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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.

Ride ValleyFairs Wild Thing – POV Videos originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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

A View From The Top Of Power Tower

Thomas — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:27:46 +0000

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.

A View From The Top Of Power Tower originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

Why Do Themeparks Like Halloween So Much?

Thomas — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:29:31 +0000

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.

Have you been to a haunted theme park? What did you think?

Why Do Themeparks Like Halloween So Much? originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

Battle: ValleyFair VS. Nickelodeon Universe

Thomas — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:19:23 +0000

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.
ValleyFair has Wild Thing, Nickelodeon Universe has Sponge Bob.
ValleyFair has paid parking, Nickelodeon Universe has free parking.
ValleyFair has bugs, Nickelodeon Universe is bug free.
ValleyFair gets you a tan, or sun burn, Nickelodeon Universe keeps the sun away.
ValleyFair has mini golf for an additional price, Nickelodeon Universe does too.
ValleyFair has all day fun, Nickelodeon Universe you can probably do in an hour or two.

What other comparisons do you have?

Post inspired by ValleyFair VS. Nickelodeon Universe at the Science Buzz.

Battle: ValleyFair VS. Nickelodeon Universe originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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!

New Valleyfair Coaster in 2010? originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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.

Steel Venom Photo Opp originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

Pepsi Rock Band Stage

Thomas — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:20:57 +0000

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!

Pepsi Rock Band Stage originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

2009 Valleyfair Park Hours

Thomas — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:18:26 +0000

Valleyfair opens every day at 10am and closing time varies per day.

Check out the park hours image below for specific days and times.

2009 Valleyfair Park Hours originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

Breakers Bay Construction Wrapping Up

Thomas — Sun, 10 May 2009 02:06:12 +0000

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.

Breakers Bay Construction Wrapping Up originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

OMG Valleyfair is for Sale!!

Thomas — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:50:18 +0000

Cedar Fair announced that Valleyfair is for sale!

I guess Cedar Fair wants to pay down it’s debts and that means putting Valleyfair up for the highest bidder. Granted, I’d love to own it, but I don’t think $100 would cover it.

However, even more disturbing news is that Cedar Fair is thinking of selling California’s Great America to the 49ers to use a a parking lot. A parking lot! Now that’s sad!

At this time Valleyfair will continue to operate as normal. If it does get sold, I wonder who’d it go to? Cedar Fair seems like such a good parent. To bad their purchase of Paramount Parks Inc. put them in so much debt.

OMG Valleyfair is for Sale!! originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

Soak City Water Park Comes to Valleyfair

Thomas — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:38:58 +0000

New for 2009 is the Soak City water park!

Valleyfair is adding a 350,000-gallon wave pool, aka Breakers Bay, with 200 feet of beach! Imagine that, a nice beach in the Twin Cities! No diving allowed though as it only goes down 6ft at the deepest.

Soak City is about double the size of the previous Valleyfair water park and spans nearly seven acres.

Besides Breakers Bay wave pool, other new waterpark features include…

Panic Falls Body Slides (three tubular water slides with quick turns and sudden drops), Panic Falls Speed Slides (two large slides with a sudden, rapid drop), Hurricane Falls (a four-passenger raft ride) and Raging Rapids (a rough, whitewater tube ride). For milder thrills, the waterpark offers Ripple Rapids (a slow moving river), Splash Station and Giggle Run (attractions for small children).

Wow, that’s a lot of new water attractions! And to make it even sweeter, Soak City is included in your Valleyfair admission price!!! No additional costs!

Valleyfair should open in May along with the Soak City water park. Enjoy!

Soak City Water Park Comes to Valleyfair originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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.

Valleyfair Looses Power originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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.

Some Good Renegade Photos originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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

Valleyfair Opens May 12th – Summer Hours

Thomas — Fri, 04 May 2007 11:12:44 +0000

The opening of Valleyfair for 2007 is just around the corner. On May 12 the park will be open from 10am – 6pm and starting May 17th, the park will be open daily.

For the full daily schedule, see the Valleyfair hours page.

Ohh and Whitewater Country Waterpark opens May 26!

Valleyfair Opens May 12th – Summer Hours originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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.

View from the Top of Renegade originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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.

Renegade Coming Along originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com

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

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.

No Renagade Construction Yet – That I Can See originally posted at http://www.twistermc.com