TheAmericanKnight Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I am thinking of possibly going there next summer, however, I have never been anywhere outside of the United States. With that being said, is it hard to cross into Canada with an Enhanced License? I already have one but I never used it. How does that whole process at the border work? I would have to imagine that they're probably not just going to look at the card and let me pass right away without some sort of process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 How does that whole process at the border work? I would have to imagine that they're probably not just going to look at the card and let me pass right away without some sort of process. That's basically it. They might ask where you're headed, how long you're going to be there or what you have in the car. It's a pretty straightforward common sense process that generally takes like 60 seconds. Remember to call your phone company and a talk text and data plan for Canada (which is usually like a few bucks a day) and turn roaming on. Aside from that there's really nothing you need to do before heading up there. Gas up in America, Canadian gas prices are bullsh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 You'll also get a lot less flack saying you're going to Canada's Wonderland/Niagara Falls than La Ronde. I got stopped and searched when I tried to re-enter the US after going to La Ronde. Border Patrol (and many on this site) couldn't believe I'd drive to Canada just to go to that park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamedturtle Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Looking good! Definitely looking forward to riding this. I'm glad there's finally a quality inverting coaster in the lineup. I'm very slightly concerned about the vests after having ridden Banshee several times, but only slightly. Even on Banshee they weren't a huge deal, but they were a bit uncomfortably tight on my shoulders (I'm 6'4"). Regardless, it's exciting, and I can't wait. Banshee had my least favorite B&M vest restraints of any that I'd been on, because whatever smooth plastic-like material covered them had worn off, so they kinda stuck to your shirt and didn't allow any movement. Others, like on Gatekeeper or Valravn were just fine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Canada's Wonderland has sent us some new Yukon Striker construction photos and video as the installation of the coaster track nears completion. Here's a summary of where they're at with the project so far: Currently, the track is about 90% complete – we are finishing our helix today and next week will turn to our 360-degree loop, Immelmann #2 and connect it to the mid-course brake run. The entire coaster consists of 107 track pieces and 42 support columns. The largest column is 63 metres high and over a metre in diameter. In the new year our trains will arrive, we’ll finish building the station, queue lines, complete landscaping and install canopies, lighting and sound systems. And of course, we’ll do a LOT of testing. [twitter] [/twitter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord denning Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I love how Yukon Striker is not the first ride at CW with a brake run higher than the entire rides below it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimyh Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Looks like a big-boy B&M dive. Also looks much more exciting than Draken(2018.5 B&M) because of length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer_77 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 All that's left is the vertical loop as far as track is concerned. The rest of the off season will be focused on Frontier Canada. I hope they don't half ass it with details. We've had it pretty good weather wise so far so I hope we are a little more ahead with building. And I would appreciate if we grow new trees for all the ones we lost because of this project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicman Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 ^Don't worry, they already said in previous interviews they have a lot in store for scenery. That is probably the reason why they finished the coaster so early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VandeSte Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 An interesting read I found while Farking at Drew's Fark.com: Not news: father and son bond by building a thing together. News: they're building an amusement ride. Fark: they're ironworkers building the tallest and fastest dive roller coaster in the world . https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/mohawk-ironworkers-yukon-striker-canada-s-wonderland-1.4934007?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Good read. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledgehammer_77 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I'm curious to see if next season they take an off year like the past two B&Ms or they make another addition. There is now a new hill beside the wave pool plus an Action Theatre and Dinos area that will presumably be dormant for the 2019 season. Btw, has anyone seen any construction starting for the "2020" hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlloyd Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Canada's Wonderland released their operating calendar for the 2019 season today! You can check it out here. Opening day is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd, 2019. Photo credit: Canada's Wonderland via Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doppel Looping Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Marking my calendar as a snowstorm brings the city to a standstill. I looked at the website under the early ride times section and the 3 main areas are: leviathan, behemoth and lumberjack/ vortex. Do you think they have forgotten to update the site with yukon striker or is it not going to be part of the ERT schedule this year? to answer my own question, it has pictures of the above 3 areas with the text: "From 9:00am - 10:00am on Sundays during our 2019 season, Season Passholders and Gold Passholders get special early access to some of our most popular attractions including Leviathan, Behemoth, and our all-new rides world recording breaking dive coaster, Yukon Striker!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Do you think they have forgotten to update the site with yukon striker or is it not going to be part of the ERT schedule this year? Literally the first thing on the page under the heading says "2019 Early Ride Time information COMING SOON!" with "COMING SOON" in all caps and an exclamation point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I'll be there on Jun. 4th! Coming all the way from Alabama just to visit Canada's Wonderland for the first time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I'll be there on Jun. 4th! Coming all the way from Alabama just to visit Canada's Wonderland for the first time! Awesome, enjoy! PS: For anyone traveling a super long distance *just* to visit Wonderland I really do want to stress again that Niagara Falls is 90 minutes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreaminNewEngland Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I'll be there on Jun. 4th! Coming all the way from Alabama just to visit Canada's Wonderland for the first time! Awesome, enjoy! PS: For anyone traveling a super long distance *just* to visit Wonderland I really do want to stress again that Niagara Falls is 90 minutes away. AND a fantastic Arrow Mountain Looper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I'll be there on Jun. 4th! Coming all the way from Alabama just to visit Canada's Wonderland for the first time! Awesome, enjoy! PS: For anyone traveling a super long distance *just* to visit Wonderland I really do want to stress again that Niagara Falls is 90 minutes away. I'm strongly debating that option considering the last time I visited Niagara Falls I was ten years old. And I would love to get that credit at Marineland as well. But who knows . . . I might surprise myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Usually I'm one to prioritize coasters over sightseeing. As unique and enjoyable as Dragon Mountain is, Niagara Falls is undoubtedly the thing I'd prioritize in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Marineland's future is very much in doubt and Dragon Mountain is actually really, really good. I'd suggest going to the park for a few hours and then checking out the falls on the same day. You only need a few hours at Marineland even if you're like us and you like the animal exhibits. The price point is kind of high for a park that's objectively a sh*thole but I think it's worth it just because the park may not be long for this world and the coaster and drop tower are legitimately very good. As for Niagara, I can't recommend the Hornblower / Maid of the Mist enough if you haven't done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscactus Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Cave of the winds. USA side. You're welcome. It's ranked #1 thing to do in the falls on TripAdvisor for a reason. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-d283344?m=19905 (While they did add an annoying "pre-show" (well it's informative but us locals know the drill ) the upside is you can now get a return time instead of waiting in line for an hour or two. You can view the falls from up top (which is a sub par view on the USA side but, eh) while you wait so make sure you get your ticket FIRST and then stroll around the park. PS: the poncho does nothing. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Niagara Falls Fun I did Journey Behind the Falls a few years ago. Walking behind the falls was completely lackluster, but it gives you access to a viewing deck at the base of Horseshoe Falls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Well . . . I might have to add a new park and tourist attraction to my "Canadian Adventure Trip!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invertalon Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 That is probably the reason why they finished the coaster so early. When will people realize that almost ALL B&M installations done with CF have been done around the same exact time? It's not early, it's on schedule as planned. Finishing in Jan/Feb is common. Fury was finished Jan 30th. Gatekeeper was Feb 27th. Banshee was Jan 23rd. Leviathan was in Feb sometime. And so on...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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