A hunger for HalloWeekends' fall-themed foods

Editor's note: Justin Dietz is a Register correspondent representing CPFoodBlog.com and @CPFoodBlog on Twitter.SANDUSKY — Coming out to HalloWeekends at Cedar Point would not be complete without experiencing some of the specialty menu items around the park.This year is bigger and better than ever with seasonal food options as well as an impressive lineup of food trucks that offer exceptional menu options.Among some of the more notable options on this year's menu:Pumpkin Spice LatteGuests, of course, just can not get enough of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte. Get yours as soon as you enter the park or inside Hotel Breakers as well as a selection of other seasonal menu options.Seasonal treatsThe park has specialty food tables set up, offering a variety of seasonal treats. They include cold apple cider, assorted pies, pumpkin rolls, cookies and doughnuts. The pies and many of the seasonal bakery items are made by local Mama Jo Pies in Amherst, Ohio.At HalloWeekends for Cedar Point, the park has specialty food tables set up, offering a variety of seasonal treats, which included cookies.Specialty potatoesLast year, Cedar Point introduced specialty oversized baked potatoes. This year, the potato stand is back again on the Gemini Midway.At HalloWeekends for Cedar Point, guests can order a turkey dinner baked potato featuring cornbread stuffing, carved turkey, gravy and cranberry sauce. Guests can get either a turkey dinner baked potato featuring cornbread stuffing, carved turkey, gravy and cranberry sauce. They can also try the pumpkin-stuffed sweet potato with roasted pumpkin, cinnamon and marshmallow topping.At HalloWeekends for Cedar Point, guests can order a pumpkin-stuffed sweet potato with roasted pumpkin, cinnamon and marshmallow topping. Specialty cornNew for 2017, the stand adjacent to the potato stand on the Gemini Midway will offer fresh-popped popcorn and roasted corn on the cob.Adjacent to both stands, the High Energy Station has been converted to offer Brews and Boos with seasonal craft and microbrews as well as hard ciders.At HalloWeekends for Cedar Point, the High Energy Station has been converted to offer Brews and Boos with seasonal craft and microbrews as well as hard ciders. Kettle cornA huge fan favorite is the freshly made kettle corn, and the park has brought it back again for 2017 during HalloWeekends. Stop at the pit in front of the new Cinnabon/Auntie Anne's and take home a bag.Food trucksOne of our favorite foodie aspects of visiting Cedar Point during HalloWeekends is all the food trucks. This year, the park has partnered with a great group of local food trucks to offer a large variety of menu options:• Fire House Grilling Co.: Try the fan-favorite fresh burgers, which are incredible. Or just for Haunt, sample the chicken paprikash. Large pieces of shredded chicken accompany dumplings in a creamy paprika sauce that is a great accompaniment for the fall season.At HalloWeekends for Cedar Point, the Fire House Grilling Co. food truck sells fresh burgers and, just for Haunt, a chicken paprikash dish, which is large pieces of shredded chicken accompanied with dumplings in a creamy paprika sauce.• Creole 2 Geaux: You will quickly learn why this food truck has a loyal following. The family offers authentic Louisiana cuisine from a shrimp po'-boy to crawfish nachos. You will thank us later after trying this incredible menu of offerings.At HalloWeekends for Cedar Point, the Creole 2 Geaux food truck offers authentic Louisiana cuisine from a shrimp po'-boy to crawfish nachos.• Empanadas and More: If you have not tried an empanada from this food truck, you do not know what you are missing. These authentic handmade creations are stuffed full of a variety of fresh toppings that will appease any appetite. You must try them with the dipping sauces, too, as they offer an incredible flavor.At HalloWeekends for Cedar Point, the Empanadas and More food truck makes authentic handmade creations stuffed with a variety of fresh toppings that will appease any appetite.• Hogback BBQ Pit: If you walked down the Cedar Point midway over the past two years and smelled that incredible smokey barbecue aroma, it was coming from this truck. Chef Robert smokes his meats right on the midway, offering super flavorful ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more. If you are looking for the ultimate comfort food, try The Pit, which also offers smoked macaroni and cheese, baked beans, pulled pork and cole slaw.At HalloWeekends for Cedar Point, the Hogback BBQ Pit: sells smoked meats, offering ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more. The business also offers many side dishes, including smoked macaroni and cheese, baked beans, pulled pork and cole slaw.• Cupzilla Korean BBQ: Have you tried authentic Korean barbecue yet? This food truck is really, really great. Glass noodles and rice bowls are accompanied by a variety of meat, veggie and tofu options. You pick and choose how spicy you want the dish. You owe it to yourself to try one of these bowls, which are large enough to share.At HalloWeekends for Cedar Point, Cupzilla Korean BBQ food truck whips up glass noodles and rice bowls. They are accompanied by a variety of meat, veggie and tofu options. You pick and choose how spicy you want the dish.• Chicken Coupe Chicken n' Waffles: The Chicken Coupe out of Detroit is back again, offering fresh waffles and chicken dishes, a variety of loaded tater tot options, and, if you are extra lucky, it will have the Fruity Pebbles waffle treat available.At HalloWeekends for Cedar Point, The Chicken Coupe food stand out of Detroit is back again, offering fresh waffles and chicken dishes, a variety of loaded tater tot options, and, if you are extra lucky, it will have the Fruity Pebbles waffle treat available.• Gesswho Tacos: New on the Gemini Midway this season, guests will be able to enjoy the creative cuisine of Gesswho. It does not get any fresher than the local perch taco. You should also try their signature chicken and waffles taco.At HalloWeekends for Cedar Point, new on the Gemini Midway this season, guests will be able to enjoy the creative cuisine of Gesswho. The food stand offers many varieties of tacos, including ones featuring perch and the signature chicken and waffle creation. Food trucks are scheduled to be available every weekend of HalloWeekends.No matter what your specific tastes, Cedar Point has brought out an extensive selection of menu options for guests to enjoy, but hang onto your plate as there are frights around every corner.