This really is a place like no other. Something I thought was really cool is before the park opens for early entry, they play the nathional anthem. And the second they said " free" for the last time, gatekeepers train went through the keyholes. (Which I later learned was a complete coincidence) The park is really cool and go ride maverick right now. read more

Cedar Point - This isn't that moment, but it is gatekeeper going through the keyholes. - Amusement Parks Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

I personally loved the park and all of the thrilling and exciting rides that I was able to attend to while eating the freshest of foods, but let's talk about your ice cream parlor. When my parents went to grab a cookies and cream cone, the workers were polite, but my parents thought their wristbands were compatible with the ice cream cone. After they finished the cone, my parents attempted to scan their wristband, and with a fully loaded ice cream cone in her hand, the woman says, "Wristbands don't work for this place." She did not give us a heads up nor extra information. She asked if we still wanted the cone, and my parents said no, and she just took it, and we don't know what she did with it next. Likely ended up in the trash. Terrible communication coming from a high quality parlor. read more

Our First-Ever Cedar Point Adventure! My family and I visited Cedar Point for the very first time ever to celebrate my son's 13th birthday, and what an adventure it was! My family is originally from Florida, and we've now been living in Ohio for a little over two years. We are definitely a Disney/Universal Studios family, so we really haven't experienced many of the more traditional amusement parks. Needless to say, Cedar Point was a whole new experience for us--and we absolutely had a blast! Our first ride of the day was Gemini, the famous racing/dueling coaster. I thought Gemini was a pretty solid coaster with some really epic drops! Unfortunately, when we rode it, only one of the tracks was running, so we didn't get to experience the full racing/dueling aspect of the ride. Even so, it was still a lot of fun. We also rode Thunder Canyon as a family, and that ride immediately reminded me of Kali River Rapids at Disney's Animal Kingdom. And let me tell you, my daughter and I definitely got the worst of it! We got absolutely SOAKED by one of the waterfalls on the ride. But honestly, that just made the experience even more fun. My kids also tackled some of the bigger and more popular coasters, including Steel Vengeance and Rougarou. They said both coasters were pretty EPIC! Unfortunately, we didn't get the chance to experience all of Cedar Point's coasters, but honestly, that just gives us another reason to come back--and we definitely will! One thing that really surprised me was the merchandise pricing. Coming from a Disney/Universal family, I'm used to souvenir prices that can cost you an arm and a leg. Cedar Point's merchandise was actually reasonably priced, and they had plenty of great stores to explore for all your souvenir needs. There were also plenty of places to grab snacks throughout the park, along with several restaurants to choose from. We decided to eat at BackBeatQue, the rock-themed barbecue venue located along the Gemini Midway. They offer smoked meats like pork, chicken and burnt ends, along with sides such as mac and cheese and cornbread. We had the BBQ pulled pork, chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and rotisserie chicken, and each meal came with cornbread. The portions were really good, and the food was so yummy in my tummy! Everything was absolutely delicious and hit the spot after spending the day riding rides and exploring the park. Overall, we had an AMAZING first-ever Cedar Point experience! We made some great family memories, had tons of fun, ate some delicious food, rode some awesome rides, and celebrated our son's 13th birthday in a pretty epic way. We definitely didn't get to experience everything Cedar Point has to offer, which means we'll just have to make several more trips back! So, if you're planning your next adventure and you're here in Ohio, I would definitely recommend making a trip to Cedar Point. As one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, there's a reason this place has been entertaining families for generations. Cedar Point, you officially have a new family of fans! We'll definitely be back! read more

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No where does rollercoasters like Cedar Point. I grew up coming here but it's been about 10 years since my last visit. They had some great ticket deals going on in July that we got to take part of. Our family is season ticket holders where they get even deeper discounts on "bring a friend passes". The weekend we visited, the pricing went down and Guest Services was able to refund the difference back to us. The All Day Dining Pass was amazing to be able to eat every 90 minutes in the park. Most of the larger restaurants qualified for an entree and side as part of the pass. At the first restaurant you go to, they scan your pass and give you a wristband to wear all day. Our family also had the All Day Drink Pass which got you a red soda cup refill every 15 minutes. You could refill at the restaurants or they had Coca-Cola refill stations independently as you walk the park. They also introduced the Six Flags app since I've visited where you can select your preferred theme park; and once inside, can check wait times for all the rollercoasters. Most rides were pretty on par to the true wait times within 15 minutes. It would show your location and what rides, dining options, restrooms, etc were close by. Another great feature is it would help you navigate to the next ride you wanted to go to. The staff we encountered were all very nice and helpful. Cedar Point continues to open new rides but keep the nostalgic ones. We couldn't have had more fun and loved the memories we made this trip! Pro Tip: If you have younger kids... Before entering the park, take them to get their height wristband so you are questioned less at the entrance of rides. read more

I think if I was a bit younger, this theme park would get a big five from me. But alas, I'm in my 30s now and I can only be thrilled to a certain point. If you love roller coasters, you will love this park. I saw a ton of single men walking around (not together), wearing shirts that promote coasters from other parks. They're here for the thrill. And Cedar Point delivers. They have several coasters with unique concepts that I haven't seen at other parks. With 18 coasters, you'll have a day full of riding (and waiting). We came on July 5 this year, which typically I'd be like "heck no" to, but it was our only option for our short July 4 trip to this part of the country. There was also rain and storms forecasted for the day, so we decided not to get fast pass in advance. Apparently, a summer weekend day is generally prime time for visitors and you usually need fast passes to ride a decent amount of rides on these days. So we were a little nervous about having already committed to a package deal that included park tickets that we couldn't get a refund for. We did get the premium all-day dining pass online ahead of time, and were even a little anxious that we'd wasted our money there too. And even though we entered the park late (around 3pm), we had a full day with little wait, got to ride all the rides we wanted to (10 total), and got our money's worth by using the dining pass 4 times for food and 2 additional times for soft drinks. The premium all-day dining pass allows you to get an entree and/or a snack every 90 minutes, and a soft drink every 15 minutes. Great deal (IYKYK), especially if you are not waiting in lines for rides for too long to use it. I will say that the food was surprisingly good for theme park food. Like, nothing good enough to be good as a standalone restaurant offering, but very good for theme park and dining pass food. We went to the Grand Pavilion, Panda Express (same as outside), Back Beat Que, and Hugo's. Of all the coasters we went on, my favorite was Siren's Curse. I loved the tilt at the first drop, and despite the rolling, the ride was very smooth and the drops were fun. My least favorite was Magnum, because holy hell, are we trying to go straight to the hospital or what? Intense, shaky, rolling side to side, and just the worst. No thanks, never again. And although the storm did eventually come, we were still able to ride all the good rides. It was kinda cool to ride Siren's Curse as the storm was starting to come in, in the background. Then we rode Gatekeeper as the sprinkling started, and saw the waves of Lake Erie start picking up, right next to the coaster. Very cool. On the way to Gatekeeper, one of the employees was jokingly like "THE STORM WE SAW COMING ALL DAY IS FINALLY HERE! TURN BACK! GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN" and ngl it was a little scary for us Californians but we just nervous-laughed all the way over to the ride. Can't wait to have kids and be able to bring them here!! read more

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loved it! coming from california (and having been to both six flags in valencia and near san francisco)... i thought this was place was GREAT!!! the only thing that was rough.... was the humidity. outside of that... the park was great. easy to navigate and the rides were a lot of fun! top thrill and steel vengeance were both incredible. maverick was super good too! read more

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This is the most popular and the oldest amusement park in the US, and for good reason! It is like the Disney World of the North. If I could, I would grant it 11/10 stars! It is owned by Six Flags, and unlike Canada's Wonderland, this place is run very well; the staff are nice and friendly, the lines are short and there are low-thrill rides for people like me who cannot stomach roller-coasters. Of course, there are also plenty of heart-hammering, super thrill rides, including a roller coaster that goes 200km/hour and is the tallest in the US. My whole family had a magical time, and I am only sad that I did not know about this place sooner. It's only 5 hours from Toronto, and it's worlds away, in terms of an example of a world-class theme park. Take note Canada's Wonderland, this place puts you to shame. Bring your walking shoes, it is 3km from entrance to exit. Nestled on picturesque Lake Eerie, the setting also adds to the charm. read more

What can I say other than this is the best amusement park in America. No where else will you find as many roller coasters with this level of thrill and fun! There are seriously 5 or 6 coasters here that would be the main attraction at any other theme park. It's located right on the water, which is a really fun vibe. I came for my friend's bachelor party, so we balled out and got the Fast Pass Premium. I had never done it before, and it's going to be hard to go back. We were able to ride 16 attractions (14 of which were coasters) from park open to close, avoiding hours of lines in the process. Yes it is pricey, but in my opinion it is worth it for this place, especially if you don't go often. We had such a fun day! My top 5 favorites were: TT2, Steel Vengeance, Siren's Curse, Millenium Force, and Maverick! read more

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This park is amazing I went for a one day trip and I got the fast pass plus I recommend to get that if you are only going for one day but the rides were master class except corkscrew I got a headache from it. read more

Cedar Point - Sirens curse stuck - Amusement Parks Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

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I grew up watching the Travel Channel and constantly seeing specials about Cedar Point, so finally going for the first time at 33 honestly felt surreal. Last weekend was definitely one of those core memory trips I'll never forget. I'm part of an LGBTQ+ coaster group called Scream Queens and throughout the year we travel all over the country hitting different parks. Usually our trips are around 20 people, but this time? SIXTY gays descended onto Cedar Point like a very organized pride parade with hydration packs and Fast Lanes. We'd split into smaller groups during the day, but half the time there'd still be 30 of us migrating coaster to coaster together. Every time we made it to the correct station, we'd politely ask the ride ops if we could ride the same train, and every single time they did their best to accommodate us. The staff was genuinely so kind about it too, which we appreciated because coaster people know that kind of thing can absolutely throw off operations. Special shoutout to Alexis working both Wild Mouse and the Himalaya in the Boardwalk area. A few of us walked up in our Scream Queens shirts and completely unprovoked they got on the mic and said: "We want to give a big welcome to the ICONIC Scream Queens joining us today." The way a group of mostly 30 and 40 year old men collectively screamed like little kids... embarrassing but beautiful. The only slight downside was that since it's still early season, a few rides weren't operating like Sky Ride, the Ferris wheel, and Magnum XL-200. Since we were there Thursday through Saturday, having those open probably would've helped spread the crowds out a bit more. But honestly? It didn't take away from how amazing the trip was overall. Absolutely can't wait to go back. Also very curious to see how the park evolves now that it's under Six Flags Entertainment Corporation leadership. The coaster community will definitely be watching lol. read more

Cedar Point - Park at sundown from the parking lot - Amusement Parks Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

Came to Cedar Point for our annual family fun day! Important things to know are that this place is cashless, bring debit/credit cards to use or they have a machine that accepts Cash and gives you a prepaid card. There are tons of rides and roller coasters for all ages, including a Snoopy's Landing area for young children. There are water rides as well. There are tons of food options, including chicken and dumplings, burgers, pizza, chicken tenders, and Panda Express. Wear your walking shoes because it takes a while to explore, I ended the day with 20k steps. We had an amazing time! read more

Came here a few times during our road trip. This place is really nice and it's huge with lots to do! It's even bigger than Canada's Wonderland. They have so many different rides for various ages. One day here is definitely not enough. They have a huge water park at the back and a hotel that is connected. My family and I really enjoyed the time spent here and would definitely come back again in the future. read more

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My first time at Cedar Point was so much fun! We got here around 10am when they open, and it was super fast getting in. It was pretty crowded when we went on Friday, but probably not as bad as it might be on a Saturday. We immediately went on Raptor when we got in, then Gatekeeper, Millennium, Top Thrill 2, and Steel Vengeance. Every line took about an hour. We spent about 6 hours there and only went on 5 rollercoasters. At certain rides, you can buy a fast pass at a kiosk right next to the line. We chose to buy the fast pass for Top Thrill 2 and Steel Vengeance, but neither were worth it imo. For an extra $50 (both rides combined per person), it really did not feel like we got in any faster because the lines at Top Thrill 2 seemed to be the same length whether you were fast pass or not, and Steel Vengeance was closed for awhile, but they just opened up when we got there so everybody ran in and the line was short regardless. I love The Peanuts characters and theme throughout the park. Seeing Snoopy was a highlight! I also love that there's a beach right outside. I enjoyed walking right up to the beach and putting my feet into the water. It's a nice break from the loud hectic amusement park! The food prices inside the park are high, which is to be expected. I got an Auntie Anne's pretzel with cheese dip and a large coke and all of that costed almost $20. There's also a Starbucks inside the park that seems like it's always busy. It looks like all the coffee's cost over $8. My favorite rides in order were definitely: Steel Vengeance (felt like such a long ride and was super fun), Millennium, Top Thrill 2 (people hype this one up as being super scary but it was such a short ride I feel like I wanted to go on it a second time but the line was not worth it), Gatekeeper, and Raptor. I wish we went on more but it was hot out and we had to leave to get to a dinner reservation. I'd love to come back and complete the rides we didn't do! read more

Experience: Came on vacation from Florida to visit our friends. We decided to take the boys to Cedar Point but also needed a hotel, so we found a package deal for the hotel at Cedar Point Express that includes tickets, drinks and all day dinning. We went on a Saturday, 31 May. Facility: This place is nice... at first we arrived "early", but NOTHING is open. And because it was windy in the morning, they didn't open most of the rides either. So the early arrival was a waste of time. No food open... no stores... no games... and because of the wind, no rides. So I would skip the early arrival next time... well it probably saved us a longer line to get in the park, so that is the one benefit of getting in early. Once 10:00 rolled around, then some things started to open up. We had all day dinning too and couldn't find anywhere to eat until 11:00. Also, adult beverages aren't available until noon. There is plenty to do in the park, that I'm sure has been said many times. But once things got rolling, we enjoyed most of the park... the kids stayed on the rides, and us two old ladies were on scooters (disabled vets) so we had our "own ride". LOL! The food was good, but we most enjoyed the chicken tenders at one of the restaurants that is specifically a chicken tender place. They were so good. 5/5! The BBQ was pretty good too!! Although the corndog was not. 1/5 We had to pay for it outside of the dinning package and it was soooo salty, we threw it right into the trash. Adult drinks are expensive, but what do you expect here. Service and Food: Most everyone we talked to was good, some were outstanding and friendly and a few were less than good. We loved the ladies in the old time photo store. 5/5 Also, some of the game employees were a lot of fun!! 5/5 But we went to one adult drink stand and asked a few employees waiting outside the adult beverage shop, what time they opened. She said 12:00 in about 10 minutes. So we waited outside the shop for them to open. They were setting up all the bottles for mixed drinks and getting napkins, straws, etc, but we only wanted a few cans of beer. At 12:15 after waiting patiently (because she said it would be just 10 min), I finally tapped on the glass and just pointed at the cans. I figured they could sell us a can, since there was no mixing involved or setup. She turned around to ask the grumpy guy behind her and he said no. Why tell us 10 minutes if yall knew it would take longer to open? And why aren't you open on time? I know things happen, and a delay can happen, but then tell your customers, as you saw us waiting all that time without a word. We finally left and went to another bar that was open, ready to serve, and had good customer service. That man, who seemed to be in charge, needs a different job that doesn't include customer service. I guess you can't have ALL good, happy employees. LOL! Overall: We would definitely come back. I'm from the world of Disney, Universal, and Seaworld theme parks in Florida, and this all day dinning was WAY better. I think the all drink package is worth it too! The boys had the fast lane fast pass which is an extra $100+ each, but it was well worth it. Thanks for a great family vacation with lots of good memories. We had a few snags, but overall, it was an amazing day! read more

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Time to update my review from 2 years ago. I ended up going here 6 times this go around 2 half days and 4 full days as this is my favorite amusement park I have visited as there is no place on earth. The only downside is I wish they had more peanuts theming and the peanuts show. They do the meet and greet which is great. We did ended up staying at the Cedar Point Express Hotel which is 5 minutes drive away. I wish they did have a path way for guests to walk, but that would be difficult the way the roads are setup. We arrive usually an hour before the park opens at 8am. There is a perk for Prestige and Gold Pass holders that you can get into the park 1 hour early. Parking lot is open 24/7 as we tend to head to the park early at around 8am to wait in line. Then at 8:40am, security comes in and opens up the line and then proceed to wait at the gate. Prestige holders pass line is on the way right side. Sometimes they have only 1 operator and sometimes 2. At 8:55am they usually let people in and during the national anthem. I wish they would let people in after as I want to stop and salute the flag, but that means I can not get into line quickly. The rides they have opened early were 1. Millennium Force (This one was closed on 3 of my visits) this is one of my favorite rides 2. Top Thrill 2 3. Gatekeeper 4. Siren's Curse I usually headed towards Siren's Curse first as that is usually a walk on and they have lockers to use for free and then head to Top Thrill 2 and then the hour is up. I did not ride Top Thrill 2 last time. For Top Thrill 2, you need to get a locker as you can not have anything in your pockets. They have an app you can use and the only thing is you have to remember the locker number and after waiting in line you might forget. Waiting in line for Top Thrill 2 can be boring as you see the same commercials and pick which car wins or find the trophy. I wish they had cartoons like they have at Six Flags. Top Thrill 2 the ride does break down quite a bit. Usually the downtime is 30 minutes to an hour. I waited 2 hours one time to ride. Here is my advice ride this during the early time as fast lane riders can not ride. They tend to do one for fast lane to let people ride and another train for regular queue. Besides the 2 rides, the park has not changed much over the 2 years. The food is the same, but I do like they have more soda fountains. Steel Vengeance line tends to be much shorter now. I remember waiting 90 minutes to do a ride, but now I only wait 30 minutes and I was able to ride this ride multiple times during the day and made a lot of fun. Once I got off the ride, I just went back in line without retrieving my items and was able to do this for an hour. Maverick tends to have a very long line and I only waited in the queue one time. But expect to have 90 minutes. The park only has 1 water ride and that is Thunder Canyon which is in the back of the park and will get you soaked. I ended up riding this 4 to 5 times per visit as the wait time were only 10 minutes. You can go bare footed if you want. They go rid of the other water ride. Hopefully in the future Cedar Point can get another water ride. Food wise I still like going to the Farm house near Maverick and the Beach Pavilion in were Wicked Twister used to be. The fast lane did work for us. The only challenge is the ability to use it on Top Thrill 2 as you need to get a locker. I wonder if you can use it. My wife said the watch might work or get a paper printer of the QR code of the pass might work. I will probably try it next time. If I have to change the park, this is what I would do. Get rid of the kiddy kingdom in front of the park as I believe it is doing nothing much. I see the place is not busy and really dead. Looks like a bunch of carnival rides. Redo the bathrooms near the arcade, they are old and outdated. Have another water ride and have more shade within especially with Siren's Curse. I never waited in the regular queue, but Overall, I had an enjoyable experience here. and still my favorite theme park. read more

I do not under the excellent or 5 star reviews that I am seeing as this is not what we encountered. They must not have reservations for the resort, which we have. This is our third year in a row coming here. The first two visits EXCELLENT. But now, it is like night and day. Ever since Six Flags took over operations, we knew that the quality will go down and boy did it ever. First, why would I have to talk several times to the housekeeping supervisor and front desk to CLEAN my room. When they did, it was very subpar, no vacuuming, they didn't make all the beds (just pulled the sheet over) and did not replace the pillowcases that were dirty and did not even bother to replace them (they just turned over the pillows instead!). Second, the elevators by the towers are constantly breaking down throughout the day. A maintenance man that I talked to (very kind and frustrated as well) said that the original elevator company was let go and Six Flags brought in a local elevator company to do the repairs and maintenance. They are hard to get hold of, don't have any parts in their inventory (they must be ordered) and leave without thoroughly testing the elevators. Finally, I never, ever heard the words "We ran out" when I ordered food at their pizza place or at TGIFridays at my prior visits. How can you run out of things knowing that you will have a full house? Most restaurants (I used to own restaurants so I know this) will order above their normal ordering (based on their prior history) to ensure that you have an adequate supply on hand for the mass food run. On top of that, their Perkins restaurant sucks. I get it that they will prepare food prior to opening to ensure the food order is flowing but with eggs, that is cooked to order (again, I know this) but my eggs came out ABSOLUTELY COLD (I am not making this up). When it came out again after waiting for 10 minutes for the waitress to come back (she stopped by every minute it seems like prior to our food coming out), the eggs came back barely lukewarm. Unbelievable. Six Flags always ruin the properties they take over (Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Il is a prime example) by cutting corners, cutting costs all for the maximum shareholder benefit and executive pay. They forget that we, the patrons, are paying for their salaries and if we stop going to their properties, what are they going to do then? I stopped going to Great America as the quality went downhill, parks are not cleaned up, landscaping looks barely attended to, rude inattentive employees and so forth. Now they lost me as patron at Cedar Point as well as any properties owned by Six Flags. Good luck visiting them. read more

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Almost every one of the rollercoasters broke down. We were sitting in line and "maintenance is needed" was announced. Rollercoasters are really great. Amazing but wow that was disappointing over and over again. Not no.1 in our book as they have claimed to be. read more

This was our first time at the park and had a great weekend. Great coaster park, but will have some lengthily wait times greater than 60 minutes on the more popular rides. Season passes are an amazing value at gold level includes ($40 value) parking and you can go to multiple six flags locations. We did have a lot of issues with the six flags app, wouldn't open at times and wouldnt load wait times or park food ordering options. We tired funnel fries and Auntie Anne's soft pretzels both were hot and fresh but pricey, on par with theme park up charges. Sent customer service an email prior to going to ask for allergy menu list, but the list is concerning given inconsistent listings (ie: oreo churros say it has egg at one location and not having egg at another). Management did note that those with allergies can bring in single serve snacks, when normally outside food isn't allowed. We brought our water bottles and had no issue refilling our bottle with ice water at Coke freestyle and dining locations - seriously saves some money. Season pass also included the water park, which has a separate closer parking location - we walked through but didn't participate do to impending storm. The park is clean and appears efficient. Merch locations have some cute apparel and Peanuts store was fun. Overall, decent local theme park. read more

It's gone downhill. The coasters are good, that's why you came. However, the park has become overtly anti-customer. They have removed seating. Think about that: they removed benches. Not all family members like all of the rides, so it's nice to get off your feet while you wait. Nope. Oh and bonus, the few remaining benches? They're in full sun. The food situation is bad. I mean, it's a theme park, you're going to get gouged. But they've made it worse. You can no longer just buy things a la carte like a slice or a burger, no. Everything's a *platter*. That means even just a sandwich is gonna run you $20+ and come with a side or two. And you're thinking it must come with a drink, but no. That's extra. Because if you ain't sitting, you might be walking, and if you're walking, you might buy stuff. And if you work up an appetite, well bend over buddy because here comes a PLATTER. Hey, if they can make more money making you suffer than they could making you feel welcome, they will. We are Cedar Point, and we hate you. EDIT: See boilerplate corporate response below, addressing none of the issues raised in the review read more

An amazing park with great rides. A lot of fun for families and friends. Definitely worth a stop read more

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This is a roller coaster fan's paradise! It has been on my bucket list for so long and I can finally knock it off my list of theme parks to visit. We were expecting the crowds to be pretty heavy since we went on a 4th of July weekend but was pleasantly surprised that it was pretty laid back. We bought the fast passes and ended up not really needing them. The rides are the best. They do specialize in roller coasters but they had some tame rides that my husband could enjoy (he's not into thrills). I had no idea that the park was located on the lake so you could be riding a ride next to the water. The views were amazing. They also provide games. While I was riding the rides my husband took advantage of the basketball game and we went home with 2 prizes. It's a theme park so everything is expensive. We easily spent over 200 dollars for the 2 of us including the tickets. Even though Cedar Point is not budget friendly, I highly suggest people still visit At-least once read more

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It's always a blast @ Cedar Point. It was extra busy & full of so many ppl. It looked like half the state of Ohio was here. Also,there was a lot of tourists including me everywhere.I came for the spooky stuff specially. I'm not a rollercoaster kind of gal. I'm not about that upside down,spin around,scream until you blackout life.I get my thrills & chills from the haunted attractions. Rollercoasters are available though (just not my thing).The actresses & actors did a gr8 job in scaring me. They popped out of nowhere & scared the daylights out of me more than a couple of times.The props are high quality,top notch, & not cheesy b-rated movie like. It's a family tradition always to come around this time. & honestly I wouldn't miss it for the world. Once the sun goes down & the darkness takes over(on the weekends) Cedar Point transforms into Halloweekends & I'm def 100% here for it! read more

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My family visited Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, and overall we had an absolutely fantastic time. Cedar Point is known as the "Roller Coaster Capital of the World," and after visiting, it's easy to see why. There are so many rides and attractions that it honestly feels impossible to experience everything in just one visit. The thrill rides are incredible. If you love roller coasters, this place is like paradise. From massive towering coasters that shoot you high into the sky to lightning-fast launches and huge drops, the excitement never stops. Some of the rides had our hearts racing before we even got on them just by watching them fly across the tracks. The feeling of climbing slowly to the top of those massive hills and then dropping down at incredible speeds is an adrenaline rush like no other. My kids and their friends absolutely loved the thrill of it all. One of the coolest parts about Cedar Point is just how many rides there are. Everywhere you look there's another roller coaster twisting through the air, another thrill ride spinning and flipping, or another attraction waiting to be explored. There's a great mix of rides too, so whether you like extreme coasters, classic rides, or more family-friendly attractions, there's something for everyone. The atmosphere throughout the park is really fun and energetic. You can hear people cheering, laughing, and screaming with excitement as the rides fly by overhead. Being right on Lake Erie also makes the setting really beautiful. There are some amazing views of the water while walking around the park, which adds to the whole experience. Now, I will say that Cedar Point can definitely be pricey. Tickets, food, and extras can add up pretty quickly when you're visiting with a group or family. The food itself was actually really good, but the food lines were extremely long at times. We definitely spent a good amount of time waiting in line just to grab something to eat. The ride lines were also pretty long, which is somewhat expected at such a popular amusement park. When you have some of the best roller coasters in the world, people are going to line up for them. Even though the wait times could be lengthy, the rides themselves were absolutely worth it once you finally got on. Despite the cost and the long lines, the experience overall was completely worth it. My family and my kids' friends had an absolute blast from the moment we walked into the park until the moment we left. There were so many laughs, so many screams from the roller coasters, and so many fun memories made throughout the day. Cedar Point truly is an iconic amusement park and a must-visit for anyone who loves thrill rides and roller coasters. It's exciting, energetic, and packed with attractions. Even with the long lines and higher prices, the fun and excitement make it a place our group will definitely remember and talk about for a long time. read more

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There are so many deals out there to experience the park, cost wasn't a problem for our group. We had pre-purchased tickets that included the cost of parking so when we arrived, that was one less thing to worry about. We also did the all day dining ($35) as well as the all day drink ($20). With the all day dining, you could stop every 90 minutes. While we didn't stop that often, one meal was almost the same value as one all day plan. We ended up using the dining plan 3 times. The drinks could be refilled every 15 minutes so we got our cost out of that as well. We shared both plans between 2 people and it was more than enough food/drink. Best food was easily the BBQ back by Camp Snoopy. As far as the rides, you can't go wrong. I think the longest our group waited was about an hour. There was plenty of shade for those that didn't ride. We spent about 12 hours in the park and easily did most of what the group wanted. Park and restrooms were clean, no matter where we were within the park. read more

Cedar Point - Amusement Parks Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

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A beautiful day at Cedar Point. A light breeze off the lake, bright blue sky, low humidity, and temperatures in the 70s. We received early entry because we were staying at Hotel Breakers. We were able to take advantage of short lines for several rides in the first hour, before the park opened. Steel Vengeance is still my favorite, and we were able to ride twice during the day at once at night with reasonably short lines. During the middle of the day all the longs were quite long so we went back to the Breakers to relax. We also got to enjoy the beach. Highly recommend staying at Hotel Breakers. Our favorite food in the park is always Happy Friar fries. Always perfect! read more

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Private property that is part of Six Flags and overlooks Lake Erie. Best to prepay admission tickets, parking per vehicle, beverage wristbands, and meal plan online in advance. Will save a lot of time and money. We did some research and chose to visit on a Monday when it's not crowded. Highly recommend wearing lightweight cargo pants or shorts with zippered pockets to place any loose items like sunglasses, comfy UPF clothes pending on the weather, socks, lightweight shoes. If you must carry a waist bag or fanny pack, make sure you're able to turn it around on the side or behind your waist for riding roller coasters, ensure it's small just to fit your essentials. Employees operating the rides are strict and will make an announcement via PA system, "No cell phones and cameras allowed on the rides." There are roller coasters that will not allow anything in the pockets. Signs and announcements are posted and provided in advance. There are lockers available throughout the park and for certain thrill rides. I removed my prescription sunglasses for all of the rides. Restrooms are available throughout the park. Weather varied from overcast in the morning to sunny during peak afternoon hours. You're welcome to use their online app. My husband did periodically. I felt it wasn't necessary as I found everything that I wanted to ride and do. We didn't sign up for their Fast Pass. Average wait time ranged from 15 to 45 mins. We arrived at opening 10 AM and stayed until 7:30 PM. Prepaid beverage wristband came in handy. You're able to drink your choice of fountain Coca-Cola beverage every 15 minutes ranging from water, juice, iced tea, and/or carbonated beverages. Helped to keep us hydrated and quenched our thirst. We ate lunch at outdoor seating of Coasters Diner having cheeseburger with fries, choice of condiments, and choice of beverage. You're welcome to order frings, a combo of fries and onion rings. Cheeseburger and fries done right! My fave roller coaster/upside down rides were Valravn, Raptor, Maverick, Iron Dragon, Rougarou, GateKeeper, MaxAir for the breeze and windchill in your face. Calming rides: Ferris Wheel for the 360 degrees views. Sky Ride for the one way, short views. WindSeeker can enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Erie. Thunder Canyon which is fun and you'll get wet! My son is the best person to partner with for roller coaster rides. He's quiet the whole time until he said, "Mommy, how come you're screaming?" I said, "I have difficulty handling gravity and drops in my 40s." I'll admit I used to laugh only on roller coaster rides in my teens till mid 40s. Now I get motion sickness and whiplash after every roller coaster ride. I think I need to retire from riding roller coasters. My least faves were Steel Vengeance, Mean Streak. Sirens Curse was out of commission for the entire day and evening. Gift shop had a lot to offer. We bought a few gifts for relatives and ourselves. I wouldn't mind returning. read more

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Cedar Point has nothing on King's Island, in terms of cleanliness and modernization and overall theming and design and park layout. At one point we took a shortcut through the arcade, and it was almost sad to see how run-down everything was. We went on a rainy day, which meant some of the rides were down, understandably. But then it stopped raining at 5pm, and the sun came out and dried up all the rain. However, the rides stayed closed, and more closed as the night went on! They basically ghost-closed the park at 8pm without making an announcement. They just closed down all the rides and restaurants and basically said, "you don't have to go home, but you can't stay here." The roller coasters are amazing, but the park management and overall vibes is awful, especially compared to King's Island. Surprising considering they are both owned by Six Flags now. read more

Travelled to Ohio for a family reunion and we had to make a pit stop to Cedar Point and dang glad we did! We came on Thursday before Labor Day weekend. While we opted for the fast pass, we really didn't need it except for a few rides only because the part started to get a little busier. I recommend staying at Hotel Breakers and getting the park passes included with the room. You get in an hour before the park opens. We were able To ride the BEST rides before traffic started picking up. Top Thrill 2, millennium force and sirens and raptor (I think those named correctly) were pure fun and surprisingly smooth rides for as fast as you go. The rides I would avoid if you don't like bumpy stuff are Blue steel, magnum xl and corkscrew. Every ride satisfied my thrill seeking soul though. We were in the park by 9 and done by 2 and rode everything with ease. read more

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I last went to CP in July, 2018. I bought the Fast Lane Plus pass for $110 and it included ALL of the major rides. I waited no longer than a few minutes to board each ride. Admission with parking was only $45 together on a special deal. I got a chocolate shake at Chick-fil-a for $5.19. I also had a chili cheese Hot Dog at Pink's for $7.39. Total expenditure for a safe, clean day of amusement at CP was $167.58. Fast forward to yesterday, 08/01/2025. Parking was $37.80 for 1 vehicle. This was a HARSH, BUZZKILL to start the day! I had already spent $54 for 1 adult single day admission and $209 for Fast Lane Plus PREMIUM (to get ALL the major rides). So far, I had spent $315.11 after tax and had NOT HAD A SINGLE RIDE YET! This is almost DOUBLE what I paid just 7 years ago. THANKS BIDENFLATION! But now for the harsh reality. More people are willing to pay this exorbitant amount for the FLP because the horrific alternative is to wait 2 to 3 hours in line for a single roller coaster ride. So yesterday, instead of breezing through the turnstiles as I had 7 years ago, I was now WAITING in the FLP line for 45 minutes to 1 hour! So for a 12 hour park day (10am-10pm), I was only able to get on 15 rides. Food was expensive before, but now it is STUPID EXPENSIVE! I paid $9 for a 12 oz. chocolate milkshake. A small cheeseburger with a small fry at the same place would have been $19. I was not that hungry. BOTTOM LINE: CP is still a safe, clean, family friendly, world class amusement park. Each unique, thrilling ride is a marvel of engineering. Unfortunately, I no longer consider CP to be a good entertainment value for the amount of money I spent. I will go elsewhere for my adrenaline rush. read more

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A huge amusement park packed with rides, shows, food, and more, sitting right on the water. It is pretty hard to run out of things to do here, and that's even if you need a break - you can head out and relax on the beach or go back to Frontier Town and enjoy visiting the animals. Cedar Point is, of course, a well known name in the rollercoaster circle, but there are also plenty of options for those who prefer other rides - from ones that can help you get around the park like the Sky Ride and the train to classic midway rides like a Ferris wheel. There are a lot of food options to check out throughout the park. Note that the waterpark (Cedar Point Shores) is a separate ticket (included in some season passes too). The birds can be a little aggressive here, as it appears they get fed a lot (a goose actually hissed at us at lunch for not feeding it like every other table around us did), and we were educated about the bugs (good tip we got - be aware that if you sit in the front row of a coaster at dusk or night you're going to be the bug windshield for everyone behind you!) At closing, they let people who were in line ride, and special thanks to the awesome operator at Iron Dragon who brought the final group in and yelled "OK who wants to go again?!" and let us go one last time again. read more

This amusement park on Lake Erie has some of the fastest, tallest coasters in the country, plus tons of other rides, and shows. I purposely plan an annual visit to see my Ohio family mid September just to attend Halloweekends. They have people walking around in spooky cosplay frightening everyone and some spooky house attractions. It's clean, well ran, Lines can get really long, but the energy is great and it's totally worth it. read more

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If you are older or have special needs, there may not be much for you. I love this park have been coming here for 50 plus years. They have eliminated all family friendly rides and or shows. There are not places in the shade to sit. There are almost no air conditioned places either. The rollercoasters are the reason to attend. I waited 80 minutes for the Steel Vengence to beat me up. When I got off I thought I'd vomit. It's thrilling and fun but maybe my body can't take it anymore. Food is mediocre at best and pricey. $30for a burger with one side and a drink. If you love rollercoasers I highly recommend. read more

We visited for halloweekends and had a blast! The decorations and production put into the Halloween theme were impressive both during the daytime and at night. We loved all of the pumpkins and the fog, lights, walk-throughs and shows at night. I also appreciated the seasonal food and drinks. The only downside was that the park was super crowded and the wait for most of the rides was 45+ mins up to over 2.5 hours for the most popular coasters. We were there for 12 hours and only able to ride about 5 or 6 things. We'll come early in the season next time. read more

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Cedar Point will always be one of my favorite places, I grew up coming here and so did the kids, but I don't love all of the changes, especially since the merger. Obviously, prices do need to go up, they were up everywhere, but they went up so much that it was cheaper buying a season pass than coming here for one day. Now, like many of the other theme parks, they have a different price for each day, no more standard price, so the prices online say "starting at" which means that is typically a day I cannot visit, like in the middle of the week, or when it is only open for six hours and not twelve, so it is deceiving. Next, you now have to pay EXTRA for the haunted houses once you get here for Halloween Horror Nights! That is insane, I have already paid to get in, you want up to $30 or more for me to enjoy something that was always included? The lines are so long as well, you might not even get your money's worth, plus some people need to pay even more for fast passes, so the amount you might spend is higher than other popular parks, plus you need to purchase an additional ticket for their Conjuring experience, which really looks fun, but still, I do not have that kind of money! So, I ended up getting a season pass, because with parking it would have cost more for one Halloween day, than for the entire year of coming here. I do plan on coming next year, but it has basically already paid for itself with the food and merch discounts, which I promptly used at their most amazing candy store. I did not end up getting the haunted house pass, but I did enjoy the scare zones and one complimentary walk through. Another issue I have though, is that a lot of their rides are continuously breaking down. We stood in line for several rides for an hour only to leave without riding them, wasting our time. I understand that is an issue at all parks, but it seemed to happen a lot on this day. Another complain I saw on this site, was there are less shows and less to do if you are not a thrill seeker, which a third to half of my party would like some calmer rides and shows. Perhaps build more rides for all? Still, I did have fun and do love the decorations and Halloween vibe, and I will be back next year. read more

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I want to give it more than 5 stars. Even though it was a bit rainy for 1 hour thatbis not the parks fault.gatekeeper has a beautiful view at night. Over all I had an amazing experience!! read more

Such a fun and big park with lots to do! I came to do mostly the roller coasters and my favorite was top thrill 2, mellenium force, sirens curse and maverick!! Just make sure to bring a fanny pack or you will have to pay to rent a locker for your bags which is $15! They do have a dining or drink package which helps which you get a wrist band but for the dining package you only can use it every 90 mins and comes with one entree and side! The soda package you can use every 15 mins at any refresh station!! I like how the parks are open late until 10pm because riding roller coasters at night is the best and it's pretty to look at all lit up! read more

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Multiple Broken down rides every single day all summer long. Over priced LOW QUALITY Food. Fun Roller coasters if you dont mind waiting an hour and a half for each ride.... read more

How the fuck the i pay for 7 gold season passes which says early access to cedar point. But then come to cedar point an have to wait a whole extra hour to get in.. whats the point of buying a season pass if u cant get in early.. when it clearly says early access... never coming back again read more

The fast lane pass and disability pass abusers are ruining this experience and making it unfair and extra long wait times. This has been my favorite place since childhood but it is more frustrating then de stressing week experiences. I think pass holders spend lots of money on passes and food/beverage experience to not be noticed. read more

Cedar Point - America's Roller Coast Sandusky, OH "Originally reviewed over 10 years ago. Updated now with the proper fanfare Cedar Point deserves." Let me start with a confession: My original review of Cedar Point from over a decade ago was a disservice to one of the greatest amusement parks in the world. A couple stars and one lonely sentence? Shameful. But hey, I was young... probably too busy devouring cheese fries and dodging seagulls to write anything decent. This update is long overdue. Because Cedar Point isn't just an amusement park. It's a cornerstone of my childhood, a rite of passage, a place so iconic they had to build it on its own peninsula. Let's do this right. Growing Up Next to Greatness I grew up just 15 minutes from Cedar Point. While most kids were begging their parents for one trip a summer, I could just hop in the car on a random Tuesday after school and hit the midway. Some people had malls--I had Millennium Force. * I still remember being too scared to ride the big coasters. * I remember the day my friends got me to ride Millennium Force--instant obsession. * I remember trips to the arcade, walking the boardwalk, and hitting up Famous Dave's on the lake. * I even remember the time we docked our boat there (briefly)--but realized the car was faster This was my backyard playground. And it shaped everything. From Guest to Crew - Full Circle at Hotel Breakers In 2015, it all came full circle: I joined the Cedar Point team as a Hotel Breakers front desk agent, later becoming a supervisor. I had the honor of welcoming families who were about to experience what I had growing up. * Hearing kids scream at the sight of GateKeeper out the window. * Watching tired parents beam with joy seeing the beach right outside their room. * Being part of something so special to so many. That wasn't just a job. That was a full-circle moment in my story. Let's Talk About These Coasters Cedar Point didn't get the nickname "America's Roller Coast" by accident. This place is a shrine to adrenaline. * Steel Vengeance - the reigning champ of hybrid coasters * Millennium Force - still gives me chills after all these years * Magnum XL-200, Raptor, Maverick, Valravn--they're legends for a reason * Oh, and Top Thrill 2? If you know, you know. Every ride has a story. Every story comes with a photo of you screaming with your arms in the air and a funnel cake waiting for you afterward. Not Just Coasters... You'll find way more than thrill rides here: * Cedar Point Shores: The water park gets better every year. Lazy river, wave pool, slides--it's got it all. * Adventure Park: Go-karts, mini-golf, and the SkyScraper that lets you freefall with a friend. * Dining: Classic park eats, plus lakeside gems like Famous Dave's with a view. * The Boardwalk: Newly enhanced with a retro vibe and perfect sunset views over Lake Erie. This park doesn't rest on its laurels. It evolves, surprises, and levels up. Elite Tips From a Local: Fast Lane Plus is worth every penny if you're short on time. Go midweek in May or late August--cooler temps, lighter crowds, happier you. Stay at Hotel Breakers: Early entry and a literal 2-minute walk from bed to coaster. Fries with malt vinegar on the midway = Cedar Point tradition. Get the photo pass. You'll thank yourself later. This Place Is Family Cedar Point is more than steel, tracks, and midway games. It's memories. It's the time I made my mom a mosaic hot plate at one of the family craft booths. It's the fireworks show over the water. It's the feeling of growing up next to magic. It's friends. First dates. Summer jobs. Sunburns. It's my dad, a passionate birder, lighting up during lakefront walks and nature programs. It's... home. Final Word Cedar Point is in a class of its own. A world-class park, yes--but also a place deeply embedded in my life. And now, I'm proud to give it the review it always deserved. Whether you're coming for thrills, nostalgia, or your own full-circle moment--Cedar Point is worth the ride. read more

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