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Cedar Point named best U.S. amusement park

Cedar Point named best U.S. amusement park Sep 13th, 2010 at 11:30AM: Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards were announced this weekend, and Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, nabbed the top spot as the best amusement park in the United States. The theme park industry considers the Golden Tickets a top honor. Industry mag Amusement Today surveys experienced, well-traveled theme park enthusiasts from around the country to determine the best theme parks in a ...

Theme park news roundup: New thrills on the way in 2011

Theme park news roundup: New thrills on the way in 2011 Aug 19th, 2010 at 12:30PM: Summer season is winding down, and that means it's the time of year when theme parks start announcing their new attractions for the 2011 season. Here's a look at the latest news and rumors about new attractions at U.S. theme parks: Dollywood to open the Barnstormer Dolly Parton's theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will add a $5.5 million ride called the Barnstormer. It's designed to ...

Cedar Point delays opening of new water coaster Shoot the Rapids

Cedar Point delays opening of new water coaster Shoot the Rapids May 13th, 2010 at 6:30PM: Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, has delayed the opening of its big splash this year, a water ride called Shoot the Rapids. Cedar Point opens for the season on Saturday. The ride was scheduled to open for a media preview on Friday, but that event has been canceled, and Cedar Point now says Shoot the Rapids will open on May 29. Engineering problems are behind the delay. The ...

8 new thrill rides opening in 2010

8 new thrill rides opening in 2010 Apr 23rd, 2010 at 2:00PM: Whether you're an avid thrill seeker or just looking to have a little fun, thrill rides and roller coasters offer riders endless good times and plenty of excitement. With the economy on the forefront of most American's minds, many amusement parks have scaled back or delayed production of new rides. Luckily, not every park is afraid of the economic downturn, and these eight new rides opening ...

It's Halloweekends time at Cedar Point!

It's Halloweekends time at Cedar Point! Oct 3rd, 2009 at 11:00AM: As a child growing up in the Midwest, Autumn always meant the same traditions. Sundays spent raking the leaves from the yard, visits to cider mills, and an annual October trip to Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio. Cedar Point. . .in October? Yes! If you live in the Midwest, you probably know that Cedar Point stays open on weekends through November 1. If you didn't know, you'll want to plan a ...

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