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Kings Island Camp Cedar Now Open

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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The much-anticipated Kings Island Camp Cedar is now open.

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  • The much-anticipated Kings Island Camp Cedar is now open.
  • Photo Credit: Kings Island Camp Cedar
    We are thrilled to welcome guests to this very special, first-class, overnight, entertainment destination, said Terrie Zajo, Camp Cedar general manager.
  • The all-new Kings Island Camp Cedar features 184 full-service RV spaces and 73 beautifully appointed cottages available in five different configurations, with 100 additional cottages planned.
  • Through a unique partnership and licensing agreement, Kings Island Camp Cedar will be managed by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, owner of Kings Island amusement park.

Kings Island Camp Cedar to Open Spring 2021

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201208005314/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201208005314/en/
    Kings Island Camp Cedar, a year-round, luxury outdoor resort, will open spring 2021 as the official lodging destination for Kings Island Amusement Park in Mason, Oh.
  • Photo Credit: Kings Island Camp Cedar
    Kings Island Camp Cedar is owned by Small Brothers, LLC and Terra Firma Associates.
  • Through a unique partnership and licensing agreement, Kings Island Camp Cedar will be managed by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, owner of the Kings Island amusement park.
  • Kings Island Camp Cedar, a year-round, luxury outdoor resort, will open spring, 2021 as the official lodging destination for Kings Island Amusement Park in Mason, Oh.

Cedar Fair Reports Results for Its 2020 Third Quarter

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
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Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced results for its third quarter ended Sept. 27, 2020.

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  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced results for its third quarter ended Sept. 27, 2020.
  • Only two parks Cedar Point and Kings Island remained open after the Labor Day weekend, operating on weekends through Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
  • Net revenues for the third quarter ended Sept. 27, 2020, totaled $87 million versus $715 million for the third quarter of 2019.
  • For the third quarter, operating costs and expenses totaled $141 million compared with $369 million for the third quarter of 2019.

Cedar Fair Updates Its Calendar for 2020 Park Operations

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
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Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced updates to its calendar of operations for the remainder of the 2020 season through December 31.

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  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced updates to its calendar of operations for the remainder of the 2020 season through December 31.
  • Since that time, Cedar Fair has opened or reopened a total of seven parks, including Cedar Point and Kings Island in Ohio, as well as five other parks located in Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Texas (2).
  • We are pleased to have an opportunity to safely welcome guests back to our parks in more than half of our markets, said Cedar Fair President and CEO Richard Zimmerman.
  • Located in Gilroy, California, Gilroy Gardens, a park Cedar Fair operates but does not own, will remain closed for the remainder of this year as well.

Cancer Support Community leverages FreedomPay's DecisionPoint Network™ to drive donations

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FreedomPay, the world's leading consumer-centric commerce platform, has announced that the Cancer Support Community (CSC), the largest professionally led non-profit network of cancer support worldwide, will leverage DecisionPoint Network to drive donations at Cedar Fair's Kings Island Amusement Park in Ohio.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FreedomPay, the world's leading consumer-centric commerce platform, has announced that the Cancer Support Community (CSC), the largest professionally led non-profit network of cancer support worldwide, will leverage DecisionPoint Network to drive donations at Cedar Fair's Kings Island Amusement Park in Ohio.
  • "We are excited about this partnership with FreedomPay and Kings Island, and what it means for people affected by cancer," said Kim Thiboldeaux, CEO of the Cancer Support Community.
  • DecisionPoint Network (DPN) is FreedomPay's proprietary marketing platform that enables brands to maximize consumer interactions at the point of sale.
  • "We are proud to support the Cancer Support Community's fundraising efforts in partnership with Kings Island.

FreedomPay Announces New DecisionPoint Network™ Client In The Amusement Parks Industry

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Monday, April 1, 2019
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FreedomPay's DecisionPoint Network is a fast growing advertising platform, offering a highly targeted digital advertising channel that generates revenue for its partners.

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  • FreedomPay's DecisionPoint Network is a fast growing advertising platform, offering a highly targeted digital advertising channel that generates revenue for its partners.
  • Cedar Fair operates 11 amusement parks in the U.S. and Canada, including Cedar Point, Kings Island, Kings Dominion, among others, as well as two outdoor water parks, one indoor water park and four hotels.
  • Through FreedomPay's DecisionPoint Network, Cedar Fair parks and hotels can now enhance the customer experience with targeted advertising and special event notifications.
  • The DecisionPoint Network is available everywhere consumer transactions are "Secured by FreedomPay".

Guest Favorite "Antique Autos" Ride Returns to Kings Island in 2019

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Thursday, August 16, 2018
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MASON,Ohio, Aug. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Kings Island's most beloved attraction, the antique cars ride, is returning to the park in spring 2019.

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  • MASON,Ohio, Aug. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Kings Island's most beloved attraction, the antique cars ride, is returning to the park in spring 2019.
  • The ride will be comparable to the original Les Taxis antique car ride, combining nostalgia with new enhancements.
  • "When we ask guests what they would like to see return to Kings Island, the most popular response, by far, is the antique cars," said Mike Koontz, vice president and general manager, Kings Island.
  • And new for this year, passholders will enjoy unlimited visits to Kings Island for the rest of 2018 season in addition to all of 2019.