to you skip the line on several of the parks main attractions. | |
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