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Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I am glad to hear you had a great first visit and were able to ride AlpenFury! I got my first rides on AlpenFury on Monday and thought it was insane! As for a chaperone policy, there is not one at the park. I wish there was one in place, as I too (as a regular), have seen many teens being disruptive and rowdy during multiple visits over the past three years. That behavior does kind of take away from the experience. Hopefully you're able to come back soon! -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The wait is over! AlpenFury will be opening this Saturday, July 12th! Season pass holders can also get exclusive ride time on AlpenFury from 9am to 10am on select dates! Who's ready to ride? -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
No official opening date for AlpenFury has been announced as of yet. Lots of testing has been happening over the past month, so hopefully soon! -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
After an extensive retracking, Mighty Canadian Minebuster officially reopened yesterday! Canada's Wonderland posted an on-ride video on their social media channels! It looks so smooth now! -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The final piece for AlpenFury was put into place earlier today! -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
A contracting company that was involved with the retracking of Mighty Canadian Minebuster have shared a video of the work completed! I can't wait to ride it again! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKZTd_6uj7M/?igsh=d2MyZ3Q5Z3d3c2N5 -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Here are some photos of AlpenFury I captured today while at the park. It isn't quite complete yet, but very close! AlpenFury looks to be a great coaster once it does open! -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
It is still undergoing retracking by Gravity Group. The track that I could see from the path along Splashworks from when I visited Friday looks great. I can't wait to ride it again once it reopens! -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
AlpenFury makes the fourth attraction to interact with Wonder Mountain. -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Here are some recent updates for AlpenFury and the rest of the park via their social media! Canada's Wonderland via Facebook Canada's Wonderland via Facebook I am happy to see them refurbishing Spinovator! I love that Canada's wonderland takes care of their classic rides. This year is looking to be another exciting season! -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Just in case you thought the colours of AlpenFury and Leviathan were the same, Canada's Wonderland recently clarified this on their social media. Source: Canada's Wonderland Facebook I do hope they begin to share more construction photos of AlpenFury soon! -
The Great Escape (TGE) Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to Red Benny's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Yes, it is interesting to see Vekoma Boomerangs using old Arrow trains. Others include The Bat at Canada's Wonderland and Boomerang at Six Flags St Louis. One would think those coasters would be of greater priority than ones with the Vekoma trains from the 90s. Maybe we'll see it happening within the next year or so! -
Playland/PNE (Vancouver) Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to Nrthwnd's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The closest that I could think of is Waldameer in Erie, PA. It operates for only 89 days from the first Saturday in May through Labor Day. Keep in mind though that Waldameer is closed on Wednesdays throughout the season and some weekdays in late-August as schools start to go back in the area that time of year. I do imagine there are a few others in North America that have a shorter season. -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
As of the beginning of the 2024 season, a child is no longer required to ride Taxi Jam or Snoopy's Racing Railway! Snoopy's Racing Railway is a fun launch coaster! -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
That's great to hear Gravity Group got the contract. I am looking forward to riding Mighty Canadian Minebuster again this year! -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I forgot to share this here, but last week Priestly Demolition shared a video of 1,000 feet of track recently being removed on Mighty Canadian Minebuster. Retracking in recent years has not helped this roller coaster much. I do not know who is performing the retracking on Mighty Canadian Minebuster during this off-season, but I hope the process is successful and makes it more enjoyable! -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
As a regular to the park, I would suggest visiting in May or June as school is still in around here, making the park not too busy. If you cannot visit in May or June, then I would suggest visiting the middle of the week (Tuesday or Wednesday) in July or August as they tend to be the least busiest days of the week during the summer months. -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
Johnlloyd replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The supports for AlpenFury have began to rise! It will be interesting walking through International Festival once the construction has been completed and the park is open in the Spring! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15tg578kSe/ -
Theme parks and coasters in the snow
Johnlloyd replied to thrillrider's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
It's crazy to see how much snow they received in a short period of time. I also like seeing parks during the off-season. -
Theme parks and coasters in the snow
Johnlloyd replied to thrillrider's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Waldameer received a ton of snow recently! The park posted some photos of the rides covered in the snow! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/FG1ZZ4y7Q86ZfPPn/