SHAKOPEE, Minn. - Time marches on, and so... apparently... does the quest for new forms of fun.
Valleyfair will bid farewell to one of it's earliest rides August 21, when the Enterprise is officially retired from use. The ride has entertained visitors for 38 years, but park officials say it will be dismantled to make room for what they cryptically call the "future growth of Valleyfair.
More than 15 and a half million riders have experienced Enterprise since its installation at the park in 1979.
“While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to one of our park’s oldest rides, we’re excited for what the future holds,” says Dave Frazier, Vice President and General Manager of Valleyfair. “The park has evolved so much over the past 40 years and as Valleyfair continues to grow, we’re committed to enhancing the overall experience for our guests. We’re happy that Enterprise was able to provide close to four decades of memories.”
Guests can take their last rides on Enterprise before the ride is ceremoniously retired on Sunday, August 21 at 10 p.m.
Plans for 2017 expansion at Valleyfair will be officially announced in mid-August.