Opening Weekend has come and gone, and The Point Online Filled the Frisbee (well, at least 36% anyway).  So, here is a photo essay of what is new in 2005!  Here are links to some of our galleries in which you can view more photos.

 

- New in 2005 Gallery

- maXair VIP Photos

- maXair Photos

- Midway Games Photos

- Fireworks Photos

- maXair Video

- maXair Media Preview Photos

 

Obviously, maXair is the biggest new thing at Cedar Point in 2005.  The ride is smooth, fun, and thrilling (but NOT spinney!). If you want a review of the ride, please head on over to the good folks at NBC24 - Toledo's Weather Station, for a video of Rob Packard and I on maXair.

 

Next to maXair is one of the largest non-ride investments I've seen at Cedar Point in a long time.  The new games area put in looks fantastic, especially when compared to last years look.  The investment of bright lights, colors, and special effects will pay off quickly for Cedar Point as it will bring in many new customers to play the games. If your favorite game was Hi-Striker, then you need to head back towards the Gemini, as it replaced the Rock Wall.

 

Coaster enthusiasts favorite improvement this year is the painting of Magnum.  The popular coaster got a fresh coat of paint over the off-season.  Unfortunately, the whole ride was not finished and the pretzel turn still is unpainted.  There is no word on when the painting will resume on the coaster.

 

For the railroad lovers, the Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad received new crossing signals.  The signals flash and make noise when the gates are down and will help better notify people when the gates are lowering.  We believe that this is something that you should experience at Cedar Point as it is apart of the fun, therefore photos are our only medium of this new addition.

 

The Sky Ride completed its overhaul of both of its stations.  Now both stations have the blue paint with yellowish trim.  The completed look adds more color to the area and the two stations now compliment each other again. Sky Ride Refreshments also received new condiment machines.

 

 

There are several new changes in the Merchandise Department of the park.  Along with a new Director, Discount Depot replaced the Emporium in Frontier Town.  At Discount Depot, everything in the store is 35% off the shown price, so if you are looking to save some money on a souvenir, Discount Depot is the place to go.  Amazing Photos was replaced by a Tattoo location.  Kaman's Art Shoppe's on the Main Midway by Dodgem's also received permanent buildings instead of just umbrellas.

 

 

New banners on the Cedar Point Sign welcomed visitors to a new and exciting season at Cedar Point.

 

 

At the end of Opening Day, there was a celebration.  The Point Online was there; in three different locations to be exact.  The fireworks display celebrated 100 years of the Hotel Breakers along with a new season.  If you missed the show, check out our fireworks gallery, as we have complete coverage.