Thank you! Yes, this is something to tide us over until May. Last year was fun in retrospect, but the bathroom line and the line to sit in the top thrill 2 seat were too long and not well planned. Still, we hope to do it again this year, just to be around the coasters again!
I inquired about Winter Chillout in October and the rep told me Not This Year😡. I was shocked to see the Millennium Force Trains outside in the weather! I thought they stored a lot inside! Poor Banana Train😢🤣🤣🤣
Be careful asking people about events like this. Some won’t know what you’re referring to and others will generically check a calendar and not see it and give bum info. Rest assured that they’ll always do winter chill out, it’s a huge event for them
Their efforts to support the ill is awesome. The pricing does seem abit "much" for the "average" individual that visits cedar point routinely...might be poorly stated but the "average American" is being squeezed out of the opportunity being the cost. Great update...
I have been to winter chill out when Cedar Point was doing the 150th anniversary. I may try to attend this years winter hill out to see what changed at the park for 2025,
We have actually been to two of them (self guided and the next one), first time was great because it was something new for us and it was cool to be able to see thing you normally can't. As for the second time we went, it was good but the appeal just wasn't there and I feel the guided tour part killed it because some guides went to areas that other didn't. Yes it is cool that they are helping kids but at $100, I don't think it's worth it.
The lottery system was created to protect the prominent social media people that Tony Clark and his team liked. My friend was on that list, since Tony himself exclaimed to her at Coastermania, Hey I know you. And was all I needed to confirm my theory. Conclusion: The lottery system gave social media pages that Tony Clark liked advantage while regular folks like me without social media pages and channels got screwed.
One of the biggest problems is that amusement parks (not counting Universal or Disney), in general, are too cheap, and too many people are used to them being too cheap. I think Selim Bassoul did a good thing by raising prices and favoring enthusiasts experiences early in his tenure before the merger, but obviously it seems Zimmerman has the opposite philosophy, unfortunately, which will favor keeping GP prices too low and in general ruin the experience for the average park guest by not raising prices with inflation, keeping the lines and crowds to a reasonable level. Day tickets, particularly on the weekends, are way too cheap, especially in the warmer months. Season passes are a little too cheap, drink and meal plans are about fairly priced, the all season all park fast lane plus of $999 is fairly priced especially if Legacy Six Flags parks are also included (not for 2025, but hopefully future years) and parking is maybe slightly overpriced, but in general the whole experience provided by being at a theme park is simply just way too cheap these days compared to most other entertainment. Heck a round of go karts or mini golf these days is more expensive than most day tickets at most theme parks. A dinner out. Bowling night. Etc.
A "lottery" is definitely NOT what that BS was. All that "lottery" was, was "who Tony Clark wants to come". Put the ti kets on sale on this day and time, and whoever gets them gets them. Tough luck.
Yea, not interested in freezing the wobbly bits off walking around coasters I can’t ride. (But the cause is great and they aren’t hurting for attendance it seems) but what I am curious about is, would mid during the week be a good time to go to the point? Like not crazy busy? Looking for a good time to go.
I agree it’s a lot but it’s a charity event. I feel like it’s a cool thing to do at least once in your life. Have you seen the prices of tickets for the Detroit Auto Show charity event? It’s $700.
Not at all. It's a tiny fraction out of a paycheck. I'd say factoring in the charity aspect, $150 or even $199 would be reasonable. It's still going to sell out and CP still needs to profit and pay their workers and overhead, too. In general amusement parks are too cheap especially for weekend tickets not counting in the winter time between New Years and Spring Break where nearly nobody visits theme parks. Summer weekend tickets are WAY too cheap. Even season passes are a little underpriced. Meal plans and drink plans are probably fair priced. Parking may be overpriced considering it's included free in season passes, but that's about it. If the demand is inelastic, you raise the price, simple as that. And people would be more satisfied overall if the average wait time for a ride/coaster isn't 2+ hours.
I thought about going, but it's not worth the $100 for me. Would the behind the scenes be cool? Yes. But not worth the cost, and who knows what the weather will be like. Definitely not driving out there in a snow storm
OK, what about people that have poor in it poor Internet how is it fair to them? I don’t know why they can’t make it four days over two weekends like Saturday and Sunday two weekends I know they would sell out for sure but all that
Because it’s a lot of work to coordinate getting the volunteers ready and the park ready to have some guests in it. They did that two day event once but obviously was too much for them to handle
During the winter months Cedar Point is in the middle of construction projects that have to pause while the event takes place. Some projects are about upgrading infrastructure (generally speaking) and building new rides or upgrading rides.
2024 WCO attendee here, last year’s tickets were $90
They are $100 this year😊
yeah, that's out of my price range. I look forward do seeing everyone's videos
also I hate winter with the white hot heat of a thousand suns and the mere thought of being out on that peninsula in the winter is soul crushing to me
Thank you! Yes, this is something to tide us over until May. Last year was fun in retrospect, but the bathroom line and the line to sit in the top thrill 2 seat were too long and not well planned. Still, we hope to do it again this year, just to be around the coasters again!
And that’s probably the main reason people want to go. Hope you get tickets
I inquired about Winter Chillout in October and the rep told me Not This Year😡. I was shocked to see the Millennium Force Trains outside in the weather! I thought they stored a lot inside! Poor Banana Train😢🤣🤣🤣
Be careful asking people about events like this. Some won’t know what you’re referring to and others will generically check a calendar and not see it and give bum info. Rest assured that they’ll always do winter chill out, it’s a huge event for them
Their efforts to support the ill is awesome. The pricing does seem abit "much" for the "average" individual that visits cedar point routinely...might be poorly stated but the "average American" is being squeezed out of the opportunity being the cost. Great update...
I have been to winter chill out when Cedar Point was doing the 150th anniversary. I may try to attend this years winter hill out to see what changed at the park for 2025,
I’ll wait for the videos of it. I’m not paying $100 to freeze my butt off
Aww I love your comment
I kinda feel the same wayy
Good morning
To be able to walk in the no no areas it's worth it lol
Refresh the page as soon as it strikes the time the tickets go on sale and get your tickets. If you fail to do that, TOUGH LUCK!
That’s the only way to do it
I got tickets for this year. Two Consecutive Years in a Row. Waited in a long line so I had to play Kingdom Hearts to pass the time.
It seemed like a good system this year, glad you got tickets
Sounds interesting.
Eh, some people really enjoy it some can definitely live without it.
Agree with you that lottery systems are complete BS, also they should raise the price to $150 due to the inelastic demand
We have actually been to two of them (self guided and the next one), first time was great because it was something new for us and it was cool to be able to see thing you normally can't. As for the second time we went, it was good but the appeal just wasn't there and I feel the guided tour part killed it because some guides went to areas that other didn't.
Yes it is cool that they are helping kids but at $100, I don't think it's worth it.
The lottery system was created to protect the prominent social media people that Tony Clark and his team liked. My friend was on that list, since Tony himself exclaimed to her at Coastermania, Hey I know you. And was all I needed to confirm my theory. Conclusion: The lottery system gave social media pages that Tony Clark liked advantage while regular folks like me without social media pages and channels got screwed.
I would love if CW dose this to.
Dorney started doing it so maybe some other parks will as well
Its so hard to get tickets you literally had to have the page loaded and info in and hope you were fast enough
It’s very hard to get tickets. Good luck to anyone who’s trying
Have fun $100 is just crazy. Yea it’s for charity but that’s just nuts! Nice Tax write off for cedar point though!
It’s a lot of money
One of the biggest problems is that amusement parks (not counting Universal or Disney), in general, are too cheap, and too many people are used to them being too cheap. I think Selim Bassoul did a good thing by raising prices and favoring enthusiasts experiences early in his tenure before the merger, but obviously it seems Zimmerman has the opposite philosophy, unfortunately, which will favor keeping GP prices too low and in general ruin the experience for the average park guest by not raising prices with inflation, keeping the lines and crowds to a reasonable level.
Day tickets, particularly on the weekends, are way too cheap, especially in the warmer months. Season passes are a little too cheap, drink and meal plans are about fairly priced, the all season all park fast lane plus of $999 is fairly priced especially if Legacy Six Flags parks are also included (not for 2025, but hopefully future years) and parking is maybe slightly overpriced, but in general the whole experience provided by being at a theme park is simply just way too cheap these days compared to most other entertainment. Heck a round of go karts or mini golf these days is more expensive than most day tickets at most theme parks. A dinner out. Bowling night. Etc.
A "lottery" is definitely NOT what that BS was. All that "lottery" was, was "who Tony Clark wants to come".
Put the ti kets on sale on this day and time, and whoever gets them gets them. Tough luck.
Yea, not interested in freezing the wobbly bits off walking around coasters I can’t ride. (But the cause is great and they aren’t hurting for attendance it seems) but what I am curious about is, would mid during the week be a good time to go to the point? Like not crazy busy? Looking for a good time to go.
Last year didn’t have many slower days at all.
@ that’s kinda what I thought…. Might just have to plan for a 4-5 day trip there to make it worth it. Thanks guys, appreciate it.
On a side note, Kings Island hasn't released their 2025 schedule yet
Most parks haven’t
100$ is beyond outrageous
It’s a lot
I agree it’s a lot but it’s a charity event. I feel like it’s a cool thing to do at least once in your life. Have you seen the prices of tickets for the Detroit Auto Show charity event? It’s $700.
Not at all. It's a tiny fraction out of a paycheck. I'd say factoring in the charity aspect, $150 or even $199 would be reasonable. It's still going to sell out and CP still needs to profit and pay their workers and overhead, too.
In general amusement parks are too cheap especially for weekend tickets not counting in the winter time between New Years and Spring Break where nearly nobody visits theme parks. Summer weekend tickets are WAY too cheap. Even season passes are a little underpriced. Meal plans and drink plans are probably fair priced. Parking may be overpriced considering it's included free in season passes, but that's about it.
If the demand is inelastic, you raise the price, simple as that. And people would be more satisfied overall if the average wait time for a ride/coaster isn't 2+ hours.
Nice video fellas!
Thank you
$100 is just a bit too much for me. Especially since I would have to multiply that by 4.
7 hours in the car, 100 bucks for no rides, freeze my hind end off, and walk around two lawn ornaments. Lol. No thank. Enjoy!
Children’s charities are always a worthy cause but $100 is price gouging in my opinion
I thought about going, but it's not worth the $100 for me. Would the behind the scenes be cool? Yes. But not worth the cost, and who knows what the weather will be like. Definitely not driving out there in a snow storm
$90.00 in 2024
$100 is not worth it to me. I did it 2021 and honestly I didn't really care for it
It’s not the most intriguing of events
OK, what about people that have poor in it poor Internet how is it fair to them?
I don’t know why they can’t make it four days over two weekends like Saturday and Sunday two weekends I know they would sell out for sure but all that
Because it’s a lot of work to coordinate getting the volunteers ready and the park ready to have some guests in it. They did that two day event once but obviously was too much for them to handle
During the winter months Cedar Point is in the middle of construction projects that have to pause while the event takes place. Some projects are about upgrading infrastructure (generally speaking) and building new rides or upgrading rides.
It's a scam😅
They could give a rats as about 'children' 😢
I’m tired of people saying “it’s for charity, it’s a good cause”. Like CP needs to hold a charity event. They have plenty of money to donate
It sold out
Yup, it’s a popular event