Summer Fun in Ohio!

Disclaimer: My family was provided with 5 complimentary tickets to Cedar Point. No payment was received and this post is strictly of my own desire to share our experience with you. All opinions and words are my own.

Summer is definitely a time for families to reconnect. Every day presents new possibilities for chances to enjoy each others company. My own family enjoys a WIDE range of summertime activities, with one activity being particularly favored by all: Roller Coaster Parks.

Bring it on, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio!!

In line for the Iron Dragon, a perfect beginner's roller coaster!

Yes, he really IS that good looking in real life.

We've enjoyed many coaster parks in the Midwest and South and none of them really compare to the awesome that is Cedar Point. Not only do they have some of the BEST rides (Millennium Force and Top Speed Dragster are a MUST) but it's probably my favorite layout of any park, EVER. I never get lost in Cedar Point because it's a peninsula for cryin out loud! You can only go so far before you have to turn around. There are no random paths to no-man's-land; just a nice, long loop along the shore with plenty of short-cuts throughout. BRING IT ON.

Millennium Force! One of the BEST ROLLER COASTERS ever. You have to experience the rush of that first fall, at least once in your life....

Another benefit of having limited land to build upon is that they really utilize EVERY inch of space. The Gate Keeper, new to the 2014 season, is located directly over the entrance of the park's "gate."

The Gatekeeper's entrance is just steps away from several other rides, which is the general layout of the entire park. Don't like the ride to your left? Then turn to your right.

Gatekeeper is in the distance, and MaxAir is above. You are literally STEPS from the next ride, all day long...

There are always ways to save at Cedar Point. I highly suggest checking out their website for info on ticket deals and hotels that discount ticket purchases with a stay at their location. 

Top Speed Dragster is about 11 seconds long, so don't waste a single second being scared: just GO with it! TRUST ME.

Enjoy!

Family time: the best reason to go to Cedar Point!

We Continue to Be In Love...

Have I mentioned before that my family loves Cedar Point amusement park?

I find that impossible to believe...

Because this coaster-loving-group ADORES Cedar Point!

What's not to love about the best roller coasters in the US? Heck. Maybe even THE WORLD. Just look at Millennium Force: it will literally make you light-headed as it drops at an 80 degree angle at 93 MILES PER HOUR!

AND it lasts for TWO MINUTES! That's a ridiculously long ride for a super coaster and a huge part of what makes it so enjoyable. And Millennium Force is just ONE of their many, many coasters and rides that we adore. Every ride is exciting (though I don't personally love the Corkscrew. If you have a stiff neck, I advise skipping it) and every employee is well-trained.

Naturally, for us anyway, no trip would be complete without a stop at their on-site Famous Dave's restaurant. My calorie-counting went straight out of the park on this stop. But can you blame me?

Caution: eating at Famous Dave's will cause your children to give you enormously messy smiles.

One point that I MUST make is that Cedar Point makes sense. It is easy to understand how to get from A to B. The park is situated on a beautiful peninsula in Lake Erie. You can walk down one street and back up the other in one long, continuous loop. No way to get lost! No valuable vacation time wasted searching for a particular attraction! No meandering through randomly placed corridors that lead to nowhere; confusing even the employees! (~cough~SixFlagsStLouis~cough~).


And here's the BESTEST BEST PART!

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*Disclaimer: I was given complimentary tickets to Cedar Point and Soak City as compensation for my review and giveaway. ALL opinions remain my own, as always.