As summer winds down, there has been lots of discussion lately on season passes for the 2020 season, especially when Cedar Point opted to discontinue the auto-renewal option. Those with auto-renewal at Cedar Fair parks, with the exception of Cedar Point, should have received notices that around September 1 they will be charged for the new passes unless opted out.
For those that buy or renew their season passes between August 14-18, 2019, you receive some enticing benefits. (Note: Canada’s Wonderland started the offer Aug. 14, other parks Aug. 15. We expect the deadline to be extended beyond the 18th.)
Get unlimited access for the rest of 2019 and 2020 (note some Regular passes do not include Haunt and Winterfest).
New Regular/Gold Passholders receive a free Fast Lane Plus valid thru remainder of 2019 season (restrictions apply).
Renewing Passholders receive a free Fast Lane Plus and bring-a-friend ticket valid thru remainder of 2019 season (restrictions apply).
Lets dive into the 2020 season pass pricing and benefits.
New Platinum Pass- $197 (August 2018 pricing for 2019- $195)
Renewal Platinum Pass- $ $191 (August 2018 pricing for 2019- $190)
The big difference for 2020 in Platinum season passes is the Jr/Sr level option has been eliminated. This is going to be a very big sticker shock to those used to paying for Jr/Sr Platinum passes! This results in an approximate $30 price increase per Platinum pass for 2020.
Starting January 7, 2020, Platinum season passes include admission to Schlitterbahn New Braunfels and Schlitterbahn Galveston!
Some interesting changes in the payment plans. In 2018 and prior, the payment plans were divided up into 9 months. Then in 2019, all parks except Cedar Point, Dorney Park, Michigan’s Adventure & Valleyfair started offering 12 month payment plans. While we love the payment plan, we personally did not like having to extend plans out for 12 months. We much rather buy in August and have the passes paid off by the time Cedar Point opens in May.
For 2020, payment plans will be divided over 12 months at all parks except Cedar Point (11 payments), Dorney Park (11 payments), Michigan’s Adventure (9 payments), Valleyfair (11 payments).
Also of interest is the season pass breakdown for those under Platinum.
California’s Great America
Silver- $59.99 adult; $44.99 Jr/Sr (same prices for new or renewal)
Gold- $81.99 New; $75.99 Renewal
Canada’s Wonderland
Regular- $73.99
Gold- $99.99
Canada’s Wonderland also offers an all-season parking add-on for $52 and $67 respectively.
Carowinds
Gold- $107 New; $99 Renewal
Military Gold- $83
Cedar Point
Gold- $99
New for 2020, Cedar Point introduces the Gold pass, good for admission to Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores. Includes free parking. Also note, early entry for Gold passes is 30 minutes prior to opening at Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores.
Dorney Park
Gold- $117 New; $108 Renewal
Kings Dominion
Gold- $102 New; $99 Renewal
Military Gold- $84
Kings Island
Gold- $110 New; $104 Renewal
Knott’s Berry Farm
Regular- $99 New; $89 Renewal
Gold- $120 New; $110 Renewal
Parking Add-on- $75
Michigan’s Adventure
Regular- $91 New; $86 Renewal
Parking Add-on- $46
Valleyfair
Gold- $78 New; $73 Renewal
Worlds of Fun
Gold- $105 New; $99 Renewal
Military Gold- $83
2020 Dining Plans
Platinum Dining Plan- $130.00 (note they were $117 in August 2018 for 2019 season, $113 in 2017 for 2018 season, $99 in 2015 and 2016 for early purchases).
All-Season Drink Bottle- $31.99
Season Pass All-Season Drink Bottle or Drink Plan- $31.99
California’s Great America
Regular/Gold Dining Plan- $83.00
Canada’s Wonderland
Regular Dining Plan- $86.99
Gold Dining Plan- $99.99
Carowinds
Gold Dining Plan- $96.00
Cedar Point
Gold Dining Plan- $99.00
Dorney Park
Gold Dining Plan- $105
Kings Dominion
Gold Dining Plan- $92
Kings Island
Gold Dining Plan- $110
Knott’s Berry Farm
Regular/Gold Dining Plan- $115
Michigan’s Adventure
Regular Dining Plan- $91
Valleyfair
Gold Dining Plan- $78
Worlds of Fun
Gold Dining Plan- $98
2020 All-Season Fast Lane Plus
As discovered a couple weeks ago, Cedar Fair will offer an All-Season Fast Lane Plus valid at all parks for $849.
You can also purchase park specific All-Season Fast Lane Plus as follows:
$245 California’s Great America
$450 Canada’s Wonderland
$350 Carowinds
$749 Cedar Point
$175 Dorney Park
$275 Kings Dominion
$529 Kings Island
$525 Knott’s Berry Farm
$99 Michigan’s Adventure
$150 Valleyfair
$215 Worlds of Fun
2020 All Season FunPix
Not sure why, but the pricing does not appear to be in sync with FunPix. At least for a Platinum pass, the pricing should be universal across all parks.
$42.99 California’s Great America
$47.99 Canada’s Wonderland
$47.99 Carowinds
$51.99 Cedar Point
$47.99 Kings Dominion
$47.99 Kings Island
$49.99 Knott’s Berry Farm
$44.99 Worlds of Fun
2020 All-Season Locker
$99 California’s Great America
$105 Dorney Park
$105 Kings Dominion
$120 Kings Island
$150 Knott’s Berry Farm
$120 Worlds of Fun
2020 Knott’s Scary Farm
Guests can also purchase their 2020 Knott’s Scary Farm pass good for all nights for $95.
References:
Could Cedar Point Benefit from a Gold Season Pass
2019 Cedar Fair Season Pass News
Information subject to change at any time. Refer to your specific park for the latest pricing info.
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