Bumper Boats to be Removed for the 2010 Season

[Mangler-Matt]

     In a shocking find, it was brought to our attention that the Bumper Boats have been removed from Valleyfair's list of attractions & through confirmation of various sources, the Bumper Boats will be removed prior to Valleyfair's 34th season of operation.

     Added in 1993, the Bumper Boats were located directly in between the Go Kart track and the Clubhouse in Challenge Park. The ride was fairly basic and consisted of motorized and inflated rafts that enabled riders to bump and spin around in a pond of water for the small price of $3 dollars (during the 2009 season).

     During the last portion of the 2009 season, the pool that housed the Bumper Boats was emptied and the attraction itself remained unused and out of operation. At this point in time we aren't sure what plans there are as far as what the land will be used for, but the rafts themselves will be relocated and used at another Cedar Fair park in future seasons.

     The Bumper Boats were always a great way to have fun and relax in Challenge Park. Although the attraction wasn't always the most popular ride in the park, it still added to the fun and unique atmosphere of Challenge Park. We can only guess that the area itself won't change that much, but hopefully something will be put in its place in order to fill the space left over from the Bumper Boats area.

R.I.P. Bumper Boats -:- 1993-2009

[HauntFreak]

I thought it would be the bumper boats. I will miss the bumper boats RIP 1993-2009.

[cyclone]

I rode the Bumper Boats once, and I blew up an engine on the Boat I was using , Haha good times....

[vfhauntfreak]

I wonder what's going to replace it....
A scad tower could fit there! (Hey, i can dream, can't I?)

But seriously, imagine that... a scad tower/ripcord upgrade for season passes. That would be sick :D

Bumper boats will be missed, but I think VF made a good decision money wise. Hardly anybody went on them last season

[Mangler-Matt]

Haha sick as in like $400 bucks for the upgrade haha. XD

I'm hoping for a pole barn for a new Haunt. That's just wishful/hopeful thinking in my mind though.

[Steven John]

Didn't know these were there. I guess I'm not big on wet attractions. 3 bucks was a good price.
I thought I knew every corner of the park. Guess I was wrong. :)

[vfhauntfreak]

Mangler-Matt said:

Haha sick as in like $400 bucks for the upgrade haha. XD
I'm hoping for a pole barn for a new Haunt. That's just wishful/hopeful thinking in my mind though.

Hey, if I can wish for a SCAD tower, you can definitely hope for a pole barn. I can easily see VF adding one down there.

[Thrillrider247]

hmmm removal make room for the invert!! hehe

[vfhauntfreak]

Thrillrider247 said:

hmmm removal make room for the invert!! hehe

Umm.... it looks a little cramped down there for that...

[Thrillrider247]

actually there's plenty of room they could intertwind it in WT turn around or take out the theater

[HauntFreak]

Thrillrider247 said:

actually there's plenty of room they could intertwind it in WT turn around or take out the theater

I dought that they would but an invert down there and deystroy any more. They would have to move Hellside again if they deystroyed the theater.

[vfhauntfreak]

Thrillrider247 said:

actually there's plenty of room they could intertwind it in WT turn around or take out the theater

Well maybe they could find a way, but it would look really weird, and there are plenty of other places that would be better for it.

[Thrillrider247]

well besides the rumored autos i think near X and thunder in the woods would be hella! sweet. Just imagine the roar comming from the woods at nite