Introduction
The fact of the matter is, Cedar Point, or any other amusement
park, can be very expensive to go to for one day, but Cedar
Point is doing a great job to ensure the park is affordable
for everyone. There are several ways to make going to
Cedar Point more economical, and The Point Online will show you in
this strategy guide. Be sure to check out our
Travel page
for brochures and other local information.
Sandusky Discount Hotels
Did you know The
Point Online's Travel Reservation System GUARANTEES the
lowest hotel rate in Sandusky? We're the largest Cedar Point
fan site and process a huge number of hotel reservations
each year passing the savings on to you. Start your hotel
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Sandusky Discount Hotel page.
Cedar Point Discount 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
No
matter what entertainment venue you are attending, food can
add up quickly and become expensive. Cedar Point offers a
wide variety of food choices and reasonable prices can be
found. First off, eat a big breakfast before arriving. Stop
at a fast food location on the way to park, eat some cereal,
anything to give you energy for the day. Take advantage of
the picnic pavilions located at the front of the park and
use them for dinner, not lunch. Grills are available
throughout the pavilions. You don't want to double back
throughout the park for your packed lunch, so plan your day
wisely not to keep on going over your tracks. Start in the
back of the park early and work your way forward to avoid
the crowds and avoid using too much energy. By eating
breakfast and dinner outside the park, that leaves lunch and
some snacks that need to be bought.
Souvenirs
Cedar Point has a great selection of souvenirs. Although tee
shirts and sweatshirts can be 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. For a simple souvenir the entire family will
enjoy, try a ride photo. Individual photos are available for
$9, and packages with multiple copies are available for
under $20.
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. There is a list of
these restaurants in your Fun Guide map on arrival at Cedar Point!
