Thrillify Theme Park News

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: [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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.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.

If you’ve been by the Mall of America, you can’t miss Lego Land.  It’s a wonderful playground full of Legos and fun.  However, I don’t think it’s been cleaned since the day it was opened. Sure, down low all is good. But the view from the second or third level shows dust caked on all [...]

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 [...]