First, I need not remind you that winter is fast approaching. If you can, Get to The Point! Halloweekends has once again exceeded itself, transforming the park into a scary, fun and themed world of trickery and adventure. You can find Halloweekends photos here and information here. Combined with the discounts that Cedar Point is currently offering, this might just be the best time to visit. If you do go, be sure to visit the Creepy, Kooky, Castle Café. One who knows the park well will never recognize this place from its former Macaroni’s identity.

Second, a lot has been going on around the park over the past season and soon there will be announcement on next years plans. Mike, our Executive Editor, has been covering all of the “construction markings” very carefully and will keep you posted with any breaking news, sightings or rumors. Know this though, as someone who has observed Cedar Point day in and day out over the past few years, I know that the park will deliver some serious excitement for next season.

Third, The Point Online will be quite active this off-season and this column will be no exception. Beginning after closing day, this column will explore and analyze the entire Cedar Point season. We will explore all the park additions, the park policies and procedures, some ride reviews and reports, and other 2005 season experiences. Furthermore, we will attempt to analyze the upcoming 2006 season with more news, analysis, comments and suggestions in conjunction with topics raised at CPforums.com. We will also be laying out some “special edition” columns relating to certain, specific topics from authors who can be considered experts in their respective fields. Finally, we will unveil some new special features, focusing on specific and often unnoticed areas of the park. So keep checking back to The Point Online, we’ve got everything to keep you covered this dreaded off-season.

Fourth, I just want to say before closing that this has been a great year at Cedar Point. The staff has been one of the best and most professional ever. The rides never will disappoint. The games and merchandise, were well, award winning! The food was excellent and of course, the shows were great. All in all, Cedar Point is the Best Park on the Planet! So get on out, time is running short. Soon the midways will be covered with snow and the rides with ice. White Water Landing will be gone soon.  Besides, you will regret not going in the middle of January when its ten below.

See you on the midways!