Questions on going to CP?

Hello everyone, My family and I are planning a two day trip to the point this summer. I have not been to CP over 15 years. I worked in the games area back in 1980 but I know that many things have changed and I am excited about seeing all the changes.

Where is the best place to stay? We have a pop up trailer that we can bring down but is it better to stay in a hotel? Also what about package deals? Is it cheaper to buy our tickets through AAA or go through CP?

My children are 13, 10 and 8. Any suggestions on attacking the parks would be appreciated also. We will do most of the coasters except the ttd and mf.

Thanks for the help.

Tom

I would go to http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/trips/operate.cfm and play around there. They have an interactive trip planner that will show you what attractions the kids can go on and such, calendars to help you plan your day out. I've never stayed in a CP resort, so I can't help on that aspect, but I would still look at the website.

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As far as tickets go, I believe they are cheaper through AAA, but it is not a huge discount. It's something like $3 off for a 2-day ticket. I think Meijer offers the same discount. Try playing around with the CP trip planner, plus if you're a AAA member, you can get hotel info on their site as well.

Staying On Point is the best...if you have money to spend on the frills. If you don't, Bayside will host your PopUp.

Enjoy the train.

:)

MrScott

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"If we go any faster, she'll blow apart for sure!"

If you don't mind spending the money, check out Lighthouse Point at CP. The cottages and cabins are great for family trips, expecially with the ability to cook your own meals.

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Lighthouse Point is great. Another nice option that I would recommend is a lakeview suite at the Hotel Breakers, either East or the tower. Nothing like being right by the pool and beach, and waking up to that beautiful Lake Erie view from your own private balcony. It's also the closest hotel to the park and has a bunch of amenities.

If you haven't seen the Breakers since 1980, you will be amazed at the differences. The only original section left is the Bon Air and Lobby/Rotunda. The rest of the hotel is a recently built modern structure, with the comforts you would expect from a new hotel.

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*** This post was edited by Pete 4/8/2004 2:37:58 PM ***

I'd recommend skipping out on the meager AAA discount. When you purchase tickets from an outside vendor, there is very little (hassel free) that CP can do if you lose a ticket, if a ticket is stolen, etc. When you go through the hotels, you get a discount anyway, and it's MUCH less hassel if anything problematic should arise (which most likely won't.)

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For a family of 5, on a budget, a room in the Bon Aire Wing of Breakers is good. They are not the most up to date rooms but you can't beat the access to CP, Soak City, Parking, Beach and all of all the other Hotel Breakers ammenities from there. If there is a little more to be spent on accomodations, any other room in breakers will not dissappoint you.

Does anyone else miss the old hallway from the Bon Aire wing to the lobby?

Ah yes. 'Twas a good old hallway. And most importantly, it was a straight shot instead of having all those twists and turns.

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It was like you could see Bogie or Bacall at anytime strolling down that path, maybe it's just me, but although the new Breakers is great, those old places cannot be replaced. Lets hope the lobby and rotunda don't go the way of that hallway!

Tom, if you call 1 800 BEST FUN they will send you a magazine which has some discount coupons.I think that depends on how far from CP you are.I am assuming that the coupons are still there as they always were in the past.Im sure that they are there to entice some people who have to travel longer distances.

Dont avoid Millenium,its a great ride.Smooth and much easier than Magnum.

Thanks for all the great info. I will try that web site for sure. We have broke the news to the kids and they are all excited. Being from Michigan they see ads for CP all the time. We went to WDW last October and had a great time. There are alot more rides at CP which will keep Mom and Dad alot happier!

Please keep any more suggestions coming. Alot of people will use your info.

Call 1-800-BUCKEYE and they will send you an Ohio pass which should have lots of info on hotels and stuff. There are good package deals at Breakers Express that include tickets parking and rooms for good prices. At least there were last year. The contact info is at www.cedarpoint.com

*** This post was edited by Front Seat Rider 4/14/2004 12:00:22 AM ***

I recommend Lighthouse Point all the way. I stayed there back in May of last year and I'm comming back again this May. The fact that you're just a feet from the lake, the cottages are all separatel, and they have some nice views of Mean Streak and the rest of the park makes them superb. The only down side is the money you spend to stay there. But I say it's worth all that extra money for all the extra perks you get. The cottages aren't really within walking distance to the entrance gates so they offer a free shuttle that takes you from any of the gates to your hotel throughout the hours of the park. Staying off site isn't really an option to me after staying at Lighthouse Point.
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Amen, Gomez. I am at Lighthouse Point the weekend of May 14th this year. I can't wait!

I stayed there last May (Mother's Day weekend 2003) and was SO impressed!

MrScott

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"If we go any faster, she'll blow apart for sure!"