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Valleyfair
Ride ValleyFairs Wild Thing – POV Videos
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.
ValleyFair – Summer Fun
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!
A View From The Top Of Power Tower
Photo via KoRaYeM
This is a great view, straight down, from the top of the Power Tower.
Now having the ability to have a camera out, snap a shot, and not loose the camera is talent.
Why Do Themeparks Like Halloween So Much?
ValleyScare Ghouls via ManglerMatt
Valleyfair is currntly running ValleyScare where they turn the park in to a giant haunted house basically. During the day it’s fun and kid frienly, at night, it’s for adults and aimed to scare you to death.
What I don’t get is why? Why do themeparks love to do this? Parks all around the country do the same thing. And it happens year after year.
Do people just love being scared that much? I guess. Personally I’m staying home, but am intrigued at how scary it really is and why others like it.
Battle: ValleyFair VS. Nickelodeon Universe
I think it’s hard to compare ValleyFair and Nickelodeon Universe as they are two completely different parks with different visitors. But lets give it a go.
- ValleyFair tailors more to big kids, Nickelodeon Universe to little kids.
- ValleyFair is outdoors, Nickelodeon Universe is indoors.
- ValleyFair is pricy but all rides are included, Nickelodeon Universe is pay per ride for the most part.
- ValleyFair has a water park, Nickelodeon Universe has a water ride.
- ValleyFair is open in the summer, Nickelodeon Universe is open all year around.
- ValleyFair usually has longer lines, Nickelodeon Universe doesn’t have the crowds.
- ValleyFair has some gift shops, Nickelodeon Universe has an entire mall.
New Valleyfair Coaster in 2010?
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
Steel Venom Photo Opp
What a sweet photo. Not only of the Steel Venom ride, but also the coloring which almost makes it look a bit retro.
Pepsi Rock Band Stage
On Tuesday, June 23rd you’ll be able to show off your Rock Band skills when Valleyfair hosts the Pepsi Rock Band stage!
Performers, fans and groupies can head over to the Amphitheater Plaza between noon and 6pm to either preform for the crowd or enjoy the free concerts.
This is a free event for all Valleyfair visitors and is open to rockers of all ages!
2009 Valleyfair Park Hours
Valleyfair opens every day at 10am and closing time varies per day.
Check out the park hours image below for specific days and times.
Breakers Bay Construction Wrapping Up
Valleyfair.com is showing that the construction on Breakers Bay is wrapping up nicely. It also show where it’s located in the park. It is much closer to Wild Thing that I had previously thought.
