Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread

[1pizza14]

I really like how this is looking! Interesting about the temporary support brace they were posted in one of the photos. Will that stay there just until the lift is capped? Or for the entire winter. What exactly is the purpose for it?

[Bryce232]

*faint*

 

This coaster is just spectacular. Can't wait till it's topped off!

[kunpc1]

The temporary supports are put there while they're constructing the entire support structure. Once everything is properly in place, they will be removed. It looks like the entire structure is done in that picture so they probably removed them the next day. They did the same with a previous a-frame support.

 

Per the official blog:

 

"We have installed the last set of lift columns, keeping lift construction on schedule to be completed this week. There are two temporary supports in place that will be removed once the last lift section is installed."

[kunpc1]

Sorry for the double post, but just thought I'd bring to everyone's attention that Dinosaurs Alive at Canada's Wonderland is official:

 

http://dinosaursalive.canadaswonderland.com/

 

Right on time and sooner than you thought

[XYZ]

Not only is Leviathan going to be insane next year, Dragon Fire will seem more insane next year. I would recommend everyone going on that next year since Dragon Fire has recieved more theming.

[Schotcher]

That looks steeper than 80*.

Edited July 12, 2014 by Schotcher

[CP_RULES]

Wonderland just posted 10 pictures on their Facebook page.

 

This thing looks so freakin' ominous!

[PCW_Nut]

And to think they still have about another 50-60ft to put on that.

[dominoes]

I have to admit as a man from blighty, I am very jealous...

[CedarFair1]

November 17, 2011

 

They were assembling another giant crane around 2 pm today for the crown to be lifted into place, and they had two smaller cranes working at the ow to ground parts of the coaster. They also had the other giant crane that did most the hill doing more of the pull out from the drop. This was my first visit to see the lift hill almost complete and all I have to say is the renderings do not do this coaster justice what so ever! Let me just say I wasn't the only general public pulling into the parking lot to take a peak at Leviathan that's how enormous this beast is.

[Bryce232]

Screw Florida, I'm moving to Toronto!

[mr. cockblock]

This beast looks amazing! BTW how do you pronounce the name of this ride? Every time I see the name I can never get it to roll off my tongue

[B&MIntaminGCI]

LEHV-EYE-A-THIN

 

This coaster is a monster, and I need to ride it next year!

[Invertalon]

We went to CW for the first time for the Haunt this year... It was such a great park. This ride will add another *needed* ride, as it has many lack-luster rides. I have NO problem at all with two monster B&M's in one park. The more, the better!

 

I will be there in spring to ride this beast. I can't wait! Glad I am only about four hours away.

[34ilikepie]

Ha i'm only 20-30 mins away

[kunpc1]

Looks like there's only one piece to go intil the lift hill is complete and connected to the drop. I hope to get pictures up tomorrow morning. Not home this evening.

[Bryce232]

One piece left!!

Photo courtesy of CWMania

[coasters300+]

Million dollar view to Leviathan.

[asimowalk]

It's amazing that just four years ago, the tallest thing in our skyline was Drop Tower. I'm so pleased by how much they've evolved our skyline... They weren't kidding when they said this thing was going to take over the park. I can't wait to pull up to the park next year, though I have a feeling I'll be there much earlier than I should be, just looking up in awe at the front entrance.

[PCW_Nut]

One piece left!!

Photo courtesy of CWMania

 

HOLY CRAP!!!! I can't wait.

[DougMJr]

I still find it amazing how few supports are holding up lifts these days. i305 blew my mind with its two supports and this may be even more impressive. I hope they film the topping-off.

[breakingmikey]

^Yeah, you are so right! It's just amazing how easy B&M makes it look to build a giant Giga coaster, considering the massive amounts of supports and different chain and cable lift techniques that were used in Millenuim Force and Steel Dragon. Technology has progressed in the last 10 years.

[coasterfreak101]

I still find it amazing how few supports are holding up lifts these days. i305 blew my mind with its two supports and this may be even more impressive. I hope they film the topping-off.

 

Engineering is a wonderful thing! It's crazy what we can do nowadays... It's why I'm Civil, because these structures just fascinate me beyond belief!

[kunpc1]

Leviathan's lift hill & first drop have been connected. It TOWERS over the rest of the park. Pictures don't really give you a great perspective, it just has to be seen in person. It's so impressive!

 

Full photo update of Leviathan construction can be found here:

 

http://www.cwmania.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=50171#p50171

This picture is taken from Hwy 400 & Hwy 7. I think this gives a better perspective on how much taller Leviathan is over Behemoth.

[braztaz]

It looks fantastic!