Valleyfair opened in 1976 as a regional attraction modeled after Cedar Point.
The Wild Thing coaster features a 207-foot drop and speeds reaching 74 miles per hour.
Renegade is the first GCI-designed wooden coaster to feature a twisted drop out of the station.
The park is home to a 275-foot tall Starflyer attraction called North Star.
Planet Snoopy, the park's dedicated children's area, is themed around the Peanuts comic strip characters.
The park operates a full-scale water park, Soak City, integrated within the main grounds.
Valleyfair was acquired by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in 1978.
The park utilizes an 'all-park' Passport program allowing season pass holders access to other Cedar Fair properties.
Valleyfair is the largest amusement park in the Upper Midwest, spanning 125 acres in Shakopee, Minnesota. The park features over 75 rides, including eight roller coasters and the Soak City water park. High-profile attractions include the Wild Thing hyper-coaster, which reaches heights of 207 feet, and the Renegade wooden coaster. Soak City, included with park admission, provides a variety of slides and a lazy river. The park hosts seasonal events including the Halloween Haunt and Corn Fest. It serves as a regional hub for thrill-seekers, offering a mix of high-speed coasters and family-oriented areas like Planet Snoopy.
The elevated viewing area near the base of the Wild Thing coaster provides a full view of the park's skyline.
Purchase the Fast Lane pass on busy weekends to significantly reduce wait times for major coasters.
Bring a change of clothes for Soak City and utilize the locker rentals near the water park entrance.
Check the official app for real-time ride wait times throughout the day.
Do not arrive during the peak weekend afternoon hours if you intend to ride the most popular coasters, as lines will be longest.
Open seasonally from mid-spring through late October; closed during the winter months.
Shirts, shoes, and appropriate shorts or pants are required at all times; swimwear is restricted to the Soak City water park area.
