New Change Just Announced for Guests At Valleyfair in Minnesota

Valleyfair in Minnesota has been entertaining families for about 50 years!  It opened up in 1976 and today is home to eight roller coasters.  Planet Snoopy is a great place for the younger kids at Valleyfair and provides 15 fun rides for that age group.  And on the super hot days, Soak City is THE place to be for waterpark fun.

Before you hop in the car to enjoy a day at Valleyfair this year, be informed.  A new update was just shared by Valleyfair that all guests need to know.

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New Change Just Announced for Guests At Valleyfair in Minnesota

With summer temps and schools closing for the next few months, outdoor attractions are getting ready to entertain all of us again.  If you want to ride the coasters, Valleyfair opened on May 10th.  If you are ready to cool off in some water, I noticed that Curt St. John on Quick Country 96.5 shared recently that Soak City, the waterpark at Valleyfair, is opening up on Memorial Day weekend.

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Before you plan your Valleyfair adventure, there is one major change that has been announced that you need to know.

New Expanded Chaperone Policy Issued For Popular Valleyfair in Minnesota

According to the Valleyfair Facebook page, the chaperone policy has been expanded for the 2025 season.  If you are planning to visit this amusement park along Highway 169 in Shakopee, take a peek at the new, updated policy below.

For the safety of all guests, those 15 & under must be accompanied by a chaperone (21+) during all operating hours on the following dates:

• May 26th
• June 6th
• June 7th
• July 4th

Please visit Valleyfair's website for the expanded policy and full details.

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Why Are Places Like Valleyfair Implementing Chaperone Policies?

In 2023, several parks and entertainment venues started implementing chaperone policies due to unruly behavior.  Even Disney, the happiest place on earth, has encountered inappropriate behavior and has had to implement "rules and regulations" for its guests.

According to Kare 11, Valleyfair has also had incidents of unruly behavior, including one in 2023 that sent a child to the hospital.

Valleyfair stated on its website that they want this park to be a place where friends and families can have fun and enjoy all of the experiences, all while being safe.

Here's What the Full Chaperone Policy Is For Valleyfair in Minnesota

I noticed a few individuals state on the Valleyfair Facebook page that the new updated policy isn't any different than what was already in place.  I wanted to see if this was true and found out, those comments were incorrect.  Here is what the chaperone policy states:

Under this policy, all guests ages 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old to be admitted to or remain in the park. The policy will be in effect daily by 4:00 p.m. local time -- Valleyfair reserves the right to begin enforcing the Chaperone Policy earlier on any given day.

 

The chaperone policy is expanded on the following days to guests ages 15 years old or younger requiring an accompanying chaperone of at least 21 years old for the full duration of the day:

May 26
June 6 and 7
July 4

Can Someone Get Kicked Out Of Valleyfair If They Don't Follow The Chaperone Policy?

If Valleyfair staff find a park goer that is 15 years old or younger who isn't accompanied by a chaperone when the policy is in effect, they will be asked to leave.

Does Security at Valleyfair Wear Cameras

According to the statement on the Valleyfair website, yes.  The security team uses body-worn cameras and surveillance cameras.