CC Midwest Road Trips 2016 [8/3-8/10,8/11-8/20]-Free Shirt!

[Metazoanhaddock]

If you really plan on accompanying me for basically the entire trip (never expected anyone to come back to NM with me lol) I could likely cover your gas cost and lodging for KW-SDC, so your cost for the second half would be greatly reduced to food and admission. Keeping all this in mind, I'd say 1.5-2k max, however that number will likely come down quite a bit as most of it will be gas cost and lodging, both of which will be covered for the second half. I'll keep you updated

i can join you guys at Kings Island. Just need to know times when you guys would get there and i wont need a ticket since i work there.

[Metazoanhaddock]

UPDATE: Participants are asked to confirm their dates by Wednesday as we're putting together pricing and making hotel arrangements. Thank you.
-Meta

[slosprint]

Im working as hard as I can to do both trips, but I really need a solid pricepoint in order to say for certain. I also need to know if it's possible for me to ride-along, or if I would need a rental.

[Metazoanhaddock]

you can ride along, as of now we have 5 people and 2 cars... as far as pricepoint, we're working out an approximate per-person cost right now

[slosprint]

I would like to point out what I just realized; That route takes you directly past Waldameer, which can be done in like 1-3 hours since it's only really Ravine Flyer II.

[Metazoanhaddock]

Honestly, I'm trying to avoid any unnecessary admission costs...and 30$ for one coaster seems a bit steep to me. It's definitely up for discussion, as the drive for that day is only 5 hours. Keep in mind there WILL be a stop at Niagara Falls, though it may be just for lunch or something.

^If you will be driving through or near Erie, PA I second slosprint's suggestion and would highly, highly encourage a stop at Waldameer. The park has no admission or parking charge, and you have the option of either purchasing an unlimited ride wristband (about $30 if I remember right) or doing pay per ride (which will be $3-5 per ride). Personally, I would rank Ravine Flyer II in my top five wood coasters (out of 69) and the park has a couple other fairly unique attractions, so if time permits it is absolutely worth a stop.

This looks like a really cool trip and I'd love to join it. Unfortunately, time and money don't work for me, but having been to most of these parks at some point in the past five years (only missing Kennywood and Silver Dollar City), I can say that you should be in for a great time.

[Metazoanhaddock]

did not know that about the admission....i may squeeze that in in that case lol

UPDATE!

Alright, we have costs break downs for the first leg of this trip! I'll try to give the information as straight-forward as possible. Hotel rooms are 4 to a room.

For Dollywood: August 3rd - August 5th
- Hotel is $21 a person for each night. 2 nights max.
- Park admission options: 2 days (August 4th and August 5th)
- $60 for single day admission (pay for parking: $12, no discounts)
- Optional: Enter park after 3 PM, next day is free with same single day ticket
- $109 for a regular season pass (pay for parking: $12, no discounts)
- $154 for a gold season pass (free parking, 20% discounts in park)
- $24 for fast pass

For Holiday World: August 5th - August 7th
- Hotel is $42 a person for each night. 2 nights max.
- Park admission: $45 (August 6th)

For Kings Island: August 7th
- Park admission options: 1 day (August 7th)
- $31 for after 4 PM admission
- $65 for single day admission to Kings Island and Cedar Point
- $75 for Fast Lane Plus

For Cedar Point: August 7th - August 9th
- Hotel is $20 a person for each night. 2 nights max.
- Park admission options: 1 day (August 8th)
- $42 for single day admission
- $128 for single day admission + Fast Lane Plus combo
- $93 for Fast Lane Plus

For Canada's Wonderland: August 9th - August 11th
- Hotel is $24 a person for each night. 2 nights max.
- Park admission options: 2 days (August 9th - August 10th)
- $30 for single day admission
- $59 for 2 day admission
- $106 for single day admission + Fast Lane Plus combo
- $67 for Fast Lane Plus

OPTIONAL FOR CEDAR FAIR PARKS:
$208 for platinum season pass: Free entry to all CF parks on this list plus free parking and discounts.

[Oscar]

I have my plane tickets booked and paid and my body is ready! Wohoo!

Oscar wrote:

I have my plane tickets booked and paid and my body is ready! Wohoo!

*my body and soul are ready*-- Fixed for you! +

[Oscar]

lol240 wrote:

Oscar wrote:

I have my plane tickets booked and paid and my body is ready! Wohoo!

*my body and soul are ready*-- Fixed for you! +

lol, lol240, you coming with us?

Aw sorry I don't have enough time and money for that. Have fun, Oscar!

[slosprint]

Do any of the tickets/passes offer group discounts or would it be the same price/cheaper for me to buy them online ahead of time?

There are no group discounts for this since it is only like 5 or 6 of us at best. You are best to buy your tickets online now to get cheaper discounts than at the park.

[slosprint]

I just chatted with a CP employee and they said that Platinum Pass holders got the Fast Lane Plus pass for the price of the regular Fast Lane pass. I assume this is true for all CF parks.

slosprint wrote:

I just chatted with a CP employee and they said that Platinum Pass holders got the Fast Lane Plus pass for the price of the regular Fast Lane pass. I assume this is true for all CF parks.

WAIT REALLY?!?!

[slosprint]

According to whoever in the HR department was on the other end of the chat, yeah. It seems to be an offer that is only good at the park itself though, not online. It might be worth it to contact them and ask more about it.

[Metazoanhaddock]

definitely....damn

In other news, all the hotels have been booked, and I'm putting together an information packet to send to each participant.

[Oscar]

ty Meta

[slosprint]

My flight to Nashville is booked, I should be getting there around 9:45-ish. I guess I'll just eat chicken nuggets until Oscar gets in. Now that I'm committed tell me how awful the hotels are.