SANDUSKY, Ohio — Opening day for the Cedar Point amusement park is getting closer. Fans will soon be able to experience this year's new experiences.

What You Need To Know

  • Cedar Point's Winter Chill Out fundraising event Saturday raised $120,000 for A Kid Again

  • Since the event started back in 2012, they've raised more than $800,000

  • The park also reminded fans about new experiences at the park this year, including the new coaster Siren's Curse

  • The park opens for the season on May 3

But before all that, the park hosted a fundraising event Saturday in which fans raised more than $120,000 for A Kid Again, according to a Cedar Point press release. The organization helps kids with life-threatening conditions.

The event, Winter Chill Out, has been ongoing since 2012 and has raised more than $800,000 for charity during those years.

The release took the opportunity to remind fans about new experiences coming to the park this year.

Likely of foremost interest is a new roller coaster, Siren’s Curse. The park boasts that this is the “tallest, fastest & longest tilt roller coaster” in North America.

“With both trains featuring on-board audio and LED lighting effects, an immersive experience awaits Siren’s Curse riders as they answer the call to all-new thrills,” the release reads. “Siren’s Curse is scheduled to open early summer.”

If the water park is more your speed, be sure to check out two new slides at the Cedar Point Shores Waterpark. It opens on May 24.

“Each of the new slides on the former ‘Crosscurrent’ tower feature a multi-colored twisted layout with one slide showcasing translucent fiberglass sections that mimic dynamic lighting effects along the ride,” the release reads. “Riders must be 48” tall in bare feet to experience the new slides.”

Other changes include:

  • Famous Dave’s Restaurant will be moving from Cedar Point Marina to the Castaway Bay indoor waterpark resort with a year-round location set to open in early May on Cleveland Road close to Cedar Point Drive
  • The Happy Friar is getting an upgrade to get you those fresh-cut fries even faster
  • A new nine foot tall and 14 foot wide sign will be up inside the park’s main gates on opening day
  • New live shows will be coming to the park this year

The park opens for the season on May 3.