There’s something about that early morning rush as you pull in to the Valleyfair parking lot in Shakopee, smiles for miles and excitement filling the air of every vehicle you pass, kids skipping their way to the ticket line chatting about their most anticipated ride of the day. With the familiar sights and smells of the entryway and the turnstiles that I swear haven’t been updated since I was in grade school, taking my kids to visit the beloved amusement park sends me straight back to my childhood. The feels I had as a kid, skipping my way to the ticket line, come back immediately – but even stronger because now I get to witness my own children experiencing the same feels. It’s a double whammy of early morning emo and it’s nothing short of nostalgically amazing. As a child, I never thought twice about the preparedness my lovely guardians put in when we would pay this place a visit (thanks, mom and dad). But there’s plenty of planning to be had when it comes to navigating a successful day at this 125-acre theme park, especially since the park has grown from only 20 rides in its 1976 opening […]

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