Re: Parking and Opening Question
CPman, park in the Soak City parking lot. When you go through the toll booths go all the way to the left. Then you can drive on back towards the SC parking lot. There A LOT less cars back there. Plus you get to drive past the coasters which is cool. It is also right near the Challenge park, if you are interested in riding Sky Scraper or Rip Cord.
My favorite part about parking in the SC parking lot is having quick access to your car. If you need something, and are near the back of the park, you can quickly go get it. Or taking a break off of your feet as you sit in your car and watch Magnum. That is the best. 
"You wanna, you gotta, you hafta hold on, Cedar Point...HOLD ON!"