Playland/PNE (Vancouver) Discussion Thread

Johnlloyd · July 21

1 hour ago, Nrthwnd said:

Three Visits ~ And (sniff) No HOT DOG Day!

Here are a bundle of photos taken from a few visits to the park.

There are repeats here and there, but I'll do my best to see that it doesn't get toooo boring, lol.

6/22

This was around 10 am - one hour before the park opened.

Testing.

History board.

Noted. But I didn't have to wait that long, thankfully.

Progress on the new amphitheatre.

Have no idea what that 'hole' is for. Will eventually fine out, next year.

Lookin' good, there.

Future landscaping?

ThunderVOLT in action.

Kettle Mine coaster.

Oooo...

Got my fave beer to end this short visit.

The onride photo. What IS that woman doing???

6/27

This was another short visit, and I got to try and the new special milkshake at Triple O's ( a/k/a the White Spot restaurant).

The lineup was HUGE for this day. Thankfully I was there around 10 am, 1 hour before the park opened, so I missed all this.

Near opening time.

And allll the way down the block!

Viewed from ThunderVOLT. Ongoing construction of the new amphitheatre.

Sad, empty little train.

The Cotton Candy milkshake. With a bit of the real stuff on top.

And it's Canadian-made, too!

Last shot before leaving the park.

07/02

Today was another brief visit. The only thing new here, was the ongoing construction of the new amphitheatre.

But that's okay. I enjoy just walking around and taking in the 'atmosphere' of Playland.

On the way to the park.

A good place for hot dogs!

The menu.

Not too crowded right now, for Coaster.

Well, hi there! Fancy running into you today.

It's pretty plain looking, but still an important part of Playland.

This looks somewhat completed

Cloudy day over the mountains nearby.

I am guessing this is to become the entryway into the amphitheatre.

A lousy attempt of a 'selfie' on the carousel.

And that was it for this visit.

07/16

Today was supposed to be "Hot Dog Day" as advertised by the email I received from Playland (I'm on their mailing list). But it turns out Coaster Dogs was offering their one dollar hot dogs till the 19th, Saturday. And Beaver Tails, which was also offering a special hot dog, had no clue what I was talking about. Then I tried to order something off their regular menu ...... and "that wasn't available" I was told ...WTF? A Fail for Playland. Anyway....

Back we go...

Wheee.

Dead Unicorn.

Yeah. Hot Dog Day. Not here I found out.

From the West Coast Wheel. Big ass hole still there.

Nice shot of Coaster from The Wheel. Damn, I love this coaster!

Not really that busy, this visit.

Up and over it goes!

Clear sky, with a great mountainous view.

I still enjoy riding Gladiator.

This is a sweet little family ride I enjoy riding, sometimes.

Touching the sun? And with that, the visit was at an end.

Playland did send another email out, with the 19th as Hot Dog Day, with both Coaster Dogs and Beavertails

offering their special dogs. But I didn't go. Not on a Saturday there. So I passed.

I have no idea how these three shots got in, here. Nonetheless... a shot from ThunderVOLT's queue.

An early shot of construction.

Those are great photos! Thanks for the update!

Nrthwnd · July 27

I made a quick visit to the park last Wednesday, not just for riding a few rides, but also buying some popcorn and seeing how much can go into my Playland Popcorn Bucket. Turns out the Large is twice what my little plastic "pail" can hold. Next time, I'll get the smaller size and see how that works out.

On my usual way to the park.

Once inside, I turn left and see this. The log flume ("we're riding in a ....") is at the front of the park.

Pretty basic layout. Still gives a good WET thrill.

Now THIS is landscaping, lol! Too bad there's not more of this around the park.

My popcorn destination: The Snack Shack.

I can already see that it won't all go into my bucket.

It's twice as much popcorn. So next time, I'll get the smaller bag.

Work on the Amphitheatre is looking good there.

This was a quickie TR, so I end this one with the usual WHEEEEEE!

Nrthwnd · August 7

Hoping to get back to the park (at least) one more time, before The PNE officially opens (Sat.Aug.16~11 am)

That said here's a PNE Photo Blast from The Past ....

Here's hoping Santa (a/k/a Steve) will be back, grillin' ribs during his "off season." (PNE 2023)

Nrthwnd · 2025-08-15T22:16:37Z

It's been pouring rain, all day today. Haven't had this much fall, in well over three weeks. Badly needed, as we have forest fires on our Vancouver Island, needing attention i.e. RAIN. Hopefully that`s happening now.

But, I was planning to hit Playland, the very last day (i.e. today) of it`s current season. But a no go, from me. So here are the photos I took this past Wednesday at the park. Add to that a 'deal' they announced with Two-For-One admissions available. And at my arrival at the park, the ticket kiosks were already shut down, with the "Park Is Full" sign posted outside. It was very scarce with people out front, but once I got in side .... it was amazing how packed it was! The only ride I went on, the West Coast Wheel, took a half hour to board. Unheard of, in previous park visits! Pretty shocking, and I remember that PNE visitors to Playland don't have lineups like these. Anyway...

Tomorrow is Opening Day of The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE to you and me). There's a small chance of rain, for a short period of time. Hopefully...