Minnesota amusement park stays open whereas closing well-liked rides after unprecedented flooding

Harris Marley

International Courant

Valleyfair amusement park in Minnesota is just not providing refunds to company regardless of closing down three rides and its most important parking heaps as a consequence of flooding.

The amusement park, situated between the Minnesota River and Blue Lake within the metropolis of Shakopee, flooded in areas beneath “the crest,” in response to a launch from Valleyfair.

On the park’s on-line FAQ web page, Valleyfair states that “Projections present that the Minnesota River will crest on Saturday, June 29. We don’t but understand how lengthy it would take for the river to recede to regular ranges as that depends upon the climate.”

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Well-liked rides Excalibur, Thunder Canyon and Renegade had been impacted by the flooding and stay closed, however 72 rides stay open regardless of the flooding, in response to the park. 

Moreover, nearly the whole thing of on-site parking has been flooded. Buses will probably be offered freed from cost by Valleyfair for company from the Canterbury Overflow Lot, Eagle Creek Park and Journey, and Southbridge Crossing Park and Journey.

A curler coaster at Valleyfair amusement park in Minnesota is underwater after heavy flooding throughout the Midwest. (Valleyfair)

Refunds should not being supplied by Valleyfair presently to company who beforehand bought dated tickets, citing its climate affect coverage: “Valleyfair doesn’t supply refunds for tickets impacted by climate, until the visitor chosen the Ticket Insurance coverage possibility.”

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“We do, nonetheless, supply company the chance to decide on one other equally priced date ought to they want to transfer their go to to a different day through the use of our Visitor Portal,” the assertion reads.

Valleyfair amusement park in Minnesota is just not providing refunds to company as a consequence of flooding from heavy rainfall. (KMSP)

Working hours have been modified from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. till additional discover, and a “momentary gate entrance” is in use. Re-entries to the park are extremely discouraged.

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The FAQ web page added, “There will probably be no re-entry through the flood-impacted days for all company, together with season passholders, because of the very restricted area and capability on the momentary park entrance.”

A Fourth of July fireworks present slated for subsequent week has additionally been rescheduled for “later this season,” with no official scheduled date as but. 

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