Disclaimer: Some members of my family are season pass holders. We were also given tickets in exchange for writing about our visit. All opinions are my own.
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Have you screamed on Steel Vengeance or taken a plunge down Millennium Force yet this season? If not, what are you waiting for? Cedar Point is open for the 2020 season and is welcoming visitors on Saturday and Sundays through the end of October (they are also open the Friday and Monday of Labor Day weekend).
Our family visited the legendary amusement park a couple of weeks ago and while the park was as fun as usual, there are some new changes in effect. Before making your drive to Sandusky, here are a few things that will help you plan your next visit to America’s Roller Coast.
Before heading to the park, be sure to grab your tickets online. This 2020 season, tickets are only available online. You can also upgrade your fun with some admission ad on such as drink and dining deals, FunPix and more.
When we arrived at the park there were clearly marked signs that directed us to the thermal screening tent. This is a covered area (yea, for staying cool) with marked areas for social distancing.
When we reached the end of the walkthrough area, we walked through the temperature check. This is done quickly and effectively by each member simply walking by a screener. If anyone in your party has a temperature of 100.4°F or higher, you will be directed to reschedule your visit.
As soon as we walked in the park we could hear the squeals of delight from coaster riders and smell the delicious Cedar Point food. As mandated in Ohio, everyone inside the park wore masks but you could still see that everyone was smiling!
Our family got on a few family-friendly rides and then watched a live performance outside the Coasters restaurant. It was nice to see that they moved all performances outside so distancing would be easy.
Cedar Point has added many hand sanitation stations throughout the property. These can often be found when entering or exiting a ride. These are in easy to find areas and at a great height so even your youngest family members can access them. On top of this, Cedar Point’s already extensive cleaning processes have been enhanced in both rigor and frequency.
They even have a designated sanitization specialist that is focused on procedures, cleaning, and inspections and they are using hospital-grade disinfectants throughout the property. Additional staff has been added to ensure high-touch surfaces are being sanitized with increased frequency.
When it was time to eat, I was encouraged that Cedar Point helped with social distancing with signs and markers on the ground. They were bright and easy to spot on the ground. Everyone was able to order quickly while keeping their distance from others around them.
While face coverings must be worn in the park, you can take them off when experiencing water rides, while dining or when inside the RelaxZones. RelaxZones are located throughout the park and offer chairs, swings and other seating. I loved this area and it was nice to sit under the shade and relax awhile. Keep in mind that social distancing of 6ft is still strongly encouraged between your party and other guests while masks are off.
Cedar Point is doing the best they can to keep up safe throughout the park and on rides and attractions too. Some areas, rides and attractions that are not conducive for social distancing and are closed. When visiting, simply check the mobile app for Cedar Point’s open attractions.
While waiting for rides, my family did notice that wait lines for open rides and attractions were marked for social distancing. Some seats and rows were unavailable to accommodate more spacing. While waiting to board, I noticed that seats, restraints, headrests, and armrests were sanitized frequently.
Want to ride the big rides? This season, Cedar Point is offering Ride Access Passes to ride Millennium Force, Maverick, Top Thrill Dragster and Steel Vengeance. Access Passes are distributed twice per day near each ride’s entrance around 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Keep in mind that a limited amount of Access Passes are available each day. One Access Pass per guest, per ride.
Overall, our family loved spending the day at Cedar Point, face-coverings, and all. I feel that Cedar Point has stepped it up and are doing everything they can to keep its guests safe during this pandemic. If you are looking for something fun to do with your family, head to America’s Roller Coast, Cedar Point!
