How to Make the Most of an Extended Trip to Cedar Point

Packing for Your Trip

1. Pack 2 pairs of light, comfortable clothes for every day you are going to be at the park. This includes your day of arrival and your day of departure. Pack clothing based on the weather forecast for Sandusky, Ohio. If you live in a place other than the Midwest, near Ohio, you may imagine blissfully that Cedar Point has cool, 60-degree weather all season long. Don't make that mistake. Temperatures recorded near Cedar Point have reached 90 °F (32.2 °C) and above multiple times.

   1. An example of a good Cedar Point outfit is a pair of cargo shorts (to carry stuff)^[2], a loose T-shirt, no-show socks, and tennis shoes.
   2. Many people make the mistake of bringing only one outfit for every day they spend at Cedar Point. Skip this common amateur mistake. If you accidentally spill ice cream on yourself or get your clothes soaking wet on Snake River Falls (beyond what the family dryers can resolve), you're going to want that second outfit.
   3. However, in the unlikely event that the Cedar Point forecast showcases the luxurious 60-degree weather described above (this usually happens during the fall season, HalloWeekends), bringing a light sweater or jacket will save you a lot of time and money at the gift shop during the day.
2. Bring a swimsuit if you will have the opportunity to go to Cedar Point Shores or the beach. If you came many years ago and went to Soak City, the park's waterpark, it has been updated into the new and improved Cedar Point Shores. If you think you will have the opportunity to go for a swim (or a ride on one of the waterslides), bring your swimsuit. Even if you don't end up going in the water, that's much better than being able to go swimming and not having proper swimwear.
3. Bring toiletries like dental products, but leave other things like shampoo and towels at home. Cedar Point's on-site beachfront resort, Hotel Breakers, which is the most popular (and in most people's opinions, the most luxurious) hotel to book during your stay, includes things such as shampoo and towels.^[3] So, you're better off leaving those things at home. However, you will obviously still need things like dental products, lotion, and antiperspirant.

   1. If you are a woman and you know that your trip is during that time of month, don't forget feminine hygiene products like pads and tampons. Public bathrooms throughout the park may have product dispensers, but don't count on it. Come prepared, and enjoy your trip more.
4. Don't bring much else other than your clothing. With everything Cedar Point has to offer, it's unlikely that you will be spending much idle time in your hotel room, with the exception of early mornings and late nights. As such, don't bring any activity sets or games of any sort, unless they were for a car ride or plane ride.
5. Make sure that everything you will carry around with you throughout your day is portable. You will most likely need only your phone, your credit card, your ID, and a charger throughout your day.

   1. Above all things, avoid bringing a bag with you as you traverse the park. Cedar Point is taking out ride bins to increase locker rental sales.^[4] Carry things in cargo shorts, as stated in earlier steps.
6. Avoid bringing food with you in the park. Unless someone you are traveling with has special dietary needs, Cedar Point is extremely strict about their no-food policy. So, think twice before packing that extra bag of chips. It's definitely not needed.

   1. However, there is one food item that Cedar Point does allow: unopened plastic water bottles. You can save on potentially overpriced drinks with this exception.
   2. In addition to "no outside food," you also cannot take alcoholic drinks purchased in the park home with you. So, think twice before bringing home that amazing cocktail you wanted to give to your friend.
   3. There are picnic shelters throughout the park, but they are on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Visiting them just to eat your ham sandwich will likely take away a lot of valuable time that could be spent riding Valravn.