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Ride ValleyFairs Wild Thing – POV Videos

Thomas — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:10:27 +0000

Ever wanted to ride ValleyFair’s roller coaster from the comfort of your home? Now you can. Just watch this vide, full screen, and it’ll seem like you’re in the front seat!

Another, smoother, view can be seen here. It’s animated so you don’t get as many nice background graphics, but it’s fun as well.

Note: If it starts playing at the beginning, skip to 01m 42s.

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14 Great Roller Coaster Photos

Thomas — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:16:50 +0000

There’s something about the thrill of a roller coaster that drives people to find faster, bigger, better coasters. Some race along at 90mph while others catapult you high into the sky.

From the alluring colors, to the roaring steal and the negative Gs, roller coasters are nothing but pure fun, wrapped in a hint of fear.

And sometimes, just the picture of a great coaster can exhilarate you.

Jet Coaster

RnRC is FAST! (Explored)

Life’s up and downs

Wild Sunshine …..

Incredible Hulk

Ready For Lift Off!!!

Storm Runner Roller Coaster

Titan Roller Coaster-Six Flags over Texas

Roller coaster

Zippin Pippin roller coaster

UK – Southend – Rollercoaster

Chrono Olympia Rollercoaster

Medusa

Superman Escape

Are you ready to go for a ride?

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ValleyFair – Summer Fun

Thomas — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:13:32 +0000

Have you had a chance to make it out to VallyFair yet this year? Are you planning to?

ValleyFair is Minnesota’s best summer destination. From water parks to roller coasters, there’s definitely something for everyone.

I’m not sure on my summer plans just yet, but I’d love to spend a day on the rides and in the sun!

ValleyFair – Summer Fun originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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Forget Traffic. Ride A Roller Coaster To Work

Thomas — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:06:35 +0000

Now this looks like my type of commute. Hop on a roller coaster and enjoy that ride to work!

Also, here is the behind the scenes making of the commercial. Pretty cool to watch how they got a roller coaster in NYC.

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New Valleyfair Coaster in 2010?

Thomas — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:52:44 +0000

Rumors are starting to swirl about a new coaster in 2010 for Valleyfair. The rumors are just that for now as there is no concrete evidence or plans in place. A park visitor did mention that he saw what looked like coaster tools and clearing.

…while riding Renegade, after the first drop on the Buckel, I noticed some tools that might be for constructing a rollercoaster. As I looked around the park, I saw a little bit of a clearing by renegade. I noticed this on PowerTower/Wild Thing/Excalibur/Steel Venom. via sscoasters.net

Others agree that there are rumors, but not much traction with them yet. We’ll have to wait and see what 2010 brings for Valleyfair!

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Steel Venom Photo Opp

Thomas — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:52:09 +0000

What a sweet photo. Not only of the Steel Venom ride, but also the coloring which almost makes it look a bit retro.

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Valleyfair Looses Power

Thomas — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 03:57:00 +0000

A lightning strike over the weekend may have caused a slow burn in underground power lines. This then took out the power to a large chunk, half, of Valleyfair last night. Riders stuck on rollercoasters had to walk down the lift hill and other riders were helped out of rides also. No injuries were reported which is good an all Valleyfair visitors that had to leave the park due to the power outage can get a free evening pass.

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Some Good Renegade Photos

Thomas — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 14:26:04 +0000

-G has recently taken a trip to Valleyfair and shot some nice Renegade photos along with quite a few other rides in the park.

Myself, I haven’t made it out to Valleyfair yet, but hopefully at the end of this month.

Check out -G’s Photos.

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Valleyfair and Renegade Open Tomorrow!

Thomas — Fri, 11 May 2007 11:01:12 +0000

Tomorrow, May 12th, Valleyfair opens for the season. More exciting yet is that Renegade also opens for the first time ever!

Renegade boasts a never-before-experienced twisting first drop, a low-to-the-ground high speed S-turn and a high speed station fly-by. Renegade will stand 104 feet tall and will drop 91 feet. It will reach a top speed of 52mph. The $7.0 million coaster is designed by Great Coasters International, Inc. (GCII) of Sunbury, Pa. Renegade will be the Valleyfair’s eighth roller coaster and its second all-wooden roller coaster.

Good luck to all who get to go on opening weekend. Do share your experiences!!

Valleyfair and Renegade Open Tomorrow! originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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Mall of America Welcomes Nickelodeon

Thomas — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 03:55:09 +0000

Snoopy is out and SpongeBob is in. The amusement park in the Mall of America is officially getting overrun by Nickelodeon cartoons.

Over the next few months, the rides will be transformed into Nickelodeon themed rides. These include “Spongebob Squarepants,” “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius,” “My Life as a Teenage Robot” and “Rugrats.”

Better yet, new rides are on their way also. Including a possible 70-foot-tall free-fall tower tower and an upside down rollercoaster!! The coaster is set to be themed to “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”

I was a big fan of Snoopy, but I think that Nickelodeon is an excellent choice to bring to the park. On my next visit to the mall, I’ll have to remember to take my camera!

Not to start a rumor, but the Mall of America does have a large underwater area that would be perfect for SpongeBob. By bringing in SpongeBob & Patrick and making admission to Underwater World free, it may be a great way to bring in more visitors. I know I’ve been to the mall many many times but never paid to see Underwater World.

What do you think?

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View from the Top of Renegade

Thomas — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 03:17:23 +0000

As more and more boards get nailed on, Valleyfair’s new coaster, Renegade, is taking shape. See the view from the top of the coaster at the ThemeParkReview forums.

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Renegade Coming Along

Thomas — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 05:06:38 +0000

I took a trip past Valleyfair this weekend and you could see Renegade peeping over the trees. Unfortunately, you can’t see much more. It’s stuck in an area that isn’t viewable from the road so I don’t have any good pictures to share.

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Renegade Construction Photos 11/4/06

Thomas — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 20:39:48 +0000

I snapped this shot as we zoomed past Valleyfair today. Disregard my wife’s hand.

You can see parts of Renegade rising above the trees in the background. In the foreground you see Excalibur.

We did plan on getting a better shot but didn’t drive back by on the way home.

Renegade Construction Photos 11/4/06 originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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No Renagade Construction Yet – That I Can See

Thomas — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:27:50 +0000

We drove past Valleyfair to see if we could see any piles of wood or anything happening with Renagade from the road and couldn’t see anything. We took a picture of Excalibur though though to show everyone what we saw. From what I understand the new coaster should be around here somewhere.

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Cedar Point’s New Coaster – Maverick

Thomas — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 14:54:11 +0000

Cedar Point, the sister part of Valleyfair, is opening up their own old west themed coaster in 2007 called Maverick.
Maverick is a steel coaster that has an amazing 95-degree angle drop and has linear synchronous motors to propel the train. Meaning it doesn’t climb slowly up a hill, it races up hills.

Reaching speeds of 70mph with amazing old west themed scenery, Maverick looks to be one amazing ride. Complete with tunnels, twists, upside down twirls and much more.

Maverick is Cedar Points 17th coaster and will open in 2007 in Frontiertown.

Checkout Maverick’s video & animations page to ride the ride.

Construction Photo

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Renegade Wooden Rollercoaster – New for 2007

Thomas — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 17:52:41 +0000

For the first time since 1976, Valleyfair is building a new wooden rollercoaster; Renegade.

Renegade stands 104 feet tall with drops of 91 feed. Top speeds are 52 mph and the 2 minute ride will take you 3,113 feet around the track. Two high-performance trains will hold 24 people a piece on each wild ride!

Renegade’s location will be towards the back next to Thunder Canyon. This is a spot that really needs some new attention as not many wonder that far back in the park.

“Guests will experience a two minute adventurous ride including a never-before-experienced twisting first drop, a low-to-the-ground high-speed S-turn and a high-speed station fly-by.” – Valleyfair.com

With a cowboy theme, Renegade will surely be a hit for Valleyfair. This coaster also marks the latest in Valleyfair’s string of new rides to keep the park fresh and attractive to visitors. I for one, need to visit Valleyfair in 2007!

Checkout Valleyfair’s official site for videos and the ability to ride the ride!

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New Inverted or Wooden Roller Coaster for 2007?

Thomas — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 22:12:19 +0000

Rumors are flying and people are hoping, but there is no confirmation of a new roller coaster for 2007. Not yet anyway.

Some rumors claim that an inverted coaster is coming, others say a wooden coaster is on it’s way.

Where would they put it? There seems to be some room around Whitewater Water Park; maybe. And the park sure could use some help back by Excalibur. However, the recent trend has the park growing into the parking lot. That’s where Wild Thing and Steel Venom have ended up. Then again, the Power Tower, RipTide and Xtreme Swing have taken over spots held by smaller rides.

If you visit Valleyfair and see anything, do share.

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Valleyfair’s Wild Thing Rollercoaster Jumps the Tracks

Thomas — Mon, 22 May 2006 11:46:08 +0000

It’s not yet determined why, but Valleyfair’s famous rollercoaster, Wild Thing, jumped it’s tracks over the weekend. It happened at the end of the ride and 18 people were said to be taken to the hospital. None had much more than bumps and scratches. There were no major injuries. It’s still up in the air on why it happened and Valleyfair will make sure to fully investigate it.

Wild Thing is Minnesota’s biggest and fastest amusement park ride and one of Valleyfair’s main attractions. Until recently, there had never been an accident with injuries in the rollercoaster’s 10 year history.

Wild Thing will be closed until further notice.

[Update] Wild this has reopened!

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