The three rides impacted by flooding are Excalibur, Thunder Canyon and Renegade
Theme park flooded after unprecedented rainfall in the midwest
Heavy rainfall in the midwest this week flooded out Minnesota theme park Valleyfair, where guests are not being offered refunds on previously purchased tickets. (Credit: Valleyfair and KMSP)
Valleyfair theme park in Minnesota is not offering refunds despite closing down three rides and the entirety of its parking options due to flooding.
The amusement park, located between the Minnesota River and Blue Lake, flooded in areas below "the crest" according to a release from Valleyfair.
On an FAQ page, Valleyfair states that "Projections show that the Minnesota River will crest on Saturday, June 29. We do not yet know how long it will take for the river to recede to normal levels as that depends on the weather."
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Popular rides Excalibur, Thunder Canyon and Renegade are impacted by the flooding and are closed. Additionally, almost the entirety of on-site parking has been flooded.
Buses will be provided free of charge by Valleyfair for guests from the Canterbury Overflow Lot, Eagle Creek Park and Ride, and Southbridge Crossing Park and Ride.
A rollercoaster at Valleyfair amusement park in Minnesota is underwater after heavy flooding across the midwest. (Valleyfair)
Operating hours have been changed from 10:00am to 9:00 pm until further notice, and a "temporary gate entrance" is in use. Re-entries to the park are highly discouraged.
Per Valleyfair's FAQ page, "There will be no re-entry during the flood-impacted days for all guests, including season passholders, due to the very limited space and capacity at the temporary park entrance."
Valleyfair amusement park in Minnesota is not offering refunds to guests due to flooding from heavy rainfall. (KMSP)
A Fourth of July fireworks show slated for next week has also been rescheduled for "later this season," with no official scheduled date as yet.
Refunds are not being offered by Valleyfair amusement park at this time, given their weather impact policy: "Valleyfair does not offer refunds for tickets impacted by weather, unless the guest selected the Ticket Insurance option."
Valleyfair cancels Fourth of July Fireworks and announces revised operating hours due to impact from flooding; Fireworks to be rescheduled later this season. Visit the link for complete details: https://t.co/WokrjYDqjQ pic.twitter.com/ybMud1U7O0
— Valleyfair (@ValleyfairMN) June 27, 2024
"We do, however, offer guests the opportunity to choose another similarly priced date should they wish to move their visit to another day by using our Guest Portal," the statement reads.
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Valleyfair did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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