Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread

[jmicha]

Wow, it really flies through that first turn. And the epic B&M roar is so appropriate. The out run definitely looks like it will be great. The return run looks pretty standard B&M megacoaster in terms of intensity (granted this is all speculation, so who knows) but the first half looks pretty unique. I'm happy to see that with this (and Shambahla) the introduction of high speed, low to the ground hills. Those always seem to offer a great sense of speed and are completely appropriate for a ride of this scale.

[PCW_Nut]

^^No, it's all good,

 

Ya, they really are moving ahead with a lot of work around the front entrance and bottom of the drop area.

 

Here are some pics.

View of the work being done under the pullout from the first drop.

Coming over the first hill

Getting ready for netting under the first pull out.

New front entrance sign.

Random cage around a support. Any idea what this is for as it's the only support with it?

[coasterlover420]

^I assume it's because that support has electrical wiring behind it.

 

Nice pics! I'm even more excited for visiting this summer!

[PCW_Nut]

^Ahh, how did I not notice that? *face palm*

 

That makes sense as that's the support under the trim brake. It all makes sense now.

[JAMMYD778]

If you look closely, you can see what looks to be an electrical cable. So I'm guessing it's to protect that. Probably leads to a sensor/brake/trim of some sorts.

[UrbanLegend]

Looks like if you have a long-handled wire cutter you could take care of that trim brake

[1pizza14]

^ Lol.

 

Thoughts on the sign? I kinda like it now as the old sign was really small on that stone statue thing. This looks much better taking up the entire entrance. Is testing still going on throughout the day?

[PCW_Nut]

Yes it was testing the entire 90min I was there with only a couple small breaks. The footers are in for the tunnel as well but not sure when the install will take place.

[BrianLo]

Is the tunnel supposed to be installed in time for the first rider auction/preview day?

[asimowalk]

Now that I've seen the sign closer, I actually like it! The only thing to do now is to paint over the green parts of the entrance building with the same light blue and it will be perfect. The red awnings compliment the sign very nicely.

 

If the footers for the tunnel are already in, I wouldn't be surprised if they have the tunnel up within a couple days.

 

Does anyone know how the buses are routing through the parking lot now? It would be nice if Wonderland could have two bus stops, one near the first drop and one beside the front gate seeing as how that island protecting the footer makes a perfect loop for a bus. In any case, I hope they get the #4 going through there again.

[PCW_Nut]

^Hope these pics help clear a bit up.

You can see the footers there next to the track.

Here is a potential no area to where the buses could drive in.

[PCW_Nut]

Wow...that was fun, the auction was going crazy.

 

I appear to be in...69th (giggity) & 70th

 

Over $63,000 was raised. Great job everyone!!!

[hbclarendon]

Have the winners been notified yet? I was getting pushed to the bottom of the list in the final seconds. Fingers crossed!

[clewis4u]

Have the winners been notified yet? I was getting pushed to the bottom of the list in the final seconds. Fingers crossed!

Just check the list to see the winning bids. https://leviathan.canadaswonderland.com/public/news/auction/grid.cfm

[RideofSteel]

1,000 for the first ride?!?!?!? Absolutely crazy.

[hbclarendon]

Thanks! The list was down earlier this afternoon. But I'm number 95! Let's do this!!!!

[gisco]

1,000 for the first ride?!?!?!? Absolutely crazy.

 

I agree that it is crazy!

[PCW_Nut]

Crazy yes...but all of this is for a good cause. A lot of people donate $100 a month to charities, so if you just focus that all onto one charity like this, then it doesn't seem so crazy.

[kunpc1]

You get a full charitable donation tax receipt for the entire amount. So if you typically donate to Sick Kids, this is a great way to get your year's donation in with a bonus back for you. Not to mention, quite a few of the higher bids are companies/organizations.

[beatle11]

I'm at #71. Was it mentioned somewhere what time the first rides are going to be at?

[oriolat]

Seems we are going to have some celebs on the first ride: #10, 11 and 12 say "Jennifer L."

[PCW_Nut]

I'm at #71. Was it mentioned somewhere what time the first rides are going to be at?

 

You should`ve seen the email that was sent, but if not:

 

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Registration for Auction begins at Canada’s Wonderland Front Gate

 

2:00pm

First-to-Ride Leviathan Begins

 

3:00pm

Dinner Reception at Marketplace International Buffet

 

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Exclusive use of Riptide, Dragon Fire, and Spinovator

 

5:00pm (approximately)

Park will open for Season Pass Sneak Preview Night

 

In addition, I am 69 & 70, so I will definitely be seeing you there.

[beatle11]

^Yeah, I got the email a couple hours after I posted. Very exciting. Can't wait!

[CedarFair1]

The queline is terribly small, I seriously don't know what Cedar Fair was thinking....

[coasterlover420]

I highly doubt that's all of the queue. There is probably more under the transfer track.