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Cedar Point – Tips, Hints, Discounts, and Knowledge!

By Jul 19, 2013, 22:07 pm

                             
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Tips, Hint’s, Discounts, and Knowledge for Cedar Point in Sandusky Ohio! America’s Rockin’ Roller Coast!

**Current as of July 2013**

 Gatekeeper

GATEKEEPER ROLLERCOASTER (New wing-coaster for 2013)

*** SKYHAWK RIDE CLOSED AGAIN FOR LACK OF PARTS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (possibly rest of the 2013 season)***

2013 TIMES / HOURS

**Challenge Park is open to the public. (Cedar Point admission is NOT required) This attraction is located just outside of the Cedar Point park entrance and has a separate fee.

Challenge Park offers the following attractions:

  • Skyscraper
  • RipCord
  • Challenge Racing (go-karts)
  • Challenege Mini Golf

** NOTE: All online Cedar Point purchase orders requires a $5.99 service fee, Delivery Fees may apply. Cedar Point accepts all major credit cards and paypal for payment.
FREE CEDAR POINT TICKET OFFERS

Cedar Point assists qualified non-profit organizations, groups and individuals. Free Tickets are made based on the need of many physically/emotionally disabled individuals as we possibly can.

  • FREE TICKETS TO MILITARY MEMBERS: ACTIVE/RETIRED/DISCHARGED ON THESE DATES ONLY: MAY 25-27, JULY 4-7. $39.99 Discounted Tickets to immediate family members when Military person is present w/ID. Otherwise regular $39.99 military discount applies all other days. Discount applies to active, retired or honorably discharged military personnel and immediate family members. Discount must be purchased in person. Types of Military ID’s include: Active Duty ID, Retired Personnel ID, VA Medical System Picture ID OR copy of DD-214 discharge papers (please do not bring the original) along with a photo ID (driver’s license, etc) for confirmation.


CEDAR POINT DISCOUNTED DEALS

  • Cedar Point Discount $37.00 Tickets – Save $17.99
    Limit 10 Tickets, Valid any one day Cedar Point is open to the public: May 11 – June 30, 2013. Valid for anyone between the ages of 3-61 who is 48 Inches or taller. Soak City waterpark admission NOT included. Cedar Point will donate $3.00 per ticket purchased online to Arthritis Foundation, Discount code: “ARTHRITIS”.
  • ROCK HALL/CEDAR POINT COMBO – $62.00
    Good for 1 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Admission & 1 Cedar Point Admission Adult Ticket $62.00 Per Person (SAVE $14.99). Ticket expires: October 27, 2013.

CEDAR POINT MEAL & SNACK DEAL: (includes 1 meal/snack at a participating location)
*Purchase meal/snack deals at guest services.

CASTAWAY BAY YEAR-ROUND PACKAGE DEALS


FAST LANE PLUS TICKETS PRICING (includes Gatekeeper & Top Thrill Dragster)

  • 1 Person Each………….$90.00 + Cedar Point Admission 
  • 2 Persons Each…………$85.00 + Cedar Point Admission 
  • 3 Persons Each…………$80.00 + Cedar Point Admission 
  • 4 Persons Each…………$75.00 + Cedar Point Admission

 

FAST LANE TICKETS (does NOT include Gatekeeper & Top Thrill Dragster)

  • 1 Person Each………….$75.00 + Cedar Point Admission
  • 2 Persons Each…………$70.00 + Cedar Point Admission
  • 3 Persons Each…………$65.00 + Cedar Point Admission
  • 4 Persons Each…………$60.00 + Cedar Point Admission

 

COOL CEDAR POINT VIDEOS (2012 / 2013)

 

CEDAR POINT RESORTS DISCOUNT TICKETS (Best Deal)

  • 1 DAY CEDAR POINT ONLY – ADULTS……..$34.00 PER PERSON – SAVE $20.99
  • 1 DAY CEDAR POINT ONLY – KIDS……….$21.00 PER PERSON – SAVE $08.99
  • 1 DAY CEDAR POINT ONLY – SENIORS…….$21.00 PER PERSON – SAVE $08.99
  • 2 DAY CEDAR POINT & SOAK CITY……….$68.00 PER PERSON – SAVE $14.99
  • 3 DAY CEDAR POINT & SOAK CITY……….$90.00 PER PERSON

**RESORT DISCOUNTS REQUIRE STAY AT ANY CEDAR POINT RESORT REQUIRED BELOW, Discounted tickets can be purchased as part of a package or at the front desk (maximum quantity based on number of registered guests). Free Cedar Point parking with purchase of a room through Cedar Point Resorts. C.P. Admission for Children 2 & under are FREE. Packages include 1 Hour Early entry into park.

Reviews courtesy of Yelp & Tripadvisor 

2013 C.P. RESORT TICKET CHEAPEST DISCOUNT (hotel breakers)

2013 C.P. HOTEL DISCOUNTS (Deals if staying at a CP on site hotel)

HOTEL DISCOUNT WEBSITES (Sandusky Ohio Area)

Knights Inn Sandusky is our recomendation for a good off-site stay. The hotel is just outside the park entrance, great pricing, is clean, and offers a free breakfast in a cabana.

 

2013 PLATINUM SEASON PASS – Includes all parks and free parking at all.

Cedar Fair Platinum Pass is valid for unlimited season-long admission*

  • Cedar Point………………………….Sandusky, Ohio
  • Soak City……………………………..Sandusky, Ohio
  • Kings Island…………………………Kings Mills, Ohio
  • Wildwater Kingdom………………Aurora, Ohio
  • Michigan’s Adventure……………Muskegon, Michigan
  • Kings Dominion……………………Doswell, Virginia
  • Carowinds…………………………..Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom..Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • Worlds Of Fun………………………Kansas City, Missouri
  • Oceans Of Fun………………………Kansas City, Missouri
  • Valleyfair…………………………….Shakopee, Minnesota
  • Gilroy Gardens……………………..Gilroy, California
  • California’s Great America………Santa Clara, California
  • Knott’s Berry Farm………………..Buena Park, California
  • Knott’s Soak City Palm Springs…Palm Springs, California
  • Knott’s Soak City Orange County….Buena Park, California
  • Canada’s Wonderland…………….Vaughan, Ontario CANADA

 

PLATINUM PASS PRICES PER PERSON

  • $192.00 or 4 payments of $48.00….2013 – NEW PASS – Cedar Fair Platinum Pass ADULTS – Height Over 4 Feet**
  • $192.00 or 4 payments of $48.00….2013 – RENEWAL PASS – Cedar Fair Platinum Pass ADULTS – Height Over 4 Feet
  • $112.00 or 4 payments of $28.00….2013 – Cedar Fair Platinum Pass SENIORS – Age 62+
  • $112.00 or 4 payments of $28.00….2013 – Cedar Fair Platinum Pass JUNIORS – Height Under 4 Feet
  • Purchase a platinum pass here

**2013 Season Pass Questions – Click Here

 

2013 CEDAR POINT ONLY SEASON PASS 

The Cedar Point Season Pass is valid for unlimited 2013 season-long admission to CEDAR POINT ONLY.

May 11, 2013 – October 28, 2013. It does NOT include costs for admission to Soak City, Other Cedar Fair parks across the U.S. and Canada, parking, concerts, fast lane, seasonal events at which an additional fee is charged.
SEASON PASS PRICES PER PERSON

  • $119.00 or 4 payments of $29.75…………..2013 Cedar Point Season Pass ADULTS
  • $119.00 or 4 payments of $29.75..(RENEWAL)…2013 Cedar Point Season Pass ADULTS
  • $114.00 or 4 payments of $28.50…………..2013 Cedar Point Season Pass ADULTS – 4+ MORE PASSES
  • $76.00 or 4 payments of $19.00……………2013 Cedar Point Season Pass SENIORS – Age 62+
  • $76.00 or 4 payments of $19.00……………2013 Cedar Point Season Pass JUNIORS – Height Under 4 Feet
  • Purchase a season pass here

**2013 Season Pass Questions – Click Here

CEDAR POINT GROUP TICKETS DISCOUNTS

GROUP HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS – Discounted packages are available call 419.609.5669

GROUP CATERED MEALS – ALL YOU CAN EAT

  • SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUPS………$10.25 + 6.5% TAX……Minimum 025 people
  • SMALL GROUPS……….$11.50 + 6.5% TAX……Minimum 025 people
  • CORPORATE………….Varies……………..Minimum 150 People

*Catered events are served for 1 hour in the Coral Dining Room, Full Payment & Reservations are required 3 Weeks in Advance.

GROUP MEAL VOUCHERS

Pay one low price and your group can choose one of our four delicious meals available at select locations. Minimum purchase of 25 meal vouchers per day. Meal vouchers are $10.99+TAX per person.

 

GROUP DRINK WRISTBANDS

Quench your thirst with an all-you-can-drink wristband. Show your wristband at select locations and receive FREE COCA-COLA fountain beverages all day long (includes all carbonated and non-carbonated beverages dispensed from the fountain). Drink wristbands are available to GROUPS ONLY and must be purchased for the entire group. Quantity must be equal to or greater than the amount of tickets purchased. Not sold individually. All-You-Can-Drink Wristbands are $7.89+tax per person. (Regular price for 1 Large Drink is $4.00+Tax.) *plus 6.5% Ohio State Sales Tax. If your group is entitled to tax exemption for food, a copy of your organization’s sales tax exemption certificate must be provided when making your reservation for your trip.

 

STUDENT GROUPS OVERNIGHT PACKAGE

Student groups can save when they package their Cedar Point Admission, meals and overnight stays all into one. *Price is based on four people per room and do not include taxes. Prices vary depending on day of week, date of visit and availability.

Packages starting at only $75.99* per person include:

  • 1 – Overnight Stay
  • 1 – One Day Cedar Point Ticket
  • 1 – Admission to Dinosaurs Alive!
  • 1 – Early Entry to Cedar Point
  • 1 – Delicious Pizza All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
  • 1 – Hot Breakfast All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

 

DAILY PARKING FEE (purchase online here or at the park)

  • BUY TICKETS TO PURCHASE PARKING ON NEXT PAGE OR IN PERSON
  • CARS…………………………$15.00
  • CARS – HANDICAPPED PARKING……..$15.00
  • CARS – STAYING AT CP RESORTS……FREE (2)
  • CARS – VALET PARKING…………..$25.00
  • MOTORCYCLES…………………..$15.00
  • VANS/TRUCKS…………………..$20.00
  • CAMPERS………………………$20.00
  • TRAILERS……………………..$20.00
  • PLATINUM SEASON PASS HOLDERS……FREE
  • CORPORATE – BUSES……………..FREE

*BUS DRIVER w/ 15 passengers showing Valid CDL License gets FREE Parking AND FREE Admission, NOT valid on Vans.
*Cedar Point Resort Overnight Stay Required, Purchase Room Online.

 

OTHER DISCOUNT OPTIONS 

  • BLOOD CENTERS – Donate Blood and receive FREE Cedar Point Ticket(s) as well as other Freebies. Select Blood Centers
  • AAA (American Automobile Assoc). Member Ticket Discounts in their Travel Department, Also available online. Not available thru Cedar Point box office.
  • MILITARY DISCOUNT – $39.99 Per Person (Free Admission on special select dates for Military and Discounts for family members watch here for updates.) Valid ID required. Discount applies to active, retired or honorably discharged military personnel and immediate family members. Discount must be purchased in person. Types of Military ID’s include: Active Duty ID, Retired Personnel ID, VA Medical System Picture ID OR copy of DD-214 discharge papers (please do not bring the original) along with a photo ID (driver’s license, etc) for confirmati…a savings of $54.99 Each Ticket, Excludes small groups. for more info go to: GROUP SALES
  • CEDAR POINT GETAWAY GUIDE – C.P. Coupons for all ages, Tickets, Food, Games, Hotel, everything. register online 4 weeks prior to arrival or contact: 1-419-627-2350. Getaway Guide will come by U.S. Snail Mail.
    (Click here to request a brochure)
  • COLLEGE DISCOUNTS – Participating colleges offer discounts to their students and family members.

 

CEDAR POINT JOBS LINKS 

 

CEDAR POINT RESTAURANTS & REVIEWS

  • TGI FRIDAYS – Located in the Hotel Breakers. (Hand stamp required for re-entry into the park).
  • FAMOUS DAVES BBQ – Located in the Cedar Point Marina. (Hand stamp required for re-entry into the park).
  • TOMO HIBACHI JAPANESE SUSHI & STEAK HOUSE – Located at the Hotel Breakers. ***Reservations Required call: 1-419-627-2350 (Hand stamp required for re-entry into the park).
  • DAIRY QUEEN GRILL & CHILL – Located on: Cedar Point Causeway Adjacent to Breakers Express. (Hand stamp required for re-entry into the park).
  • CHUCK WAGON INN RESTAURANT – Located in Frontiertown near Maverick.
  • JOHNNY ROCKETS – Located near Kiddy Kingdom.
  • PANDA EXPRESS CHINESE – Near the entrance to the Frontier Trail by Millennium Force.
  • PERKINS FAMILY – Located in the lobby of the Hotel Breakers. (Hand stamp required for re-entry into the park).
  • PINK’S RESTAURANT – Located in front of GateKeeper on the Midway of Cedar Point.
  • SUBWAY (over priced) – Located right near Cedar Downs Racing Derby on the Main Midway.
  • TOFT’S ICE CREAM PARLOR – Located near the Main Entrance next to Starbucks Coffee.
  • DONUT TIME – Located near the Main Entrance.

 

OTHER USEFUL LINKS

 

CEDAR POINT AMUSEMENT PARK
1 Cedar Point Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870

PHONE – 1.419.627.2350
TTY – 1.800.750.0750
Customer Service: 9:15 AM – 4:45 PM EST.

For more information, visit the official Cedar Point website here!

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