Cedar Point, Ohio

Franco54 · 11-08-2003

Just wondering, does anyone know anything about this park? Thinking about taking the boys there in July while DW goes home to Brazil for a few weeks. Lots of coasters I hear? Worth the trip? Thank you kindly!

MickeyRon · 11-08-2003

If you are into coasters it is diffenatly worth the trip... NOTHING like Disney, but for thrill and excitement this is the place to be...

Also, about 3 hours south is King's Island in Cincinnati, OH... I personaly like this park better, but some would argue with me...

If you have the opportunity to do a park hop in Ohio you can start at King's Island then to Cendar Point and then to Six Flags... However if you end with Six Flags you will be disappointed because Six Flags bought Geoaga (sp) Lake and Sea World and made it one park... I have not been, but I have been told that they have done a nice job, but not a KI or CP...

Hope this helps... I live about 21/2 hours South of CP... 2 Hours north of KI.

GrumpyDad · 11-08-2003

We go to Ceder Point every couple of years with my DW's family. It boasts some of the largest, fastest roller coasters in the US, possibly the world. If you can get there when it is not too crowded, and you love coasters then it is worth the trip.

While I do enjoy feeling my heart in my throat, I have to admit that a couple of the taller coasters get to be a bit much for me. I can't remember if it was the Magnum or Millenium where I was wishing I could get off about half way up the first hill!

I will say that given the choice I would do WDW every single time, but then hey that's why I here right!

Enjoy,
-harry

krafty · 11-09-2003

Keep in mind that you can spend HOURS in line for the newer coasters at Cedar Point.

dizneeluvr · 11-09-2003

Franco54,

We have been to Cedar Point the last two years. We drive 800 miles to ride the tallest and fastest rollercoasters in the world but we're adrenaline junkies.

DD (age 12 3/4) LOVES to go to Cedar Point; I think that she would rather do that than Disney sometimes just because they actually have RIDES.

It is a very clean park, very large and if you go during the busy times, your wait for the most popular rides will be upwards of 3 hours or more. You can get a hand stamp for time but they go quickly. We went the weekend of Labor Day this year and it was SUPER busy.

If you are a ride junkie, especially rollercoasters, this is DEFINATELY the park to go to. Any coaster made at any park is pretty much the same thing at Cedar Point; just a different name. They usually add 1 new coaster each year so maybe they'll add another one for 2004. Top Thrill Dragster was the new one for 2003 and it is 300+ feet tall and speeds of 120 mph! It's over so fast that you don't even feel like you're that high or that fast.

The only thing that I don't care for about Cedar Point is there is absolutely NOTHING to do outside the park. It is a very small lake town and their claim to fame is the park. If you go off property...BORING!!! (That is my opinion though)

DougiesMommy · 11-10-2003

dizneeluvr gave a great review! My only advice is to allow 2 days at Cedar Point. You will never be able to get it all done in 1 day if you are planning on riding all the coasters.

I grew up with season passes to Kings Island so that will always hold a special place in my heart. The Beast is my all time favorite and they will never build a better wooden coaster. Tons to do in Cincy if you come down this way.

MickeyRon · 11-10-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by DougiesMommy

I grew up with season passes to Kings Island so that will always hold a special place in my heart. The Beast is my all time favorite and they will never build a better wooden coaster. Tons to do in Cincy if you come down this way.

Oh my goodness! Another Ohioian... I am now in Columbus, but grew up in Okeana! Do you know where that is? Anyway.. I too had season passes to King's Island it will always have a special place for me as well...

**rlander** · 11-10-2003

I'm another Kings Island season pass holder. The Beast is the best. Have y'all riden Son of Beast? It is wild!!!!

I love Kings Island, but it is no WDW!!!!!!

MickeyRon · 11-10-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by rlander
I'm another Kings Island season pass holder. The Beast is the best. Have y'all riden Son of Beast? It is wild!!!!

I love Kings Island, but it is no WDW!!!!!!

The Son about beat me to death!! Fun, but way to rough...

I agree, it's no WDW, but I do enjoy it... hey how do you compare the indoor rollercoaster at KI, outer limits? to RNR? I thought that they were very comparable...agree?

DougiesMommy · 11-10-2003

I actually grew up on the other side of the river in Northern Kentucky. Very small town called Bromley. I'm now down in Louisville, KY but my family still lives up there so I'm up that way every few weeks or so.

Son of Beast is a great thrill but still doesn't do justice to the original. Outer Limits has improved over the years. When it first came out it was way rough but they have slowed it down a bit to where you can actually enjoy it now. Very similiar to RnR. But gotta love the music and neon effect that RnR has!

Once my son is old enough to enjoy KI we will definately be getting passes again. Both me and DH love it and is no comparison to the Six Flags here in Louisville.

tigger · 11-10-2003

I've been to both. I would have to say the CP is the better (sorry).

I went to KI a year ago last August. It was a pit. Dirty, paint was chipping off everthing, weeds growing in all the plant beds, etc. We had gone a few weekend earlier to CP. Complete opposite. I really enjoyed KI in the past I don't know what happened or if it has changed in the past year.

The Beast is a great ride, but Millennium Force is by the best roller coaster I have ever ridden.

noahsark45331 · 11-11-2003

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Originally posted by rengland
Oh my goodness! Another Ohioian... I am now in Columbus, but grew up in Okeana! Do you know where that is? Anyway.. I too had season passes to King's Island it will always have a special place for me as well...

Okay! I am in Greenville, 1/2 hour north of Dayton. We should all try to get together and share a lunch and WDW stories and pics sometime!:)

11-08-2003	#1 (permalink)
Franco54 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,178	Cedar Point, Ohio Just wondering, does anyone know anything about this park? Thinking about taking the boys there in July while DW goes home to Brazil for a few weeks. Lots of coasters I hear? Worth the trip? Thank you kindly! __________________

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MickeyRon Grand Sorcerer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,353	If you are into coasters it is diffenatly worth the trip... NOTHING like Disney, but for thrill and excitement this is the place to be... Also, about 3 hours south is King's Island in Cincinnati, OH... I personaly like this park better, but some would argue with me... If you have the opportunity to do a park hop in Ohio you can start at King's Island then to Cendar Point and then to Six Flags... However if you end with Six Flags you will be disappointed because Six Flags bought Geoaga (sp) Lake and Sea World and made it one park... I have not been, but I have been told that they have done a nice job, but not a KI or CP... Hope this helps... I live about 21/2 hours South of CP... 2 Hours north of KI. __________________ Mickey Fan! Planned Nov/Dec 2007... BWV, Shareton Safari, SSR... 2007... WLV (Rented Points!!) 2006... ASMOV and RENTING DVC POINTS @ SSR 2004... ASMOV -- ON SITE!!! FIRST TIME! 2003... Silver Lake Resort (off property) 1982... Epcot Only Trip (off property) I forgot about this trip! 1976... Camping somewhere in Orlando (off property)

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GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,176	We go to Ceder Point every couple of years with my DW's family. It boasts some of the largest, fastest roller coasters in the US, possibly the world. If you can get there when it is not too crowded, and you love coasters then it is worth the trip. While I do enjoy feeling my heart in my throat, I have to admit that a couple of the taller coasters get to be a bit much for me. I can't remember if it was the Magnum or Millenium where I was wishing I could get off about half way up the first hill! I will say that given the choice I would do WDW every single time, but then hey that's why I here right! Enjoy, -harry __________________ . Jan 2008 Yacht Club ~* Jan 2007 Caribbean Beach Dec/Jan 2005/2006 Disney Poly / Disney Wonder New Years Trip Nov 2003 - Caribbean Beach ~* Nov 2002 – Coronado Springs ~ Feb 2001 – Boardwalk Feb 2000 – Swan ~~~~~ Feb 1999 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1998 – Boardwalk Feb 1997 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1996 – Beach Club ~~~ May 1995 - Swan Feb 1995 – Dixie Landings ~*~ May 1994 – Dolphin

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krafty Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 75	Keep in mind that you can spend HOURS in line for the newer coasters at Cedar Point. __________________ I've stayed at Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, Contemporary, Caribbean Beach, Old Key West and Boardwalk.

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dizneeluvr Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 221	Franco54, We have been to Cedar Point the last two years. We drive 800 miles to ride the tallest and fastest rollercoasters in the world but we're adrenaline junkies. DD (age 12 3/4) LOVES to go to Cedar Point; I think that she would rather do that than Disney sometimes just because they actually have RIDES. It is a very clean park, very large and if you go during the busy times, your wait for the most popular rides will be upwards of 3 hours or more. You can get a hand stamp for time but they go quickly. We went the weekend of Labor Day this year and it was SUPER busy. If you are a ride junkie, especially rollercoasters, this is DEFINATELY the park to go to. Any coaster made at any park is pretty much the same thing at Cedar Point; just a different name. They usually add 1 new coaster each year so maybe they'll add another one for 2004. Top Thrill Dragster was the new one for 2003 and it is 300+ feet tall and speeds of 120 mph! It's over so fast that you don't even feel like you're that high or that fast. The only thing that I don't care for about Cedar Point is there is absolutely NOTHING to do outside the park. It is a very small lake town and their claim to fame is the park. If you go off property...BORING!!! (That is my opinion though) __________________ OH Timon!!!.....Do you think I'm fat and smelly?

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11-10-2003	#6 (permalink)
DougiesMommy Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 567	dizneeluvr gave a great review! My only advice is to allow 2 days at Cedar Point. You will never be able to get it all done in 1 day if you are planning on riding all the coasters. I grew up with season passes to Kings Island so that will always hold a special place in my heart. The Beast is my all time favorite and they will never build a better wooden coaster. Tons to do in Cincy if you come down this way. __________________ Cher

11-10-2003	#8 (permalink)
rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,457	I'm another Kings Island season pass holder. The Beast is the best. Have y'all riden Son of Beast? It is wild!!!! I love Kings Island, but it is no WDW!!!!!!

11-10-2003	#10 (permalink)
DougiesMommy Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 567	I actually grew up on the other side of the river in Northern Kentucky. Very small town called Bromley. I'm now down in Louisville, KY but my family still lives up there so I'm up that way every few weeks or so. Son of Beast is a great thrill but still doesn't do justice to the original. Outer Limits has improved over the years. When it first came out it was way rough but they have slowed it down a bit to where you can actually enjoy it now. Very similiar to RnR. But gotta love the music and neon effect that RnR has! Once my son is old enough to enjoy KI we will definately be getting passes again. Both me and DH love it and is no comparison to the Six Flags here in Louisville. __________________ Cher

11-10-2003	#11 (permalink)
tigger Sour Patch Kid Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 100 acre beach just south of MCO Posts: 2,821	I've been to both. I would have to say the CP is the better (sorry). I went to KI a year ago last August. It was a pit. Dirty, paint was chipping off everthing, weeds growing in all the plant beds, etc. We had gone a few weekend earlier to CP. Complete opposite. I really enjoyed KI in the past I don't know what happened or if it has changed in the past year. The Beast is a great ride, but Millennium Force is by the best roller coaster I have ever ridden. __________________

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