PTR: Cedar Point and Waldameer

BRTeller · June 19, 2010

At the last minute me and my friend Tyler decided to take a trip to Cedar Point after finding out all hotels at Virginia Beach were 21 or older. But hey, it's CP so I'm not complaining! But leaving late Monday night was a bit tiring, so the first day we were their we only did rides, and a few pictures. So it may be a sudden change from day 1 to 2. I'll try to give all the details. Oh, and before anyone asks, STR is still closed. Nothing was happening with it when we were there. But it looked nice.

So after a long drive, and getting to the hotel at about 6:30 am, we HAD to sleep, lol. We slept till about noon. But really just wanted to sleep the whole day. But first we drug ourselves out of bed and headed to Johnny Rockets. We both really love this place, but I'm not going to kid anyone this time. It was slow service, overpriced, and the food was terrible to the last time we went. So that was a real bummer, but with the only negative out of the way. We can look at all the positives. We then headed straight to Millennium Force. The ride was just as great as ever. But the ride employee with the mic was kinda ripping on all the other Giga's. Claiming MF is the only Giga operating without trims. (After the whole Intimidator talk, I just found it funny in an ironic way.) After that we head straight to Maverick with about an hour wait, then continued to TTD, then Magnum. Enjoyed all the coasters.

They didn't compare to the craziness that was next. Tyler insisted that it would be such an awesome idea to rent Jet skis, with constant waves. So it was interesting the first ten minutes. Till it dawned on us that we are completely screwed if we fall. As we headed out past the wake bearer (like a wake would have mattered), the waves at times were 9 ft tall! Now you may be thinking, 9 ft, no big whoop. But if you know anything about boats, or anything about being on a jetski in that, you'll know it's scary, and dangerous. I was surprised they let us go out honestly. But it was an experience. Luckily the only time we fell was on the way back. Still scary considering we fell forwards and had to worry about the jet ski knocking us out.

After that we went to the hot tub, played with the underwater camera, and relaxed. The next day would probably be better explained in the PTR, but I just had to explain the whole Jet Ski thing. It was one of the major highlights of the trip. Also, the first few photos are from the first day.

Really, REALLY tired after a long night of driving. But hey it's Cedar Point, so you can only sleep in so long.

The waves that almost killed us! Lol, okay maybe not that bad, but the far out ones were scary.

Playing around with the underwater camera at the hot tub, and me showing off my new diving watch I got for my bday.

The nasty May Flies that took over the hot tub once night came.

The first picture of the next day.

The main midway.

Raptor, glad I got to ride it this year. Missed out on it last time due to wind.

The giant dog I won at Wacky Wire. Only three tries too. Tyler also won a giant DOMO, very tight fit on the way home.

All Wheels Extreme, this show is freaking amazing. I liked the diving show, but I have to admit this was a bit better.

AWESOME!

This guy got amazing air each time. So why not raise the bar, or umm, stick.

Trying to be artsy.

I don't know why I used to think CP had terrible shading. This time almost the whole park was shady except by wildcat and TTD. I did notice the landscaping was very good this year.

Artsy attempt number 2.

My favorite picture of MF I've ever taken.

Didn't ride Mantis this year. Still haven't forgiven it from the last time I rode it.

Mantis, and TRAIN!

Mantis may be a little painful, but it's sure awesome looking.

I'm not a fanatic or anything. But MF has just about the coolest front seat ride ever.

Not sure if this was supposed to be artsy, or what I was thinking, but hey. It looks sorta neat.

More MF love.

Floater air can be fun too!

Artsy COASTER attempt!

Aww... :'(

With STR, new photo ops are to be had.

I really like the look of STR. Theming is good Cedar Fair.

Another artsy attempt. I think this attempt wasn't a fail at least.

I love this picture. I got it by complete chance. Somehow the lens flare gave it that color. I swear it had no photoshop or filters added.

Favorite coaster picture of the trip.

Is this used for anything? I know in some parks they have people preform in them. It's better then just a path. Just curious if the park does anything with it.