Ride for a Reason

Everyone knows the worst part of amusement parks is the lines. But if you’re looking for a good adrenaline rush this morning, you can ride the Millennium Force an unlimited amount of times before the park opens at 9 a.m. The joy ride will cost you an additional $35 on top of the park’s admission fee, but the extra charge is part of Ride for a Reason, an event that benefits the Arthritis Foundation, helping fund research, education and advocacy programs around Ohio. Using the promo code ARTHRITIS when buying tickets online, you’ll get an $18 discount on your park admission fee and Cedar Point will donate $3 to help the foundation. Two-hour wait times suck, but with this deal you can beat the lines and help a good cause while you’re at it. (William Hoffman)