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Average maximum wait time by ride (all time)
RideAverage maximum wait time, mins
Steel Vengeance112
Valravn77
Maverick74
Raptor69
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Wait Times on 07/13/2021 at Cedar Point (2024)

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  • What are Cedar Point wait times today? Is it packed?

    • Check out what the current, live Cedar Point queue times are.

  • How long are wait times at Cedar Point?

    • The average wait time at Cedar Point is 26 minutes. Week days are less busy than weekends

  • What is the busiest day to visit Cedar Point?

    • Saturday is the busiest day to visit Cedar Point with a 35 minute average wait time.

  • Where can I find a park map of Cedar Point?

    • A map of Cedar Point with wait times can be found at this link.

  • What is Fast Lane at Cedar Point?

    • Fast Lane is a way to pay to bypass the standard queue , reducing your wait time for eligible attractions. The price varies by day and has different tiers, including the more expensive Fast Lane Plus. Several rides offer a single use Fast Lane purchase.

  • What month is busiest at Cedar Point?

    • October during Halloweekends features the longest wait times, with an average wait time of 33 minutes.

  • What month is the least busy at Cedar Point?

    • September features the lowest wait times with an average wait time of 19 minutes, but the park is not open daily.

  • Is it Cedar Point, Ceader Point, Ceder Point?

    • It is Cedar Point and not CedarPoint or Ceder Point

  • What are the Cedar Point rides?

    • The park is home to over 100 rides, including roller coasters, thrill rides, family rides, and kiddie rides. It features 17 roller coasters now with the addition of Top Thrill 2 in 2024. Non-roller coaster thrill rides rides include MaxAir, Skyhawk, & Power Tower.

  • What is the busiest day to visit Cedar Point?

    • The busiest day to visit Cedar Point is Saturday with a 36 minute average wait time. The least busy day is Thursday with a 22 minute average wait time.

  • What is the source of the Cedar Point wait times?

    • Wait times are pulled directly from the official Cedar Point app. Typically, the app does not show you wait times unless you are at the park. However, here at Thrill Data, you can view live Cedar Point wait times without being at the park.

  • How much are Cedar Point tickets?

    • A 2024 Cedar Point any day admissions ticket is $49.99 when purchased online. At the gate, the same single day ticket is $85.00.

  • How much is parking at Cedar Point?

    • Parking at Cedar Point is $30.00 per vehicle.

  • Does Cedar Point offer all day dining?

    • Yes, Cedar Point offers an All Day Dining Plan and All Day Dining Premium. Prices for the 2024 season have not been set.

  • What is the address of Cedar Point?

    • 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870

  • What is the closest hotel to Cedar Point?

    • Hotel Breakers is located on-site to Cedar Point and is the closest hotel.

Wait Times on 07/13/2021 at Cedar Point (2024)

FAQs

What month is Cedar Point least busy? ›

Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) are historically least crowded during the summer season in June, July, and August. Weekends attract more tourists and vacationers. Learn more. The Halloween event tends to be more manageable earlier in the season, especially in September.

What is the average wait time for Top Thrill Dragster? ›

Average wait time by year (all time)
YearOverall average wait time, minsAverage maximum wait time, mins
20183854
20194870
2020
20216289
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Why is Top Thrill 2 closed? ›

Top Thrill 2 is currently experiencing an extended closure as Zamperla (the ride's manufacturer) completes a mechanical modification to the ride's vehicles.

Are all the rides open at Cedar Point? ›

What ride has the longest wait time at Cedar Point? ›

Average maximum wait time by ride (all time)
RideAverage maximum wait time, mins
Steel Vengeance112
Valravn77
Maverick74
Raptor69
49 more rows

How many G's do you pull on Top Thrill Dragster? ›

The modern NHRA Top Fuel dragster accelerates harder and pulls more G's than any [unclassified] fighter jet launch. At 5 G's, there's no wheeled vehicle on earth that even comes close.

Will Cedar Point take down Top Thrill Dragster? ›

SANDUSKY, Ohio -- After more than a year of speculation, Cedar Point has made it official. Top Thrill Dragster, at least in its current form, is closing permanently.

Is Top Thrill Dragster opening in 2024? ›

The star attraction for the 2024 season at Cedar Point is the park's new Top Thrill 2 roller coaster, which is an enhanced version of the former Top Thrill Dragster ride featuring three high-speed launches between two 420-foot towers.

Why is Top Thrill Dragster retired? ›

While the ride was in descent, the bracket hit the coaster's track and came off the coaster train. The injury sent the Michigan woman to intensive care, clinging to life. After that, the amusem*nt park shut down the ride.

What happened to Rachel Hawes? ›

According to a joint statement between the family of Rachel Hawes and Cedar Fair, they have come to an agreement to "mutually solve a legal claim" after Hawes had been hit in the head while waiting in line. Hawes had been immediately hospitalized, and soon after, the ride closed.

What ride is getting shut down at Cedar Point? ›

New Coaster Opening in 2024 at Cedar Point. Top Thrill 2 is currently experiencing an extended closure. 2024 Season Passes On Sale Now!

What happened at Cedar Point ride? ›

The family of a woman who was struck in the head by a metal part of the Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point has settled a lawsuit with the amusem*nt park. According to a statement provided by the lawyer of the family, the woman suffered a life-altering injury from that accident.

What is the funnest roller coaster at Cedar Point? ›

Steel Vengeance. Hyper-Hybrid Roller Coaster. Cedar Point.

How long do people spend at Cedar Point? ›

Cedar Point is a large property, so we suggest staying for multiple days.

What happens if it rains all day at Cedar Point? ›

There is a lot of steel at Cedar Point, and water and steel coasters just don't mix. If the rain is light, than most of the rides will usually stay open, but a steady rain will keep many of the rides closed. The covered rides and shows stay open, but many of the rides do temporarily close during the rain.

How busy is Cedar Point during halloweekends? ›

I've been following various Cedar Point fan sites, and most of the time the running issues have been 1) massive crowds on Saturdays especially and much larger than normal crowds on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 2) long lines and limited operations at the food venues in the park, and 3) major back-ups on the ...

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