I was surprised at how much fun our family had at Valley Fair. I considered Valley Fair, from my teen years, as mainly an ultimate teen experience. But my daughters age 7 and 4 had a blast. Some tips for families: 1)Arrive early. Crowds do not get heavy until 1:00PM. 2)Start with milder rides. The Carousel and the Scrambler are ideal. 3)Take a break to you car for your lunch brought in a cooler (to save money). Return to mild rides like the Train Ride and Floom. 4)Pre-schoolers love the overlooked but excellent half-pint park, with Mild Thing, Frog Hopper, etc. 5)This is a good time to split up by age so the other parent can bring an older child to the centerpiece - Wild Thing (one of the 10 best coasters in the world). The picture keychain may be memorable.
Pros: The Wild Thing, kiddy ride area, for teens or families
Cons: A little expensive, look for coupons
more