Trip Tips

Many AAA offices sell discounted Cedar Point admission tickets to their members. If you are a AAA member, check with your local office for availability. Tickets must be purchased at a AAA office. These tickets are not available at any of Cedar Point's admission gates.

More than one day is recommended to completely experience Cedar Point, Soak City and Challenge Park. The most convenient accommodations are the waterfront Cedar Point Resorts: Hotel Breakers, Sandcastle Suites, Camper Village, and Lighthouse Point. We also offer off point accommodations, Breakers Express and Castaway Bay. Packages with tickets and accommodations are available. Early reservations are advised because packages are in demand. For more detailed information on our resorts, please visit our website. If you would like to make reservations, you may contact the Reservations Office at 419.627.2106.

If you're spending more than one day at Cedar Point, your best value is a two-day Ride & Slide ticket good at both Cedar Point and Soak City. If you'll visit Cedar Point three days or more, you'll save money with a Season Pass. A Season Pass is valid for unlimited use of Cedar Point only. A Platinum Pass is valid for unlimited use of all Cedar Fair Entertainment Company amusement parks and outdoor waterparks and includes free parking!     Check our latest online only offers here.

Rides will close due to weather conditions, particularly rain, high winds and/or lightning. A specific answer as to which rides close or remain open is not possible because varying degrees of inclement weather cause different effects on different rides. Those rides affected the most are the roller coasters and the high rides. Cedar Point makes every effort to reopen the rides as quickly and safely as possible after the adverse weather conditions cease.   Sorry, no rainchecks or refunds.

Generally, the following weather conditions will affect the listed rides and attractions:  

• HIGH WINDS - These rides MAY close depending on wind speed and direction:   Demon Drop, Gemini, Giant Wheel, Magnum XL-200, Mantis, maXair, Mean Streak, Millennium Force, Power Tower, Raptor, RipCord, Sky Ride, Skyhawk,  Skyscraper, Snoopy Bounce, Space Spiral, Top Thrill Dragster and Zoom Flume.
• ANY PRECIPITATION - These rides WILL CLOSE:  4 x 4's, Challenge Raceway, Demon Drop, Giant Wheel, Raptor, Top Thrill Dragster, Wildcat and Woodstock Express.
• STEADY RAIN - All rides listed under ANY PRECIPITATION and the rides listed below will close:  Calypso, Corkscrew, Disaster Transport, Gemini, Iron Dragon, Magnum XL-200, Mantis, Matterhorn, Maverick, Mean Streak, Millennium Force, Skyscraper and Snoopy Bounce.
• HEAVY RAIN - All rides listed under ANY PRECIPITATION or STEADY RAIN and the rides listed below will close:  Blue Streak, Junior Gemini, maXair, Mine Ride, Monster, Ocean Motion, Power Tower, Sky Ride, Skyhawk, Snake River Falls and Wicked Twister.
• LIGHTNING and SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
  All rides will be closed during the severity of the storm and will start to reopen as soon as the storm or lightning passes. 

Please remember, it is not possible to specifically state which rides will be closed at a specific time because the varying degrees of inclement weather cause different effects on different rides.

Cedar Point does not release attendance figures until the completion of its operating season.  At that time, combined attendance for Cedar Fair Entertaiment Company's parks will be released.  More than 3 million guests visit Cedar Point during the park's approximate 140-day operating season, making it one of the best attended seasonal amusement parks in the country.

Cedar Point recommends visiting on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, when attendance is lower. Contrary to popular belief, holidays such as Memorial Day and Labor Day do not result in unusually large crowds. The months with the lowest attendance are May, June and September.

ATMs are available at the following locations:

• Main Gate
• Main Midway between Pretzel Time and Hat Rack
• Magnum Midway in front of Pretzel Fillers
• Wild Republic in Frontiertown
• Red Garter Saloon on the Frontier Trail 
• Hotel Breakers lobby by the Coffee Shop
• Outside the Marina Store
• Castaway Bay Lobby
• Challenge Park Admission gate
• Near the Park Operations office
• Sandcastle Suites Lobby
• Breakers Express Lobby
• Camper Village

For the comfort of all park guests, smoking is permitted in designated areas only.  The designated smoking areas are located near the Raptor restrooms, near the Panda Express restaurant, next to the Frontiertown train station, near the entrance to Paddlewheel Excursions, near Park Plaza and behind Giant Wheel near Wicked Twister.

Cedar Point has a dress code designed to maintain the park's family atmosphere. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times, including entering or leaving. Swimwear must be sufficiently covered. Profanity, obscene gestures, obscene statements, pictures of illegal substances, motorcycle colors, insignias of para-military groups, all gang related items on clothing and costumes or disguises that conceal identity are prohibited. Cedar Point reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone who refuses to comply with the dress code summarized above. If you have any concerns about your dress, please contact the Park Operations Office.

NOTICE: It is illegal to carry a firearm, deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance anywhere on Cedar Point property. Unless otherwise authorized by law, no person shall knowingly possess, have under the person's control, convey or attempt to convey a deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance on Cedar Point property. Posted persuant to Ohio Revised Code.

Recommended Clothing: Dress for comfort. Cotton is practical, since it's cool and dries quickly after water rides. Sneakers are the best footwear; make sure they're broken in to prevent blistering. Be prepared for all types of weather. Conditions along the Lake Erie shore can change unexpectedly. Cedar Point rents lockers to store extra clothes. For an updated weather forecast, call (419) 627-2350.

Three First Aid stations are located at Cedar Point: Main First Aid, located at the rear of Snoopy Boutique on the main midway, is open from 8AM until one hour after park closing; Frontiertown First Aid, located near the end of the bridge going into Frontiertown from the Frontier Trail, is open from park opening to park closing; and Soak City First Aid, located under Magnum XL-200, is open from 10AM until Soak City closes. The First Aid Stations offer the convenience of warming bottles and providing privacy for nursing. Medications that need refrigeration can also be stored there.

Lake Erie’s western basin is well-known as a fisherman’s paradise. Fishing licenses are required and can be purchased from most bait shops and from the Ohio Division of Wildlife at 305 E. Shoreline Dr., Sandusky. Annual licenses are renewable by March 1 of each year. One- and three-day fishing licenses are also available. For a recorded fishing report from the Ohio Division of Wildlife, call toll-free 1-888-HOOK-FISH. If calling from the local Sandusky area, call 419/625-3187 or visit the ODNR online. Fishing from the Cedar Point Marina and docks is prohibited.

Cash (US and Canadian*), personal checks, money orders, traveler's checks and credit cards as follows:

Checks: Personal checks are accepted for park admission with proper identification. With a valid driver's license, personal checks, traveler's checks and money orders up to $200 can be cashed at the Park Operations Office per day.  Sorry, but we cannot accept third party, payroll or starter checks.

Credit Cards: VISA, MasterCard, Discover/NOVUS and American Express are accepted for accommodations, park admission, most gift shops, Midway Market, Macaroni's, the Game Day Grille, Chuck Wagon and out-of-park restaurants.

Cash:  US cash is accepted at all Cedar Point locations.  Large denominations of U.S. currency can be exchanged at Park Operations.

Canadian currency can be exchanged at the following locations at Cedar Point:

• Admission gates
• Main Arcade
• Gemini Arcade
• Park Operations Office (across from Kiddy Kingdom)
• Camper Village
• Hotel Breakers Main Desk
• Sandcastle Suites Main Desk

Canadian currency will be exchanged at a rate of 10% (subject to change). One Canadian Dollar equals 90 cents in US Funds. (Cedar Point does not accept Canadian currency at par.)   Compute Canadian currency as follows:  

American Dollar Amount divided by .90 equals Canadian Dollar Amount

Cedar Point offers nearly 70 games throughout the park from guessing games to electronic shooting galleries. Special offers are available for children under 48” tall at the Goblet Pitch and Ring Toss Games. Please check at the stands for details.

There are several arcades located in the park: Coliseum Arcade (on the main Midway), Jitney Arcade (in Frontier Town), Gemini Arcade (on the Gemini Midway) and Town Hall Arcade (in Frontier Town). Outside arcade locations are the Challenge Park Arcade (in Challenge Park) and the Hotel Breakers Game Room. These arcades contain over 400 assorted machines and games ranging from antique arcade pieces and ticket redemption games to the most modern video games. The majority of arcade games will be state-of-the-art electronic games.

Canadian currency is not accepted at the individual game locations but can be exchanged at the Main Arcade, the Gemini Arcade and the Jitney Arcade.

Cedar Point sells “Beagle Bucks” which are available in $1, $5 and $10 denominations for any amount. Beagle Bucks can be purchased by mail or fax. Beagle Bucks are valid for food, merchandise, games, admission tickets, Cedar Point Resort accommodations, Challenge Park attractions and parking/toll fees. Beagle Bucks are not valid for arcade games. Beagle Bucks are dated and are valid only during the season purchased. Beagle Bucks are valid at Cedar Point, Castaway Bay, Dorney Park, Michigan’s Adventure, Worlds of Fun and Knott’s Berry Farm. For more information about Beagle Bucks, please call 419/627-2309.

Cedar Point Resorts sells gift certificates for overnight accommodations at Hotel Breakers, Sandcastle Suites, Breakers Express, Castaway Bay or Camper Village for any amount. For more information, please call 419/627-2106.

Bay Harbor gift certificates are available in $10, $25 and $50 denominations for any amount and may be purchased at the Bay Harbor, the Food Services office or by mail. For more information, call 419/627-2324.

Cedar Point offers discounted tickets for groups of 15 or more. Click here for more information about the available programs or to place your group order online. If you have questions about an order you've already placed, please call 1.800.448.2428 (daily between 8 a.m.-5 p.m.).

All passenger restraint systems, including lap bars, shoulder harnesses and seatbelts, must be positioned, fastened and tightened to allow guests to ride.

Due to rider restraint system requirements, guests of exceptional size may not be accommodated on some of our rides. This may apply, but not be limited to, males who exceed 6'2", and those who exceed 225 pounds, have a 40" waistline or 52" chest or females who exceed 200 pounds or wear size 18 or larger. Each person has different body proportions, so it is impossible to determine exact size and weight.

Guests who have ridden Millennium Force in the past may no longer meet the requirements of the current rider restraint system.

Our larger guests may experience difficulty on Blue Streak, Chaos, Corkscrew, Disaster Transport, Mantis, Maverick, maXair, Mean Streak, Millennium Force, Mine Ride, Power Tower, Raptor, Skyhawk, Top Thrill Dragster, Wave Swinger, Wicked Twister.

Maximum recommended weight limits are posted on Camp Snoopy rides, Chaos, Monster, Planet Snoopy rides, Scrambler, Skyscraper, Super Himalaya, Troika, Wave Swinger, RipCord and most Soak City attractions.
 
You may enter the ride via the exit to ensure the restraints function properly prior to waiting in line. We have test seats at Maverick, maXair, Millennium Force, Raptor, Skyhawk, Top Thrill Dragster and Wicked Twister.

For safety reasons, laser pointers are not allowed at Cedar Point.

Lockers are located just inside the main gate (right side). The all-day rental fee for these lockers is $8 (small locker) and $10 (large locker). An additional $10 refundable deposit is required and will be returned when the key is returned¹. Lockers are also located near Top Thrill Dragster², Millennium Force², Wicked Twister, Magnum exit, Snake River Falls and Thunder Canyon. The single-use rental fee for these lockers is $1 (small) and $2 (large) and is paid each time the locker is opened. Change machines are located near the lockers. All-day locker rental is available at Soak City ($8 rental fee and $10 deposit). Cedar Point assumes no liability for items in the lockers.

¹The $10 deposit will be kept if the locker key must be replaced.

²Top Thrill Dragster and Millennium Force riders are required to store their belongings (purses, prizes, video cameras, etc.) in the secure lockers at the ride’s entrance as they are not permitted on the rides.

Locker dimensions/locations:

• 12”H x 12”W x 18”D (Throughout the park and at Soak City)
• 24”H x 12”W x 18”D (Near the Main Gate)
• 28”H x 12”W x 18”D (at Millennium Force and Top Thrill Dragster)

Bins are available for rent at the Rental Center near the Main Gate for $5. Bins are for larger items or if the lockers are full. The following items cannot be placed in the bins: Food items, coolers, luggage or valuables (cameras, purses, etc.) Bins are rented on a one-time in, one-time out basis. Partial contents cannot be removed from the bins or additions made to the bin during the day. The entire contents would need to be removed and then another bin rented if available (for $5). Rental Center opens by 9 a.m.

All items found at Cedar Point are turned in to our Lost & Found Department at our main security station (located in the Main Midway Arcade Building on the Snoopy Boutique side). If you lose an item on a ride, we will search for the article as soon as possible. In order to keep the ride in operation, an immediate search may not be possible. Please visit Lost & Found to complete paperwork to ensure your item is returned to you if it is found.   All found property turned in to the Lost and Found Department is returned to its rightful owner if proper identification can be established.   If you lost an item at Cedar Point during your visit, you may call our Lost and Found Office at 419/626-0830, ext. 2583.

Season Pass IDs turned in to Lost & Found are taken to the Park Admissions Office located at the main admission gate.

Cedar Point does not have a public address system, so make sure all members of your group know where and when to meet. Should you become separated, Lost Persons/Message Centers are located in Kiddy Kingdom and the Town Hall Museum in Frontiertown. Cedar Point does not rent pagers.

Pet Chek lodges animals when the park is open. However, overnight pet accommodations are not available. For more information, click here

Public picnic pavilions are located outside the park near the main entrance to Cedar Point.  A limited number of electrical outlets and public grills are available in the public picnic shelters.  Cedar Point has approximately 450 picnic tables located in the four public shelters which are for public use.  Table-top charcoal grills should NOT be placed on top of the picnic tables.  Propane grills cannot be brought in.

Guests with baskets, coolers and personal picnic items or belongings MUST leave those items in the public shelter areas located just outside the main entrance gates or in their vehicle. With the exception of special diet/need items (which may be kept in a small cooler), outside food and beverages are not allowed in the park. Individual bottles of un-opened water may be brought into the park.  Cedar Point is not responsible for items left unattended in the shelters.

Public picnic shelter areas are not reserved, but are available to anyone who chooses to use them on a first-come first-served basis.

Guests must have their hands stamped to re-enter the park before leaving to go to the picnic areas.

There are no picnic facilities at Soak City.  (Shuttle service is available to Cedar Point's picnic area.)   Coolers, picnic baskets, alcoholic beverages or glass containers are not permitted inside Soak CIty.   Soak City's food and beverage locations offer a variety of menu options, including kid's meals.  

Avoid eating lunch during the noon hour, or dinner at 5 p.m. Ride some of the more popular rides at this time, while many other people eat their meals.

The use of roller skates, roller blades, scooters, bicycles, tricycles and skate boards is not permitted on Cedar Point property.

If you leave the park and plan to return that day, please get your hand stamped before you exit.

For added convenience, Cedar Point offers a rental fleet of Strollers, Manual Wheelchairs and Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) that may be rented on a one-day basis.  Overnight or multiple rental days are not available.  Rentals are available at the  Front Rental Center and Joe’s Cool Corner Store for Strollers and Manual Wheelchairs and are on a first-come, first-served basis.   ECV rentals are also  available only  at the Front Rental Center. If guests are in need of these convenience items, we strongly recommend that they provide their own.  There is absolutely no guarantee that vehicle choice will be available upon arrival on the day of their visit.

RENTAL FEES PER DAY*:
Stroller:  $12.00 
Double Stroller:  $16.00 
Non-Motorized Wheelchair:  $15.00 
Electric Conveyance Vehicle (ECV):  $40.00

*A deposit of $10.00 is required for stroller or manual wheelchair rental.  The deposit is $25.00 for an ECV.  The deposit is returned when the guest returns the rented item to the rental location.  Driver’s license cannot be left in lieu of deposit.  Credit cards are accepted for rentals and deposits.

Reservations for ECVs are available for overnight resort guests, but in limited quantity depending on fleet availability.   Reservations must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance by calling the Merchandise Office (419) 626-0830, ext. 2571.  The ECV reserved by the guest will be held until 1:00 p.m.  If the ECV is not claimed by that time, the ECV will be released and the credit card will be charged for ½ day rental ($20.00).   Once the reservation list is filled, no more reservations will be accepted. 

Guests without reservations may inquire as to vehicle availability at the Front Rental Center on the day of visit.  If a vehicle is not available, guests may leave their name and cell phone number to be called for the next available vehicle.  Please note:  ECVs are very popular and may be “sold out” and no vehicles will be available.

Pack sunscreen. Even on a cloudy day, the sun's rays can pierce the clouds and reflect off the midways. If it's a hot day, remember to drink extra fluids and take cover periodically in the shade.

Wi-Fi internet access is available at Cedar Point.   Wi-Fi locations include:

• Donut Time
• All resort lobbies (on and off property)
• Breakers East Convention Center
• Castaway Bay Ballroom and upper lobby