holyblakbelt Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Looks like we will say goodbye to Whitewater Country and hello to Soak City! From Screamscape... 2009 - Wavepool / Soak City - Confirmed - (10/10/08) CoasterKarma has posted the announcement from Valleyfair that not only will the park add a new large wave pool next year (34,000 sq-ft, 200 feet of “beach frontage”) with cabana rental service, but they will also change the name of the waterpark from Whitewater Country to Soak City So what I'm thinking that is it will be a good sized wavepool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 "Heres information about Valleyfairs new water attraction... "Valleyfair has announced a new 350,000-gallon wave pool and other amenities to its waterpark. Earlier this season, the park removed its log flume from the park to make way for the new attraction. Riders over labor day weekend 2008 were treated to their last rides on the family water ride, as it was closed for good on labor day. Since September, Valleyfair has deconstructed the ride, leaving open a giant hole visible from Highway 101 in Shakopee. The New Wave Pool will total 34,000 square feet with nearly 200 feet of “beach frontage” (shall end width) to give guests plenty of space to sunbathe as they watch the waves roll in on the zero-depth entry. At its widest point in the deep end, the wave pool will measure 75 feet. Its maximum depth will be six feet. Valleyfair will also offer cabana rentals around the new wave pool to enhance the guest experience. The cabanas will shelter guests from the hot summer sun and will include food and beverage service. Other amenities that will be added include a new bathhouse with private changing and shower areas, tube and cabana rentals, locker rentals, a new merchandise and new food stand. The addition of the new wave pool and other amenities will bring the waterpark’s size to just over seven acres, which is almost double the size of the existing waterpark. Also new in 2009, Valleyfair will change the name of it’s waterpark to Soak City. Whitewater Country, as it is called today, currently offers guests body and speed slides, a family rafting ride, and a raging rapids whitewater rafting tube ride. They also offer a splash station for the youngsters. 2009 will also bring in the start of Valleyfair’s 33rd season, beginning in May. The complete 2009 operating schedule will be posted on Valleyfair’s website in the near future." We'll have coverage at VFZ of the full announcement when the official press release is made. Props to Coaster Karma! I've never heard of the site actually before today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyblakbelt Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I wonder if they will include Hydroblaster in the new Soak City. They took out the flume for a wavepool, so for me, it just sounds logical to include it into the water park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkarma!dotcom1 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Yes, the park will be adding the new wave pool as well as some other things to the waterpark for 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 New Photos at Valleyfairzone.com Also, we may have more photos up by the end of the week so stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Hey sorry for the double post, but we got some brand new pictures over at Valleyfairzone.com of the nearly completed wavepool. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 http://www.startribune.com/local/80512237.html Bob Williams dressed in a tuxedo and top hat and sported a beard and cane to greet guests at Valleyfair's grand opening in 1976. The attire personified his witty, offbeat personality and the many whimsical attributes of the playground he helped design. Willy, as he was known in Twin Cities advertising and marketing circles, was involved in nearly every design aspect of the Shakopee amusement park, from its color schemes to its cartoon-style maps, posters and collectibles to naming many of the early rides, such as the High Roller and the Monster. Williams died of chronic lung disease and heart failure Christmas Eve at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. He was 77. "He was terribly creative," said Dave Sherman, founder and CEO of Valley Park Inc., the first owner of Valleyfair. "With naming the rides, he went for the funky and out-of-the-ordinary; he wanted that for people to have a silly or fun time. ... We liked his work very much." Williams began his career in the Twin Cities as a teacher and art director at Art Instruction Schools, where he worked with Charles Schulz, creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip. Admired for his creativity, Williams was tapped to design logos and looks for several Twin Cities stores and restaurants, and to illustrate advertisements for local advertising agencies and publications, said Charleen Bacigalupo, whose husband was the last owner of Twin Citian magazine, a now defunct publication in which Williams' work often appeared. "He had no respect for a deadline, but he had immense respect for good work," said Paul Runyon, former owner of Runyon's Saloon, who used Williams on a freelance basis when he ran Promotion Resource. "He always gave something extra and enhanced the proposition." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 It's been confirmed that the Bumper Boats are being removed for the 2010 season & will be relocated to a different Cedar Fair park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I just wanna say something about the park that is completely off topic. The park needs a good looping coaster. If it is by Vekoma, Intamin, B&M, or anyone! They need a new coaster with inversions. The only coaster there that goes upside down is the Corkscrew. If I also remember, they have a looping starship kind of ride, nothing else. felt sorry for the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 ^I don't think a park has to have a looping coaster to make it better... While I haven't been yet, everything I've seen of Valleyfair is that it is a pretty strong park, despite its lack of "loopers." Considering the park just got Renegade not too long ago, I can't see them really splurging on another major coaster addition yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Europa Park went how many years before getting a coaster with inversions? The first coaster that went upside down at Europa Park was just installed in 2009. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyblakbelt Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I really don't care right now if we have multiple "inverting" coasters right now. I think that Corkscrew is alright (even for an Arrow) and I love Renegade. If they announce it (A new coaster) for 2011 or 2012, I will be happy about that. However, I'm being patient for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Looks like good news for Valleyfair!: A substantial expansion is coming to Valleyfair for the start of the 2011 season. Officials for the 34-year-old amusement park in Shakopee will reveal the details on Aug. 6. The expansion will be of "pretty significant proportions," said Valleyfair spokesman Tom Memmen, declining to give away the specifics. He did say it's something that park operators "hope will encourage families to continue to come out." "People coming out next year will know that something will be different," he added. Since its opening, the 90-acre Valleyfair has spent more than $96 million in upgrades, making it the largest amusement park in the Upper Midwest. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastermoosh Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Camp Snoopy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Linn Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 It's a shame they won't keep the corkscrews around and do the same thing they did at Alton Towers . The only park I can see really doing this is Cedar Point because theirs is so iconic. i can even see them keeping the corkscrews where they are if/when they remove the ride. Kinda bittersweet to see GASM get ripped apart like this. Like I've said before, I got a good ride on it years ago, but my ride 2 years ago was hellacious, and that's putting it lightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Sounds more Planet sized to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayzle Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 When does everyone think they will announce the new ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 A credit's a credit, no matter how small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 It's a shame they won't keep the corkscrews around and do the same thing they did at Alton Towers . The only park I can see really doing this is Cedar Point because theirs is so iconic. i can even see them keeping the corkscrews where they are if/when they remove the ride. Valleyfair's will be around for a while as well. It's one of only two inverting roller coasters in the entire state, and the only one in the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Sounds more Planet sized to me. Cedar Fair doesn't care about size... Planet Snoopy @ KD has two rides, a splash zone, and a theater... THATS IT, they were too lazy to retheme the whole kiddie area... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I'm sorry, I still really don't like the CF parks all going back to Snoopy. Especially the way it was presented to us at CGA about how it's such a great thing and how parents really want to take their kids to a kids area that appeals to them and that they relate to the characters. No, sorry, I'd much rather bring my kid to a kids area SHE enjoys and SHE knows the characters. Not ones that I constantly have to try to explain to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sros1fan Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 When does everyone think they will announce the new ride? I Imagine soon because the town meeting for it is tuesday. 1. Administrative Approval – Block: 3101 Lot: 11 – Six Flags Great Adventure is seeking administrative site plan approval to replace the existing Scream Machine attraction with a new Steel Roller Coaster http://www.jacksontwpnj.net/Townhall/Planning%20&%20Zoning/agendas/2010/pb_agenda_08-02-10.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toader Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I'm sorry, I still really don't like the CF parks all going back to Snoopy. Especially the way it was presented to us at CGA about how it's such a great thing and how parents really want to take their kids to a kids area that appeals to them and that they relate to the characters. No, sorry, I'd much rather bring my kid to a kids area SHE enjoys and SHE knows the characters. Not ones that I constantly have to try to explain to her. In Minnesota, we still know snoopy a lot more then a place like California. Snoopy was born here. We have statues and all sorts of things spread around the cities and state. So I think it will be really special having our beloved beagle come back from his horrible break off of Camp Snoopy in the Mall of America. I can understand your point though when Snoopy isn't as big on the West Coast than it is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavs Fan Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 The Snoop Dog is pretty much the mascot for Cedar Fair. As long as there is a mascot, the kids will enjoy it and whatever it has to offer. Snoopy creating another planet will automatically make his status godly again. CF's just spreading the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calicoasters Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 No, sorry, I'd much rather bring my kid to a kids area SHE enjoys and SHE knows the characters. Not ones that I constantly have to try to explain to her. Yeah, my Nephew thinks Snoopy is Charlie Brown, or is it Charlie Brown is Snoopy?... Either way he would NO trouble identifying Sponge Bob or Patrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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