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Valleyfair in Shakopee, MN

1 Valley Fair Drive • Shakopee, MN 55379

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Valleyfair amusement park in Minneapolis is the ultimate destination for big thrills and family fun with over 75 rides and attractions. This Minnesota theme park features towering roller coasters like Corkscrew and Renegade, live entertainment, and a Peanuts-themed area just for kids. Plus, Soak City Valleyfair waterpark is included with your admission.

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Only 20 minutes southwest of the Twin Cities via County Road 101, east of Shakopee, Minnesota.
Under the new chaperone policy, all guests 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by guests ages 21 and up inside the park after 4:00 p.m.
The park is cashless and accepts credit/debit cards and Apple or Google Pay. Cash-to-card kiosks are located throughout the park to convert your cash into a prepaid card free of charge.
Download the mobile app in advance for an interactive map, performance schedule, ride wait times, car finder and more.
Height requirements for each ride can be found at the ride's entrance.
Strollers, manual and electric wheelchairs are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Water wheelchairs and pool lifts are also available for guests at Soak City's waterpark attractions.

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Looking for fun things to do in the Twin Cities? With more than 75 rides and attractions, Valleyfair is the Minneapolis amusement park where families come to play the Minnesota way!

Discover your next adventure on one of eight towering coasters including Steel Venom, High Roller and Excalibur, or learn to love thrills on one of Planet Snoopy’s 15 kid rides. The thrilling rides at Valleyfair are designed for one thing—absolute FUN! From roller coasters to swing rides like Xtreme Swing, thrills come in all different shapes and sizes. You are sure to find your new favorite thrills by the end of the day, whether you're a child or an adult.

Cool off this summer with Valleyfair’s Soak City Waterpark featuring gallons of awesome splish-splashin' family fun! Kids will love Barefoot Beach where pint-sized slides, geysers, and fountains are fun to play around. Test your courage on our four capsule drop slide, Breakers Pipeline, fill up on yummy treats at Beach Bites, lounge in personal cabanas, sip on margaritas, and so much more!

Soak City is the coolest place to slide, splash, chill, and dine—and is included with your Valleyfair admission.

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O5757EXwilliama

"Disappointed"

Reviewed October 20, 2024

I went to valley scare and it was a watered down version of a haunted house. They were more concerned about making money than making enjoyable memories for the guests. It was so packed that there was a constant line of people. So much that the actors didn’t have time to reset. They were left just walking around aimlessly. You could tell even the actors were disappointed. Beware that there is no limit to people they let into the park making it a nightmare to get on rides and see the haunted houses. We paid an extra $160 when we got into the park on top of admission just to be able to see the haunted houses. And then we were disappointed because of the conga line of people they had going in.

jackiekD933IP

"Worst experience ever."

Reviewed October 13, 2024

Got there and had to walk blocks just to get to the end of the line to enter the park, then spent an hour in line to get in the park while watching a ton of people budge in front of us in the line. Then got to the gate and our tickets that we bought half off on Friday the 13th they said they expired a week ago, even thought our friends we were with bought theirs the same day and they got in just fine. So they made us buy the full price ticket to get in. Then finally got in and got in line for a ride. Waited in line for another hour and a half. Finally road one ride, the park closes in an hour. We walked to another ride and stood in line for a couple minutes and realized we wouldn’t make it to the front before they closed so we left. All that to ride one ride. What a waste of money

bobbyhD7169RA

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

"Don't pay for the long lines, the parking, the power hungry security, the lack of scarers, and over priced drinks and fo"

Reviewed October 06, 2024

I never make reviews but feel like I needed to based on my experience at valleyscare. Me and bunch of friends went here on 10/4/24. And had as good of a time as we could. I'll just say that there are a lot of freights at valleyscare and it's not just the lack of scarers. The prices of things have skyrocketed and make the experience a lot less fun and very lackluster. $50 ticket price after tax with slight discount $26 parking that has lines to get in and to get out of (this added about an extra 2 hours of our day) $16 drinks that do not have enough bang for the buck $15 for a slice of pizza This immediately made the experience feel very cash grabby and definitely didn't make it a good time. Another thing that made the experience less enjoyable is security. I understand they are there to make sure people do not cause issues and if one comes up to settle it. Which they were good at. Just a bit too good. my friends small bag that looked about the same size as a purse or the same size as my other friends bag is not gonna do anything to anyone. After it had been scanned and searched throughly they told them they were not allowed to bring it in and they had to walk back to the car and put it away and then had to wait in a very long line again that takes about 30 minutes to get through. Security didn't even try to help and find another solution. (I.e let them go through another way to avoid the line.) Just told them tuff luck. (Another incident with Security) Security also stopped us from returning to our group after a couple of us had to use the bathroom while in line. There should be a way to slip back into lines to rejoin groups cause the lines are far to long to have to go back through them again. I.e. temp fast pass just to rejoin them when you get back (at least for the haunts cause that’s what we are there for). It's not that serious and having to go through the haunted house having a good time with friends is the whole point of the experience. Even after explaining things to the security person they just said no cutting like a child would. Just a very unpleasant experience when you have to pay for this type of service. Overall I would not go to valleyscare again or recommend valleyscare to anyone cause the only thing you will be scared of is the high prices and the lack of humility. Giving valleyscare 2 stars! It was only fun cause of friends and I didn't need to pay for them. Don't pay for the long lines, the parking, the power hungry security, the lack of scarers, and over priced drinks and food. Use your money wisely and don't make my mistake.

kylebB3585GK

"Valleyscare / terrible"

Reviewed September 28, 2024

They were not as organized with the ValleyScare. They didn’t advertise that an ID was needed and as I somehow didn’t get ID’d and got to the ticket scanners they flagged my ticket( tried getting in earlier not knowing we were suppose to be there at around 5:30 instead- again poor advertisement) and had me go back to customer service to have them sort it out. They also asked for my ID and the card I paid the ticket with which I did not have my wallet on me at all. It was a terrible experience and felt like they made me jump through hoops. Heed in mind that I left my wallet at home since I was not planning on buying any food there whatsoever and I wasn’t the driver so I had no need at all to bring it along. Oh and apparently because I didn’t have my card, I won’t get my refund until 30 days later even though I have an email that shows that I had bought the ticket. They don’t know how to run certain things in my opinion.

X311FEkimberlyb

"Mostly good, not perfect. Would, and will, return"

Reviewed August 28, 2024

The park was surprisingly uncrowded during our visit. Parking was expensive, as others stated, currently 25.00. It was easy to navigate, at least, and close to the entrance. Most rides were a less than 30 minute wait, several walk on. All seemed safe, respectful people in line, easy on and off. Park was extremely clean, no overflowing trash, saw several employees cleaning grounds, wiping tables, etc. I wish there were more signs just directing to different rides, routes, etc. You basically rely on your phone for a map or the app. The app showed every food place as closed and wait times for rides weren’t super accurate and it was hard to navigate a route. Our biggest issue was that food stands were closed. The ones that were open basically served the same food - pizza, chicken tenders, cheese curds and occasional hot dog vs cheese burger. Half of the ice cream, cotton candy, or other food was closed. Food was super expensive - like more for kids meals here than Disney. Plan on 25.00 pp for a basic meal and drink at minimum at a quick service. Overall, we would 100% go again, we absolutely enjoyed our time and money spent there.

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Valleyfair is located at 1 Valley Fair Drive • Shakopee, MN 55379

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Frequently Asked Questions about Valleyfair

How much is Valleyfair parking?

Valleyfair single-day parking fee is $20, while the preferred parking fee (near the main entrance) is $30. Campers and oversized vehicles will have an additional charge.

When does Valleyfair open? When does Valleyfair close?

Opening and closing hours are subject to change without notice, so make sure to refer to the operating calendar in the ticket section above for your selected date range.

When does Valleyfair close for the season?

Valleyfair closes by the end of October for the winter season.

Where is Valleyfair?

Valleyfair is located about 20 minutes southwest of the Twin Cities at 1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN 55379.

Are there lockers available for guests to use?

Yes, there is a limited number of lockers available throughout Valleyfair in varying sizes: regular, large and jumbo.

Is Wi-Fi available in the park?

Yes, free Wi-Fi can be accessed throughout the Valleyfair premises.

What is Valleyfair's chaperone policy?

Valleyfair has a new policy effective starting May 13, 2023, wherein all guests ages 15 years old or younger should be accompanied by a chaperone 21 years old and up to be admitted to or remain inside the park after 4:00 p.m.

Are pets allowed inside Valleyfair?

Only service animals are allowed inside Valleyfair. Kennels are not provided.

Can I bring food and beverages inside the amusement and water park?

Outside food, beverages and coolers are not allowed inside Valleyfair or Soak City, except for baby food and formula. Food for guests with special dietary needs is also an exception but they must stop by the guest services area at the front gate when they arrive.

Is smoking allowed in Valleyfair?

Smoking of any kind including cigarettes, vapor and e-cigarettes is not permitted inside Valleyfair. There is a designated smoking area outside the park entrance gate.

Can I re-enter the parking lot on the same day?

Yes, you can re-enter by presenting your parking ticket.

Are there severe weather stations inside the park?

Valleyfair has 16 marked severe weather shelters located throughout the park. Staff can direct guests to the nearest shelters in case of severe weather.

How does Valleyfair minimize the spread of illness amongst their guests?

Valleyfair employs rigorous sanitation standards and robust cleaning procedures like frequent disinfection of target areas throughout the day, first aid locations with staffed Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and protective clothing and gear for cleaning personnel.

Is a Fast Lane pass included in my 1-day pass?

No, a Fast Lane Pass is an additional cost and is not included in your Valleyfair admission ticket. You can add it for an additional cost as soon as you get to the amusement park, as it is in limited quantity only.