Cedar Point to debut new children's area in 2008

Cedar Fair has announced their projects for the 2008 season. While they don't go into too much detail about Cedar Point, they do say that there will be a new children's area that will replace the former Peanut's Playground. So I think it is safe to say that there will be a new theme. They also say there will be 7 new rides focussing on family friendly fun.

Sandcastle Suites will also receive a complete interior renovation. I wish Breakers would get some love, but I'm sure that's coming.

http://www.cedarfair.com/ir/press_releases/index.cfm?current_root=15&mode=story&story_id=142

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Very cool. Finally official word of whats going on.

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Forgot to mention that there will also be a lounge for parents to feed their children, or simply to rest, etc.

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Dude - Pony Express at Knott's really does sound like a motorbike coaster. That's awesome!!

and they said that they are going to do general improvments

Well, since I don't think Cedar Fair personally cares how I feel as an individual I'm glad to see that others, in what must be significant numbers, have also called them out on the lack of family friendly stuff at the Point.

While there may be a significant letdown amongst the coaster loving community I, for one, applaud the direction they are taking this year. Now, I'm not saying that they just need kiddie rides. They have plenty of those. But, they do need experiences the whole family can do together. I hope the new play area is in that spirit.

The lounge is also a good move. We take advantage of those things extensively at Sea World and Disney. They really help to make the day bearable. I can assure you that some of you in here will understand my point of view one of these days. (Not that I'm rushing you.)

I'm also glad to hear about Sandcastle's interior work. That hotel is 16-18 years old now. Hard to believe...but true.

"You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world...but it requires people to make the dreams a reality."

-Walt Disney

I wonder if they will repair Disaster Transports theming.... Probably not

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Wow no love for KI this year (not that thats not unexpected after last year) and no announcement about any flats from GL except the Top Spin. Perhaps they aren't done announcing plans yet...

As for CP, I say good for them, this is exactly what they needed to do this year. Take a break from the coasters and focus on the kiddies, hopefully they have some cash left over to "pretty up" and modernize some bathrooms and food locations.

I mentioned this on Coasterbuzz too, but the wording of how a "new children’s area...will replace the former Peanuts Playground" makes me VERY nervous.

Also, I now wonder if BLMR really is coming or not. I'd think they'd announce a new family coaster if they really were installing one.

It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out.

^^you mean "repair" DT's theming like they tried to do about 6 times? And each time it got worse? I'd rather they just keep the whole ride pitch black. But that's just an opinion. As far as the announcement goes... I'm pretty sad that KI got the shaft. Granted they got a big coaster this year, but hey... so did another certain park in Ohio. I'm sure KI will get some improvements though, whether it be basic park upkeep or preparing for their hypercoaster in 2009

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While none of the attractions will make me as an individual happy, but this is a step towards making CP a better park overall. Great plan.

-Craig-
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2007:Corkscrew | Magnum XL-200 | Maverick

^^ Yes, thats what I meant. I miss the old theme.
*** Edited 11/5/2007 9:42:42 PM UTC by Cedar Pat***

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I'm predicting the new area will have only minor theming, if any. Maybe a tip of the hat to Snoopy, but nothing that couldn't be easily stripped out on short notice (see Camp Snoopy, for example). Maybe a theme that could be called "Generic Kids". It will be interesting to see what the rides will be. I hope it's something creative and original.

^^^^ Tim, you're probably right. If they didn't mention a new coaster in that release, it ain't coming.

Mike
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I wouldn't rule out the coaster yet. That press release is just a general overview for the company, it certainly isn't a complete release for each park. I'd bet the coaster still comes.

And Snoopy isn't going anywhere.

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Love it. I'm glad the resorts are getting some attention, especially Sandcastle Suites.

RIDE ON!

And for the record, let's just remember that I was not the member who said that the markings in Peanuts' Playground, "at face value, look like nothing at all."

I'm glad, though my kids are getting older and may not benefit, but I'm happy for all of the families out there. I hope there are family rides involved and not just kiddie rides though. I always thought that the playground would bite the dust and become another site of a coaster or thrill ride. My youngest still likes to go to Peanuts Playground and when I'm feeling like it is my nap time, I get some good down time for a while.

I wouldn't rule out the coaster yet. I think the release really hints to the fact that they aren't trying to steal Cedar Point's thunder when they actually make the announcement (as Tony and Tyler will still want to hype it).

I do think the announcement will come very soon after T&T's return to Ohio though.

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Out of curiosity (since I have no kids), aren't playgrounds good to "absorb excess energy" from the kids during a day at the park? It would seem to me that having a kid running around a playground, digging in the sand, going down slides and being active would wear kids out way more than just sitting on a ride. Not to mention, it's better for them to be active than just sit on a ride. Actually, with all the noise and flashing lights on the current kiddie rides, it seems the "normal" kid sections just excite kids more and make them irritable come the end of the day (or lunch for some kids).

Was the playground "lame" for kids? Did they not like it? I know when I was growing up, I loved playground with slides and swings and anything else that involved activity. I also know when I go to WDW with my nephews, they totally eat up the playground sections like Pooh's whatever it is at Magic Kingdom, the Dino Dig area at Animal Kingdom and Honey I Shrunk the Kids at the Studios. I know they hate waiting in lines which rides tend to have.

Granted I know nothing about this new kid's section except it will most likely involve some rides from GL, on the surface it looks like a loss of a unique section of the park for the addition of a "newer" version of two sections they already have.

What do the parents on here think?

(PS: I'm not saying it sucks because it's not a new coaster for me. I'm really curious as to what parents think.)