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Cedar Point Military & Veteran Discount

$49 single-day tickets via ID.me for military, veterans, and first responders — up to six per member — plus free Memorial Day admission for active and retired military.

Yes — Cedar Point offers a real, year-round military and first-responder discount. Verified members pay $49 for a single-day Cedar Point ticket (the 2026 gate price is $105) and can buy up to six tickets for family and friends. You verify once through ID.me, and the discounted tickets are purchased online.

The bigger deal, if you can time it, is Cedar Point’s Memorial Day military window: in 2026, active and retired military got in FREE any one day of Memorial Day weekend, May 22–25, just by showing a valid U.S. Military ID at the front gate. Friends and family aren’t free, but their tickets can be bought online in advance. Cedar Point runs a comparable free window each spring, so re-verify the exact dates before you plan a trip.

One honest note this independent guide won’t hide: Cedar Point’s public online advance price was around $52 on the verification date, so the $49 military price is only a few dollars better for a single ticket — the discount’s real value is locking in $49 for a group of up to six and the free Memorial Day window. Cedar Point is now owned by Six Flags after the Cedar Fair merger, so its pages live at sixflags.com/cedarpoint.

Written by

T Madden Alford — U.S. Naval Academy '02 · U.S. Navy Reserve Captain (O-6) · Former submarine officer, USS Key West

Reviewed by

Erik Rivera — U.S. Naval Academy '04 · Former U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officer

Publish date: July 9, 2026 · Last reviewed: July 8, 2026

How we research & review: Our editorial process

Verify & redeem at Cedar Point

Opens www.sixflags.com/cedarpoint/military-discounts · Verification via ID.me

Cedar Point Military Discount — Key Facts

Everyday discount: $49 single-day Cedar Point ticket (gate $105)
Waterpark: Cedar Point Shores tickets from $45 (separate ticket)
Free day: Free admission for active/retired military, Memorial Day weekend (2026: May 22–25)
Verification: ID.me (free account)
Who qualifies: Active/retired military, veterans, reserves, National Guard, first responders + immediate family
Guest tickets: Up to 6 per verified member (online)
Stacking: Cannot be combined with any other offer, including sales
Where to redeem: Online (the $49 discount); at the gate (free Memorial Day admission)
Region: United States

Source: Cedar Point — Military & First Responder Discount Tickets (official) · Last verified: July 8, 2026

WHO QUALIFIES

Verified military, veterans, reserves, National Guard, and first responders pay $49 for a single-day Cedar Point ticket (2026 gate price $105) through ID.me, and active and retired military got in free on Memorial Day weekend.

Active-duty U.S. military across all branches — Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard — verified through ID.me.
Retired U.S. military members.
Veterans with a verifiable service history.
Reserve and National Guard members.
First responders, who qualify for the same discounted ticket price via ID.me.
Immediate family and friends can be covered by the verified member, who may buy up to 6 discounted tickets online for them.
No Cedar Point-specific teacher, student, or general-government ticket discount is confirmed; nurses have a separate route via WeSalute, not Cedar Point directly. Do not assume eligibility for these groups.

Cedar Point discount by community
Audience	Discount
Military — active, retired, reserve, National Guard & veteransVerified through ID.me and purchased online; versus the $105 gate price. Cannot be combined with any other offer, including sales.	$49 single-day
First respondersSame discounted single-day Cedar Point ticket via ID.me.	$49 single-day
Immediate family & friends (via the verified member)The verified member buys up to 6 discounted tickets online. Guests are not verified themselves.	$49 each, up to 6 tickets
Active & retired military — Memorial Day weekendIn 2026, free single-day admission ran May 22–25 with a valid U.S. Military ID at the front gate. Member only; guests buy tickets online in advance. Re-verify the exact dates each spring.	Free admission
Cedar Point Shores waterpark (separate ticket)A Cedar Point Shores ticket is separate and is not valid at the Cedar Point dry park (and vice versa).	From $45

HOW TO REDEEM

Online at www.sixflags.com/cedarpoint

Create or sign in to a free ID.me account
Register with ID.me before you buy so verification is ready at checkout. Your ID.me account is reusable across many retailers.
Open the Cedar Point military discount page
Go to sixflags.com/cedarpoint/military-discounts and select your ticket(s) — Cedar Point single-day or Cedar Point Shores.
Complete the ID.me verification prompt
After you select your product(s), an ID.me login prompt appears to confirm your military or first-responder status.
Add up to 6 tickets and check out
Buy up to 6 discounted tickets for family and friends and check out online, plus applicable taxes and fees.

In store

Confirm you are active or retired U.S. military
The free Memorial Day admission is stated for active and retired military members.
Visit during the Memorial Day military window
In 2026, active and retired military got in free any one day May 22–25. Cedar Point runs a comparable free window each spring — confirm the current dates before you go.
Show a valid U.S. Military ID at the front gate
Present your valid U.S. Military ID at the front-gate turnstiles for free single-day admission — no online verification is needed for this offer.
Buy any guest tickets online in advance
The free admission covers the military member only; friends and family purchase their tickets online.

HOW IT WORKS

Cedar Point’s online discount is powered by ID.me, the same identity-verification service used by the VA, the IRS, and dozens of major retailers. Set up a free ID.me account, and after you choose your tickets you’ll get an ID.me login prompt to confirm your status. Verifying once links your eligibility to your ID.me account, so future purchases — and discounts at other ID.me partners — go faster. The $49 ticket is online only; there is no walk-up register price for it.

The everyday $49 price and the free Memorial Day admission are two different offers with different rules. The $49 single-day ticket is year-round, verified through ID.me, and cannot be combined with any other offer, including sales. The free Memorial Day admission is redeemed in person at the gate with a valid U.S. Military ID, is stated for active and retired military, and covers the member only — guests buy their tickets online in advance. Because Cedar Point operates seasonally, there is no Veterans Day promotion; the brand’s military moment is Memorial Day weekend.

Because the public online advance price (around $52 on the verification date) sits so close to the $49 military price, the discount’s real edge is the ability to lock $49 in for up to six people in one order and the free Memorial Day window — not a dramatic single-ticket saving. Public ticket prices and sale windows move often, so compare the current public price before you buy; during a deep public flash sale, the open-to-everyone price can rival the military price. If you have base access, price-check your ITT/MWR/ITR office, which can sometimes undercut online pricing.

A few separate marketplaces also list Cedar Point tickets for verified members — GOVX (via a GovX ID) and WeSalute+ (a paid membership, through Working Advantage, quoting "up to 45%" across admission, meals, and parking, with tickets mailed and all sales final). These are separate storefronts with their own prices and terms, not a discount you stack on the Cedar Point site, and their exact net prices were not confirmed on the research date — verify before choosing one over the direct $49 ID.me ticket. Nurses have a separate offer via WeSalute rather than through Cedar Point directly.

Exclusions & fine print

Discounted tickets are valid only on the date selected and are online only — there is no walk-up register discount for the everyday $49 price.
The military, veteran, and first-responder discount cannot be combined with any other offer, including sales; there is no stackable "military promo code."
A discounted Cedar Point ticket is not valid at Cedar Point Shores, and a Cedar Point Shores ticket is not valid at Cedar Point.
All prices are plus applicable taxes and fees.
Free Memorial Day admission covers the military member only; guests’ tickets are purchased separately online in advance.
The park operates seasonally (roughly May through early November), so there is no Veterans Day promotion — it falls outside the operating season.
GOVX and WeSalute+ are separate marketplaces with their own prices, fees, and return terms (WeSalute sales are final); you buy through them instead of the Cedar Point site, not on top of the $49 ID.me price.

SOURCES

Cedar Point — Military & First Responder Discount Tickets (official) — Cedar Point (Six Flags)
Cedar Point — Military Days / Memorial Day free admission (official) — Cedar Point (Six Flags)
ID.me — Cedar Point store — ID.me
GOVX — Cedar Point tickets (separate marketplace) — GOVX
WeSalute — Cedar Point offer (Working Advantage) — WeSalute

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Cedar Point offer a military discount?

Yes. Cedar Point offers a year-round discount for active and retired military, veterans, reserves, National Guard, and first responders: a $49 single-day ticket (the 2026 gate price is $105), verified through ID.me and purchased online. Active and retired military also got free single-day admission on Memorial Day weekend (May 22–25 in 2026) with a valid U.S. Military ID at the gate. Cedar Point / Six Flags can change these terms, so confirm the current offer on the official page.

How much is the Cedar Point military discount?

The verified military and first-responder single-day Cedar Point ticket is $49 (plus taxes and fees), versus the $105 gate price. Cedar Point Shores waterpark tickets start from $45. On Memorial Day weekend, admission is free for active and retired military. Note that the public online advance price was around $52 on the verification date, so for a single ticket the $49 price is only modestly better — its value is the group cap and the free day.

Do veterans, spouses, and dependents qualify?

Veterans qualify for the year-round $49 discount via ID.me. Immediate family and friends aren’t verified themselves, but the verified member can buy up to 6 discounted tickets for them online. The free Memorial Day admission is stated for active and retired military members (military ID at the gate); guests pay for their tickets.

How do I verify my military status for the Cedar Point discount?

For the online $49 discount, you verify through ID.me — create a free account, then complete the ID.me prompt that appears after you select your tickets on sixflags.com/cedarpoint/military-discounts. For the free Memorial Day admission, you simply show a valid U.S. Military ID at the front gate; no online verification is required.

Does Cedar Point use ID.me, GOVX, or WeSalute?

Cedar Point’s own online discount uses ID.me. Cedar Point tickets also appear on the GOVX marketplace (GovX ID verification) and through WeSalute+ (a paid membership, via Working Advantage) — but those are separate storefronts, not a discount you stack on the Cedar Point site. Their exact net prices were not confirmed on the research date, so verify before choosing one over the direct $49 ID.me ticket.

Can I use the Cedar Point discount in stores or online?

The $49 discount is online only, via ID.me — there is no walk-up register discount for the everyday price. The free Memorial Day admission is redeemed in person at the front gate with a valid U.S. Military ID.

Can I combine the discount with promo codes or sale prices?

No. Cedar Point’s terms state the military, veteran, and first-responder discount cannot be combined with any other offer, including sales. There is no stackable "military code," so ignore coupon-site codes claiming to layer on top of the $49 price.

What is the cheapest way for a service member to buy Cedar Point tickets?

If you’re active or retired military and can visit during the Memorial Day military window (May 22–25 in 2026), it’s free — the clear winner. Otherwise the $49 ID.me price is the reliable route, especially for a group of up to six. But compare it to the public online advance price (around $52 on the verification date), which is nearly the same and open to your whole party, and if you have base access, price-check your ITT/MWR office.

Does Cedar Point run a Veterans Day sale?

No. Cedar Point operates seasonally (roughly May through early November), so it’s closed by Veterans Day. The brand’s military moment is Memorial Day weekend, when active and retired military get in free.

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