The ride
Mild Thing is a steel junior roller coaster built by Allan Herschell Company at Valleyfair in Minnesota, having opened to the public in 1976. After 50 seasons of operation it remains one of the defining attractions on the Valleyfair midway, drawing repeat riders who track every subtle change to its trains, restraints and station soundtrack.
Detailed performance figures for Mild Thing are limited in public references, but the coaster sits within the regular lineup at Valleyfair and continues to operate on a normal seasonal schedule. enthusiast trip-planning resources
Coasters from Allan Herschell Company have a recognizable signature in track shaping, train design and the way transitions are paced. Riders familiar with other Allan Herschell Company installations will pick up on the same DNA in Mild Thing's layout, particularly through its station design and the sound profile of the running gear.
Plan to ride Mild Thing early in the day or during the final hour before park close, when standby waits at Valleyfair typically drop. Single-rider lines and early-entry ticketing programs, when available at Valleyfair, are usually the fastest ways to get repeat rides on a busy day.