jpdupuis Posted April 6, 2008 Posted April 6, 2008 Early EntryPoint Perks members can enter the park one hour before it's opened to the general public for early ride time ALL SEASON LONG--no blackout dates! Rides scheduled for early entry during 2008 are Maverick, Raptor, Millennium Force, Iron Dragon, Skyhawk and Planet Snoopy, Cedar Point's new children's area. For safety reasons, rides may be unavailable because of weather or maintenance conditions. VIP Show Seating Get in early at Signed, Sealed, Delivered at the Centennial Theatre for the last show of the day (enter through the side door 10 mins prior to doors opening); Get in early at All Wheels Extreme for the last show of the day (enter through the center exit ramp of Extreme Sports Stadium 10 mins prior to gate opening). Castaway Bay Indoor Waterpark Resort Purchase a day pass for only $15. Game Day Grille FREE appetizer with the purchase of two or more entrees. Sunday Sundaes Receive 10% discount on purchase of any sundae at Toft's Ice Cream Parlor (valid on Sundays only). Coasters Drive-In Buy one Coaster Burger, get one small Coaster Fry FREE. Breakwater Cafe Get the Breakfast Buffet for only $8.95 per person; FREE appetizer with the purchase of two or more entrees. Beaches & Cream at Hotel Breakers Get a double-dip cone for only $3. Front Games Buy one game, get one FREE at the front games on the Main Midway. Park Plaza Gift Shop Get 10% off your purchase of $20 or more. RipCord Get $10 off any flight (not valid on Saturdays). Skyscraper Buy one flight admission, get one FREE (not valid on Saturdays). Challenge Golf Buy one admission, get one FREE. Challenge Racing Buy one admission, get one FREE. Exclusive Ride Nights Show your Platinum Pass and ride for one hour shortly after park closing: Wednesday, May 21 - Maverick Tuesday, June 17 - Top Thrill Dragster Thursday, July 17 - Millennium Force Sunday, August 24 - Magnum XL-200 Hmm... I'M a little discouraged about this "benefits list"! Only 4 night rides... And their benifits are some discounts that you can find in their brochures... What do you think about this list...?? Jpdupuis
robbalvey Posted April 6, 2008 Posted April 6, 2008 I think any pass that gives you an option to get in the park earlier than normal park guests it's worth the money right there. IMO, I would buy an upgraded pass if only gave you earliy entry OR free "fast pass" option. Even if lets say you didn't ride anything during that early entry, just the ability to get in the park and be at the ride you do want to ride before the crowd gets there is a great offering. --Robb
haux Posted April 6, 2008 Posted April 6, 2008 It's Joe Cool with a new name, that's all. Last season there was night ERT and early entry for Joe Cool members.
ginzo Posted April 6, 2008 Posted April 6, 2008 I think one of the ERT sessions should be for resort guests only, probably the morning sessions. Cedar Point has some very expensive on-property rooms and they frankly don't give you a lot of perks for what they charge. They should give resorts guests truly exclusive ride time every day. Allowing anyone who spends $20 on the Joe Cool Club to join the ERT session all year long is lame.
Carnage Posted April 6, 2008 Posted April 6, 2008 ^ They've been doing this for years, and really it makes little difference. At least the times I've used the resort ERT it's been pretty good. A hanful of Joe Cool members can't make that much of a difference.
ginzo Posted April 6, 2008 Posted April 6, 2008 ^ They've been doing this for years, and really it makes little difference. At least the times I've used the resort ERT it's been pretty good. A hanful of Joe Cool members can't make that much of a difference. I've seen it pretty darn crowded for so-called ERT, but it was mostly congregated around Raptor since that's the first big ride by the main gate.
MonkeyPants Posted April 10, 2008 Posted April 10, 2008 I agree with Robb... Just being able to get in early is nice, without having to stay at at CP hotel... Still, the first time I stayed at a CP hotel and they let hotel guests in early, it turns out they were letting everyone in early, so no real benefit. And another time we went to Dragster in the am, and it had technical problems and didn't open til around 10:30. Nevertheless, it's a nice perk, cause it won't always be like those examples. Add in the fact that parking is included with a platinum pass, and it pretty much pays for the upgrade. Anyway, I like the perks... Some of the other ones that I'm not initially interested may be 'open doors' for instance I probably wouldn't see a show, but this might inspire me to.
jamesdillaman Posted April 10, 2008 Posted April 10, 2008 Well, CP... now I have absolutely no reason to stay on property. Good idea taking away all the perks of staying on site. Econo-Lodge here I come. -James "It was bad with the Joe Cool members last year, no more people will have it IMO" Dillaman
slither37 Posted April 10, 2008 Posted April 10, 2008 YES! Iron Dragon with no waiting!! What a great perk! Pity that Mean Streak is not on the list for morning ERT. ( Sarcasm is not very effective in forums such as this) So look for me going to Iron Dragon at 9am. I WILL be going to Iron Dragon and then right on by to MF. I do agree with Robb, anytime you can avoid the running of the bulls is a great thing. I love riding Raptor in the morning while the crowds gather. Then go over to WT before the crowds get there. Same thing when I do Maverick/Skyhawk.
FeelTheFORCE Posted April 10, 2008 Posted April 10, 2008 ^ They've been doing this for years, and really it makes little difference. At least the times I've used the resort ERT it's been pretty good. A hanful of Joe Cool members can't make that much of a difference. I've seen it pretty darn crowded for so-called ERT, but it was mostly congregated around Raptor since that's the first big ride by the main gate. Yeah, I've seen it somewhat crowded some years, then empty others. It varies. Last year I got 5 or 6 straight rides on Raptor, with about 3 or 4 of those being in the front seat, while everyone else went to TTD, MF, and Skyhawk. As soon as I saw all the GP standing at the cut off point, though licking their chops, I got out of there and went back to Gemini to wait for it's opening. I just hope that most of the people will go to Maverick this year so I can get my mini-marathons on MF and Raptor. I also have a question for anyone who may know. Why does Mean Streak open at 11:00 am? All the years I've been going to CP, I just found this out last year.
Sticky Nicky Posted April 10, 2008 Posted April 10, 2008 ^A lot of the back part of the park opens at 11:00am to allow time for guests to trek into that section of the park. Only new rides really open at 10:00am in the back, excluding Mine Ride.
ScubaSteve442 Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 Not mentioned: the Platinum Pass also gives free parking across the chain. That was all the benefit I needed to justify the upgraded pass. This stuff is just the icing on the cake.
ginzo Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 I just hope that most of the people will go to Maverick this year so I can get my mini-marathons on MF and Raptor. Based on the large queues Maverick had last year and the fact that some people still haven't been on it, I think that's a very likely scenario. Unfortunately for me, Maverick is all I want to ride at CP. To me, it's their only spectacular ride.
Guy T. Koepp Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 If I have a Carowinds Platnium pass. Will I get in early for CP ERT? I couldn't fine that on the website.
slither37 Posted April 11, 2008 Posted April 11, 2008 Yes, as long as it is a platinum pass, you get various "Points Perks" at the different CF parks. If you go to the CP website, there is a link which lists the perks at all of the CF parks.
RedB Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 ^ For those too lazy to look for it here is the link.
Guy T. Koepp Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 I'm not lazy. I just have a life beyond the internet. Guy "I never realized asking for help was a crime." Koepp
RedB Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 ^^Was not aimed directly at you. I was just trying to help anyone looking for the perks. I didn't notice that link the first time I looked either. Red "Just trying to help out a lazy mofo." B
southpuddle Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 YES! Iron Dragon with no waiting!! What a great perk! Pity that Mean Streak is not on the list for morning ERT. ( Sarcasm is not very effective in forums such as this) You do realize that not everybody who visits CP is a coaster enthusiast and wants to ride MF, Raptor and Maverick for an hour before the rest of the park opens, right? I can tell you that a good number of guests were upset at the JoeCool lineup last year (especially those families with little kids) when they got there early in the morning and didn't have anything to do for an hour.
Guy T. Koepp Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 ^^&^^^ Lazy I am not. Mofo on the other hand. Depends on the Mo. Cause there are some Mo's out there that I would definitely Fo!
ShannonSomerville Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Right now,we(my sister and I)are talking about going there this year. We are thinking about going sometime in July(Can't go in August cause that's when school starts again in PG County,MD). Planning on a Sunday-Wednesday(or Thursday)type plan.
tedten Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 I realize this thread has been about the 2008 Cedar Fair Platinum Pass. Has anyone found the official 2009 Platinum Pass perks? I'm assuming they're similar but this is the first year I'm going to buy one so I'm just anxious to see the details. Anyone?
Homeboy23 Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/admission/season_passes/point_perks.cfm
jamesdillaman Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 All I know is I hear this year Guy's still gonna be a lazy Mofo... Beyond that I know nothing... -James Dillaman
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