CedarFair1 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Our Best Update so far with great quality footage finally (as I learn how to use a DJI drone properly). Check out the finished tunnel, nearly complete Lumberjack and some minor improvements occurring. We will be at the media event on Saturday so subscribe for live streams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfBobs Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 ^Thanks for the update! If I can make one suggestion as someone who has only been to CW once and isn't that familiar with the park. I think the videos could be improved upon if you had some of those red clickbait circles around the areas as you discuss them. Or arrows or something. But again thanks for the videos and the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsy Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 ^Thanks for the update! If I can make one suggestion as someone who has only been to CW once and isn't that familiar with the park. I think the videos could be improved upon if you had some of those red clickbait circles around the areas as you discuss them. Or arrows or something. But again thanks for the videos and the updates. Even better would be to switch back and forth between the video footage and zoomed in stills. I use a really big monitor and the areas of the park that are usually discussed (tunnel, lumberjack etc) are very tiny on my screen. The zoomed in images you've been posting on instagram have been looking really good lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFair1 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 ^Thanks for the update! If I can make one suggestion as someone who has only been to CW once and isn't that familiar with the park. I think the videos could be improved upon if you had some of those red clickbait circles around the areas as you discuss them. Or arrows or something. But again thanks for the videos and the updates. Even better would be to switch back and forth between the video footage and zoomed in stills. I use a really big monitor and the areas of the park that are usually discussed (tunnel, lumberjack etc) are very tiny on my screen. The zoomed in images you've been posting on instagram have been looking really good lately. Thanks for that suggestion! Will def try it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFair1 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 LOOK AT THIS TUNNEL :0 It's gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyKid14 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 ^Thanks for the update! If I can make one suggestion as someone who has only been to CW once and isn't that familiar with the park. I think the videos could be improved upon if you had some of those red clickbait circles around the areas as you discuss them. Or arrows or something. But again thanks for the videos and the updates. Even better would be to switch back and forth between the video footage and zoomed in stills. I use a really big monitor and the areas of the park that are usually discussed (tunnel, lumberjack etc) are very tiny on my screen. The zoomed in images you've been posting on instagram have been looking really good lately. Thanks for that suggestion! Will def try it out Would be cool to add in arrows or circles to things you're talking about. I'm not familiar with the park. Watching the videos I never know where to look for things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Cool! Hotel looks nice enough. It's no Cedar Point resort, but it is going to be great nonetheless. I wasn't even remotely excited about the hotel, but then I remembered just how nice it is to stay really close to theme parks while traveling, and on-site/official is as good as it gets. Something for me to look into for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistyTie Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Looks like there's dive coaster track under this tarp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFair1 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 A juicy interview witht he Director of Communications at Canada's Wonderland on 2018 and the future :0 Also there will be more videos from yesterday uoloaded shortly. Still new to vlogging and working with 4k so a lot to learn. Be patient haha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom497 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I don't know what it means but the "Mamba" trademark from several years ago had a Security Agreement put on it last year suggesting that Wonderland still intends to use it maybe? https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/opic-cipo/trdmrks/srch/viewTrademark?id=1547382&lang=eng&tab=reg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlloyd Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Here is an off-ride video of the all-new for 2018 Lumberjack testing during Season Pass Sneak Preview Night at Canada's Wonderland. Lumberjack is a Hawk 48 ride manufactured by Zamperla of Italy. It should be open to the public by Opening Day on Sunday, April 29th, 2018. [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer_77 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 The lights on the edge of the axe blades look great especially surrounded by the lamp posts. I'm looking forward to the surrounding area in acouple weeks once there's leaves on the tree's and grass has grown out. I'm liking the focus on the creek as well, in retrospect it seemed a waste to be buried mostly by the mini putt course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlloyd Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 The lights on the edge of the axe blades look great especially surrounded by the lamp posts. I'm looking forward to the surrounding area in acouple weeks once there's leaves on the tree's and grass has grown out. I'm liking the focus on the creek as well, in retrospect it seemed a waste to be buried mostly by the mini putt course. Yes, Zamperla did a great job with the theming of Lumberjack! It looks even better in person! The park also did a great job with the placement of the ride and the landscaping surrounding it. I will try to get more photos next time I visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedlr Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Here is an off-ride video of the all-new for 2018 Lumberjack testing during Season Pass Sneak Preview Night at Canada's Wonderland. Lumberjack is a Hawk 48 ride manufactured by Zamperla of Italy. It should be open to the public by Opening Day on Sunday, April 29th, 2018. [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] I would normally have zero interest in a ride like that, but the theming is just too good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFair1 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 - Construction Tour! - New for 2018 Video! - Director of Communications Interview on 2018 and beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 ...I would normally have zero interest in a ride like that, but the theming is just too good. And that lighting! Love how they lit the 'ax' blades. have a Happy Opening Day tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsy Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 re: lumberjack Couldn't they have saved a lot of money by just moving Jet Scream? The rides are almost identical, save for appearance. The flat ride they put in last year was basically a less intense version of Shockwave too. I'm all for new flat rides but after watching some videos of what Six Flags has put in over the last few years I can see that there are a slew of very different flat rides Wonderland could've purchased instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer_77 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Lumberjack goes more with the theme and holds double the amount opposed to Jetscream. I do agree with you on the soaring timbers idea though.... if only they made it more intense then it would be different enough than shockwave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlloyd Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 re: lumberjack Couldn't they have saved a lot of money by just moving Jet Scream? The rides are almost identical, save for appearance. The flat ride they put in last year was basically a less intense version of Shockwave too. I'm all for new flat rides but after watching some videos of what Six Flags has put in over the last few years I can see that there are a slew of very different flat rides Wonderland could've purchased instead. Well that would have been a wise idea, but Jet Scream was starting to wain in popularity by the time of its removal in late 2010. Also, it looped over the top slowly, instead of moving fast often causing pain for most of the riders. Also from what I understand, the PLC was too costly to replace. But since its removal, it was sold to a park in South America (Venezuela I believe), where it has been standing but not operating since. But, I feel Lumberjack will be much better received by park visitors due to the comfortable ride it provides. As for last year's addition, Soaring Timbers, it is the predecessor of the Mondial Top Scan (Shockwave). So, I do agree that it doesn't make much sense as to why they added it to Canada's Wonderland last year. I feel another park in the chain would have benefited better from it. On a side note, prior to coming to Canada's Wonderland, Soaring Timbers had traveled the European midways running on a more intense program. But on a positive note, given the way Canada's Wonderland operates Soaring Timbers, it does fill the gap for a thrilling family ride. I just wish they would be able to load it much faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmrapp Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I really enjoyed the Zamperla Hawk at Seabreeze; Lumberjack is the same model. It's quite thrilling when your inverted for a long period of time, and just slowly gaining enough momentum to complete another revolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrixmarshalljames Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I've got a crazy question. I'm interested in the smaller coasters and travelling through Canada for my 2 sons. (22 and 15, funny coaster story on the younger one) Thinking about all of the stuff that goes with being in another Country. Colorful money, cumbersome border crossings, cross-section multi-languages, etc. We're tight on time; but we could swing it...we'd be sacrificing ERT at CP on Sunday night of Memorial Day weekend. My thought is that all the parks are gonna be jam-packed - even with FL+ it'll be a good wait for smaller rides. So why not just do the scenic route over the weekend (Highway 2 from Minot all the way across and down), and get to where we need to be by Monday night. We'd be able to hit up Niagara and Waldameer as well. With that said, all of you Wonderland regulars mind selling me on the 22 hour drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 ^ If you are a fan of flat rides, this is the place for you. But if you are looking for a great coaster selection after the 1/2 punch of Behemoth and Leviathan, you might be slightly disappointed (unless you wait until next season). But if you are already going to CP and plan on hitting up Waldameer and Niagara Falls, I would say that it would be worth a day trip to CW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArgoZ Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I've got a crazy question. I'm interested in the smaller coasters and travelling through Canada for my 2 sons. (22 and 15, funny coaster story on the younger one) Thinking about all of the stuff that goes with being in another Country. Colorful money, cumbersome border crossings, cross-section multi-languages, etc. We're tight on time; but we could swing it...we'd be sacrificing ERT at CP on Sunday night of Memorial Day weekend. My thought is that all the parks are gonna be jam-packed - even with FL+ it'll be a good wait for smaller rides. So why not just do the scenic route over the weekend (Highway 2 from Minot all the way across and down), and get to where we need to be by Monday night. We'd be able to hit up Niagara and Waldameer as well. With that said, all of you Wonderland regulars mind selling me on the 22 hour drive? Would love to help, but you need to clarify your plans better. What is the exact route your taking and the parks you wish to visit? I have made many trips all around the Great Lakes and believe I could offer great advice on routes, parks, scenic areas and more! If you can avoid Memorial Weekend and visit weekdays, then your trip is going to be much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrixmarshalljames Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Minot, ND - US Highway 2/41 (State Highway 28?) to St. Sault Marie to Highway 69 (Sudbury area) South to CW. CW to Niagara, Waldameer, then onto KI for 2 days, then onto Coastermania/Holiwood nights, Dollywood, SDC, and then home and back to the grind. We don't get to see or interact with trees that much in ND, so the more the merrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrixmarshalljames Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 So the plan is take our time and do CW Sunday afternoon and Monday until about 2 pm, then onwards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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