Watch world-famous high-wire walker Nik Wallenda walk across the Sky Ride cable over the Main Midway! The big walk happens at 5 p.m on Sunday, July 26, 2009.
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Christmas in July
Celebrate this unofficial holiday at Cedar Point July 24-26 with discounts, appearances by Santa and our gift to you – a discounted Cedar Point ticket deal!
Toys for Tots Ticket Discount – We’re partnering with the United States Marines to benefit Toys for Tots during this special weekend. Bring and donate a new, unwrapped toy (minimum $5 value) at the Main Entrance and receive a coupon for a discounted Cedar Point admission ticket for just $29.99.
Tickets and coupons are only valid on the day of the donation. One donation per guest. Donations accepted at Cedar Point’s Main Entrance from Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26 only.
Breakfast with Santa – Guests in the Hotel Breakers can enjoy a breakfast buffet with Santa in the Coffee Shop from 8-10 a.m.
Christmas Card Photos – Have trouble figuring out what your Christmas card photo will be every year? Try something new and unique at Cedar Point! Santa will be on the midway, waiting to meet our little thrill seekers for a great photo opportunity. Kodak representatives will be on hand to capture the perfect Christmas card photo.
Christmas Music – We’re playing Christmas music throughout the day on our park’s speakers. Get in the holiday mood with some of your seasonal favorites.
Our Present to You – We’re handing out a present of our own. On Saturday, July 25 only, we’re offering an online deal: $25 admission tickets! These tickets are valid for a one-day visit to Cedar Point. Tickets are valid through Monday, Sept. 7.
Only 5,000 tickets will be available. They’re only available online and on sale until they run out! Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 25, sometime after 8 a.m. Limit 4 tickets per order. You can find the link to purchase them on our Online Deals page. (Details will not be displayed until Saturday, July 25.)
Pa. man faces charges for fake bomb at Cedar Point
From the Sandusky Register…
SANDUSKY
A Pennsylvania man was charged with inducing panic for allegedly planting a fake bomb in Cedar Point’s parking lot.
Kelly L. Albrecht, 27, of Cranberry Township, Pa., was arrested at about 6 p.m. Friday when he returned to his vehicle after visiting the amusement park, officials said.
The simulated bomb — which one police official said contained wiring of some sort — was placed under Albrecht’s vehicle earlier that day, near the front of the main parking lot, Cedar Point spokesman Robin Innes said.
Innes said a police investigation determined Albrecht was responsible.
He said there was no video footage of the event and did not want to publicize the evidence authorities used to make their case.
“Let’s just say we did an investigation and made an arrest,” Innes said.
Because he lives out of town, Albrecht was able to push back his initial hearing in Sandusky Municipal Court until next week. He was charged with a first-degree misdemeanor count of inducing panic.
The bomb scare occurred at about 10:20 a.m. Friday when a Cedar Point visitor noticed a small, suspicious device lying in the parking lot and notified park officials.
Police cordoned off the area until the Lorain County Bomb Squad arrived several hours later.
Using a radio-controlled bomb robot, bomb squad members placed the device between two trees in an unoccupied grassy area along the Cedar Point Causeway and destroyed it with a high-powered water gun.
The device ripped into pieces and police determined it posed no threat.
Although it was a hoax, police said the device looked dangerous enough to justify taking every precaution to remove and disable it.
Cedar Point officials did not know any more Monday about the materials used to make the device, but they said it was nothing elaborate.
“It was harmless,” Innes said.
Albrecht did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Fan Appreciation Week
Cedar Point is offering it’s fans great deals and discounts during the week of July 20-24. Here’s what’s happening (deals and discounts are only valid July 20-24):
Offers For All Fans
You MUST pick up a special coupon book at the Main Entrance July 20-24 to receive most offers. Coupons will be available from 9-1 each day. After 1 p.m., please stop at Guest Services. You must show your Season or Platinum Pass OR your Fan Appreciation Week e-ticket (available below) to receive the coupon book. ALL GUESTS must have a coupon to enter the Bonus Hour ride time, including all Season and Platinum Passholders.
- Buy One Game, Get One Game Free (coupon required; valid at Front Games on the Main Midway, and only on $1 and $2 games)
- Buy one entree, get one (of equal or lesser value) for half-price at Game Day Grille (coupon required)
- Receive 10% off your purchase of $20 or more at Snoopy Boutique or Park Plaza (coupon required; not valid with any other discount)
- Bonus Hour Ride Time – We’re keeping Magnum, Maverick, Millennium Force and Raptor open for one extra hour on Wednesday, July 22 (will begin at approximately 10:30 p.m.). Coupon required for admission. (Weather or maintenance conditions may result in the cancellation of ride time.)
Discounted Ticket Offer
- Purchase a one-day admission ticket (AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY) for $34.99 (valid for admission July 20-24 only). Purchase your ticket here.
Season Passholder Offer
- Bring-a-friend for just $24.99 (ticket valid for one day only).
- Receive $4 off your dinner at Midway Market, located near Raptor. Show your Season Pass for this discount.
Platinum Passholder Offer
- Bring-a-friend for just $24.99 (ticket valid for one day only) – your friend enjoys some of your benefits as well, like Early Entry and Soak City admission on the day of your visit.
- Receive $4 off your dinner at Midway Market, located near Raptor. Show your Platinum Pass for this discount.
Missing Cedar Point worker found, apparently OK
From the Sandusky Register…
Rolland Hamiel, the Cedar Point worker who was reported missing a week ago by his family in Michigan, was found and is apparently OK, a Cedar Point official said today.
Hamiel’s father called Cedar Point this morning with the news, said park spokesman Robin Innes.
Hamiel, 20, was located in the Detroit area, Innes said.
Innes said Hamiel’s father told park officials the Bay Harbor Restaurant kitchen worker had been staying with a former roommate. Park police called the roommate, who confirmed the story, Innes said.
Hamiel was reported missing last Sunday by family members, who had received a call from his supervisor after he had not shown up for work for two days.