Luminosity and beer and liquor sales...

Is it just me, or does anybody else think it is out of character for CP to sell beer and liquor? Or is THIS the new CP? I don't see that as a family-oriented attraction. Yea, let's get our guests all boozed up for the drive home. And why is the bar so hidden behind the seats? So they can have it but it be not TOO noticeable. Cedar Point used to be a classy place to visit...no more.

They've sold beer for years.

And the sale of beer doesn't make a place suddenly not family oriented.

Disney sells it too, and I consider that park to be way more family friendlier than CP.

I'm just a teen so I could care less about this subject, but I do find it interesting how so many parks are doing this. I just hope there are never any issues resulting from parks selling alcohol like fights, drunk driving, etc.

A place isn't classy because they sell alcohol? WOW, just WOW.

Better stay home, then!

The Philharmonic concerts in my town sells alcoholic beverages during their "classical" music shows. I see no problem with Cedar Point selling adult beverages to adults. Many people enjoy the park without children and enjoy having a glass of wine or a beer while enjoying a show.

If you are worried about drunk driving and disorderly conduct, there is penty of law enforcement in and around Cedar Point. Just last night, in Sandusky and Perkins, I believe I saw three state trooper vehicles (two parked at Breakers Express), plus Border Patrol. (Not sure what Border Patrol was doing near what I assume was a suspected DUI, but maybe the car had Canadian plates).

Alcohol = Profit. Profit = Good!

-Sam

I think we should all remember this thread was started by the same guy who thought that Windseeker's tower was Space Spiral.

Well hopefully, bobby, this keeps you from coming to the park.

I'll drink to that.

You want a non-sarcastic response? Post something intelligent. Until then, go back under your bridge.

Back in the day, they had carts on the midway where you could buy an ice cold beer.

Probably before you were born.

I'm more interested in knowing how you people keep beer down and ride all the rides without puking.

I personally would love to see CP open a craft brewhause. Craft beer (properly named after rides and attractions of course)and craft soda's (pop for folks from MI). Great revenue, could pose for revenue all year round and now is the time to get on the craft brew bandwagon!

I'm more interested in knowing how you people keep beer down and ride all the rides without puking.

Because relaxing with a cold drink or a glass of wine or a nice spirit does not equate to getting trashed, drunk,. sloshed, or inebriated.

You seem to be equating "drinking" with what happens at high school/college keg parties.

And olesko2, you're right up my alley. There are two things I have wanted to see at Cedar Point for over a decade in the world of food/drink:

1) An open-air fresh fish fry (um...mainly perch)...

2) A micro-brewery/specialty beer (and why not some Ohio wines) place...sounds like a great place to promote some Lake Erie Monster!. :)

Kevinj said:

I'm more interested in knowing how you people keep beer down and ride all the rides without puking.

Because relaxing with a cold drink or a glass of wine or a nice spirit does not equate to getting trashed, drunk,. sloshed, or inebriated.

You seem to be equating "drinking" with what happens at high school/college keg parties.

No, that's not what I was thinking of. I'm just saying that beer is a "filling" drink. When I ride rides on a full stomach, I don't feel to great afterwards.

You're drinking the wrong beer, or you're drinking it too quickly. :)

I do see what you're saying, but I've honestly never said "sheesh am I full" after relaxing with a cold beer while at Cedar Point.

I've often said, "sheesh that hit the spot."

bobby79 said:
Cedar Point used to be a classy place to visit...no more.

And you thought they should have bolted Windseeker on to the remnants of Space Spiral, so I wouldn't characterize your opinion as particularly embraced around here. I also don't think you've been paying attention, because Cedar Point has sold alcohol since the end of prohibition.

And I have to mention here that I've complete the Drink-Around-The-World tour at Epcot, the classiest of theme parks. :)

^ During prohibition as well, if the stories are to be believed. I always wondered about the veracity of the speakeasy/illegal casino that was rumored to be in the basement of Breakers.

Drinking around the world at Epcot is indeed the planet's classiest form of binge drinking; for a true challenge, try doing it during the food & wine festival.

Kevinj said:

2) A micro-brewery/specialty beer (and why not some Ohio wines) place...sounds like a great place to promote some Lake Erie Monster!. :)

I'll drink to that! NE Ohio has been a great place since the release of this year's Monster. Just an awesome DIPA.

And as to the original poster: Life isn't an after-school special or episode of Saved by the Bell. In real life, the second alcohol touches your lips you don't instantly drop out of school, get pregnant, wreck your dad's car, etc., etc., etc.

I think Cedar point has some of the least number of places to get beer around (outside of Kennywood that has none.) Got to walk a long way to get one. In the park as far as I can think there is Hurricane Hannah's, Gameday, Red Garter, Luminosity area, and the Last chance. Probably missing one. You would hate Kings Island if beer offends you. You cannot look to your left or right and not find a place to get beer.

On a side note Jeff I'm jealous. I've been looking forward someday to doing the "world tour of beers" Maybe someday soon.

I cant imagine paying $8 for a cup of beer at CP. i dont even pay for the food there. For that price id just get a case and keep it in a cooler in the car along with my lunch :)