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Author Im Going to Cedar Point for the First Time
MovieCoast
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Registered: 1/1/2002

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10/13/2002 8:51:00 AM
This year for our band trip, our school is taking us to Ohio and on the second day there: CEDAR POINT!!! I've never been here before, and can't wait to go!!! I'm not going until May, so if you could, just keep giving me tips please. I'm actually going on one of the first days of the season. Does this mean the park will be crowded? Anyway, here are my questions:

1) What non-coaster rides should I not miss since I'm riding all coasters in one day?

2) What are your tips on riding all the coasters in one day? I'm not riding the kddie coasters.

3) What coasters (besides Millenium Force) have the slowest and longest lines?

4) Speaking of lines, how fast do they usual move? What are the usual waits for the following:

Millenium Force:
Wicked Twister:
Blue Streak:
Mean Streak:
Gemini:
Magnum:
Wildcat:
Disaster Transport:
Iron Dragon:
Raptor:
Mantis:
Corkscrew:
Mine Ride:
Power Tower:
Demon Drop:

5) How's the food?

6) What water rides cool you off good?

Anymore tips would be great!!! Thank you!!!

Hey all! I'm a coaster newbie. How long will it take for four coasters in my track record to grow to 100??
Cyclonic
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Registered: 7/19/2002

Rank: Experiment 626
10/13/2002 1:13:00 PM
It will be kinda off-season, so I don't think it will be too bad, but remember, if it is a band compatition you are going to there, there will be a lot of other people there just like you.


1. Don't miss Power Tower and you may also want to check out Cedar Downs, it is a fun ride, and there are only two left in the US, so it is a rare chance to ride it. Just remember, there is more to the park then rollercoasters, if there is a flat ride that looks interesting to you, go for it.


2. I don't have any tips per say, but it can be done, depending on how much time you have in the park. Since you are on a supervised trip, you may not have all day like you would if you were there with family or on your own. One general tip is get there early and head for first the newest ride, and then all the way to the back of the park, and work your way to the front. Most people tend to get bogged down riding the rides at the front of the park.


3 and 4. I have not been there often enough to give you basic times, but I can tell you that Millineum Force, Raptor, and Power Tower usually have the longest lines. I have not yet ridden it, but I assume Wicked Twister will have a good long line simply because it is a shuttle coaster, and the new coaster will most likely have a long line because it is new. Gemini, Disastor Transport, and Corkscrew usually have the shortest waits, with everything else in the middle.


5. The food is a bit pricy but pretty good, never had a problem.


6. They have a log flume and a splash down ride.


Most important, have fun, check things out (check out all the old games in the arcades), and don't kill yourself to get all those coasters in.


As for your coaster count, that all depend on where you live, myself, I live in Pennsyvania, so I have lots of coasters to ride here, but other parts of the contry have none .

Oh good, my dog found the chainsaw!


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bb_dg
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Registered: 7/31/2001

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10/13/2002 1:26:00 PM
when i was there, this is what i experienced

Millenium Force: 15-45 minutes on a slow day, 2 hours when crowded
Wicked Twister: 30-45 minutes no matter the day
Blue Streak: minimal
Mean Streak: ???
Gemini: minimal
Magnum: minimal
Wildcat: minimal
Disaster Transport: 30-45 minutes
Iron Dragon: minimal on a slow day, 1 hour when crowded
Raptor: minimal
Mantis: 1 hour no matter the day
Corkscrew: minimal
Mine Ride: minimal
Power Tower: 30-45 minutes
Demon Drop: 30-45 minutes

the first day, it was kind of rainy and the park was relatively empty and i got to ride everything once plus MF 6 times, WT twice and raptor three times. the next day, the park was packed and lines were longer. keep in mind i went in mid-june and from what i hear, the beginning of the season is very light as far as crowds go.

MovieCoast
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10/14/2002 7:49:00 AM
It's not a marching band competition. We are performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the day before. And we are also staying till closing.
Cyclonic
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10/17/2002 6:02:00 PM
You should have no trouble getting in all of the coasters then.
MrCdrPt
Posts: 171
Registered: 10/18/2002

Rank: Bronze Critic
10/26/2002 5:25:00 PM
You should have no problems hitting all the coasters and more when you go. The park shouldn't be too busy because it is the beggining of the season. You may want to go to a site like www.thepointOL.com or www.virtualmidway.com for great strategy guides for the coasters and food. Those should help you a lot. The waits shouldn't be bad, and the water rides may not be open because it will be May and it will be cold. Hope this helps!

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