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This theme park blog brings you ACTIONABLE tips on how you can courageously go to theme parks alone with easy strategies, so you can save money, save time, and leave feeling happy and confident.

Even if you’re a first-time visitor to amusement parks like Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, and even Cedar Point, ThemeParkHipster gives all the steps to help you take action, get out of your comfort zone, and start planning your solo trip today.

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Plus, you’ll get to hear interviews from theme park planning experts and Disney trip reports from first-timer solo theme park travelers.

Your vacation doesn’t have to be stressful. Start here by following this blog, hitting subscribe for weekly email updates, and get ready to change your life!

2022 SeaWorld Orlando Restaurants: Ultimate Foodie Guide

Are you trying to decide which of the SeaWorld Orlando restaurants you MUST eat at during your visit?

No need to worry. I got you!

Orlando is bursting with incredible dining with theme parks not wanting to miss out on the action and SeaWorld is no exception.

Whilst theme park food is traditionally not highly regarded with many parks worldwide offering basic menus, Orlando’s theme parks are the exception and SeaWorld Orlando’s dining locations are restaurants to be celebrated.

With 15 on-site restaurants, there is an eclectic variety of dining locations from quick service burger joints to table service underwater experiences. Each of SeaWorld Orlando’s restaurants offers an incredible menu to choose from with something for every taste.

Tallest Roller Coaster at Cedar Point Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point view from Snoopy Land

Top 5 Tallest Roller Coasters at Cedar Point You MUST Ride!

Can you handle the five tallest roller coasters at Cedar Point?

Cedar Point, Ohio can be best described as an enterprise almost entirely focused on serving adrenaline junkies with the tallest, fastest and meanest rides on the planet.

Excluding a few kiddy rides put in place to allow parents to sneak away for a bit, you will not find another amusement park more well-equipped to satisfy all your thrill cravings.

The park has a total of 70 rides, 17 of which are high thrill roller coasters. It gives me a rush just thinking about it.

No wonder it is called the ‘Roller Coaster Capital of the World’!

Also, if you didn’t know– Cedar Point is also known for setting world records with its roller coasters across a multitude of criteria including height, speed, type of coaster, etc.

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7 Reasons Rougarou at Cedar Point is NOT A WASTE OF TIME

Are you ready to conquer one of the nation’s top floorless roller coaster rides? Then the Rougarou at Cedar Point experience is one that you must do!

It’s no secret, Cedar Point continues to break all sorts of thrill ride records in the world.

So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear how much roller coaster enthusiasts love the scares, drops, twists, and speeds of Rougarou.

And just in case you need the Rougarou Cedar Point pronunciation, it sounds like this: roo-gah-roo

5 Reasons You Should Visit Margaritaville Cleveland Restaurant on Your Cedar Point Trip

Can you hear that famous Jimmy Buffett jingle, Margaritaville, playing in your head? Well yeah, I might be stretching your imagination a bit, but I’m excited to tell you about my recent trip to Margaritaville Cleveland.

While heading out to my epic Cedar Point expedition, I had to do a bit of exploring in this lovely Ohio city.

One stop on my tour was at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville and luckily, I was able to partner up with the amazing Margaritaville team to show you guys some of my top drinks and food selections.

Cedar Point Wicked Twister Roller Coaster

Cedar Point: Is it Weird to Go Solo? NOPE, here’s why…

You may be wondering…is it weird to have a solo trip to Cedar Point? Absolutely not! It’s NEVER WEIRD TO GO SOLO!

Ahh… Cedar Point! The theme park has over 70 rides, 17 roller coasters, a water park, two marinas AND an outdoor sports complex.

Sounds like the dream? Just wait till you hear all the accolades it’s got!

It held the title of ‘Best Amusement Park’ from Amusement Today for (wait for it, wait for it) SIXTEEN YEARS!

Not only does it have the ‘Friendliest Park Staff’ award, ‘Cleanest Park’ award and ‘Best Shows’ award, but they also have numerous Golden Ticket awarded rides too!

This right here, folks, is the ULTIMATE theme park. With the power vested in me and on behalf of all ThemeParkHipsters, I pronounce Cedar Point the Adrenaline Junkie Capital of the USA!

*ringing applause* *standing ovations* *people fainting*

And you, my dear solo traveler, are the latest ThemeParkHipster! (Unless you have been here already. In that case, WELCOME BACK!).

As part of your welcome (back) party, I will take you on a personal tour of Cedar Point! Let’s begin!

Best Hersheypark Roller Coasters Mix'd Jolly Rancher Roller Coaster

7 Best Roller Coasters at Hersheypark You MUST Ride

Are you ready to take a ride on the BEST roller coasters at Hersheypark?

Most northern United States theme park lovers are mostly familiar with Hersheypark. To backtrack a bit, Hershey was a company town created by Milton Hershey.

Amongst his plans was a leisure park for the employees. On May 30, 1096, Hersheypark was born!

The first big event was a baseball game with other events and performances that took place on the land over the years. Hersheypark would not get its first coaster, Wildcat, until 1923, which is still there today. It was placed to commemorate the park’s 20th anniversary.

In the park’s 115-year history, 142 attractions have come and go, with 72 currently in operation today. It now boasts several themed lands including the latest addition, Chocolatetown, which was the park’s most expensive addition in the park’s history.

Hersheypark has become a rite of passage for some families to experience their first coasters and perfect for solo travelers to get their thrills, enjoy delicious food and have a great time.

Guests can even take a quick stroll to Zooamerica, which showcases over 200 animals from five regions of north America year-round and part of your park ticket admission.

Cedar Point Hotel Breakers Boardwalk Area

Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point: Get The Most Out Of Your Vacation!

Have you ever wanted to visit Cedar Point? If so, you’re in luck. I’m going to detail everything you need to know about Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point.

If you have never been to Sandusky, Ohio, you might be surprised to learn that the city is home to one of the most famous amusement parks in the world. People from all of the world comes to this place to have fun screaming on the world’s best roller coasters.

In the midst of all that screaming, is the question: Where will I stay?

Don’t worry, I gotcha!

Here are the things I’ll go over and the questions I’ll answer about Cedar Point’s Hotel Breakers:

What to Expect at Hotel Breakers?
My Full Hotel Breakers Review
Most Frequently Asked Questions
Hotel Breakers Amenties
Perks for Staying at Hotel Breakers
What is Cedar Point?

19 Survival Tips for Cedar Point HalloWeekends (2022 Guide)

There’s no better way to celebrate Halloween than to have a day at Cedar Point. Whether with a loved one, friends or on a solo trip, HalloWeekends at Cedar Point 2021 is so much fun.

And yes, you CAN have a blast going by yourself!

Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio is a theme park lover’s dream. Primarily known as the roller coaster capital of the world, it is a 364-acre collection of thrilling entertainment and excitement for every age.

It is also the second oldest operating amusement park in the U.S., first opening its doors in 1870.

Before you head out to the park, you’ll want to take note of the dates, times, events, and haunted houses for 2022.

Cedar Point Skyhawk Amusement Park Ride Sandusky Ohio

Skyhawk at Cedar Point: What to Expect 125 Feet in the Air!

I can bet that you most likely loved swings growing up. I did too. Cedar Point took common playground swings and blew it up 103 feet tall. And boom! The Skyhawk was born.

I have never chickened out of a ride once I was in the queue, but man oh man did I have to think twice about the Skyhawk at Cedar Point.

Now if you’re one of the brave few people who want to swing up 125 feet and not puke, sit back and enjoy this guide on everything you need to know about Skyhawk at Cedar Point!

Cedar Point Millennium Force Roller Coaster First Drop

Millennium Force at Cedar Point: America’s Top Roller Coaster

If you’re a roller coaster fanatic (like me), you must have heard the name Millennium Force several times till you finally decided to google it.

For a two-minute ride, this ride definitely has a certain oomph. It has since broken almost 20 records worldwide and also was the reason the term ‘Gigacoaster’ was coined.

Cedar Point definitely made its mark with this one.

I love me some adrenaline rush, but if you are someone who doesn’t here is a note of caution: the Millennium Force is a steel monstrosity over 300 feet tall. You will be rattling along the rails at a speed of approximately 93 miles per hour.

Now those of you who haven’t been fazed by those numbers, welcome! You are the inner squad that I will train to take on the Millennium Force without hesitating or faltering.

At the end of this article, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to take a ride on the feared Millennium Force.

Let’s get started with your training, shall we?