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Cedar Point’s Bonus Weekend: Sept. 9-11

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Cedar Point Press Release

SANDUSKY, Ohio – Cedar Point will host several special events and offer a variety of ways to save on all the fun during its Bonus Weekend on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-11.

During this Bonus Weekend, the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort will be open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday (Sept. 9); noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday (Sept. 10); and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday (Sept. 11).

The next weekend, HalloWeekends 15, the park’s fall festival of fun and fright, will open for its 15th season. HalloWeekends will be held Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 16-18 through Oct. 28-30.

The fun and the savings will start Friday evening when everyone will be able to purchase a ticket for an evening of rides and entertainment for only $19.99. Guests age 2 and under are free. (A reduced ride offering will be available.) Tickets can be purchased online at cedarpoint.com or at the park.

Cedar Point Season Pass-holders and Cedar Fair Platinum Pass-holders will also be able to take advantage of some special deals for added fun and savings. On Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 10-11), Season Pass-holders and Platinum Pass-holders will be able to bring as many guests as they like to the park each day for only $19.99 per person, a savings of $30 per ticket. These specially-priced tickets are only available at the park.

As a special bonus, Platinum and Season pass-holders will also be able to enjoy Exclusive Ride Time (ERT) on both days. On Saturday, ERT will be held on Top Thrill Dragster and the Magnum XL-200 for one hour shortly after park closing. On Sunday, ERT on Millennium Force will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. All guests of season pass-holders will also be able to participate in these special ride sessions.

In addition to the ERT sessions, all Platinum Pass and Cedar Point Season Pass-holders will be able to save 20 percent on all purchases of $20 or more at the Park Plaza, Snoopy Boutique and Pagoda gift shops. All season pass-holders will also be able to buy one-get one game free at all $1 and $2 games.

Cedar Fair Platinum Passes and Cedar Point Season Passes for 2012 are now on sale at the best prices of the season. Through Oct. 30, Platinum Passes are only $159 while Season Passes are $99.99. Renewals are $149 and $95, respectively. For Juniors (age 3 and older, under 48 inches tall) and Seniors (age 62 and older), Platinum Passes are $96 while Season Passes are $69.99. Season Passes can be purchased online (cedarpoint.com) or at Cedar Point’s Season Pass Center during the park’s operating hours.

Now through Sunday, Sept. 11, the park is offering Pick-A-Date tickets that allow guests to pick a specific date to visit the park and save $12 per ticket. Tickets can be used on a different date with an upgrade.

The park will also host two special events during the next week. On Sunday, Sept. 11, Cedar Point will host the Revolution3 Triathlon for the second consecutive year. The event will consist of a full triathlon and a half triathlon. Participants will swim, bike and run more than 140.6 or 70.3 miles. Both races will start on the Cedar Point Beach and will end at the park. Last year, more than 1,100 participants competed in the event.

Guests will be able to experience the excitement of the finish line all day long through midnight as the last racers cross the finish line located in the park’s main parking lot. For more race details, please visit: www.rev3tri.com.

On Wednesday through Sunday, Sept 14-18, the 39th annual North American In-Water Boat Show will be held in the Cedar Point Marina. It is the largest in-water boat show on the Great Lakes.

For more information on these money-saving deals and special events at Cedar Point, please visit cedarpoint.com or call the park’s General Information Line at 419.627.2350.

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American Heroes Weekend and Father’s Day: Savings, Food and Fun for Everyone!

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Cedar Point Press Release

SANDUSKY, Ohio – Cedar Point will honor public safety personnel and members of the armed forces and their families with a savings of nearly $14 on admission tickets during American Heroes Weekend, Friday through Sunday, June 18-20. On Father’s Day, the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort will also serve an all-you-can-eat picnic barbeque for dads and guests of all ages.

For American Heroes Weekend, public safety personnel and members of the armed forces, along with their family members, can purchase a regular one-day ticket to the park for $32, a savings of more than 30 percent. Tickets can be purchased at any admission booth. A valid ID must be presented at the time of purchase.

To celebrate Dad’s big day, there will be several special deals available at the park all weekend long. Friday through Sunday, June 18-20, Cedar Fair Platinum Pass and Cedar Point Season Pass-holders can purchase a one-day ticket for $19.99, perfect for fathers. (Limit one ticket per season pass per day.)

For added value on Father’s Day, Cedar Point’s Picnic at the Point meal will be served from 1-3 p.m. in the Coral Courtyard on Sunday, June 20. The all-you-can-eat picnic, ideal for hungry dads, will feature broiled Johnsonville brats, fried chicken, hot dogs, baked rigatoni, potato salad, baked beans, cookies, ice cream and assorted Pepsi beverages. Tickets can be purchased online at cedarpoint.com or at the park’s admission gates. Platinum Pass and Cedar Point Season Pass-holders can purchase one meal and receive a second meal for half price.

Cedar Point is the deal location for a family getaway. Its mix of thrill rides such as the Top Thrill Dragster and Millennium Force roller coasters, family favorites and attractions geared toward young families provides a full day of fun for guests of all ages.

The park also offers a variety of award-winning entertainment featuring musical revues, free-wheeling skateboarders and a new ice-skating show with Snoopy and the PEANUTS gang.

Through Sunday, June 27, guests can register to win a new X324 or z445 John Deere lawn mower. Entry forms can be obtained at Cedar Point’s Guest Services, the Town Hall Museum or by mail.

For more information, visit cedarpoint.com or call the park’s General Information Line at 419.627.2350.

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Season Passholder Appreciation Weekend

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We’re open Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13. And during this Bonus Weekend, we have some pretty sweet news.

As a bonus, ALL Passholders* (Cedar Point Season & Cedar Fair Platinum) can enjoy Exclusive Ride Time on Top Thrill Dragster and Millennium Force.

Plus, get the family and friends together and track down and identify images from the park during our Season Passholder Scavenger Hunt. You could win your own private ride time for you and 35 friends on Millennium Force in 2010!

You can take advantage of food and game Flash Your Pass offers too. And if you’re worried about missing the Ohio State game on Saturday – don’t! We’re showing it on the big screen. For complete details on this weekend’s event, visit Season Pass Central.

Rides may not be available due to maintenance or weather conditions. Scavenger Hunt forms must be downloaded from our website; limited quantities available at the park.
* Passholders must meet applicable riding requirements.
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American Heroes Weekend

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Cedar Point is saluting all the men and women who work hard every day to protect our safety with American Heroes Weekend on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19.

All public safety workers (firefighters, police officers and EMT’s) can take advantage of a discounted Cedar Point one-day admission ticket for just $33.99. That’s a savings of $11 off the gate price! Ticket is only valid on the day of purchase.

Plus, as always, all active members of the Armed Forces can enjoy this discount as well.

To receive the discounted admission, you must show your active military ID or your public safety employee ID at any Cedar Point park admission booth.