Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread

[Mossed]

Instead of doing a whole TR, I'm just going to mention a few highlights and lowlights

 

highlights - The VR, Leviathan & Behemoth, Wonder Mountain, a lot of coaster whoring, pathetic Canadian dollar means more value, very cool flat ride collection.

 

Lowlights - This park had some serious line jumping when I was there. At Wonder Mountain was the first case, where an employee kept letting people in and out of line. I've never seen so many people go through the queue with their bags, go put them down, and then be allowed right back where they were. Or run to the restroom and come back to their spot in line. Quite a contrast from Six Flags, where they give you a ticket with a number. The second case was on Leviathan. Leviathan, 1 kid turned into 12 kids about midway through the line, and they tried summoning even more friends. Two groups of people behind them, stopped them from allowing it to happen anymore. One guy in front of these kids tried to defend them. It escalated. Everyone was yelling. The kids all ended up getting kicked out of line just prior to the stairs, but not before letting their voices be heard. Yelling obscenities to everyone. -- Neither really bothered me. The Leviathan case was actually quite entertaining. Made the line go much faster than it otherwise would have. Still, kinda shocking. Security did a great job.

 

Food services - So unbelievably awful. Over two full days in the park, we didn't have a meal go smoothly. Not once. Other people had similar incidents. Talked with an ACE member, and he said it's the worst he's ever seen it.

[TorontoFCfan]

Let's play a game,

Who can catch the most Pokemon on Pokemon Go in one lap on Leviathan?

 

(Don't actually do it )

[WonderlandMan]

I agree with the line jumping. CW is my local park so I'm there often, and so far every time I've been this season I've had to call out at least one jumper. Last time I got called a Narc by some dude in sunglasses after I told him to get out, I guess he just wanted to dig into me with those 90s insults

[Johnlloyd]

I go to the park every two weeks so, I do see line jumping from time to time. Whenever I do see someone line jumping, it is mostly kids who think they can get away with it. Usually, they do get away with it but I have seen some get caught doing it. Whenever that happens, a ride attendant typically escorts them out of the line. In rare extreme cases, security has been called to deal with the matter. I usually only see line jumping occur at certain rides and coasters such a Leviathan, Behemoth, Drop Tower, The Bat, and Thunder Run. Most of the other rides have relatively short lines so, line jumping tends not to be an issue. I wish that anyone who line jumps would realize that it only slows things down for everyone else. I know they wouldn't like it if someone else did it so, why should they do it? If you have to leave the line for any reason and you want to re-enter, you should just have to line up at the end of the queue line again and wait your turn because you forfeited your spot in line. Going to amusement parks would be so much better and more enjoyable if everyone just followed the rules that the park has created!

[Voyager6442]

I'm looking for someone to go with to the park over the next few weeks... any idea on how I can connect with likeminded individuals? I want to get some good use out of my season's pass (with parking included).

 

I was wondering whether you got any helpful responses to your post. I am always solo when I go to parks and would like to have some like-minded company. Thanks.

 

Voyager6442

[thirstydeer]

I spoke with one individual from this thread about going but our schedules haven't been very compatible. I'm sure we'll go but a lot of my August is tied up with work and family plans. I also went by myself a few weeks ago (for the first time) and I didn't realize I'd actually enjoy going solo - would still be nice to go with someone else. Interested?

[SbSteveZ]

Hello, Gang! I'm planning a trip out to Canada's Wonderland on Saturday, August 20th and I'm looking for advice on what to ride when, and if fast lane plus is worth it or not. I'm a Buffalo local, so I'm used to Darien Lake's 15-30 minute max lines with one train on every Coaster, or CP, where you can expect to be waiting a LOT if you don't hit rides in the right order. Any tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated! (Also, this is the first time anyone in my family has been out to CW since 2000. Pretty neat!)

[Philrad71]

^ If you're going on a Saturday, you'll want FLP if you wish to ride everything.

[PATTYCAKES]

Steve, we'll probably pass each other at the border. If you are coming for only one day, and you want to go on most of the rides, then for sure, you'll need a fast lane plus pass. Otherwise, you'll have to be at the front gate at 9am and get on the big coasters first to beat most of the GP. xx

[Married a Canadian]

SteveZ

 

Fast lane plus for sure at the weekend....just gives you a bit more flexibility.

 

A couple of rides don't have this feature...so they will be the ones that you want to do early..most obvious being Wonder Mountain's Guardian.

If you check back a couple of pages...there are afew good "schedules" to try at the park and which rides to hit in which order.

 

If you are driving up from Buffalo on the 20th....give yourself PLENTY of time as the QEW/401 is pretty terrible. Arriving for park opening might take an earlyish start if traffic is bad!

 

Have a great time...the weather has been pretty amazing up here this summer, hope it continues for your visit.

[thirstydeer]

You'll want to hit the rides with low ride capacities first, which most happen to be rides not covered by the fast lane: The Bat, Wonder Mountain Guardian, Thunder Run, The Fly, and Dragon Fire (all which also are in the same area of the park). Personally I don't think it's much of an issue if Behemoth and Leviathan have long queues because they progress rather quickly, thanks to their high capacity rates. Getting a fast lane would be great but a fast lane plus isn't necessary, but then again it's only $10 more than the fast lane or so and it'll save you maybe 30-45 minutes of waiting time in the day.

[buck funny]

Hey does anybody know what is going on with the Enterprise/ Orbiter?

 

I was there briefly sunday morning and they had a bunch of maintenance guys there lifting the boom up and down without rotating the wheel (which was kinda cool to watch). The hydraulics were making some miserable groaning sounds too. I don't know if it was for service or training, or was there some kind of problem?

 

The last couple of times i have ridden it this year the boom did not go up to vertical and it was making funny noises and smelling of hydraulic fluid.

 

I hope they completely overhaul it over the off season. It looks like it is getting tired out. This is not surprising since it is almost 40 years old and in service every day all summer. CF have been going to Europe to find vintage rides like this to restore for their parks, and here they have one of the last remaining Huss giant enterprises. Take good care of it guys!

[thirstydeer]

Hey does anybody know what is going on with the Enterprise/ Orbiter?

 

I was there briefly sunday morning and they had a bunch of maintenance guys there lifting the boom up and down without rotating the wheel (which was kinda cool to watch). The hydraulics were making some miserable groaning sounds too. I don't know if it was for service or training, or was there some kind of problem?

 

The last couple of times i have ridden it this year the boom did not go up to vertical and it was making funny noises and smelling of hydraulic fluid.

 

I hope they completely overhaul it over the off season. It looks like it is getting tired out. This is not surprising since it is almost 40 years old and in service every day all summer. CF have been going to Europe to find vintage rides like this to restore for their parks, and here they have one of the last remaining Huss giant enterprises. Take good care of it guys!

 

I last went to the park a few weeks ago and Orbiter wasn't working. Didn't see anyone working on it that day but it was definitely out of service.

[Johnlloyd]

Hey does anybody know what is going on with the Enterprise/ Orbiter?

 

I was there briefly sunday morning and they had a bunch of maintenance guys there lifting the boom up and down without rotating the wheel (which was kinda cool to watch). The hydraulics were making some miserable groaning sounds too. I don't know if it was for service or training, or was there some kind of problem?

 

The last couple of times i have ridden it this year the boom did not go up to vertical and it was making funny noises and smelling of hydraulic fluid.

 

I hope they completely overhaul it over the off season. It looks like it is getting tired out. This is not surprising since it is almost 40 years old and in service every day all summer. CF have been going to Europe to find vintage rides like this to restore for their parks, and here they have one of the last remaining Huss giant enterprises. Take good care of it guys!

 

I last went to the park a few weeks ago and Orbiter wasn't working. Didn't see anyone working on it that day but it was definitely out of service.

 

When I had last visited the park on July 20th, Orbiter was operating. I had ridden it that day and it had gone vertical like it normally does. It also wasn't making any funny noises. But, I have noticed that in previous visits and years that the hotter weather does make Orbiter and most rides groan more than in cooler weather. I hope it gets fully repaired as it is 35 years old this year and is the last Huss Giant Enterprise operating in North America.

[williamj2543]

So this thread has been pretty empty with respect to next year. Do you guys think we are getting that green wing coaster track from the B&M plant? Or are we going to have an empty plot of land another year...

[TheJewelOfJool]

There would've been teasing and land clearing a while ago if it was a coaster. I'm pretty sure it's a water park expansion or another small addition.

[buck funny]

They're gonna push some dirt around and put up a few flags to keep nicman happy.

[Jaynen]

There would've been teasing and land clearing a while ago if it was a coaster. I'm pretty sure it's a water park expansion or another small addition.

 

Sadly I agree. Seems like the economy is just not where it needs to be and they are going to ride things out until it is. Which is fine because it is still a great park. I just hope its not 10 years before the next good coaster.

[TheJewelOfJool]

There would've been teasing and land clearing a while ago if it was a coaster. I'm pretty sure it's a water park expansion or another small addition.

 

Sadly I agree. Seems like the economy is just not where it needs to be and they are going to ride things out until it is. Which is fine because it is still a great park. I just hope its not 10 years before the next good coaster.

I'm pretty sure there will be another coaster sometime in the next 10 years.

[Vonni]

There would've been teasing and land clearing a while ago if it was a coaster. I'm pretty sure it's a water park expansion or another small addition.

 

 

I'm leaning towards a water park addition too. A lot of people are speculating that KBF Tornado could be destined for either CP or Carowinds, but there is the possibility of it coming to Canadas Wonderland. Granted, I am not aware if there already is one there or not.

[TheJewelOfJool]

There would've been teasing and land clearing a while ago if it was a coaster. I'm pretty sure it's a water park expansion or another small addition.

 

 

I'm leaning towards a water park addition too. A lot of people are speculating that KBF Tornado could be destined for either CP or Carowinds, but there is the possibility of it coming to Canadas Wonderland. Granted, I am not aware if there already is one there or not.

There's not a large single funnel slide there. There's not even a drop slide at the water park.

[SbSteveZ]

There would've been teasing and land clearing a while ago if it was a coaster. I'm pretty sure it's a water park expansion or another small addition.

 

Sadly I agree. Seems like the economy is just not where it needs to be and they are going to ride things out until it is. Which is fine because it is still a great park. I just hope its not 10 years before the next good coaster.

 

At least it's not like Darien Lake. We haven't received any sort of *major* Rollercoaster in 17 years! DL fanboys are dying for a new one!

[nicman]

^But Darien Lake does not have the highest attendance for seasonal park.

[rollin_n_coastin]

^What does this have to do with Darien Lake or Wonderland? Wonderland is busy because it's a city park that had new attractions added in order to bring their attractions in line with other comparative Cedar Fair parks, like Cedar Fair did when they had Morgan add hyper coasters to all of the parks in their first round of park acquisitions. Darien is a destination park and the only one in their market so are really resting on their laurels, like Wonderland did under Paramount. In order to build attendance, they need to add attractions to up the number of people coming for camping and hotel stays. Darien expanded their waterpark, kids area and spent on general park maintenance and appearance most recently. Also, they had to deal with the RoS accident. The recent changes in management and ownership haven't helped any with respect to developing a stable plan and adding a large attraction, which they need to do to bump up attendance, if they want to of course. Maybe stable management/ ownership and a stronger dollar will help them score a new coaster finally.

Edited August 9, 2016 by rollin_n_coastin

[denning]

I think we lost our place in the rotation of big rides and being the test park behind Kings Island. Guess we are no longer the 'crown jewel'.

 

They got Diamondback and Banshee the years after Behemoth and Levi but they are getting a new coaster before us now.

 

Still makes me sad to see the old Skyrider plot completely empty. That great ride is still making riders happy in Italy - I wish they waited to remove it.