valleyfairfanatic Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Why did Valleyfair cut the park services? And have the ride operators do park services? Is this the first year they have done this? Yes this is the first year. No one was happy. Because budget. Because they don't think we do enough already, IDK. It does say in our job description "other miscellaneous jobs" or something like that. Valleyfair is one of the only (If not THE only) park where you had to be 18 to operate ANY rides position. However, they got special permission from the state to allow 16-17 y.o. to operate all but primary controls, including single operator rides. They wear the orange park services uniform, and then get the red uniform once they turn 18. They are titled "Ride Attendants" instead of "Ride Operators". So the pay levels go $9.25/attendants, $10.25/operators, $11.25/leads, and $11.75/supervisors with the pay raise this year. Keep in mind that they do have some people (me) working in rides areas primarily for Park Services work. (My apologies in advance for the double post) Edited August 25, 2015 by valleyfairfanatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyfairfanatic Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I just had a fantastic day at the park! Thank you valleyfairfanatic for notifying me that the commercial shoot was happening! I got at least 10 rides on Wild Thing, and I got 4 on Power Tower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I just thought of this. Would any TPR's like to meet up on Sunday the last day of the season and hang out as a group? Ill be at Valleyfair the last day of the season all day. I probably won't be able to go to the park on closing day this year, but if by chance I could go, it would be nice to meet some of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCI Wooden Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I just thought of this. Would any TPR's like to meet up on Sunday the last day of the season and hang out as a group? Ill be at Valleyfair the last day of the season all day. I probably won't be able to go to the park on closing day this year, but if by chance I could go, it would be nice to meet some of you. I would love to meet some of the faces behind these posts! Count me in as a maybe. It depends if anything pops and up, and which members decide to go. I don't think anyone will know if they can go until later in the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svelure Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I always read this thread but I never reply on it. I decided I better after going to the filming on the Renegade on Sunday. I met some people who might be on this thread, like Renegade Mike?? I had so much fun on Sunday, I wish I could have gone on Sat and Mon. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACES Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) This came from Knotts mobile app. Just got an update from Knotts on my I phone. Knott's Scary farm Annoucement Event. On Wednesday, August 26 at 8pm Knott's Berry Farm Season Passholders and Scary Farm Passholders are invited to an exclusive 2015 Knott's Scary Farm unveiling event. Those in attendance will have a chance to win free Scary Farm tickets. This event will take place in the Charles M. Schulz theatre and is not recommended for children under 13. Wristbands are required for event enter. Makes me wonder about Valleyfair's annoucement will be soon for there new haunt attraction? Wonder if Valleyfair will follow the same way and do a sneak preview for there season passholders of there new haunt building. Edited August 25, 2015 by ACES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCI Wooden Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I always read this thread but I never reply on it. I decided I better after going to the filming on the Renegade on Sunday. I met some people who might be on this thread, like Renegade Mike?? I had so much fun on Sunday, I wish I could have gone on Sat and Mon. Sue Hey! I was there! Renegade filming wasnanton of fun. Does anyone know who did the filming of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svelure Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I always read this thread but I never reply on it. I decided I better after going to the filming on the Renegade on Sunday. I met some people who might be on this thread, like Renegade Mike?? I had so much fun on Sunday, I wish I could have gone on Sat and Mon. Sue Hey! I was there! Renegade filming wasnanton of fun. Does anyone know who did the filming of that? I'm not sure, but I talked to one of the guys while waiting to film on the xtreme swing and they travel all around the country doing that. It's like my dream job! And, we made the Facebook page. We are kind of a big deal. https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11892184_10153567321796880_71962977538865008_n.jpg?oh=f8dc55a674dfe28c12cd116fa3e5f34e&oe=5666A9A8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACES Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I just got off Wild Thing a five minutes ago I got stuck on my first ride of the evening because someone had to take there cell phone out and the ride operator told everyone to put there arms up in the air to check everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyfairfanatic Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Got some pretty cool snaps at the park. Just thought i'd share them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyman6 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Nice pics! Thanks for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyfairfanatic Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Nice pics! Thanks for that! I gotta post this picture again (And for those of you wondering, I will not meet up with any users from this site. Just being cautious) Sorry about that just had to get my point across. you're very welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACES Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Just got my last ride of Renegade. Took the photo of the moon coming over Valleyfair. The moon over Valleyfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCI Wooden Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 This is probably my favorite part of the park to just walk through. Lots of shade, and lots of foilage. By the way, has anyone else realized that the Corkscrew pond looks a lot cleaner? I think they added a fountain this year, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looty Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Nice pics! Thanks for that! I gotta post this picture again (And for those of you wondering, I will not meet up with any users from this site. Just being cautious) Sorry about that just had to get my point across. I don't think anyone is losing any sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNCarnivores216 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Did Renegades trains get refurbished or something?!! I was at Valleyfair! last month and the trains seats had a different color! https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11892184_10153567321796880_71962977538865008_n.jpg?oh=f8dc55a674dfe28c12cd116fa3e5f34e&oe=5666A9A8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyman6 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCjunkie Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I just thought of this. Would any TPR's like to meet up on Sunday the last day of the season and hang out as a group? Ill be at Valleyfair the last day of the season all day. I probably won't be able to go to the park on closing day this year, but if by chance I could go, it would be nice to meet some of you. I would be in for meeting at the park for a couple of hours to hit some rides. It doesn't have to be the last day either. Any Haunt weekend works too. Also either of the two weekends in between Labor Day and the start of Haunt are usually nice and not a lot of traffic in the park. Anyone up for any of those times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyfairfanatic Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I think Renegade's seats have been that dark brown color since last season when they were refurbished along with the restraints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCI Wooden Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Did Renegades trains get refurbished or something?!! I was at Valleyfair! last month and the trains seats had a different color! https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11892184_10153567321796880_71962977538865008_n.jpg?oh=f8dc55a674dfe28c12cd116fa3e5f34e&oe=5666A9A8 That must have been put through some sort of filter, I don't remember them being the dark. I think it is just a weird picture (Fun fact: I'm on that train, but I'm in the very back row so you can't see me!) I just thought of this. Would any TPR's like to meet up on Sunday the last day of the season and hang out as a group? Ill be at Valleyfair the last day of the season all day. I probably won't be able to go to the park on closing day this year, but if by chance I could go, it would be nice to meet some of you. I would be in for meeting at the park for a couple of hours to hit some rides. It doesn't have to be the last day either. Any Haunt weekend works too. Also either of the two weekends in between Labor Day and the start of Haunt are usually nice and not a lot of traffic in the park. Anyone up for any of those times? I prefer Sundays, because less people are there (There's no Haunt on Sundays, only Snoopy's thing ). Pretty much any Sunday should work for me. I'd love to see this happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCjunkie Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 That must have been put through some sort of filter, I don't remember them being the dark. I think it is just a weird picture (Fun fact: I'm on that train, but I'm in the very back row so you can't see me!) Good to hear you had the best seat on the train then. It must be a filter because the seats do look awfully dark in that shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svelure Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Did Renegades trains get refurbished or something?!! I was at Valleyfair! last month and the trains seats had a different color! https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11892184_10153567321796880_71962977538865008_n.jpg?oh=f8dc55a674dfe28c12cd116fa3e5f34e&oe=5666A9A8 I'm the one looking miserable in the front seat. I was having a fun time, I just have a case of RBF. It's a curse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmillzy Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 the three dollar day games are all rigged. bummer - ring toss - barnyard basketball - milk jug by vault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippindotsguy8 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 The games aren't "rigged", they're just difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmillzy Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Uh, no there rigged. Also, the arcade repair man said that the arcade will be used as a bar for haunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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