First Timer! I Need Some Help!

[Valleyfair]

Hey everyone, I'm visiting for the first time one week from now (Sunday, July 27th)
I was wondering basically how I can fit in the whole park in one day, and what I should and should not miss (I will be doing all the coasters though no worries). Also, how busy is it typically on Sundays?

[Danhockey04]

You are approaching the most crowded part of the main season. I would expect heavier crowds unless bad weather comes that day. Just get there early and take out Dark Knight and SUF corner first starting with Dark Knight. Then work around to Mardi Gras and get Cajun out, take out the longer, slower lines of the park first.

[cousinkid24]

Probably crowded because it is a weekend peak season.

How bad do you think the crowds will be this Wednesday?

[bobbinbop20]

Probably crowded because it is a weekend peak season.

How bad do you think the crowds will be this Wednesday?

its gonna be unpredictable but hey im goin wednesday so i guess ill find out

[Danhockey04]

Anything about crowds during this part of the season, expect good waits on all the rides. The only way it may be less is it everyone decides not to go or the weather is bad.

[wishman35]

Hey everyone, I'm visiting for the first time one week from now (Sunday, July 27th)
I was wondering basically how I can fit in the whole park in one day, and what I should and should not miss (I will be doing all the coasters though no worries). Also, how busy is it typically on Sundays?

If you want to do everything then i would probably start with Superman, just go to the left when you walk in. Its the one line that wont be worth waiting for if it gets long.

If its busy and you are constrained by time i would just skip the Dark Knight. You really are not missing out on anything and most people feel it was a waste of wait. Its a semi-dark wild mouse that packs very little thrill and has cheesy effects. The pre show is nothing and the line is generally 2 hours + all day long.

Try to the left side of the park early if you can, walking into Mardi Gras hit up King Chaos if there is no line as its a fun flat ride...

Get to Vertical Velocity early if you can because its one train and the line is very slow moving. Its exciting for sure for a first time. If the front has a reasonable wait, i would say go for it, its great.

Batman is right across from V2, the line is fairly quick moving since there is 2 trains running consistent and the ride is like 55 seconds. By far one of the most fun, fast rides in the park.

If you stick the left side of the park you will come across Iron Wolf, if you must do it to accomplish all the coasters do it, but if the line is wrapping i would advise against it until it gets shorter. The loading time is slow. Its a fun but bumpy ride, keep your head back to avoid it from banging your head and you will enjoy it.

If you keep going you will notice American Eagle to left, it should be a pretty short wait if its still early afternoon-ish. Its a bit of a haul to the station but its a fun ride!

Across from American Eagles gate is the flat ride Revolution, and in my opinion the most intense flat we have. Its a pendelum where the riders face eachother and it spins and goes up and down, just dont eat before going on it!

Keep on trucking toward the other side of the park, at this point you will be by Southwest Territory where that huge orange coaster we all love is, Raging Bull. You also will have the popular woodie Viper, and our only sit down inverted Demon. You can really hit these however you want.

Demon will most likely be a very short wait, Raging Bull on most days moves pretty well and you should get on within 30-45 minutes. Viper is rarely more then 20-30 minutes but is worth it.

For Demon and Viper i would try to do the back for some pretty cool airtime.

For Bull, its up to you, but i think you should stick to the left when your close to the station and go for the front, its the best experience. If you go on again, hit the back for a more intense ride.

Try not to miss the Orbit, another flat ride that is good times.

[traincrossing9]

^You missed Whizzer! Don't miss out on that classic coaster. If you're willing to spend a little more cash get a flashpass. Those really help on crowded days.

[w00dland]

Since your name is Valleyfair I'm going to assume its your homepark. Hey look, we already have something in common! Now heres some advice:

If Vertical Velocity has a long line (Out of the station) skip it, you've already ridden Steel Venom.

Ride Batman if you havn't yet at a different park, its totally worth even a longer wait.

Raging Bull in the BACK ROW is a must.

American Eagle Red in the frontish of the train is almost as good as High Roller on a good day. Make sure to ride Viper a few times in either the backrow or the 2nd/3rd row as well for airtime.

Hurricane Harbor blows the waterpark in Valleyfair out of the water (hah, im funny) with more stuff to do. If you like waterparks spend a couple hours in there.

Whizzer is GREAT fun - Make sure to try it. Also, you may think that Demon is just like Corkscrew, which is kind of is, but its also much better, much smoother, and slightly longer. Give it a shot.

Iron Wolf is cool if you like standups - Sit in the front row for the best ride.

You won't find a Renegade in the park, but I dare say SFGAm has quite the coaster selection that should keep you busy all day. Enjoy the park!

[sfgam1]

I recomend American Eagle Blue if you like thrills. I went on it last Tuesday and was front row of the second car on the train and the front car was bouncing and wiggling all over the place and my sister and I thought we were going to die. It was pretty freaky.