Going to Cedar Point this coming Saturday and I was all prepared to reserve a suite as I usually do at Sandcastle Suites, fortunately before I did so I found out about this JoyFest, Christian Music concert being held in the parking lot of Soak City, which is right next to Sandcastle Suites, they advertise Sandcastle Suites as the quiet peaceful side of Cedar Point, well apparently that really isn't the case, I would hate to pay nearly $300 for a suite there to get the balcony overlooking the lake and have to hear that music blasting the whole late afternoon into the evening for about 5 or 6 hours, and yes I normally would spend a bit of time there, not the whole day in the park and my parents who are going with us would be enjoying the balcony most of the time. I would've been irate if that had happened. So now I suppose I'll just stay at the Best Budget, it sure will be cheaper.

If Joyfest is there, Sandcastle was probably already full anyway, and had been for months. If it isn't, Cedar Fair has bigger problems to deal with.

Terpy, just sayin'

The concert actually had a really light crowd this past weekend. certainly not enough people to justify closing the entire Soak City lot, if you ask me. I'd say there were no more than 2,000 people at the actual concert. Of course this is looking at it from the magnum lift hill in the dark so I can't be sure.

No there are plenty of rooms still available. My point is they advertise it being the peaceful side of cp with a balcony on the lake had I not known ahead of time I would of paid a lot of money to get one and have music blasting all night, a bit of false advertising if you ask me, I'm just lucky I happen to notice this before I booked. From what I heard there was less then 1,000 people at the concert last week.

Dvo, the Joyfest is not the same as the concert that was there this past weekend.

No there are plenty of rooms still available. My point is they advertise it being the peaceful side of cp with a balcony on the lake had I not known ahead of time I would of paid a lot of money to get one and have music blasting all night, a bit of false advertising if you ask me, I'm just lucky I happen to notice this before I booked. From what I heard there was less then 1,000 people at the concert last week.

I'm not sure as to what the problem is. It is clear on CP's website that the concert is going on:

http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/visit/sch...fm?litemode=yes

And I see where it says that SS is secluded, but nothing about being on the quiet, peaceful side of CP:

Secluded, Yet Close To The Action

Enjoy completely updated rooms, part of a $5 million renovation project to this secluded getaway. Flat panel TV’s, remodeled bathrooms and a fresh new decor are just some of the touches we've added. It’s an all-suite hotel just a short walk from the sounds and excitement of a world-class amusement park. Situated on the northern tip of the Cedar Point Peninsula, this lakeside resort has 187 suites, including three Grand Vista Suites. Suites have microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and refrigerator. Three Grand Vista Suites have indoor Jacuzzis and wraparound decks or patios.

http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/reso...stle_suites.cfm

And even then, I really don't think that the parking lot is even close enough to SS to cause an issue especially since you wanted a lakeside room: Image from Pointbuzz:

http://www.pointbuzz.com/Photos/Photo.aspx?id=1951

And if you were concerned about the noise, why not stay at Hotel Breakers Lake View. It's cheaper.