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Valleyfair announced today that a major, family-friendly expansion is coming next year, called Route 76. Taking over the location of the now closed Go-Karts attraction, this new area includes a Zamperla Disk’O Coaster called Northern Lights, the return of the classic Antique Autos with new Cadillac cars and track, and two refurbished attractions; Tilt-a-Whirl and Scrambler; that will include all new LED lighting packages and theming. Ripcord, the SkyCoaster up-charge attraction, will be staying at the park, but it is not known if it’s staying in the same place, or moving to a new location inside the park.
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Here’s the press release from the park:
Flying up to 42 feet above Route 76, Northern Lights will have everyone clinging to the handrails for the ultimate family coaster experience. Guests 42” or taller, will rock and roll on over 300 feet of track at speeds of up to 43 mph. At night, Northern Lights’ dancing lights of blues, greens and purples will match the same colorful display of light that illuminate the horizon during this natural phenomenon.
The new Route 76 area will take guests back into amusement park Americana with the return of three Valleyfair classic rides that made their debut in 1976 when the Park opened. Antique Autos, a treasured favorite, returns with a new roadway in Route 76 featuring brand new Cadillac styled cars. Tilt-a-Whirl and Scrambler will also be relocated to the new area and will receive new theming and LED light packages, bringing guests a perfect mix of classic and new to ensure they get their kicks on Route 76.
“Route 76 is an exciting new area for Valleyfair,” said Dave Frazier, Valleyfair’s Vice President and General Manager. “Visiting our park is about creating lasting memories with your friends and families. Bringing back classic rides from the past will allow our guests to share their childhood memories with a new generation, while also creating new memories on Northern Lights, our new family coaster. These unique experiences everyone can enjoy together reinforce Valleyfair as the top destination for families.”
Opening May 2014, Route 76 is a much welcome addition to a neglected area of the park. Share us your thoughts on this new expansion.
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