OnPoint! - The Cedar Point Blog

Our Mobile Site

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:14:00 EST

Did you have a chance to check out our mobile site (m.cedarpoint.com) on your phone? If you used it this summer, we'd like some feedback from you so we can make improvements. We want to know three things: 1. How did you use it? 2. Was the experience useful? 3. What improvements would you like to see? (Please do not mention ride wait times, as we read you loud and clear, but cannot implement it at this time) Let us know - you could shape our mobile site for the future!

You Know...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:53:00 EST

...we're not sure of another job where you see THIS kind of thing happening: They do say that you can't beat a dead horse. Or a plastic one, in this case...

Goodbye Demon Drop

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:29:00 EST

On Sunday, we said goodbye to Demon Drop as the last riders took their plunge on the free-fall thrill ride. Our Golden Ticket winners all had a blast. And the ride crew took their last ride as well... We'll keep you posted on the removal of the ride as well as other construction projects in the park, including Shoot the Rapids. For now, take a look at our latest PointCast, Demon Drop edition:

Thank You

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:55:00 EST

Another season is now complete and we're already gearing up for Opening Day 2010 (we will have our operating calendar finalized sometime soon, btw). So, on behalf of all the staff (and Snoopy, too) here at Cedar Point, we say, "THANK YOU!" for making this season a great one!

Also, we're editing our Demon Drop farewell PointCast and should have that up soon!

Happy Halloween!

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:10:00 EST

It's our last weekend, kids. Not cool. Make sure you get those final rides in before we burp the lid on the 2009 season. Did that make any sense? Anyway, here's a little somethin' fun for your Halloween: That's John's pumpkin. He carved it in honor of Demon Drop's departure from our ride lineup. John's a 17-year-old fanatic from Chesterfield, MI who carves a Cedar Point pumpkin every year. Not too shabby, if we do say so ourselves! Thanks for sharing, John, and Happy Halloween to all our fans (we're open till midnight tonight, so come celebrate).

The Jack Aldrich Theatre

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:32:00 EST

If you've passed the formerly-named Centennial Theatre and did a double-take, you're not alone. The theatre has been renamed the "Jack Aldrich Theatre." Jack was considered the "father of live entertainment" here. He was the man responsible for bringing live stage shows and live music to our guests back in the early '70's. Sadly, he passed away in August, but his legacy lives on. During a recent dedication ceremony, family and friends of Jack gathered here to recall his talents, his passion and his unique sense of humor. Dick Kinzel, CEO of Cedar Fair, worked closely with Jack in the '70's and made the decision to rename the theatre. Here, he unveils a new plaque alongside Jack's family: You can read more about Jack's contributions to Cedar Point on the plaque at the Jack Aldrich Theatre. Pictured: Cedar Point's General Manager, John Hildebrandt, Jack's daughter Judith, son Tom and son-in-law Tim.

New PointCast

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST

We've just uploaded a new PointCast to our YouTube channel. We take a look at what it takes to be a monster at our HalloWeekends event. Plus, meet John Taylor, the "Master of Madness" for the entire event. Enjoy:

Will You?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:53:00 EST

...that's what Jim wrote on a small note for his girlfriend Lisa a couple weekends ago. The trick was to get Millennium Force's on-ride photo to capture the little note. Jim did it without Lisa knowing. So, when they looked at their on-ride photo, Lisa saw this: And Jim pulled out a ring and said, "Well, will you marry me?" Lisa said yes. I mean, how could you say no! Congrats Jim & Lisa - here's to future memories together at the Point!

Want The Last Ride On Demon Drop?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:52:00 EST

It's contest time again. Gather 'round. This Sunday, November 1, is the last operating day of the season. It's also the last operating day for the Demon Drop thrill ride at the park. It's moving out to Knott's Berry Farm in California for 2010. We want you to be the last public riders here at Cedar Point. So, to do that, we're playing a game. It's time to find the Golden Tickets once again. Here's how the game is played: 12 members of our full-time staff (we wear the blue, rectangular name tags) will each have two Golden Tickets around their necks on Sunday, November 1 only. They look like this:

If you spot a staff member (they're randomly selected) wearing the Golden Ticket, you must go up to him or her and repeat this EXACT phrase: "Please stop - I want that ticket for Demon Drop." If the phrase is wrong in any way, you will not get the two tickets. Because there are two tickets, one is for you and the other is for your riding partner. Each ticket is numbered (24 all the way down to 1). Your number corresponds to the order in which you'll be seated. 24, 23, 22 & 21 will take the first car, while numbers 4, 3, 2 & 1 will be the very last riders. There are 6 Demon Drop cars in all. Find the tickets and then meet us at Demon Drop's entrance at 8:00 p.m. You'll keep them as souvenirs, btw. Good luck, and here's to Demon Droppin' on Sunday!

Spooky Specials

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:15:00 EST

So we understand your dilemma. You spent a ton of money on that amazing, super-fantastic Halloween costume, yet you still want to squeeze in one more visit to Cedar Point before you have to endure another blisteringly cold winter without Millennium Force in your life. (It's perfectly logical.) Well have no fear, we two have scoured the marketing department offices, knocked on Vice Presidents' doors, and even looked under the couch cushions to find you the best admission offers ANYWHERE. Let's start with our SuperSaver Sunday ticket. First up, you're already saving on time waiting in lines as Sundays aren't too crowded. Now let's sweeten the deal by giving you all of our rides, shows, and indoor HalloWeekends attractions for just $25! Tyler did the math, that's a savings of $19.99 off the regular gate admission. Oh, and did I mention you get to watch us in the parade, too? Seriously folks, this one's a steal. BTW, you have to buy them by 11:59 PM tonight (Oct. 22), which is when this offer vanishes into thin air. (Ticket is valid for Sunday, October 25 only.) Next up is an offer exclusively for our Season and Platinum Passholders. You know that friend of yours who's always jealous of how often you visit and ride the world's best coasters? Well for $14.99 you can drag him or her along too! This special (one per Passholder) is good on Sundays as well as Friday nights. Plus, if you have a Platinum Pass, they'll even get in an hour before the park opens! For these specials and more, check out our online deals page. You'll find even more offers, including Fright Feast meal combos and discounts at our resorts. You may not be able to wear your costume into the park, but with these deals you'll still save a ton of money while having a ton of fun too.