Geauga Lake.com

All I can say is WOW, what a rip off!

Rip off? You may have missed the news. Geauga Lake, as an amusement park, was closed. It's just a water park in northern Ohio. They can't very well be open much earlier.

I'm talking about the $24 dollar price tag to get in not the calendar, I'm well aware the ride side is gone.

Why is 25 bucks so bad? How much was it to visit the park originally whe both park were there?

Around $26-$28, I don't recall exactly. WWK is a very small water park only offering 2 slide complexes, a lazy river, and a wave pool. IMO $24 dollars is a big rip off.

..and with the ride side gone and out of the way, the water park can only grow now. CF will be able to concentrate on additions and improvements to the water park instead of trying to figure out ways to draw attendance to a failing dry park.

^I hope. But a $24 dollar price tag is pretty steep and not to mention the $5 dollars to park. I have a feeling the park will struggle next year.

It might initially have some problems, or it might not. But give it a chance. And while you may or may not think the price tag is hefty, they need to bring in money somehow if they plan on reinvesting it in the park.

As far as expanding the waterpark, didnt CF cancel a 2nd phase of the waterpark or something and not build everything that was in it's initial press release? I personallly dont think Cedar Fair has any interest in keeping the water park open either.

Yup Cedar Fair did cancel phase 2 which was suppose to happen in 2006 and instead they only built a wave pool. IMO they have no intention in keeping the park open and chances are it won't be along long.

The season pass might be a ripoff, but only by a couple of bucks.

$24 is not a rip off for a water park looking around the country:

Schilterbahn in New Braunfels is $32.65

Noah's Ark in the Wisconsin Dells is $24 (but thats under priced, due to competition from Mt. Olympus a few years ago the price was closer to $30)

Soak City is $29

The Beach in Cincinatti is $26.50

Looks pretty in line with the area to me, the only thing out of whack is the $5 parking fee as every stand alone park (Disney World doesnt count as a stand alone) never charges for parking.

Yeah, I think the admission price could be lower, like less than $20, maybe even $15. Parking price seems reasonable though. I know Cedar Fair owns three Soak City parks in Southern California, two that are by themselves. I'm guessing that those parks' pricing may be similar, though?

That price is very reasonable. They gate was already too low when they did have a rides side.

This is odd, they removed all the pricing information and when the park will open

The Beach has their 2008 admission price, it's $27.99, and they charge for parking too.

https://tickets.thebeachwaterpark.com/mainstore.asp

And that is odd, I saw the WWK pricing this morning on their site. Someone must have jumped the gun posting it.

Now there is a new letter on the GL website homepage stating the information that was released before hand.

And now the press release:

Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom Announces 2008 Operating Schedule and Admission Pricing

AURORA, Ohio, Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom,

the premiere outdoor waterpark attraction in northeast Ohio, has officially

announced its 2008 operating schedule, admission pricing and Season Pass

pricing.

Water-lovers can "dive into" the 2008 summer season on Saturday, May

24. The park will be open Saturdays and Sundays only through June 1 and

will be open every day beginning Saturday, June 7 through Sunday, Aug. 24.

The park will reopen for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 through Sept. 1.

Guests looking to beat the heat all summer long can purchase a 2008

Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom Season Pass, valid for admission during any

day of the 2008 operating season. All Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom

Season Passes purchased include FREE parking for the duration of the 2008

season. Regular Season Passes are $44.95 (valid for guests 48 inches or

taller in bare feet); Junior Season Passes are $34.95 (valid for guests

under 48 inches tall); Senior Season Passes are $34.95 (valid for guests

age 62 and older). Children age 2 and under are free. Guests purchasing any

Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom Season Pass through Nov. 11 will also

receive a FREE Cedar Fair V.I.P. Season Pass jacket (a $39.95 value).

2008 Season Passholders can also take advantage of some great benefits

that are automatically included with their pass, such as early entry into

the park each day and a 50-percent discount on private cabana rental Monday

through Friday. For an additional fee, Season Passholders can also take

advantage of swim lessons and a new Junior Lifeguarding program for kids

ages 11-15.

"We're extremely excited about all the fun that's included with our

2008 Season Passes," said Bill Spehn, vice president and general manager of

Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom. "With all the activities we have planned,

combined with the spectacular waterpark attractions, the value of the 2008

Season Pass is tremendous for families looking for an affordable summer

activity."

Regular admission to the park is $23.95 ($15.95 after 4 p.m. each day);

Junior admission is $11.95; Senior admission is $11.95; parking is $5.

Children age 2 and under are free.

Also, splish-splashing guests at Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom will

be kept busy with other activities including hula hoop and limbo contests,

balloon toss games and Geauga Lake Idol, where guests will compete every

Saturday from June through August at the Geauga Lake Stadium. Winners from

each Saturday will compete for a chance to win great prizes in the Geauga

Lake Idol finals on Labor Day Weekend.

Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom is a 17-acre oasis located southeast of

Cleveland in Aurora. The waterpark is home to attractions like the 60-foot-

tall Liquid Lightning, a 253-foot-long tornado slide, Splash Landing, a

family activity center that features a giant tipping bucket that dumps

1,000 gallons of water on guests below every two minutes, Coral Cove, an

activity pool where guests can play water basketball and climb on floating

objects, and the 390,000-gallon Tidal Wave Bay wave pool that simulates the

action of the high seas.

Guests who want to simply relax near all the action can enjoy private

VIP cabanas that are available for daily rental. The cabanas feature lounge

chairs, a table and chairs and full food and beverage service.

To purchase 2008 Season Passes or for more information on Geauga Lake's

Wildwater Kingdom, including the operating calendar with admission pricing,

guests can visit geaugalake.com or call the general information line at

330.562.7131.

SOURCE Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom

Interesting that THAT press release does NOT have a slug line listing who owns the park and what else they own. Aren't they proud of that?

And the park is listed as being 17 acres. My. Definitely a MUCH smaller footprint.