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News and Updates, News Stories, Rides, Water Rides

Shoot the Rapids Opening Delayed

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Cedar Point Press Release

SANDUSKY, Ohio – Cedar Point announced today that the opening of Shoot the Rapids, the park’s new water ride, will be delayed until Saturday, May 29 to complete construction of the ride and to conduct final testing and inspection of the ride’s operating systems.

The Media Preview of Shoot the Rapids scheduled for Friday, May 14 has been cancelled. The ride will not be in operation on Opening Day, Saturday, May 15.

The decision to delay the opening of Shoot the Rapids was based on the need to complete a number of commissioning procedures and pre-opening tests prior to opening the ride.

“We are disappointed Shoot the Rapids will not be in operation on Opening Day,” said John Hildebrandt, vice president and general manager of Cedar Point. “But we are committed to opening a ride that is ready to thrill and delight our guests.”

The commissioning and testing process is already underway and the ride is expected to be in operation for the Memorial Day Weekend beginning on Saturday, May 29.

Cedar Point will be open daily Saturday, May 15 through Labor Day, Sept. 6. It will reopen on Sunday, Sept. 12 and for HalloWeekends on Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 17-19 through Oct. 29-31.

News and Updates, Off Season, Travel Reports

2010 Park Preview

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With one week left to opening day, we thought that we would give you a little peek as to what you’re going to see on opening day. Let’s first start at the very beginning of the point, the entrance sign with its new Shoot the Rapids banners…

…the new look to the buses to match their, and other Cedar Fair parks, “Fun and Only” ad campaign…

…I think something is missing, oh wait, it’s the Demon Drop that’s missing…

…entrance with videos screens already running…

…and finally the new Shoot the Rapids cover for the ticket booths…

Thanks to @thelostcoaster, @coasterhq, and @pointbuzz who made this update possible.  We hoped you enjoyed this update and there are only SEVEN DAYS LEFT!

Food, News and Updates

New Foods for 2010

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Some changes to the park food this year consists of no more frozen pizzas!  Cedar Point is done with the “cardboard” pizza crusts and they will be using fresh crust.  Also they are going to cut it in six slices per pizza, meaning you will get bigger pieces.  Some locations will have “pizza sticks” with some kind of cheese and pizza sauce.

Other changes are Great Lakes Beer at Red Garter Saloon, Hot Dogs made from all-beef Sugardale brand Hot Dogs…

Cedar Point - Chuck Wagon

…and the last change will be the Chuck Wagon will be Montgomery Inn Ribs, all western style.

Admission, News and Updates, News Stories, Season Passes

Cedar Point’s Season Pass Center opens next week

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Cedar Point Press Release

SANDUSKY, Ohio – With Cedar Point’s opening day less than one month away, thrill-seekers can get a jump start on summer fun by purchasing and/or processing their Cedar Point Season Pass or Cedar Fair Platinum Pass before the park opens for its 141st season on Saturday, May 15.

To accommodate the countdown to summer, Cedar Point’s Season Pass Center will now be open Wednesdays through Sundays until Friday, May 14.  Hours will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.  It will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.  Beginning Saturday, May 15, the Season Pass Center will be open during the park’s regular operating hours.

Cedar Point Season Pass and Cedar Fair Platinum Pass exchange vouchers must be redeemed for a non-transferable photo ID card before being used for admission to Cedar Point, Soak City waterpark or any other Cedar Fair Entertainment Company amusement or outdoor waterpark.

Back for its third year, the Cedar Fair Platinum Pass is the biggest and best ticket to fun and excitement around.  For only $160, the Platinum Pass includes unlimited admission and free parking at all of the amusement and outdoor waterparks owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, including Cedar Point, Soak City waterpark, Geauga Lake’s Wildwater Kingdom, and Kings Island.  Plus, each park will offer additional benefits that will vary throughout the year. Currently, a four-pack of Platinum Passes are available online at cedarpoint.com for only $150 per pass, a savings of $40.  For a complete listing of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company parks, please visit cedarfair.com.

Cedar Point Season Passes (for guests ages 3-61, 48 inches and taller in shoes) are $112 and are only valid for admission to Cedar Point.  Parking passes for Cedar Point are not available.  For additional savings, a four-pack of Cedar Point Season Passes can be purchased online for $107 each at cedarpoint.com.

Cedar Fair Junior/Senior Platinum Passes (for guests under 48 inches tall in bare feet or age 62 and older at the time of redemption) are $90; Cedar Point Junior/Senior Season Passes are $72.  Children age 2 and under are free.

Cedar Point will open for the 2010 season on Saturday, May 15.  For more information on season pass benefits, guests can visit cedarpoint.com or call 419.627.2309.