Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[TBpony414]

I'm at Cedar Point today and I've already gotten on Raptor and Top Thrill Dragster (both of which were down due to weather the last time I went) and also Von Rolled from Raptor to Matterhorn

Nice!! I love Dragster. "Von Rolled from Raptor to Matterhorn" is hilarious

[Nrthwnd]

Separate post: I loved Cedar Point back in early June, and wish the damned park was a lot closer to me! Hmmmph.

 

#Justanaside.

Good times. June 2, 1017.

[KristenLeigh]

Perks of Cedar Point vs Kings Island...I've been to Kings Island quite a few times in the last few years but never to Cedar Point so I'm obviously leaning towards Cedar Point. I'm wanting to take a trip there in 2 weeks...where is a good place to stay that isn't at the park? Where are the best places to buy tickets--Kroger or on Cedar Point's website? Anything worth missing/passing over?

[AmyUD06]

I can recommend the Magnusson Hotel in Sandusky. Pool open until midnight.

[thrillrider]

I can recommend the Magnusson Hotel in Sandusky. Pool open until midnight.

 

Your kidding right?

That place was a dump.

[AmyUD06]

I can recommend the Magnusson Hotel in Sandusky. Pool open until midnight.

 

Your kidding right?

That place was a dump.

 

Nope, completely serious. It got the job done for a Cedar Point trip I just took at the end of June. How much time does one spend a hotel when on an amusement park trip? Very little. The place was clean enough (for me at least) and had a shower.

[theredskull84]

I've stayed at the Knights Inn probably 3 times in the past, and it's always been enjoyable. Perfect for all you need after a 12+ hour day at the park. Clean and comfy enough with a friendly staff. 24 hour check-in is also a huge plus.

[bgtlover]

I can recommend the Magnusson Hotel in Sandusky. Pool open until midnight.

 

Your kidding right?

That place was a dump.

 

I've never been, but having looked at it on Google Maps for a future trip made my skin crawl....ewwww.

[thrillrider]

Yea, we made the mistake of giving this place a chance unfortunately. There was hair in the sink, counter, and on the sheets. Our sox were black from the nasty carpet, the tv only worked on 2 channels, dead bugs and cobwebs, toenails in the tub, stinky hallways(and room), the restaurant service was a joke, we walked in to check in and the sports bar in the lobby was playing rap music with f bombs. The keys for the rooms are like nothing I have ever seen before.

 

The only thing this place had going for it was the location.

[cparkes92]

My full TR from yesterday is now up in my thread.

[bert425]

pay the money, stay at Breakers.

 

is it "resort" enough to justify the expense? not really.

 

but worth EVERY penny for the location. (and being able to drive around the outside of the park, and then WALK to the entrance (s), and if you wish, go back to your room during the day for a break?).

 

as I said, worth EVERY penny.

 

 

(the view from our room back in June) :

[DirkFunk]

If thrillrider thinks it is a dump, it probably isn't fit for human habitation. Magnuson hotels have a reputation for being total dumps and it is deserved since the company's "brand" is popular with hotel owners seeking to save a few sheckles. I would put my worst enemy there because they'd suffer immensely.

 

Don't have the money for Breakers but you've got a Platinum Pass? Then go with the Motel 6 Sandusky-Milan and commit yourself to spending some quality time in the car. The Knights Inn and Econo Lodge near the causeway aren't anywhere near "good" in a global sense, but only are within the context of Sandusky hoteliers.

[Ape]

Econo lodge is our cheap night stay of choice.

[thrillrider]

This was the plug for our air conditioning unit at the Magnusson(sp).

 

What's weird, is that we stayed at another one of this chains locations down south, and it was up to Marriot levels. Total 360 from the sandusky location.

Looks legit

[BitterOldHag]

There are two Magnuson "Hotels" in the Sandusky area now. The original is located just south of the US250 exit off Route 2 and the second is the former Days Inn on US6 just west of the Causeway. I wouldn't stay at either based on their curb appeal - or lack thereof.

 

I believe the Magnuson "brand" is similar to America's Best Value Inn. They are mostly former brand-name hotels/motels that have fallen into disrepair and usually don't get much help from their new owners in the way of improvements or niceties. Based on thrillrider's pic of the a/c plug, I can only imagine what other goodies can be found in the room.

 

It is sad that outside of the CP Peninsula, there are very few nice places to stay in the Sandusky area. You'd think with a world-class attraction in the area, there'd be a lot more hotels that have been built within the last decade.

[sfriday1998]

I stayed at the Breaker's Express when I went just before 4th of July last summer. Good room, good distance, and I loved driving the causeway each morning.

 

Memories...

Mean Streak was a walk-on, but now I want to go back in 2018 for the holy grail RMC is making

Valravn was the most popular early entry ride then, and currently is my only dive coaster

I walked on to Millennium Force and Maverick for early entry, and used a Fast Lane Plus to cut wait time for Dragster by 75%

[jonskinny12]

Having a Platinum Pass, I stay at Econo Lodge at the end of the causeway. If I didn't have a Platinum Pass I'd stay at CP Express. Early entry is worth everything at this park.

[anonymouscactus]

The Econo-Lodge at the end of the causeway wasn't terrible... (it wasn't as weird as the other Econo-apartment-suite that Bill stayed at ) -- I stayed there earlier this year... the price was right for the location ($71 for a Saturday night... granted that was at the end of May) and the reviews aren't terrible either (so don't just take my word for it.). It was the next step up from the Rodeway Inn's for the Choice Hotel brand, which I would never in my right mind stay at especially in Sandusky after reading ANY review. Love their actual tagline... "Forget fancy!"

[Nrthwnd]

I say...

 

"One you go Breakers ~ You never go back....ers." *

 

 

 

 

 

 

(*Hello "Sausage Party"!)

[thrillrider]

I like breakers as well. However, I don't like breakers price tag. Breakers is a once a year hotel for us. Typically if you book it early or later in the year, the price is more down to earth.

 

We stayed at Breakers express opening weekend, and were really impressed with the updates.

[Nrthwnd]

^ Totally understand. If I lived as close to CP as you did,

I would certainly pick lesser priced places to stay, going

as often as you and others do.

 

And have the car, of course.

[VGplay]

Close to the park but not on-Point I like to recommend the Maples Motel. It is on the rural end of Sandusky, right next to the back entrance to the park. Very retro but clean and run by a friendly family. The motel was mothballed and on hiatus last year, but it looks to be open once again this year. Only problem is that it is across the street from a busy railroad crossing, so if train horns wake you up that might be an issue.

[PKI Jizzman]

There's a 3 bedroom home for $198 a night on Airbnb....

 

Right next to the parking lot on the beach south of Wicked Twister!!! It sleeps 7, who wants to go????

 

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/7339707?location=Sandusky%2C%20OH%2C%20United%20States&s=MLqrm_yH

 

What a deal.

Oh hey good morning WT.

Why would you stay anywhere else

[boldikus]

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[KPfan]

We typically look for local rentals rather than hotels. If you book at the right time you can rent a house for less than what the hotels charge. Quite a few places in Sandusky that are 10-15 minutes from the park.

 

I love the convenience of Breakers but can't afford that every time we go. Lol