Cedar Point TR 9/22

[clbehymer]

Well, I made my first trip to CP's Halloweekends. I have been to CP many times this year and previous years, but this was first time during Halloweekends.

We got to the park right after it opened and headed to the MF lockers to put up our coats as it was a beautiful day at the park. I noticed it was only a half hour to 45 minute wait for MF and we jumped in line. The friends that I went with had never been to CP before. They were a little apprehensive to ride such a tall coaster right away. They were very nervous going up the lift hill, but as soon as we dropped, they loved it!

Then we went to check out Maverick, but the line was already 2 and 1/2 hour wait. We decided to walk toward the Magnum, but then I convinced them to go on TTD. What a ride that is! I have ridden this ride so many times, but it gives me such an adreneline rush everytime.

When we finished riding these two coasters it was a little after 3pm and the indoor Haunted Attractions were open. We first went to the Phaoroh's Secret which is in the Disaster Transport building. This was an okay attraction. We had a group of young teens behind us that were very jumpy so it turned out to be more funny than scary watching these kids get scared and scream. BTW it is in 3-D but you have to purchase the glasses for a dollar while you are in line.

We headed over to the Lair of the Vampire. This was better because it was darker. There were times were I couldn't see where I was going and I had to put my hand along the wall to find my way. I think that it makes it scarier that way. I was surprised to see as many little children in these things as I did.

Then we headed for the Raptor, still an hour wait, but worth it in my opinion. I didn't tell my friends that there was on ride video and it was funny to see their faces during the ride.

I would like to say that I can never find good food at CP. I had ONE piece of pizza (for $4) and it was not good. I know that KI's food has gone downhill but this was expensive and still didn't taste good. Later on I had the hand cut fries and cheese, but again (for $5) it was expensive and not even fully cooked. If anyone knows where the "good" food is at CP let me know!

We decided to go early and wait in the Werewolf Canyon line since I was told by people on this site that it was the most wait. We were probably 30 people back from the front of the line. The unfortunate thing is that they opened the attraction at 7:30 and it wasn't dark and we could see all of the "werewolves" except for the very heavy fog that filled the canyon.

After this we went to Undertaker U. This was a good indoor attraction. Very gruesome scenes and good scareactors.

It was very dark at this point and we decided to go back to the werewolf canyon and give it another try. It was much better at dark.

The scarezones were next for us. The Fright Zone was okay, it was very dark and VERY foggy. We then went through what was my favorite part of the night, the Medival walk through area. I think that it is called Fear Faire. It was great. I was scared repeatedly and we couldn't find our way out. I was chased by all kinds of crazy looking people and what I thought was stationary props were actually people that jumped out and scared me. We then went through CARNevil and it wasn't as good as I expected. It didn't seem that there were very many scaractors in that area.

My friend was suffering from a huge headache because of the fog, so we decided to call it quits and drive back to Cincinnati.

All in all it was a great time and it makes me even more anxious to go to KI for Halloween Haunt!

[BoddaH1994]

I was there briefly Saturday night and all day Sunday. Sunday's crowds were minimal. At one point, we only waited 40 minutes for Maverick. The Haunts could use quite a bit of work in my opinion. We did the Werewolf Canyon, the one in Disaster Transport, the Vampire one, and the Mortuary School one. A lot of them seemed short of actors.

On the other hand, I did get to catch Monsters of Rock... Buried Alive, and the Tim Hill magic show. Personally, I thought the theme of the Monsters of Rock show was kind of weak. Essentially it was a watered down School of Rock in which the people were dressed up like monsters. The Tim Hill thing was kind of fun, but it seemed as though the crowd didn't react to many of his jokes.

Overall great time, though!

[CoastersRZ]

Well, I know it won`t be an honest comparison to Halloween Haunt this year at Kings Island. But, how did the haunts/atmosphere at Cedar Point compare to FearFest last year at Kings Island?

[clbehymer]

Well, I know it won`t be an honest comparison to Halloween Haunt this year at Kings Island. But, how did the haunts/atmosphere at Cedar Point compare to FearFest last year at Kings Island?

I think that last years FF was better than CP's Halloween Event. Toward the back of the park, the scenery was pretty good. I agree that it did seem short of actors and was a bit watered down. Again, the Fear Faire (the midevil themed walk through) was the best one. They could have been short of actors and I didn't realize it. Maybe they were the same ones scaring me over and over again. They probably target the girls that act scared and keep getting them. I didn't get startled that much in the houses, but when I did get scared in the Fear Faire the scareactors kept going after me.

I'm going to HH at KI on 10/13 and I will definetly compare it to last years FF and this year's CP event. Looking forward to a great scare!

[BoddaH1994]

They used a ton of fog in the midways and stuff. They also did a great job of decorating the park.

[flightoffear1996]

I would like to go up to Cedar Point again but I am debating if its worth my time and money to go to the park on a weekend. Like leave early Saturday morning and come back Sunday around 10 or so but that 4 hour drive seems like a long way for me.

[The Interpreter]

Friday evenings are the least crowded, with Sundays running second. Saturdays are a zoo...and the closer you get to Halloween, the worse it gets.

As for decent food at Cedar Point, the pizza at Chuckwagon (which is back by Maverick) is totally unlike that at Patio Pizza (which is in the front of the park). Chuckwagon pizza is ALWAYS good. The slices are much larger, the crust is better, the cheese is better and the sauce is better. As for Patio Pizza, I've had better from Kroger from the frozen case for a buck or so.

[Dvo]

For good food at CP, look no further than PANDA EXPRESS!

It's pretty pricy, but it's really filling and very tasty. I paid about $10 for a double-entree plate last time I went, and I was VERY full after eating it. and I'm a big eater. If you like it spicy, get the kung pao chicken. Yowza!

[clbehymer]

Friday evenings are the least crowded, with Sundays running second. Saturdays are a zoo...and the closer you get to Halloween, the worse it gets.

As for decent food at Cedar Point, the pizza at Chuckwagon (which is back by Maverick) is totally unlike that at Patio Pizza (which is in the front of the park). Chuckwagon pizza is ALWAYS good. The slices are much larger, the crust is better, the cheese is better and the sauce is better. As for Patio Pizza, I've had better from Kroger from the frozen case for a buck or so.

Yep, I had the Patio Pizza. It was probably one of the worst pizzas I have ever eaten. I will have to try the Chuckwagon pizza the next time. Thanks for the advice.

[Touchdown]

I would add TGI Fridays to the list of good food at CP (its in Hotel Breakers.) Also, when it comes to fries at CP, you need to get them either right by Raptor, WT/Ballroom or Gemini; those are the only three places you get them cooked in Peanut Oil. However, in order for them to be amazing you have to buy them when the oil is hot, and the only time you know that the oil is hot is when there is no line. So if you see a line at all the stations, youre better off coming back at another time.

[markr]

Loved the cemetaries of dead rock stars and country stars. Such bad taste.

As for food love the burgers in Frontiertown.

Also loved Tim Hill's magic show.

If you are going to do Holloweekends, there is nothing like making a whole weekend of it. That way you can take your time and do everything without rushing. There are all kinds of great package deals at the resorts and hotel rooms in town are very inexpensive at this time of year.

[corn4ahead]

as for the food...try the all you can eat and drink MarketPlace...its 15 dollars for dinner and like 12 for lunch...its well worth it!!!

[The Interpreter]

Well, a lot of people seem to think so. I think the food offered there is VERY low quality...I'd much rather spend my money on higher quality comestibles.