My trip to Cedar Point was successful. I rode my 100th coaster (Millennium Force) and ten more while I was there. The weather was a factor as it hampered ride operations all day. In fact, Top Thrill Dragster didn't run until about 3 in the afternoon. I'll be adding a full trip report soon. I'll also be reviewing the eleven new coasters that I've ridden.
Overall, Cedar Point is great and I can see why it got its reputation. Yes. They have the most coasters. Yes. They break world records. But after visiting I don't find myself looking for a house in Sandusky. In a way, Cedar Point's like other great parks. They have a few world-class coasters and a good to just average (albeit large) supporting cast of coasters. It ain't like the park's chocked full of classics and 10's and 9's. That's how people make it seem. That's all.
And I will admit that my opinion is based mostly on the coaster aspect. I do recognize that they have a great selection of flat rides and probably excel in park operations, cleanliness, etc. It's a great park, but personally, I think the park is a bit overrated. But how could it not be with all the hype that it gets? Final Verdict: Mostly Coaster Hype, Not Really Coaster Heaven
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Cedar Point Slightly Overrated
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I didnt enjoy Cedar Point. I enjoyed the coasters I was able to ride, which was only 6. The problems started at the gate. The line was terribly long and I was told after waiting and paying that I couldn't enter the park because my T-shirt was offensive. It said "pissed off employee of the month" on it while a guy in fron of me had his pants down showing his boxers and had a patch that said "kill niggers" on it but he was let through the gate. I had to go back to my hotel to get another shirt. Maybe that set the tone for me for the entire day because I was just plain pissed! It was 102 degrees that day and it also happened to be the last weekend before school opened there so the crowd was terrible. I cant blame this on tha park though. The queue times were 3-4 hours in the heat and the drink stations in the lines were 2.00 bucks a drink for a 12 oz. can.
I do plan to go back but will pay closer attention to the times and dates this time, and wear only a plain t-shirt...lol! I get mad all over again thinking about that!
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