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Gatekeeper has some of the best capacity in the park (right up there with gemini and magnum). I remember talking to some people there one time about how with a proper crew it can be the fastest in the park. As much as I didn't like the ride, I will admit that it eats people like no tomorrow!

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It's about the highest capacity coaster at CP (up there with Magnum) and gets more riders than Leviathan or Behemoth can at CW.
Leviathan, when the crew is working well pumps trains out every 45 seconds. Is Gatekeeper that fast?

 

It's less than that. Also, that 45 seconds is a load and unload time and doesn't include when the trains are entering and exiting the station. If a train was dispatched every 45 seconds, leviathan would have over 2,500 riders in an hour which isn't even physically possible. On a good day with a good crew, GateKeeper can hit 1600-1700 pph or even more.

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It's about the highest capacity coaster at CP (up there with Magnum) and gets more riders than Leviathan or Behemoth can at CW.
Leviathan, when the crew is working well pumps trains out every 45 seconds. Is Gatekeeper that fast?

 

It's less than that. Also, that 45 seconds is a load and unload time and doesn't include when the trains are entering and exiting the station. If a train was dispatched every 45 seconds, leviathan would have over 2,500 riders in an hour which isn't even physically possible. On a good day with a good crew, GateKeeper can hit 1600-1700 pph or even more.

 

I don't know how GateKeeper operates but don't you have to unload everyone BEFORE you load because the exit and entrance are on the same sides of the station?

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^Yeah, I'm imagining the station being insanely crowded if they are pushing more people through than Leviathan. I know it's split up on two sides, but I'm still impressed that the GP are that organized down at CP. Though I'm sure Gatekeepers capacity would be greatly effected if it had bins like Leviathan.

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Gatekeeper has some of the best capacity in the park (right up there with gemini and magnum). I remember talking to some people there one time about how with a proper crew it can be the fastest in the park. As much as I didn't like the ride, I will admit that it eats people like no tomorrow!

But surely that can be said about any B&M, aside for the stand-ups.

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I have been to La Ronde as well and a few other boring parks like Disney.

 

I know sarcasm doesn't convey well on forums but I truly hope you were kidding about Disney being a boring park lol

 

Anyways, back on topic, wing riders do have great capacity as well as visual impact that I feel the GP would love. I've been on the three in the US (Gatekeeper, Wild Eagle and X-Flight) and of those three X-Flight was my favorite but not cause of the ride experience but cause of the theme and the close calls.

 

If that is what we end up getting, cause clearly none of here actually know so it's all speculation based off trends and such at this point, I will be happy as I know it would be a great fit for the park.

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One of the important things for a new coaster at Canada's Wonderland is the capacity because they have such a high attendance. I think that Canada's Wonderland will probably get a Wing coaster but if I could choose the coaster I would choose a massive RMC Hybrid.

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One of the important things for a new coaster at Canada's Wonderland is the capacity because they have such a high attendance. I think that Canada's Wonderland will probably get a Wing coaster but if I could choose the coaster I would choose a massive RMC Hybrid.

 

Based off the markings that were found....it will most likely be a steel coaster.

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One of the important things for a new coaster at Canada's Wonderland is the capacity because they have such a high attendance. I think that Canada's Wonderland will probably get a Wing coaster but if I could choose the coaster I would choose a massive RMC Hybrid.

 

First of all, you just said you think they were NOT getting a wing coaster, now you say they are? I really wonder how your mind works.

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One of the important things for a new coaster at Canada's Wonderland is the capacity because they have such a high attendance. I think that Canada's Wonderland will probably get a Wing coaster but if I could choose the coaster I would choose a massive RMC Hybrid.

 

First of all, you just said you think they were NOT getting a wing coaster, now you say they are? I really wonder how your mind works.

 

I changed my mind after I knew that Wing coasters have a great capacity. Anyway here is my updated top 5 roller coaster types that I would want for the new Canada's Wonderland coaster.

 

1.RMC Hybrid

2.Intamin launched coaster like Maverick

3.B&M invert

4.Wing coaster

5.Floorless coaster

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Went to Canada's Wonderland 10/26 for the Haunt. Got the Fright Line package and they were out of the Skeleton Key keychains that came with the lanyard. My girlfriend and I would each like one as a memory of the trip to the park. If anyone has a couple of the 2014 Skeleton Keys they would be willing to give up, please message me..

 

Thanks

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Last day of operation, and it was a snowy one! Note the real snow atop Wonder Mountain:

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The park staff did a great job of trying to get all the coasters running. None of the woodies opened, though, although I did see Wild Beast try a test run or two. Once Behemoth opened (with one train), our group was ready for the weather:

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Here is the current state of SkyRider. The parts are all neatly arranged in the parking lot, ready to be shipped overseas:

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All in all, a great day - walk-ons for everything other than the two B&Ms (due to one-train operation) and Guardian (due to capacity and the fact that it was the warmest ride in the park on a very cold day!). So ends a great year at the park!

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Sorry for such a amateur question.

 

 

1. Was anything added to the Waterslide area of wonderland?

 

2. Are there plans for this year to add any new slides?

 

Splashworks is finally getting an expansion in 2015. A new slide and splash pad are on their way. Well..."new" since they're from Ontario Place. Though I don't think they ever got used there.

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Sorry for such a amateur question.

 

 

1. Was anything added to the Waterslide area of wonderland?

 

2. Are there plans for this year to add any new slides?

 

Splashworks is finally getting an expansion in 2015. A new slide and splash pad are on their way. Well..."new" since they're from Ontario Place. Though I don't think they ever got used there.

 

The splash pad was used....the slide never opened.

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