Sheryl

Review of Valleyfair Family Amusement Pa...

I haven't been to this park in almost 15 years but...

I haven't been to this park in almost 15 years but have been purchasing season passes for my kids for many years. The one thing I noticed consistently was that the attendants would run the rides without them ever being full while many people waited in line. I believe that is to force people to purchase the 'fast pass' which I understand is an additional $55.00. The food prices were also absolutely ridiculous!! While I understand these places make their money off the food and drink purchases, I felt absolutely gouged!! I don't know how a family can go there and not spend as much as their house payment. I was looking forward to taking my grandchildren there this year or next, but I doubt that will be possible.
Oh and not to mention the parking is now $15.00. REALLY?? And I was going to put my bag in a locker when going on a water ride but not for $15.00!!
The place seemed very clean and the staff seemed friendly but I wasn't very happy when I was already on a ride and was told you that I couldn't have my bag and had to unbuckle the already difficult seatbelt to get out and put my bag on the ground where someone walking by could easily 'pick it up.' It would have been nice for them to tell me that before I got situated. Maybe they could make an announcement? It will be awhile before I go back, probably another 15 years.