VF15 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 GM Dave Frazier just tweeted this pic. Looks like construction is starting on the new slide complex. @GMVFDave: Proper burial for Hydro Blaster???? or ground breaking ceremony for new slide tower??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyfairfanatic Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I forgot to mention in my previous haunt post that I got to go into a skeleton key room. I didn't get to experience it, but I did get a good look of the asylum skeleton key, there was 2 really nasty toilets (I'm assuming you'll have to stick your hand in one to get a key or something) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckInSD Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I forgot to mention in my previous haunt post that I got to go into a skeleton key room. I didn't get to experience it, but I did get a good look of the asylum skeleton key, there was 2 really nasty toilets (I'm assuming you'll have to stick your hand in one to get a key or something) So... what a plumber runs into on a daily basis. Seems legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 GM Dave Frazier just tweeted this pic. Looks like construction is starting on the new slide complex.@GMVFDave: Proper burial for Hydro Blaster???? or ground breaking ceremony for new slide tower??? Im shocked they got rid of hydroblaster. The one at MIA is popular and fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCF Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 GM Dave Frazier just tweeted this pic. Looks like construction is starting on the new slide complex.@GMVFDave: Proper burial for Hydro Blaster???? or ground breaking ceremony for new slide tower??? Im shocked they got rid of hydroblaster. The one at MIA is popular and fun! MIA has little to offer so of course it would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Was just doing some speculating, and I was considering the possibility of RipTide getting removed. I know that it's only 9 years old, but it really isn't that popular of a ride, as I rarely see more than a one cycle wait, and it isn't on the Fast Lane pass. Plus, it's probably has the worst reliability of any thrill ride at the park. It didn't open until the second week of June this season. Also, not to mention that it isn't very friendly to males. I know GM Frazier says he doesn't want to lose any rides right now, but they may have to remove some in a few more years, and I just feel that RipTide might be considered. Thoughts? RipTide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalToots Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 This might be an unpopular opinion, but I actually really enjoy Riptide. I'd rather see Enterprise go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1808 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I guess they might remove it if maintenance costs get too high but I doubt it. It takes up a pretty small footprint and I honestly like the ride. On a hot day I always make sure to ride it at least once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 This might be an unpopular opinion, but I actually really enjoy Riptide. I'd rather see Enterprise go. I personally hope that they don't touch Enterprise. That's a personal favorite of mine. I guess that Enterprise probably will get removed before RipTide, since it is one of the oldest rides in the park, but I don't see them removing it until it starts having bad reliability problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwaziBSRider1 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Judging from what I've seen at other parks, I think RipTide would be a good candidate for removal. Several other parks have already gotten rid of theirs, and they just don't pull the crowds in like they used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xACEx Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 What Valleyfair should do is move the enterprise over by were the old tilt a whirl use to sit by Wild Thing fill some of the open grass areas maybe re paint it and were enterprise is put a giant max air ride like at Cedar Point 150 feet. I've been on the one at Cedar Point and Kings Island. Also were the old scrambler use to sit since its just benches and a big circle why not add a new Lake Erie Flying Eagles like at Cedar Point doesn't take up to much space. On a hot day I consider keeping Rip Tide because Valleyfair doesn't have a lot of water rides to get wet on. I've also enjoyed Rip Tide with out the water being on. If I'm Valleyfair right now don't move or take out any rides. By the way doesn't GM Dave read these forums for ideas for Valleyfair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I will admit as far as modern flats go, the huss giant frisbee is one of the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1808 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 If they do need more room, they can move the enterprise over to where Chaos used to be. If in I'm not mistaken, nothing has been in that spot for like four years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFVSGirl16 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 ^ Probably a really dumb question, but where was Chaos located? I can't seem to remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning9SX Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 It was wedged in between Enterprise, the amphitheater and the go cart track. http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/photo.php?pageid=57&linkid=7731 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Now that Cedar Fair is bringing back the floorless coaster with Mantis' transformation into Rougarou, maybe a new small floorless coaster could be a bigger possibility. As I've said before, a floorless coaster at VF would be perfect because it's what VF needs: a modern steel inverting coaster. Of course, it would likely be like Hydra, and it probably wouldn't be as thrilling as Kraken, but I would certainly take one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Was just doing some speculating, and I was considering the possibility of RipTide getting removed. I know that it's only 9 years old, but it really isn't that popular of a ride, as I rarely see more than a one cycle wait, and it isn't on the Fast Lane pass. Plus, it's probably has the worst reliability of any thrill ride at the park. It didn't open until the second week of June this season. Also, not to mention that it isn't very friendly to males. I know GM Frazier says he doesn't want to lose any rides right now, but they may have to remove some in a few more years, and I just feel that RipTide might be considered. Thoughts? I think it might be more popular without the water element. I love the style of ride, but I would rather not take the Ice Bucket Challenge this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCI Wooden Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 This might be an unpopular opinion, but I actually really enjoy Riptide. I'd rather see Enterprise go. I personally hope that they don't touch Enterprise. That's a personal favorite of mine. I guess that Enterprise probably will get removed before RipTide, since it is one of the oldest rides in the park, but I don't see them removing it until it starts having bad reliability problems. I have to agree, Enterprise is one of my favorite rides in the park. I love the amount of freedom you have without any restraints and the forces are strong. It also is fairly reliable (at least I don't see it down much) so I don't see a reason for it to go, I would much rather see Riptide die before Enterprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyfairfanatic Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Mr.Frazier just tweeted this: "For fun or for Horror? Find out saturday" This appears to be along the retaining wall outside the front gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dschu Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Now that Cedar Fair is bringing back the floorless coaster with Mantis' transformation into Rougarou, maybe a new small floorless coaster could be a bigger possibility. As I've said before, a floorless coaster at VF would be perfect because it's what VF needs: a modern steel inverting coaster. Of course, it would likely be like Hydra, and it probably wouldn't be as thrilling as Kraken, but I would certainly take one. Like the size of batman at sfne? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 ^ Yeah, something like Batman at SFNE would be perfect for Valleyfair. I wish it would be something more like Kraken or Superman: Krypton Coaster, but since this is Valleyfair, I probably shouldn't dream that big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFVSGirl16 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Mr.Frazier just tweeted this: "For fun or for Horror? Find out saturday" This appears to be along the retaining wall outside the front gate. Maybe I'm wrong, but it kind of looks like the new London Terror. I could be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running_Buddy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Hi fellow Minnesotans, A friend and I are planning to go to Valleyscare this Saturday. For those who have been in the past, what should we expect for lines? We thought going the first day Valleyscare is open would be a better bet. Should we plan to get fast passes for the haunts? Are there certain haunts that are not to be missed? Thanks! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFVSGirl16 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Hi fellow Minnesotans, A friend and I are planning to go to Valleyscare this Saturday. For those who have been in the past, what should we expect for lines? We thought going the first day Valleyscare is open would be a better bet. Should we plan to get fast passes for the haunts? Are there certain haunts that are not to be missed? Thanks! Mark Lines really depend on the weather, since it's the first Saturday though I wouldn't imagine them being too bad, probably 20-30 mins? Fright Lane is totally up to you, but it would get you to skip the lines for each maze once and it would get you in the exclusive "Skeleton Key" rooms. I've never needed one before, but I'm getting one this year one night, specifically for the Skeleton Key. As far as the Haunts, I haven't experienced every maze, but I certainly recommend Chateau du Damne and Zombie High, as well as the scarezones. I've also heard The Asylum and Bloodshed are ones to not miss, however depending on the crowds you may very well be able to experience them all, especially if you end up doing Fright Lane. I also highly recommend checking out "Hacks! Live Dudes", the improv show in the Galaxy Theatre- it's a nice break from the scares and the chilly outside weather, and the shows are always hilarious. Have a great time, and let us know how opening night was- I'm super bummed I can't make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdcastle Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I haven't been to any of the haunts for a few years, but favorites were Chateau, Hellside, and Asylum. Weikilleu was OK, I didn't like Bloodshed. Haven't been to London Terror or Zombies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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