SANDUSKY, Ohio – All the “Top Dogs” will be celebrating in style when Planet Snoopy, the new Peanuts-themed area at Cedar Point amusement park/resort in Sandusky, Ohio, has its grand opening on Saturday, May 10.

America’s favorite beagle, Snoopy, will serve as master of ceremonies during the day’s festivities, welcoming celebrity guests of honor Lauren Holly (who co-stars as NCIS director Jenny Shepard on CBS’ hit show “NCIS”) and her family, and canine star Uno, the first beagle in history to win Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Craig Schulz, son of famed Peanuts creator, Charles M. Schulz, will also participate in the event.

Free cake and ice cream and commemorative T-shirts for young children (while supplies last) will be part of the fun and excitement when Planet Snoopy launches its Opening Day festivities. Following the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:15 a.m., Snoopy and Uno will meet and greet guests and pose for pictures at Planet Snoopy from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

“As a longtime Snoopy fan — and with three sons who love the Peanuts gang — we were honored and delighted when Snoopy invited us to join the opening-day festivities at his new ‘digs,’” says actress Lauren Holly. “And the fact that it’s my son Alexander’s birthday this weekend is the icing on the celebration cake!”

Located near the middle of the park, Planet Snoopy will be Cedar Point’s fourth children’s area (including Camp Snoopy, another Peanuts themed area) and will feature seven rides that young children can ride by themselves or with their parents. There will also be games, plenty of seating and shaded areas and a family center that will provide changing areas and rooms for feeding and nursing in a private atmosphere. Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy and the other Peanuts characters will also make special appearances.
Next door to Planet Snoopy will be the Joe Cool Café that caters to young children by offering favorites such as jelly and peanut butter sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs and kid-sized pizzas. For dessert, creamy milkshakes and freshly baked dog bone cookies are irresistible to kids of all ages. Each child’s meal will be served in a souvenir Snoopy lunch box.

“Planet Snoopy will bring a whole new level of excitement to the park for young families,” said John Hildebrandt, vice president and general manager of Cedar Point. “It will be a great place for parents and their children. There will be a lot of memories made here this summer.”