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About Melissa Mayntz
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Expertise
I can answer any questions about Cedar Point (Sandusky, Ohio) ride policies (height requirements, line length, closing due to weather, etc.), park layout, dining options, and the wide variety of shows and attractions that Cedar Point offers. I can also answer questions about how to become an employee there, including what types of jobs are available, age requirements, the application process, employee housing, pay rates, benefits, and so forth. If I cannot answer questions in these areas, I can likely point you to good sources for further information.

Experience
I have visited Cedar Point since the early 1980s, and worked there for five seasons (1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003). I have worked a number of different rides, including both smaller rides and major roller coasters. During the 2003 season, I was the team leader for a ride location, responsible for crew scheduling, crew training, and in general operating the ride. I continue to be active in the amusement park community, and maintain connections to Cedar Point that allow me to always have updated information available.

   

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visiting 9/78/27/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: So September 7th is a week later. So I was wondering what you would expect the lines to be like for ...
  A: Tison, You're right, I misread the calendar and I apologize for the error! That weekend (after ...
crowd question8/22/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: My friend and I are thinking about going for a day trip to Cedar Point next week - be there all day ...
  A: Unfortunately, the last week of August is typically quite busy at Cedar Point and the lines could be ...
Visitng on 9/7/088/20/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: Your answers are so informative. I am wondering if you have any thoughts on visiting the park on ...
  A: Karyn, I'm glad you've found my previous answers about Cedar Point useful; I'll try to be as ...
Getting The Most Out Of The Day6/7/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: I have a planned trip coming up shortly, and I wanted to know what was the best way of getting the ...
  A: Mid-June is an excellent time to visit Cedar Point, and since you are planning a two day trip, you ...
CP July 2-3rd5/25/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: What are the typical wait times at CP July 2-3rd?
  A: While wait times are always somewhat unpredictable, you can expect times on July 2 and 3 to be ...
Hotel5/22/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: I'm 20 years old and I am planning a trip to Cedar Point with my girlfriend who is 19. The only ...
  A: I'm glad I could help! As for the packages, yes, those include the nights in the hotel, making it ...
Hotel5/21/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: I'm 20 years old and I am planning a trip to Cedar Point with my girlfriend who is 19. The only ...
  A: Actually, the Cedar Point resorts have a minimum age of 18, so you should be able to reserve a room ...
Hotel for Prom5/11/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: It's a tradition at our school, like most schools in Ohio, to go to cedar point the day after your ...
  A: Amanda, I can appreciate that you want to get a hotel room so you can get into the park early and ...
Travelling to Cedar Point4/30/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: Good afternoon, My family, friends & I are taking our first trip to Cedar Point. We'll be leaving ...
  A: Joy, I hope you enjoy your first trip to Cedar Point. In terms of transportation, you will be able ...
Position is where?4/26/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: Okay, so I was hired as a ride host at Cedar Point, and was curious as to when I would find out what ...
  A: Congratulations on being hired as a ride host! The way the hiring process works is that they tend to ...
Location of Housing off site4/21/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: 2 Questions, 1st where is the off site location for housing? As in how far and can you necessarily ...
  A: com; I hope I can help. The off-point employee housing is at the base of the Cedar Point causeway ...
Lighthouse Point cabins4/19/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: I'm going to Cedar Point next month with my husband and brother so we need a place with a seperated ...
  A: I apologize for the delay in answering -- I have been out of town for the past week. About ...
Dwarfs and height requirements4/15/2008Jonathan
  Q: If an adult with dwarfism did not meet the height requirements for most of the roller coasters at ...
  A: Any person, regardless of age, not meeting a ride's height requirement is not permitted to ride. ...
Cedar Point Housing4/13/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: Well, I was hired to work in park admissions but I still have several questions. Since you were so ...
  A: I'm glad my earlier answers were helpful; I'll try to do the same now. The employee cafeteria food ...
processing in4/8/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: I've been hired as a lifeguard, and I was just wondering what exactly happens during processing? ...
  A: Congratulations on being hired as a lifeguard; that's a prestigious position at the park because of ...
Choice of Dates to Visit3/20/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: I have a choice of going to Cedar point on either Sunday May 18 or Sunday August 24. Which of these ...
  A: When you decide to go to Cedar Point, it really depends on what you're interested in doing there. ...
Disney Parks3/20/2008Jonathan
  Q: I have been to Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, a LOT! Can you tell me what the other Disney ...
  A: I'm glad you asked me this question. I have been both to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA and Tokyo ...
Soak City Employment3/14/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: Melissa, I am a college senior who has one semester left in the fall. I applied for and was ...
  A: First, congratulations on being offered a lifeguard position at Soak City -- it's a more difficult ...
Roller coaster safety....2/25/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: I have two questions for you... Where did the idea originate for roller coasters? and How were ...
  A: Interesting history questions you've asked. Yes, the idea for roller coasters originated in Russia ...
hotel2/19/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: Is there a hotel in cedar point that you can get being just 18?
  A: If you want to stay at one of the Cedar Point Resorts (Castaway Cay, Hotel Breakers, Sandcastle ...
Employment2/15/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: Hey, I have applied to Cedar Point for the summer but I have a few questions that they don't really ...
  A: Sorry I've taken a couple of days to get back to you -- your questions have raised some interesting ...
Time2/14/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: Hey Melissa, i was reading some of the other questions that said which is the best time to go. You ...
  A: Don't apologize for asking more questions; I'm happy to answer them! Cedar Point did have a free ...
Time2/12/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: Hey Melissa, i was reading some of the other questions that said which is the best time to go. You ...
  A: If you're only going to be able to be in the park for one day, I'd recommend Tuesday as the least ...
items to bring2/11/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: I've been reading previous questions here, the CP site, and random blogs. I know they sort of tell ...
  A: Congratulations on being hired! I'm sure you'll have a great summer, once you get use to the ...
Time2/11/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: Hey Melissa, i was reading some of the other questions that said which is the best time to go. You ...
  A: I'd honestly recommend that you head over to Cedar Point in the latter part of June, anywhere from ...
Employment question2/5/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: I realise you get this question a lot but I'm really wondering: I filled an application out ...
  A: Cedar Point is not quite in the big hiring phase just yet, so it could take 3-4 weeks before you ...
Lighthouse Point2/2/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: My teenage son and 4 friends are going to cedar point for graduation from Pittsburgh. They are ...
  A: The best place for your son and his friends to stay probably wouldn't be the Lighthouse Point ...
items to bring1/23/2008Melissa Mayntz
  Q: I've been reading previous questions here, the CP site, and random blogs. I know they sort of tell ...
  A: I'm glad that you've been reading up on what it's like to work at Cedar Point; it's a different type ...
Roller coaster costs11/16/2007Melissa Mayntz
  Q: I'm a student at Temple University, in the Mechanical Engineering Program. We were assigned the most ...
  A: I'm sorry, I don't have any direct contacts within the roller coaster manufacturing industry, so I ...
Universal Studios Hollywood10/4/2007Jonathan
  Q: Would the crowds be unbearable the week of Jan 2-4? I am wondering what you think the average wait ...
  A: Yes. It is not unheard of for wait times to last up to two hours on the busiest of days. If you ...
Late Nights at Cedar Point9/11/2007Melissa Mayntz
  Q: My trip to Cedar Point is drawing near. We'll be spending two full days in the park -- Saturday, ...
  A: I'm glad you're looking forward to your weekend at Cedar Point. Unfortunately, Sandusky is a rather ...
Best place to stay at Cedar Point8/27/2007Melissa Mayntz
  Q: Where would you say is the ultimate place to stay during our trip to Cedar Point this Spring? My ...
  A: com. Unfortunately, Cedar Point does not open until early May, so the park won't be available during ...
cedar point transportation8/23/2007Melissa Mayntz
  Q: I live id Detroit, MI. My 16th birthday is on a October weekend, and my friends and I were planing ...
  A: com. Unfortunately, there are no buses that go directly to the park itself, but there is a Greyhound ...
line times8/18/2007Melissa Mayntz
  Q: im going to cedarpoint on the the 21 st and the 23rd how will the ride times be
  A: Ride times can vary quite a bit, but the last couple of weeks of August are some of the busiest, ...
Cedar Point minibreak -- How is a September visit?8/16/2007Melissa Mayntz
  Q: I'm so excited to have found your Q&As, they're so helpful. Hopefully you won't mind me picking your ...
  A: What a great anniversary gift, a trip to Cedar Point! September weekends are actually a pretty great ...
Roller Coaster Construction8/8/2007Melissa Mayntz
  Q: .. I live in Toronto,Canada and I am currently following construction of a roller coaster at our ...
  A: Without knowing the sizes of the construction areas or seeing pictures of how they are arranged, it ...
line length7/25/2007Melissa Mayntz
  Q: im going to cedarpoint for the 1st time in late august either the 25th 26th or 27th can u please ...
  A: Line lengths can be difficult to estimate, but generally in late August the park is very busy as ...
help with a one day trip7/21/2007Melissa Mayntz
  Q: Im going on a trip to Ohio, and on Wed. 7/25 i will be going to Cedar Point. Unfortunately i only ...
  A: If you're only going to be able to spend one day at Cedar Point, obviously you'll need to streamline ...
hotel's and admission to park7/17/2007Melissa Mayntz
  Q: i was wondering if the hotel and admission was one price
  A: No, I'm afraid that hotel rates and admission prices for Cedar Point are separate. There are, ...
Cedar Point first time visitor7/13/2007Melissa Mayntz
  Q: It's my first time going to Cedar Point this weekend with a few friends, and I was hoping to get ...
  A: It is true that weekend lines can be quite long, particularly in July and August, and 2 hours is not ...

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