Philrad71 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 and I'm taking a friend who doesn't get to get out much, and I want to make sure she has a great weekend. In this case, I would say don't buy the Fast Pass. The only coasters at CW worth riding are those two big B&M's, the Big Bad Wolf wannabe, Bareback Stunt Lot Coaster and that train coaster that goes through Gander Mountain. If you dare go on any of the other crappy coasters there, your girlfriend will probably just hate you for taking her on them anyway...even if you get to skip the line. Don't do it!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vistaway Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Waited in a 30 minute queue today- to park! They need Fast Lane for that. I noticed that they now stopped advertising the price for Fast Lane after increasing it so many times this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZ Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Best day ever at the park yesterday. The little bit of rain in the morning scared off the masses so me and my family practically had the park to ourselves by the afternoon. Never thought I would say the words (we're going to stay on and re-ride again, thanks in mid July on The Bat). We managed to get on over 50 rides and attractions. It was a big day for my dare-devil daughter who just turned 7 recently and made the 48" cut. My more cautious son who turns 9 in September made the 54" inch cut and worked up enough nerve by days end to ride Behemoth and Leviathan (which were both walk on rides by the afternoon). Considering I chickened out on Disney's World's Space Moutain at that age I was very proud of him. Our coaster list for the day was as follows: Leviathan (3x) Behemoth Back Lot Stunt Coaster (3x) Mighty Canadian Minebuster (2x) Widl Beast (2x) Dragon Fire (3x) Vortex (2x) Thunder Run The Bat (3x) Silver Streak The Fly Ghoster Coaster Taxi Jam (5x) - ??? don't ask, my kids were high on sugar at the time! All without any fast passes. Leviathan was really fantastic. I have never been on such a smooth coaster before. Behemoth and Vortex were great as always. We really enjoyed Back Lot Stunt Coaster as well which none of us had been on before. Minebuster was a lot of fun and running pretty smooth for an old woody. Wild Beast was a little rougher but not as bad as some people have complained about in the past. The only coaster I had an issue with was Dragon Fire. There are some really rough parts on that ride with the worst being just before and just after the Corkscrew. Be forewarned, you may need a chiropractor after this one. It's a shame too as this was the first steel roller coaster I had ever been on as a kid. Anyway, you should all have a great time this weekend. The weather forecast is calling for a sunny weekend so unlike my lucky day you will likely need your fast passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Last time I had to wait for a roller coaster this happened... I'll be buying Fastlane when I visit KD soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I'll be buying Fastlane when I visit KD soon. Just skipping the Volcano line is worth the money if you have it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm TheStig, I don't need money. And I only eat cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrbuzz Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I visited Canada's Wonderland once before Behemoth and Leviathan were built. I believe Paramount still owned it at the time and I remember it had some great flat rides but a mediocre coaster collection. I remember the two big woodies were the roughest I've ever been on. At least now with a couple great steel coasters added my next visit will be much more exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Got back from the park a little bot ago. Had a blast. Great day. Crowds weren't too bad, but having Fast lane was a savior. I finally got to ride Leviathan. It might be my favorite ride. Very fun and some intense forces. I will upload some pictures for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Will be interested to see everyone's review of Leviathan from today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 ^Same. It'll be good to hear the opinions of the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Such an amazing day at the park yesterday! The park went all out for the group. Thank you CW and TPR! There was so much to do. Just amazing. I'm still up on four hours sleep on pure adrenaline from Leviathan and Behemoth. The cold water with Stunt Coaster combo may have had something to do with it as well I'm also really looking forward to hearing thoughts on Leviathan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunpc1 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'm probably approaching 100 Leviathan rides and I think I had the best rides yet last night. Simply amazing! Behemoth was running VERY well with LOTS of airtime to be had. Thanks for an amazing event TPR! I hope all the first time visitors enjoyed the entire park as much as we locals do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Front seat rides on Leviathan at night are where it's at. That was an insane ERT session! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deguy123 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Front seat rides on Leviathan at night are where it's at. That was an insane ERT session! I agree!! Leviathan was GREAT during the ERT session but Behemoth still beat it out! While I loved the first part of Leviathon, it just lacked at the end. It was still an amazing ride more so in the front for me. Canada's Wonderland was the highlight park of the LeviaTHON Tour for me. The park was beautiful and where it lacks in coasters (some very rough!!!), it was the overall look of the park and the fact that they have a large amount of flats that I loved. The SLC has to be one of the roughest SLC's I've been on and I can see why Rob and Elissa gave us a Time Warp Survival Kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 ^hahah those survival kits are classic! I'm not sure if it's where we sat or the weather but Flight Deck caught me off guard in that it was running much smoother than usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom497 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 ^Same...I was at the park today and the coaster was running pretty smooth...sat in the front and back. Weird.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunpc1 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 NEW FOR 2012: CIRQUE AMBIENTE! Have you seen the awesome new show yet? Check it out here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 NEW FOR 2012: CIRQUE AMBIENTE! Have you seen the awesome new show yet? Check it out here: I saw it when I went there. Amazing show. Dance, Stunts, Comedy, Blue-Man-Group-ish All rolled into one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro#1 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Going here tomorrow! Any tips for me? Where to head first, where to ride on Behemoth/Leviathan, best eating places, where to expect longer lines, etc, any input is appreciated! First time at this place, want to get on all 16 coasters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) ^Get Fast Lane. Seriously, during the summer, the only way to guarantee you get on all the rides is by buying it because the lines get pretty long. It is so worth it. Leviathan and Behemoth's lines are typical around an hour, so chances are, you'd only be able to get in about 1 or 2 rides each without Fast Lane. Leviathan is usually the busiest in the morning, because people tend to go there as soon as they get in. Personally, my favourite seat on Behemoth is the back, because you get awesome airtime on the first drop, but it does get a little rattly. Still, it's my favourite ride in the park and the airtime is heavenly. On Leviathan you either need to get the front or back, as the most airtime is found in these seats. The ride ops will assign you seats on Leviathan, but if you ask, you will almost always get the seat you want. As for food, it's pretty meh, but you should definitely try a funnel cake, they're one of the best things in the park. For a large meal, you can try the International Marketplace Buffet, just inside Medieval Faire. The food is better than the rest of the park (though still pretty meh), it's usually pretty quiet in there. It's about 20 dollars for the buffet, I think. The flat ride selection here is pretty good! Make sure you try Riptide (you will get soaked), Shockwave, Nightmares, Drop Tower, and Sledge Hammer (It`s pretty dull, but it`s unique!). Finally, be warned of Time Warp, Flight Deck and Wilde Beast. Your brain may be turned to goo after riding these. The park is really nice, and is probably the most beautiful of the Cedar Fair parks. The roller coasters for the most part may be mediocre, but Behemoth and Leviathan should make up for that! Hope you have fun! Edited August 17, 2012 by Apollo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I think my onride photo sums up my thoughts on Leviathan... It was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkscrewFoley Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I actually thoroughly enjoyed leviathan, got a front seat ride first thing in the morning. Still, Behemoth is a hell of a lot better because of that air. I would go back to Wonderland for Behemoth (and Vortex alone). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevannosaurus Rex Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'm going to be arriving in Toronto for an undetermined amount of time at the end of August and I'm wanting to try and get to some parks in the area before they close for the season. When do the schools go back in the GTO? I see the park is open every day till the end of August. I'll be arriving in Toronto on the 28th would it be better to go for a 2 day pass or one day with fast lane? Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 ^ Schools in the area are normally back in the day after labour day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro#1 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 thanks for the suggestions! I had a feeling Behemoth had the edge, I've been on every other B&M of this kind in the USA so adding Behemoth, Leviathon and Goliath at La Ronde is going to rule and Diamondback is my favorite out of those so it's going to be cool to see how these 3 rank with the others! I'll probably have a PTR of my visit, and I'll report crowds for whoever else will be going in the near future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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