Wi-fi

I totally agree that it's needed in the hotels. Maybe the access in Donut Time is just the first step.

Mark Small said:
I totally agree that it's needed in the hotels. Maybe the access in Donut Time is just the first step.

They have it in the hotels. Not all over - just in the lobbies. Definitely was working in Breakers Express when I was there earlier this week. Free although you must go through an "accept the terms and conditions" page first.

They put it in their cheapest hotel first? That doesn't seem to make sense to me. Outdoor wireless repeaters are not that expensive, so I'm not sure why Lighthouse Point and Camper Village aren't "wired" yet. Wireless would be way cheaper to install there than an entire hotel.

Wi-Fi is available in the lobbies of all Cedar Point Resort properties, not just Breakers Experss. It is not available in room, however.

halltd said:
They put it in their cheapest hotel first? That doesn't seem to make sense to me.

CP claims its in all resport lobbies. See <http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/news/faq.cfm> and scroll down about half way.

"Do you have internet connections available to guests staying at the Cedar Point Resorts properties?
Yes, Wi-Fi internet connections are available in the lobbies of all Cedar Point Resort properties. Dial-up internet access is available in some rooms of Cedar Point’s Resort properties. Please call 419.627-2106 for more information."

Walt said:
Countdown to first person to post from Donut Time in 3 ... 2 ...

1...

http://www.rollercoasterfreak.com/IMGP6436.JPG

And now off to Frontier Town.

:)

Sweet. Now I can enjoy some worldwide gaming with my brunch snack. If I had a laptop (or could use my mom's one that she has for work), I would definately be doing updates from the park, possibly even video. But, since I don't have a laptop, looks like I have to still wait for that 3 1/2 hour drive.

That picture is awesome, Jason.

"For your safety, Magnum does not allow loose articles including backpacks, purses and laptops"

I can see this being useful in the park for people like my dad. He is the kind of person that hates every ride in the park but comes anyway. Now he can bring his laptop and go do some work there when he gets tired of complaining. ;)

Jason, I don't have words for the nerdiness.

if (jason == my.hero)
{
ECHO "Yay!";
}

"Yay!"

LOL. BTW, I'll have more pics when I get home (on my way now) but they have 4 laptops set up here for public use. They ask that you limit your usage to 15 minutes.

bholcomb said:
"For your safety, Magnum does not allow loose articles including backpacks, purses and laptops"

Classic....I'm rolling on the floor.

All seriousness, get wireless in EVERY room at the point. Who wants to look like a nerd in the lobby checking e-mail and fantasy sports line ups. That stuff should be kept in the privacy of your expensive rooom :).

How far does the wireless signal travel I wonder? Possibilities, depending on the signal strength could be:

On these tables out front:
http://www.pointbuzz.com/Gallery.aspx?i=971

Or the benches just to the right of this picture:
http://www.pointbuzz.com/Gallery.aspx?i=434

Of course you might not get a full signal, but I'd think you might get some.

Jason sent in a few photos:

http://www.pointbuzz.com/Gallery.aspx?a=108

Corporate sponsorship.

I'd think it was cooler if I wasn't ticked off at AT&T for the whole surveillance thing.

By the way, Jason, you should really be using Firefox. ;)

*** Edited 7/29/2006 10:42:24 PM UTC by Michael Darling***

wow, here i thought CP was doing a nice thing for their guests, and they were just putting in corporate advertisers. i've never been a big fan of that. i don't like the johnny rockets or TGIFridays either.

Who cares if it's sponsored by someone? The Wi-Fi was a nice thing until you found out there was an AT&T ad. Then, all of the sudden it's evil? I don't get it.

^ I'm with Walt. Should Cedar Point just shell out the money themselves? How high would you like to see the ticket prices go.

Are you against Snake River Falls, it's sponsored by Pepsi?
http://www.pointbuzz.com/Gallery.aspx?i=2560
*** Edited 7/30/2006 1:09:49 AM UTC by Gomez***