I never did make a post after our Cedar Point vacation. I'm not sure why its occurring to me now that I should do one, but I'll go with it.

We had fun. DD1 and I had a bit more fun than DW and DD2. They boys stayed home with grandparents. DD1 and I enjoy the very large roller coasters, DD2 and DW don't.

Because we stayed at the CP hotel, we had passes to enter the park an hour earlier than regular opening time. DD1 and I hit three big roller coasters all in a row. We did have to wait maybe 15-20 minutes for the giant Millennium Force.

After that we caught up with DW and DD2, and spent some time together. The day was basically spent alternating between whole family activities, and split family activities.

The park was fairly quiet for most of the day for two reasons: We picked a low traffic day, mid week in June, and there were a couple minor rain showers. After the morning shower, things quieted down a bit, but after the 4 pm rain shower, the park seemed to clear, and stayed clear.

The longest wait DD1 and I had for any coaster was about 45 min. After the 4 pm rain, we went on another three roller coasters without hardly and wait at all. We did wait in line to get in the front car for the Millennium Force the second time around.

A neat thing happened the second time we went on that coaster. When you are on these rides, there are certain spots where your picture is taken. Then, you can go through a booth, and see what you looked like on the ride, and you can even purchase a picture for something like $18.

DD1 remembered exactly where that picture was taken. So, she made sure her hands were straight up in the air, and she had a brave, and satisfied look on her face. We took a look at the picture, and she asked me if she could buy it with her own money. I told her she could, if she would like to, but I thought it was a waste of money. I told her that two weeks, or even two days later, after she had shown it to her friends, that it would seem kind of silly to her. She opted to not buy the pic (YES!). I'm glad I left it up to her, and I'm also happy with her decision.

We ended the day with more family time, and left the park at about 7:00. All in all a great vacation.