It sounds like a dream come true for coaster enthusiasts, ride coasters and raise money to do it. Too good to be true? Well, if you’re a big supporter of Give Kids the World, it’s never too good to be true. Cedar Fair Parks, the parent company of Kings Island, Cedar Point, Carowinds and many more, is holding it’s annual event “Coasting for Kids”. The event will help raise money for the Give Kids the World Village in Central Florida.
Many of the Cedar Fair parks will open their coasters for a full marathon for coaster riders who help to raise money for The Give Kids the World Village on June 10th.
Give Kids the World is an organization that helps children with Life Threatening Illnesses. They help make the wishes of these children come true by providing a cost free trip to many of Central Florida’s attractions. In fact, the village is where the families stay on their trips. It provides a cost free, fun environment full of magic and fun. In fact, the village was designed by many at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. Many great parks have come together to build an amazing place, and many who work at the Orlando area parks volunteer and sit on the board of directors.
This is a chance for coaster enthusiasts to not only have a great time riding their favorite coasters non-stop, but to also help an amazing cause.
Here is the current list of parks, the rides that will be open for the event, and other information. More information will be added as it’s given:
Cedar Point
Marathon will take place on:
Magnum XL-200: 8 – 10 a.m.
Gemini: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration time and location: 7 – 8 a.m. at Resort Entrance Gate
Event time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Meal: Lunch at ride
Regular park operating hours: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Prizes:
1st place individual fundraiser: A four-hour VIP tour for four
2nd place individual fundraiser: Four tickets to Halloweekends 2012
3rd place individual fundraiser: Give Kids The World gift basket
Carowinds
Marathon will take place on: Thunder Road
Registration time: 8:30 a.m.
Event time: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Meal: 12 p.m. at Thunder Road; sandwich, chips, drink, potato salad, cookie
Regular park operating hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Prizes:
1st place individual fundraiser: Walk-back and behind-the-scenes tour of Intimidator for two
2nd place individual fundraiser: Nighttime behind-the-scenes tour of Snoopy’s Starlight Spectacular for two
3rd place individual fundraiser: Give Kids The World gift basket
Michigan’s Adventure
Marathon will take place on:
Thunderhawk: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Shivering Timbers: 3 – 6:30 p.m.
Registration time and location: 11 a.m.
Event time: 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Meal: 2:30 p.m. at Family Grill
Regular park operating hours: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Prizes:
1st place individual fundraiser: Gift package including four 2012 General Admission Tickets
2nd place individual fundraiser: Gift package including two 2012 General Admission Tickets
3rd place individual fundraiser: Give Kids The World gift basket
