Tickets
Since we are in the business of saving money, let's start with saving you a bundle of money on your tickets. If you are an AAA member, you can save over $10 a pop per adult ticket by purchasing them at your local AAA bureau. Even if you aren't a member, several Sandusky area grocery stores sell discounted tickets (Meijer/Tops; US Route 250) during the summer months. In previous years, you could even buy specially marked Pepsi cans in May and June and save $10-$15 at the gate (not valid on Saturdays). You can usually pick these cans up at a gas station on your way in. You can also get a whole book of coupons good for discounts such as $10 off regular admission, buy one Starlight admission get one free, and many others by visiting cedarpoint.com and requesting a Getaway Guide. For the latest discount tickets, be sure to see our Discount Ticket page.

Food/Beverages
If possible, bring a backpack loaded with bottles of soda or bottled water. You probably will have to get a locker at some point in time if you want to ride some coasters (or you could always hand it off to a non-rider), but just doing that alone can save you $10-15. Another good idea is to pack snacks to keep you filled up between meals. Cedar Point also offers public picnic pavilions on either side of the main gates where grills and picnic tables are available for your use. You can get a hand stamp, walk outside, eat, and come back to the park when you are finished. Coolers are not allowed in Cedar Point, and alcohol cannot be brought onto the peninsula. It's not a bad idea to buy dinner inside the park and bring your lunch from home. Also, at all quick service food stands you may ask for a cup of water, which they will give you a free small cup of ice water.

Souvenirs
Cedar Point has a great selection of souvenirs. Although tee shirts and sweatshirts are expensive, key chains, water bottles, and other small novelties are reasonably priced. Another cheap souvenir is a large souvenir map which will only set you back $1, and is a great memento of your trip. If you are budget minded, try to avoid on ride photos, those will cost you around $8 a piece. 

Other things to mention
If you choose to dine at Cedar Point, why not leave the park's gates and go to one of the many out of park, but on-peninsula full service restaurants. Take your parking stub with you, and you will get all but $.50 of your parking charge off your meal. There is a list of these restaurants in your Fun Guide map on arrival at Cedar Point!