TR: Cedar Point 10/16-10/18

[khaoskat]

Friday Night - we got to the park around 10:30 to 11:00 pm. Figured we would let the kids run out some energy after the car ride up, even though it was so late. Mostly hit the kids area, Planet Spooky and rode a few of the rides there. At this time, the park was fairly empty and couldn't see many of the monsters about either. We stayed till close, and while walking back ran into all sorts of monsters returning from their appointed areas. My oldest, who said he was brave, hid like a chicken from everything, even though they were being nice to the kids. My youngest son who said he was terrified of everything, ended up seeing the monsters and cackling hysterically. I think we mostly ran into Carn Evil, and he thought the clowns were the best thing in the world. He was even giving the monster's high fives, and we are talking a 4 year old here.

Saturday - We got there, and took the kids to Snoopy Boutique, because they were having fill a bag for $10 and you got a free Peanut's Monopoly for each bag you purchased. We got some great gifts for my Uncle who is big into Snoopy and two of the Monopoly's. My almost 2 year old grabbed two stuffed Snoopy dolls for herself (Joe Cool and Flying Ace). We then went to the kids area for a while and my daughter rode Kite Eating Tree for the first time (she was not quite 2 yet). After spending some time there, we headed over to the costume contest. My daughter dressed up in her little princess costume we had made for her and my youngest son dressed up as a pirate cowboy. Both were in the pre-school group. My daughter got Lucy's Favorite. After the pre-school one was over we headed to get some hot chocolate and kill some time before the grade school one. My eldest dressed up as a cowboy. Afterwards, we packed everything up and took the long walk (through frontier area) towards Gemini Bathrooms so my daughter could be in the parade. She did great during the first half of the parade, but got bored with it for the rest of the way. Then we had the long hike from the end of the route to the back/Soak City gate, to meet the rest of the family. We headed out for some dinner. After dinner we returned to the park, and the kids went to the kids areas again for a couple of hours. We also played in the game room, and got about 600 tickets to add to our collection. We left around 10 pm as the kids were ready for bed. The crowds were large this day. It seemed the later into the day, the larger they got, even in the kids areas.

Sunday - We got there around noon. First thing out of the box was my eldest child's first ride on Magnum. Of course I am not able to ride it right now, so hubby had to ride it with him. (6 1/2 years old and about 49-50 inches tall already) He loved it, and we splurged and got the ride photo package with the album, 6x8, keychain and magnet. Then we made the circuit of the park, starting in front with Planet Spooky, then the other kids area there. Then my youngest son wanted to do the costume contest again, so we did. We celebrated my daughter's second birthday at the park as well. After this we went to Antique cars, Multiple, Multiple, Multiple trips through Boo's. We rode the sports cars back there, and then I rode Blue Streak with my eldest (DH was done with coasters for the day after Magnum). We then headed for a late lunch/early dinner at Market Buffet. After eating we rode the Lift across the park and back. Then took the long way back to the car through frontier. We rode Iron Dragon with eldest son. Looked through the shops and stuff in Frontier Town/Trail, and headed to the back two kids areas. My boys rode Jr. Gemini while my daughter had to sit around because nothing else was open. Then we headed to Camp Snoopy. Daughter rode the Race cars, while the boys waited in line for Woodstock. I had to ride Woodstock with my youngest. Then we headed to the Swings, which I rode with my daughter and the boys rode solo. We were the last riders of the night. We headed back to the house we rented and put our stuff in the car and made the drive home. Of course the kids barely made it out of town before they were asleep, after a quick sandwhich to fill them back up. Crowds were almost non-existent with almost walk on for everything with a few exceptions (TDD and Maverick and Millenium).

That was our last trip to Cedar Point for the year. Not looking forward to next years, because my oldest will be able to ride more big kid rides, and it breaks my heart to see him grown up now...

So, my 6 1/2 year old has rode, since he turned 48 inches tall ---

Iron Dragon (last year at 46)

Disaster Transport (last year at 46)

Magnum (10/18)

Mine Ride (Labor Day Weekend)

Blue Steak (Labor Day Weekend and this weekend)

At King's island he has rode:

Drop Zone

Vortex

Adventure Express

Racer

[The Interpreter]

Thanks for posting that report! Days like those are what amusement parks are for. Your kids will remember these days always. And so will you and your husband!