Overview:
While the Point revels in its past and offers a wonderful hint of nostalgia, it is utterly contemporary and boasts a beloved thrill machine arsenal that includes Magnum XL-200, the first hypercoaster to break the 200-foot threshold, Millennium Force, a 300-foot "Giga-coaster" and one of parkdom's most highly rated, and the 420-foot rocket coaster that dominates the skyline, Top Thrill Dragster. A dizzying assortment of other attractions includes virtually every spinning, soaking, swinging, and disorienting ride ever developed. Although the rides take center stage, Cedar Point also offers a decent lineup of stage shows.
More than a collection of world-class coasters and rides, Cedar Point has a well-deserved reputation for its overall guest experience. The park is always winning industry and fan-based awards.
Be aware that the park is HUGE. From the front entrance to the back of the park where Maverick beckons is 1.5 miles. (I should know; I left an item in the lockers by the main gate and had to make the 3-mile round-trip trek to retrieve it.) Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and plan your day so that your'e not criss-crossing the park.
The food is just OK at Cedar Point. Some people rave about the fries and pizza; I thought they were mediocre. There is a Johnny Rockets and an all-you-can-eat buffet inside the park; just outside the gates is a Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que.
In recent years, Cedar Point has been adding rooms to its on-site hotels and transforming into a destination resort. Accommodations include the historic Hotel Breakers, Sandcastle, Lighthouse Point, and Breakers Express. With the Castaway Bay Indoor Water Park Resort, Cedar Point now offers year-round fun.
Location and Phone:
419-627-2350
Tickets and Admission Info
Passes to the amusement park include admission to the ride park only, not the Soak City water park. Combo day passes that include the water park are available. Cedar Point offers substantially discounted tickets for seniors (62 and older) and juniors (under 48"). Children under 3 admitted free. Season pass tickets are available online and at the park. Combo season passes are available for the park and Soak City as well as for the park and Geauga Lake.On-Site Parks:
- The Cedar Point Amusement Park
- Soak City water park
- Castaway Bay Indoor Water Park Resort
Highlights:
- Top Thrill Dragster
- Maverick
- Millennium Force
- Magnum XL-200
- Raptor
- Mantis
- Wicked Twister
Directions and Hotel Info:
Nearby airports:
Hotel Info:Compare rates for Cedar Point-area hotels at About.com's booking partner, Kayak.
More Park Info:
- Photo Gallery
- Soak City water park overview
- Castaway Bay Indoor Water Park Resort info, reviews, and photos.
- Magnum XL-200 Coaster Review
- Maverick Coaster Review
- Cedar Point in the Off Season photo gallery
- Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster photo gallery
- Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster video
- Top Area Hotels
Halloween Event Info:
New at the Park:
For 2013:
GateKeeper
A winged coaster will take up residence at the front of the park and perform wild acrobatic maneuvers as guests make their way through the entry plaza.
For 2012:
Dinosaurs Alive and Water Slide
Like some of its sister Cedar Fair parks, Cedar Point will get its own separate-gate dinosaur land. Soak City will be getting a multi-lane mat racing water slide.
For 2011:
WindSeeker- Seated in two-person swing-style seats with their feet dangling, passengers will get lifted to the top of a 300-foot tall tower and spin around for a three-minute ride. As they spin, riders' seats will lift away from the tower at a 45-degree angle. Cedar Fair says that the ride will cost $5 million.
