Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread

[KBrylczyk]

Here's hoping this will be open when I visit in two weeks.

[Johnlloyd]

The final piece for AlpenFury was put into place earlier today! 

[Nrthwnd]

^ It all - looks - so - niiiice! 

[prozach626]

We've really seen some good coaster additions lately, all the way from the families to the thrill riders.

[Johnlloyd]

AlpenFury has officially begun testing! Who's excited to ride? 

[Nrthwnd]

^ QUICK! Send me a plane ticket!

 

 

[KBrylczyk]

Had to postpone my trip next week for unrelated reasons, glad I'll be able to get on this and Siren's Curse later this summer!

[thrillseeker4552]

Objectively this looks like it will be Premier's best coaster yet. I'm happy to see they modified the side paneling on the train to make it easier to enter/exit, plus no comfort collars or seat belts. The second launch will also hopefully have a pretty good kick since there isn't much length down in that tunnel to bring it up to top speed. And the layout looks SO good!

I was nervous about it not being ready in time for my 2-day visit on 7/31 & 8/1, but I have a little more faith now since it started testing. Yay!

[abovethesink]

 

6 hours ago, thrillseeker4552 said:

Objectively this looks like it will be Premier's best coaster yet. I'm happy to see they modified the side paneling on the train to make it easier to enter/exit, plus no comfort collars or seat belts. The second launch will also hopefully have a pretty good kick since there isn't much length down in that tunnel to bring it up to top speed. And the layout looks SO good!

I was nervous about it not being ready in time for my 2-day visit on 7/31 & 8/1, but I have a little more faith now since it started testing. Yay!

Same for about 10 days later!

[coastersandhockey]

Hi everyone! I am going to sound like a complete idiot here but I am heading to Canada's Wonderland for the first time the weekend of July 11th and Canada in general for the first time since I was 4 and we did Niagara Falls. We will stay near the Falls and do the Falls Thursday night, Friday or Saturday, and Sunday morning with Canada's Wonderland either Friday or Saturday. Some questions for those of you who have visited from the states.... What was the border crossing like? We are coming from Cleveland on a Thursday evening after work. (Here comes the idiot part) Do I need to do anything special for cell service and using my Mastercard debit card? Or should all work pretty seamlessly? 

Okay and for you CW locals, tips and tricks? Best way to attack the park? Is there early entry available for passholders (It seems there is but their website doesn't really show on what rides?) Will it be hopelessly busy regardless of which day we go (can choose between Friday or Saturday)? Best food on the dining plan? Any rumblings of Alpenfury being open by then? 

Thanks in advance. Super stoked for this trip!

[john10693]

Border crossing off peak times are minimal at the Falls Bridge but can be a bear during rush hour, early Saturday and afternoon Sunday. It's been my experience that the best crossing is north at the Lewiston bridge. I am not a local but from western NY and Friday is your best bet crowd wise. Be forewarned however that this park is always crazy busy and fast lane is the only option for me. The park is relatively small compared to say Cedar point and only takes 15-20 minutes to cross the park. If you get fast lane I suggest hit wonder mountain's gaurdian first if you want to ride it as there is no fast lane. If not, I would hit up Leviathan area then head straight to the opposite side of the park where most of the better rides are (Yukon Striker, behemoth and some really good flats). If Alpen Fury is open I'd head back to the middle of the park and do Vortex and some of the flats over there. I do one day round trips and get there at about 10 and with fast lane can get everything in by mid day, without FL waits are easily 1+ hours on everything. Wonderland and kings Island are the best for fast lane as on non Saturdays waits are short compared to say Cedar Point.  Also, avoid taking the 407 as the toll is about $45 each way US dollar and only saves about a half hour and yes, it's a major metro and traffic just sucks. Other than that, it's one of my favorite parks and have been going there since it opened , you will have a great time, enjoy.

[CaptainUnknown]

Fellow American also visiting for the 1st time in mid-july. Heard there's a marketing shoot scheduled for July 1. But I also heard that official media day just got postponed. I don't know either date of that or if marketing filming has been delayed. Fingers crossed for us all.

[Doppel Looping]

23 hours ago, coastersandhockey said:

Hi everyone! I am heading to Canada's Wonderland for the first time the weekend of July 11th  

Should be fun. 
wonderland will be busy from now until september.

Fast pass probably a good idea. 
Friday traffic near wonderland will be bad. 

1 day max in niagara falls is all you need then get the hell away from there. it is far away from everything else ~2.5 hr to wonderland  in good traffic . Maybe 1.5 hr to western toronto  

In niagara there is the boat under the falls and standing around looking at them from shore. There is an old hydro generating station that was restored with interactive displays and tunnels you can take to the base of the falls.

The drive along the niagara river is nice to niagara on the lake which is a nice historic town with some good restaurants and a much less trashy vibe than the falls themselves. They have the Shaw festival theatres with some good plays on you could see. My wifes favourite restaurant is treadwell in notl. Also good area for picnics.
 

I would suggest you find a hotel on west side of toronto or north near wonderland  

If you get a day in toronto, take the ferryboat to the island it is really nice. 
 

As of last sunday i saw one train go around the track from the final brakes on behemoth. The station was being actively worked on with ladders and construction crews. They are working hard on it. 
 

be sure to ride Behemoth in row 8 for the floater air. Leviathan is great back row and even better at twilight. 
 

feel free to reach out for more ideas. 

[Johnlloyd]

After an extensive retracking, Mighty Canadian Minebuster officially reopened yesterday! Canada's Wonderland posted an on-ride video on their social media channels! It looks so smooth now! 

[prozach626]

That looks great. 

[Doppel Looping]

I got a ride on minebuster today. It is the first time this year that i have seen it running. 

it was good  

The new track starts just before the first drop. It takes a little dip before cresting the hill and gives a mini pop of airtime going over the top. (I was towards back of the train. )

The first drop and out section was nice and smooth. I was concerned about the back trip and helix but while not as smooth, they were at least passable. 
 

It was the nicest minebuster ride i have had in a long time. 

[coasternut]

Any official word on Alpen Fury's opening date??? I've got to hit this park this season...

 

[Johnlloyd]

4 hours ago, coasternut said:

Any official word on Alpen Fury's opening date??? I've got to hit this park this season...

 

No official opening date for AlpenFury has been announced as of yet. Lots of testing has been happening over the past month, so hopefully soon!