Lightning Rod Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 It's opening day finally here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFVSGirl16 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Happy Opening Day everyone! I hope anyone who is going out to the park this weekend enjoys it and is excited for the season to come. What's everyone most excited about? I'm excited to be working in the park and to be able to go back and watch the Live Entertainment shows. It's gonna be a great season of new memories, friends, and rides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Rod Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) I just arrived at Valleyfair. It's moderate rain right now. Just waiting for the highway gates to open. . New season waiting for a expansion annoucement for some new rides water park annoucement maybe for next year. I see security driving around in the main lot wonder if they'll let me in yet lol. Edited May 13, 2016 by Lightning Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Just saw the new Valleyfair commercial on Kare 11. Looks pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCjunkie Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Below is a link to the local newspaper StarTribune which has 32 pictures celebrating 40 years at Valleyfair. http://startribune.com/gallery-40-years-of-fun-at-valleyfair/379393841/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWingRider Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Very nice pictures. I especially liked the one of Excalibur under water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drbcoaster Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Some opening day pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyfairfanatic Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Went to opening day. Here's some of the things I noticed: Flyers were a huge sleeper hit, my group loved them and they were surprisingly fast, some restaurants got chain queue lines, the sign and flags all had vf40 and gave the park a more professional look, merch has definitely been better, the sign that directs guests to route 76 is now digital. Overall, I thought the park looked a lot more modern, clean cut, and professional than in the past years. I'm really excited to see what more stuff Cedar Fair has to offer in the coming years. *EDIT* I also remembered that I noticed blue power tower's launch was extremely toned down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Dropped by Valleyfair for a few hours today. It was a bit chilly, but mostly a nice day to be there since the lines were short (minus Renegade, 45-minute wait due to one-train operations). I noticed that the Breakers Plunge waterslides have been almost completely stripped of their colors. I wonder what that's all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyman6 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Dropped by Valleyfair for a few hours today. It was a bit chilly, but mostly a nice day to be there since the lines were short (minus Renegade, 45-minute wait due to one-train operations). I noticed that the Breakers Plunge waterslides have been almost completely stripped of their colors. I wonder what that's all about. The slides had some surface issues that are being corrected by the manufacturer while it's still under warranty. It should be open by memorial day as long as the weather warms up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Rod Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I stopped by the park today on the way to work for a few hours. Did a few rides on Flying Eagles walk on. Park wasn't to busy. Just wondering. I meet up with Mike at Renegade rode for a few times. When the line normally gets past the tunnel how come they don't run two trains on a regular basis? Once the line gets past the tunnel it's about a half hour wait with one train. On the way out I stopped on Wild Thing running two trains walk on. Just wondering about Renegade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cake-is-life Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I stopped by the park today on the way to work for a few hours. Did a few rides on Flying Eagles walk on. Park wasn't to busy. Just wondering. I meet up with Mike at Renegade rode for a few times. When the line normally gets past the tunnel how come they don't run two trains on a regular basis? Once the line gets past the tunnel it's about a half hour wait with one train. On the way out I stopped on Wild Thing running two trains walk on. Just wondering about Renegade. They might not have the staffing yet. Each ride is different, but sometimes there are positions that must be staffed for an additional train (for example, usually someone at the turnstile/entrance). It's still finals season so there's a bunch of us Ops that can't be back yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Happy to announce that I've been offered a ride operator position at Valleyfair that I plan on accepting . Looking forward to experiencing the park from an employee's perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 ^Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cake-is-life Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Happy to announce that I've been offered a ride operator position at Valleyfair that I plan on accepting . Looking forward to experiencing the park from an employee's perspective. Congrats! Get ready for a crazy summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Happy to announce that I've been offered a ride operator position at Valleyfair that I plan on accepting . Looking forward to experiencing the park from an employee's perspective. Any idea what ride/area yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 ^ Not sure which ride I'll be working at yet, but I put that I'd rather work with adults than children on the application, so hopefully I'll get a coaster or thrill ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghna Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 MAD MOUSE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWingRider Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 How far do you have to drive to get to VF? For me it is about 40 minutes so I wouldn't like to work there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I live about two hours away from the park, so I'll have to live in the dorms. I live about two hours away from the park, so I'll have to live in the dorms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cake-is-life Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I'm 20-30 minutes depending on the day. During the weekdays there's backups on the Ferry Bridge (as two lanes go down to one) which is always annoying to skirt around. I live about two hours away from the park, so I'll have to live in the dorms. You should contact Housing ASAP. I heard they were almost full for guys; I can't quite believe it but it's better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Rod Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Stopped by the park this morning did a few rides be there on Saturday. I spoke with one of the managers about the metal detectors. He told me this is going to be on random days and it's also at other Cedar Fair parks as well at Cedar Point. He mention that this might be a perminate installation in the next few years. Anyone think we need metal dectors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOG1991 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 ^Honestly I think all parks should have and use metal detectors. A person's life and safety is worth it. I know parks aren't historically targets for terrorism or gun violence, but the fact that without metal detectors anyone can bring a gun into a park is scary. Look at Universal with the guy who was clearly mentally suffering who went in and offed himself in front of a bunch of people. Carowinds rarely even bag checks consistently and someone could literally wheel a bomb into the place. It just seems like poor safety judgment and even if something major hasn't happened yet, there is always a first. Now what drives me crazy are the parks that have metal detectors and don't have employees trained to move people through them quickly. At some parks it causes a really bad backup and at others it isn't even an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millertpr Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 It bugs me that they have them at Valleyfair because they only have wands and it takes forever to wand someone compared to having them walk through. If we got them permanently, I could see some walk through detectors being purchased and installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKA 'Playa Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Did Meghna break the Mad Mouse today...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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