What Cedar Point Amusement Park does

Cedar Point is a 150+ year-old amusement park located on the Lake Erie shore in Sandusky, Ohio, operating 66 rides including 18 world-class roller coasters such as Millennium Force, Steel Vengeance, Maverick, Siren's Curse, and Top Thrill 2. The park is owned and operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), following the 2024/2025 merger of its former parent Cedar Fair with Six Flags. The physical campus combines the main amusement park, the adjacent Cedar Point Shores Waterpark, five on-site resort properties (Hotel Breakers, Lighthouse Point, Express Hotel, Castaway Bay, and Sawmill Creek Resort), three marinas, a lakefront campground, and ancillary venues including Cedar Point Esports and Cedar Point Sports Center.

The business model is direct-to-consumer across six primary revenue streams: theme park admissions (daily tickets and season passes), on-site hotel and accommodation packages, food and beverage (including limited-time events such as Barrels & Bites), merchandise and retail, premium add-ons (Fast Lane and VIP Experiences), and waterpark access. Pricing spans pay-as-you-go daily admission, an annual subscription-like season pass model, and bundled resort packages that include exclusive Early Entry access to flagship coasters at promotional rates ($29 resort-guest tickets). Marketing relies on the company website, mobile app, email, social media, and seasonal limited-time events.

Cedar Point serves two primary customer segments: thrill-seekers drawn to record-setting roller coasters and families with children seeking rides, children's areas with PEANUTS Gang entertainment, the waterpark, and beach recreation. Resort guests and multi-day vacationers represent a secondary segment, with bundled hotel-and-ticket packages designed to extend dwell time and per-capita spend. The park targets regional Midwest and broader North American visitors, positioning as a destination attraction near Cleveland, Ohio.

Name

Cedar Point Amusement Park

Legal name

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Website

https://cedarpoint.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cedar Point is a 150+ year-old amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, operating 66 rides including 18 roller coasters alongside a waterpark, five resort hotels, and event venues. Owned by Six Flags Entertainment Corp, it serves thrill-seekers, families, and resort guests via direct-to-consumer admissions, season passes, and bundled lodging packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amusement Park Entertainment

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (713110)

akta.pro primary industry

Destination Theme Parks (Large-Scale, Multi-Attraction Parks) (THAJAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor Water Parks (Wave Pools, Lazy Rivers, Slides) (THAAABAA)

Keywords

• Amusement park operations
• Theme park entertainment
• Roller coaster attractions
• Waterpark recreation
• Resort hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandusky

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Theme Park Admissions: Revenue from daily tickets, season passes, and special event admissions. Season passes offer exclusive discounts and benefits with early entry privileges.
2. Hotels & Accommodations: On-site hotels including Hotel Breakers, Lighthouse Point, Express Hotel, Castaway Bay, Sawmill Creek Resort, and campground with marina access.
3. Food & Beverage: Multiple restaurants, dining experiences, and Barrels & Bites limited-time tasting event featuring bourbon, wine, craft beer and chef-inspired cuisine.
4. Merchandise & Retail: On-site shopping at Cedar Point's shops, including online merchandise store.
5. Fast Lane & VIP Experiences: Express queue access and VIP experiences as premium add-ons to enhance visitor experience.
6. Waterpark Access: Cedar Point Shores Waterpark adjacent to main park with slides, pools, and cabana rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cedar Point operates a 150+ year-old amusement park on a mile-long Lake Erie beach in Sandusky, Ohio, featuring 66 rides including 18 world-class roller coasters (Millennium Force, Steel Vengeance, Maverick, Top Thrill 2, Siren's Curse). The park offers the adjacent Cedar Point Shores Waterpark, four children's areas with PEANUTS Gang entertainment, live shows, diverse dining, and is integrated with five resort hotel properties, three marinas, and a lakefront campground.

Product overview

Cedar Point is a unified amusement park experience operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation following its merger with Cedar Fair. The core offering is the main amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio featuring 66 rides including 18 world-class roller coasters such as Steel Vengeance, Millennium Force, and Maverick. Adjacent Cedar Point Shores Waterpark provides family water attractions. The park offers integrated accommodation options through five resort properties (Hotel Breakers, Lighthouse Point, Cedar Point Express Hotel, Castaway Bay, and Sawmill Creek Resort) with exclusive perks like Early Entry access. Revenue streams include Season Passes and Daily Tickets as primary admission products, supplemented by Fast Lane skip-the-line add-ons and VIP Experiences. Specialty venues include the Cedar Point Sports Center, Cedar Point Esports facility, and seasonal events like Barrels & Bites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cedar Point Amusement Park Primary amusement park located in Sandusky, Ohio on the Lake Erie shore, featuring 66 rides including 18 world-class roller coasters, family attractions, live shows, dining, and special events. Open seasonally with the 2026 season opening May 9.
• Cedar Point Shores Waterpark Adjacent waterpark featuring multiple water slides, pools for children, cabana rentals, and splash attractions for families.
• Hotel Breakers On-site resort hotel offering lakefront accommodations with exclusive perks including Early Entry to select rides.
• Lighthouse Point On-site resort property offering accommodations and marina access near the park.
• Cedar Point Express Hotel On-site hotel option for park visitors seeking convenient accommodations.
• Castaway Bay On-site resort offering family-friendly accommodations and indoor waterpark access.
• Sawmill Creek Resort On-site resort property with golf club access and conference facilities.
• Cedar Point Sports Center Sports facility operated by Cedar Point, available for sports events and activities.
• Cedar Point Esports Esports facility and venue operated by Cedar Point.
• Barrels & Bites Tasting Event Limited-time elevated tasting event featuring craft beer, bourbon, wine, and chef-inspired food pairings along Frontier Trail, running daily June 5-28.
• Siren's Curse Roller Coaster Tallest, fastest and longest tilt roller coaster in North America, offering resort guests exclusive Early Entry access.

Quantifiable outcome

• 66 rides and 18 world-class roller coasters available at a single location

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Six Flags Entertainment Corp.coreOthers · 1 January 2024Six Flags merged with Cedar Fair (Cedar Point's former parent company) to become Six Flags Entertainment Corp. Cedar Point operates as a flagship park within the combined portfolio of North American amusement parks. Six Flags recently reported 2025 earnings slightly ahead of analyst estimates.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dorney Park: Sister park in Allentown, Pennsylvania, offering roller coasters and adjacent Wildwater Kingdom waterpark; smaller-scale but directly comparable seasonal thrill park + waterpark format.
• Kings Island: Sister park within Six Flags Entertainment Corp located in Mason, Ohio; competes directly with Cedar Point for Ohio and Midwest thrill-seeking visitors, ranked No. 6 in USA TODAY's 10BEST theme parks.
• Six Flags Magic Mountain: Sister park in Valencia, California, long positioned as a direct rival for the 'most roller coasters' title; comparable thrill-coaster-driven business model under the same Six Flags platform.
• Six Flags Great Adventure: Sister park in Jackson, New Jersey, featuring major roller coasters and thrill attractions; comparable regional destination theme park under the same Six Flags umbrella.
• Six Flags Great America: Sister park in Gurnee, Illinois, serving the Chicago/Midwest market with a comparable roller-coaster-led offering that overlaps Cedar Point's regional draw.
• Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Major East Coast regional theme park known for high-thrill coasters and integrated resort/hotel offering (Kingsmill Resort); competes with Cedar Point for multi-day thrill-ride destination trips outside of Disney/Universal.
• Hersheypark: Regional theme park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with significant roller coaster portfolio, water park, and integrated resort/ticket products; comparable family + thrill positioning to Cedar Point in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic.
• Carowinds: Sister park in Charlotte, North Carolina, offering roller coasters and adjacent waterpark (Carolina Harbor); directly comparable Cedar Point-style thrill park + waterpark combination.
• Knott's Berry Farm: Sister park in Buena Park, California, with roller coasters and themed attractions; comparable heritage park within the combined Six Flags portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Walt Disney World / Disneyland Resort: Larger, established destination resort operator with multi-park resorts and integrated hotels; overlaps Cedar Point only at the destination-resort level but competes for US family vacation spend at a much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cedarpoint
• Facebookfacebook.com/CedarPoint
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cedar-point
• Instagraminstagram.com/CedarPoint

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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