25 Jan

Cedar Point 2014: Events to Remember

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Ever wonder what it would be like to ride Millennium Force after the park closes? Or maybe you’ve always dreamed of spending the night inside the park, sleeping under the stars. This year, Cedar Point is heightening the fun (If that’s even possible)! From February until the beginning of October, Cedar Point will be hosting a plethora of events that are sure to put smiles on the faces of both young and old.

WINTER CHILL OUT

On February 22nd Cedar Point is hosting a winter tour of the park. Now I know what you’re thinking… Why on Earth would I ever want to tour the park when it’s closed? Well, even though none of the coasters, flat rides or even bathrooms are open, the park is still a wonderfully beautiful place to tour. Imagine the site of miles of track covered in glistening snow just waiting for you to snap photo after photo. The tour includes a small luncheon at Castaway Bay, a Q&A session, a tour of the Gemini midway (where the new rides are currently being built) and a T-shirt commemorating the event. The event, which costs $40, will benefit Give Kids The World, a charity for children with life threatening illnesses. Register for this event at cedarpoint.com/chillout

GEMINI MIDWAY MEDIA PREVIEW

Here’s your chance to experience the new rides at Cedar Point before they are open to the public. On May 8th, Cedar Point invites you to a media preview of Pipe Scream and Lake Erie Eagles. While the schedule is still being finalized, generally a media preview consists of light snacks, television crews, radio stations and lots of fun riding the new rides. Come say hello to the CPRundown staff as we conduct interviews and take photos to share with our fans. Maybe you can even join us for a ride or two! Although admission to the park is free, you must be a card carrying member of a recognized Coaster Club in order to register for this event (Clubs listed at the end of the blog). The schedule for this event is not finalized but we hope to see you there!

COASTERMANIA

Every year Cedar Point dedicates a day to jam pack as much fun as they can into less than 24 hours. On June 6th, Cedar Point will be hosting Coastermania, a day filled with Exclusive ride time, tons of food and lots of surprises. Although this event is not finalized, it is sure to have hours of coaster riding time before and after the park closes. Right now, Cedar Point is offering you the chance to decide which rides will be open for the event. As usual, you must be a card carrying member of a coaster club, but for this event, you may bring one guest. Visit cedarpoint.com/online-fun/coastermania- to vote! Registration will be at the front gate the morning of the event.

COASTER CAMPOUT

This year a brand new event will be taking place at America’s Roller Coast. On July 18th, Cedar Point is giving all card carrying Coaster Club members a chance to tent camp inside the park! Bring your camping gear because after the park closes for the day, it’s time to set up and then enjoy some exclusive ride time on a few great rides. When you wake up in the morning and pack up your tent, you will again be spoiled with more coasters before the park opens. Park admission is required but the event itself is free! Be sure to register starting February 5th on the Cedar Point website. The staff of CPRundown will be there rain or shine!

RECOGNIZED COASTER CLUBS:

·ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) www.aceonline.org

·CoasterBuzz www.coasterbuzz.com

·CoasterCommunity www.coastercommunity.com

·Coaster Crew www.coastercrew.net

·Coaster Fusion Club www.coasterfusionclub.com

·Coaster Zombies www.coasterzombies.com

·DAFE (Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts) www.dafe.org

·European Coaster Club www.coasterclub.org

·FLCC (Florida Coaster Club) www.floridacoasterclub.com

·GOCC (Great Ohio Coaster Club) www.greatohiocc.org

·MACC (Mid-Atlantic Coaster Club) www.coasterdan.com/macc/