The Point Online News Feed

Nik Wallenda to Walk Above the Cedar Point Midway on Sunday, July 26

Fri, 25 Jul 2009 17:00:00 EST

Cedar Point is known around the world for its thrilling rides, but the historic amusement park on Lake Erie will take the excitement to a whole new level when high-wire-walker Nik Wallenda will walk across the cable of the Sky Ride on Sunday, July 26.

Cedar Fair reports decrease in revenues, successful land sale

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:00:00 EST

Cedar Fair's news Thursday had about as many ups and downs as a roller coaster at Cedar Point. As of July 19, visits to Cedar Fair's amusement parks fell 11 percent compared to a year ago, and revenue dropped $62.3 million, or 1 percent, compared to the same period in 2008. Separate results for Cedar Point were not announced.

Pa. man faces charges for fake bomb at Cedar Point

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:00:00 EST

A Pennsylvania man was charged with inducing panic for allegedly planting a fake bomb in Cedar Point's parking lot.

Cedar Point to Host 2010 Ironman-Length Triathlon

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:00:00 EST

A new long-course triathlon likely to attract top talent from around the world is on its way to Northern Ohio.

Celebrate Christmas in July at Cedar Point

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:00:00 EST

Celebrate this unofficial holiday at Cedar Point July 24-26 with discounts, appearances by Santa and our gift to you - a discounted Cedar Point ticket deal!

Cedar Point Salutes American Heros

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:00:00 EST

On Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19, Cedar Point will offer public safety employees (firefighters, police officers and EMTs) and any active member of the Armed Forces a special admission rate of only $33.99.

This Is Why Theme Parks Matter

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST

Universal Studios Florida is the laughingstock of the theme-park industry. The park's signature e-ticket addition this year, the modest yet multimedia Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster, has yet to open. There have been problems with the anti-rollback mechanism on the 90-degree lift hill. One of the trains failed to make it around the track during a test run last week.