The inaugural Ryerson Invitational T.H.R.I.L.L. Design Competition was held at Ryerson University in Toronto from October 31st to November 1st. The contest pitted teams from Drexel, Waterloo, Guelph, Cornell, and Ryerson universities against each other in three unique challenges: Roller coaster...
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Canada’s Skyrider Moving to Italy
In a bit of surprising news, it appears that Canada’s Wonderland’s stand -up coaster, Skyrider, has found a new home in Italy. Canada’s Wonderland announced in August that the TOGO stand-up coaster would be removed, but of course the announcement...
Continue reading...Canada’s Wonderland Removing SkyRider Stand-up
Canada’s Wonderland will say goodbye to its SkyRider stand-up roller coaster on Monday, September 1, 2014, the park announced today: “SkyRider opened for riders in May, 1985 and was instantly a hit for coaster enthusiasts across North America. It was the...
Continue reading...Wonder Mountain’s Guardian at Canada’s Wonderland in 2014
Wonder Mountain’s Guardian is the new interactive dark ride announced for Canada’s Wonderland. For more than 30 years, a familiar darkness has surrounded Wonder Mountain at Canada’s Wonderland. Guests and employees alike have suspected a dark mythical presence hidden within...
Continue reading...A-Z Coaster of the Week: Leviathan
The A-Z Coaster of the Week is Leviathan at Canada’s Wonderland. It’s the second week in a row we’ve featured a coaster named after a mythical sea creature. Leviathan is the 306-foot tall giga coaster at Canada’s Wonderland that debuted...
Continue reading...Year in Review 2012
Earlier, John shared one of his best memories from 2012 so I thought I also would take some to reflect on the year and look forward to what’s coming. I was fortunate enough to visit eight parks this year, including:...
Continue reading...Canada’s Wonderland Trip Report
I’m going to write this Canada’s Wonderland review in the same style as Peter King’s Monday Morning Quarterback (MMQB) columns. Let me know if you like this format or not. Quick note, Wonderland is famous for their outstanding collection of...
Continue reading...Canada’s Wonderland Opens for the Season
What perfect weather for opening day, in Canada’s Wonderland; Sunny, warm, breezy and bright, I couldn’t have asked for a better day. I arrived at 9 am and swept right into the park with my season pass, which allowed pass...
Continue reading...Sneak Peak! Canada’s Wonderland Opening Tomorrow. Stormy Leviathan Photos!
Who’s excited for the summer? No school, no Canadian snow, and no more waiting for theme parks to open! Here in Toronto, the weather is sunny and perfect for tomorrow’s opening day at Canada’s Wonderland, and I am stoked and...
Continue reading...Leviathan On-ride Video
Leviathan at Canada’s Wonderland isn’t scheduled to open until May, but the park has released an on-ride video of the world’s first Bolliger & Mabillard giga coaster. The speed and pacing is incredible. Watch it below: Do you plan on riding Leviathan...
Continue reading...Leviathan Complete
Leviathan at Canada’s Wonderland has been completed, as seen in a video uploaded to the park’s Facebook page. Below are some photos of Leviathan’s nearly-completed track. The bright blue track almost blends perfectly with the clear sky in some of...
Continue reading...Leviathan Construction Progress
Canada’s Wonderland’s Leviathan coaster doesn’t open until the Spring, but considerable construction progress has already been made on the world’s first B&M giga-coaster: In the above photo a crane lifts a large track section into place. The structure of the...
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