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An email was sent out this afternoon to anyone who bought OSU Day tickets with the following info:

“Thank you for purchasing tickets to The Ohio State Day at Cedar Point on Friday, May 6, 2022. Due to current weather conditions, today’s ticket will now be valid for a one-day return visit to Cedar Point any scheduled operating day through September 11, 2022.

Please hold onto today’s ticket, as you will need that to enter the park at a later date. If you have misplaced your May 6th ticket, please check your email for the original confirmation when you purchased the tickets online. Your dated ticket for May 6th will be required at the park to enter on any public operating date through September 11, 2022.

Again, we appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you this season at Cedar Point.”

I was happily surprised to read that. I’ve gotten plenty of riding out of today, though a lot of rides have gone down for extended amounts of time at various points in the day.

Highlights include a new roller coaster and plans to upgrade the boardwalk.

SANDUSKY, Ohio — It may only be August. But it's never too early to start looking ahead to next year.

On Thursday, Cedar Point did just that, announcing its plans for 2023. Highlights from the Sandusky-based amusement park's announcement include:

• A new roller coaster called "The Wild Mouse," which serves as a throwback to a previous attraction. The ride will be Cedar Point’s 18th roller coaster.
• The relocation of two rides -- Matterhorn and Scrambler -- to the redesigned Boardwalk. The two rides were previously located in the main midway.
• The renaming of "Tiki Twirl" to "Calypso," which is a former ride at Cedar Point.

“The investments we will be making in 2023 across our park footprint are focused squarely on what matters most – making people happy and providing our guests with a best-day experience on every visit,” Cedar Fair President and CEO Richard A. Zimmerman said in a release. “Guest satisfaction ratings at our parks this season have been among our highest ever, validating that the investments we’ve made to improve the guest experience are paying off. Our capital plans for 2023 are aimed at taking those experiences to a new level, whether you’re a diehard coaster fan, a foodie with a taste for something unique, or a festival lover who enjoys great live entertainment.”

Cedar Point also emphasized its reimagined boardwalk, which it calls a "modern interpretation of the Cedar Point of yesteryear."

Until Sept. 5, guests can purchase Cedar Point's Gold Pass for $99, which includes access to the park for the rest of this year, as well as all of 2023 when The Boardwalk opens. 

Get unlimited visits the rest of this year and all of 2023 when we open The Boardwalk! The Gold Pass is just $99 and...

Posted by Cedar Point on Thursday, August 11, 2022

You can watch the full announcement in the YouTube player below.

3News' Ryan Haidet contributed to this report.

Ohio State Day at Cedar Point is back for the 2022 season! On Friday, May 6, friends, family, faculty, students, staff and alumni (in other words, everyone) can enjoy an exclusive day at Cedar Point before they open for the season.

Since Ohio State Day falls outside of the normal Cedar Point operating season, everyone needs a separately purchased ticket. Season passes and associated all-season plans (dining, etc.) are not valid on Ohio State Day.

Tickets are available on the Ohio State website and must be purchased in advance.

Ohio State students get tickets for $29
Friends/Family/Alumni/Everyone Else get tickets for $45
Parking is $15 when purchased in advance ($25 at the gate)

There is also a “secret” passholder ticket for only $13.99 that guests will see once they get into the ticketing system.

The first 4,000 guests on May 6 get a free Ohio State Day at Cedar Point t-shirt.

All tickets purchased before April 15 get a free unlimited drink wristband.

A special Buckeye BBQ lunch can be added to your ticket for $18.

Discounted resort stays are also available with promo code OSU.

Rides subject to availability during the Ohio State Day at Cedar Point. In addition, the university will host an appearance by the Ohio State Band. Tons of giveaways will be available throughout the day. And guests can enjoy free face painting and caricatures.

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