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I know more about donkeys than women!
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Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
raptor6 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites next to the Thirsty Pony was a new build about 4-5 years ago. I was there in 2017 for Coastermania and it was great! It was right next to my favorite restaurant in Sandusky is it is the closest non-resort hotel to Cedar Point. I was able to use my hotel points to make the stay free. The Quality Inn was torn down a few years ago. It now appears to be opened as the Cedar Stables Inn & Suites. The website calls the Stables as "a Unique Boutique Experience" and it has prices to match. It is much more expensive then the old Quality Inn. The Holiday I -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
raptor6 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I am fully supporting another Giga in my home state! The layout look great. Kings Island is already a great park and Orion only helps to improve the park. It should be a big hit with the public and will make me visit next summer. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
raptor6 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I love the Brew & BBQ event! The Platinum Pass 12oz glass was for the Brew Kettle from Strongsville, OH. They make the Cedar Point exclusive beers and you could try any of their beers with the 12oz coupon. It is really a good value and the food was much better than the typical park food. We arrived near the event opening time and spent several hours trying different beers. We also learned that doing the Coastermania lunch and Brew & BBQ festival on the same day is a bad idea as it is just to much too eat, drink, and ride in one day. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
raptor6 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I have not tried the Food Truck Festival, but the wife and I went to the BBQ and Brew Festival while at Coastermania last year and it was incredible! cpfoodblog.com/2016-cedar-point-brew-bbq/ cpfoodblog.com/review-2016-cedar-point-brew-bbq-food/ -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
raptor6 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^^Concrete evidence of a hybrid! But it could still be an aquatrax... -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
raptor6 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Sounds like a place to find some brews. Do they have good food? I agree with Thirsty Pony, food is great, beer is great, can't beat it. Whenever I visit CP, I always make sure I stop at Thirsty Pony and Famous Dave's. The Thirsty Bam Burger "Our signature burger ground with a touch of horseradish and fresh garlic, seasoned with salt, pepper & steak sauce, topped with swiss & mozzarella cheeses on ciabatta bread" $10.50 This is my main menu item. A truly great burger. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
raptor6 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
My go-to credit card is the Chase Sapphire Preferred. I highly recommened the card as it gives me 2x point on all travel and dining and 1x point on everything else. The points can transfer to a whole bunch of different airline and hotel partners including IHG, Marriott, Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton, United Airlines, British Airways, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Air France KLM at a full 1:1 value. I like how it doesn't tie me into just one airline or hotel chain for redeeming my points. My sign-up bonus was 50,000 points plus 5,000 more after my authorized user (wife) made on -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
raptor6 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
And don't even bother with the hotel (Quality Inn, I believe) at the Thirsty Pony either as that's about as bad, only they charge you even more because you are at the causeway entrance. TP is a decent place to grab some beers and pub food, but the hotel and indoor "water park" is a POS. Count me in as another one that has stopped trying to be frugal when it comes to staying in hotels. While Comfort Inn's and Holiday Inn's can be subjective depending on management, like Prozach said, spend the damned money and go for a Hampton or something nicer. I believe that some of the Thirsty Pony -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
raptor6 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The super 8 near Kings Island? Ew. we made that mistake once too. If you can still change your reservation, I stayed at the Baymont across the highway from Kings Island. It was cheap and actually a decent hotel. I agree 100% regarding the Baymont Inn recommendation. The wife and I stayed there for Coaster Stock 2015 for $90 per night and were quite pleased with the property. TPR member thrillrider stayed at the Super 8 for the event and had an awful experience and even encountered a bed bug! They are nasty as a huge pain to eliminate! Here is his trip report: th -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
raptor6 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Since Cedar Point is located on the water and has a marina, I propose using the name that the UK rejected for it's new polar research ship: Boaty McBoatface. -
Where Are You Planning to Go in 2015?
raptor6 replied to ytterbiumanalyst's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Let's where I actually visited this year: Cedar Point x4 Kings Island x2 Michigan's Adventure x1 Kennywood x1 Six Flags New England x1 Lake Compounce x1 Six Flags Great America x2 Not too bad at all! EDIT: I went to Las Vegas for the first time in Mid-December. I had a BOGO coupon for the Big Apple Coaster (Manhattan Express) at the New York, New York Hotel & Casino. I rode in the front seat since I heard many horror stories about the roughness. The ride was nothing special and would be pretty decent if it didn't have those awful OTSRs and basically stop at the mid-cou -
Most Anticipated Coasters For 2016
raptor6 replied to I305forever's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Lightning Rod is my first choice. Widefire is a close second. The quadruple down looks insane and is also my most anticipated ride element of 2016.