Oh 'snap': Changes to Cedar Point's ride policy

Editor's note: Justin Dietz is a Register correspondent representing CPFoodBlog.com and @CPFoodBlog on Twitter. SANDUSKY — For years, Cedar Point had a ride policy of no photos or videotaping on attractions with the exception of the Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad. Now Cedar Point has made a surprising move to change the ride policy for the 2022 season. The amusement park's website still states, "For safety reasons, cellphone usage, taking pictures and filming on rides are prohibited," and that "failure to comply may result in ejection from the park." However, the park had an official exemption for the train. Phones out on rides and other possible loose articles present a dangerous safety issue should your item come loose. The website now states, "Picture taking is permitted on the C.P. & L.E. Railroad, Giant Wheel, Kiddy Kingdom Carousel, Midway Carousel, Snake River Expedition and Snoopy's Express Railroad." This presents a very interesting scenario, given that work is taking place on the adjacent former Wicked Twister site. For those interested, a wall went around the area prior to the beginning of the 2022 season. While work was limited the first couple weeks of the season, around May 23, crews have been seen in the area. As of Memorial Day weekend, a great deal of concrete forms have been installed for what appears to be shallow building foundations on the southern end of the site. There was also a new electrical conduit installed in the pavement behind the Giant Wheel. While guests with their feet rooted in the ground can peak through various holes in the wall, people looking for more of an aerial view can now ride the Giant Wheel to get a good bird's -eye view of the site.