New rides at Wonderland

[Towered]

Doesn't look like anything had to be removed for it. I hate it when they do that.

 

[Dan416]

Doesn't look like anything had to be removed for it. I hate it when they do that.

They did though. They removed Xtreme Sky Flyer for it.

 

[ryguy7787]

Just saw Amusement Insider's interview with Wonderland's Director of Maintenance and Construction, Peter Switzer, and he has confirmed there will only be two trains but without comfort collars/seat-belts/side train panels to have as quick of a throughput of ideally 1000 riders per hour. They have enough faith in Premier Rides to have only purchased two trains with very minimal downtime. Most days this summer I have seen Levi/Behemoth/Yukon stack trains anyways, so without the seat-belts it should be a much quicker pace for this ride. Also there is talks of bringing a bin system similar to Yukon on this station, so hopefully that stays in play and we forego a locker system altogether.

 

[Johnny Au]

Just saw Amusement Insider's interview with Wonderland's Director of Maintenance and Construction, Peter Switzer, and he has confirmed there will only be two trains but without comfort collars/seat-belts/side train panels to have as quick of a throughput of ideally 1000 riders per hour. They have enough faith in Premier Rides to have only purchased two trains with very minimal downtime. Most days this summer I have seen Levi/Behemoth/Yukon stack trains anyways, so without the seat-belts it should be a much quicker pace for this ride. Also there is talks of bringing a bin system similar to Yukon on this station, so hopefully that stays in play and we forego a locker system altogether.

Here are the videos in question:

Please excuse the audio quality for both videos.

 

[Towered]

They did though. They removed Xtreme Sky Flyer for it.

Hmmm, not familiar with that one.

 

[afransen]

Hmmm, not familiar with that one.

I think this is the big swing where a few/one riders would be harnessed in and they allowed to swing back and forth a few times on a couple of wires suspended from two towers. I never did it myself but I remember seeing it.

 

[Dan416]

Xtreme Skyflyer - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

The Wikipedia article for the ride also shows that it is being replaced by AlpenFury.

Canada's Wonderland tears down historic ride after 26 years

Peacock, who confirmed that additional details will be announced, says it can be emotional to remove historic rides at Canada's Wonderland.

toronto.citynews.ca

Canada's Wonderland teases new ride, says goodbye to an old one

For more than two decades, a ride at Canada’s Wonderland has seen guests freefall from 47 metres above ground before swinging over those wondering if they’re brave enough to try it themselves.

toronto.ctvnews.ca

A couple videos about it's removal

 

[jje1000]

Xtreme Skyflyer - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

The Wikipedia article for the ride also shows that it is being replaced by AlpenFury.

Canada's Wonderland tears down historic ride after 26 years

Peacock, who confirmed that additional details will be announced, says it can be emotional to remove historic rides at Canada's Wonderland.

toronto.citynews.ca

Canada's Wonderland teases new ride, says goodbye to an old one

For more than two decades, a ride at Canada’s Wonderland has seen guests freefall from 47 metres above ground before swinging over those wondering if they’re brave enough to try it themselves.

toronto.ctvnews.ca

A couple videos about it's removal

26 years is now historic?

The parabolic arch form is nice, I wish there was a second use for it as sculpture.

 

[ryguy7787]

 

[ryguy7787]

Alpen's train was unveiled today. I like the sled design and the lack of restraints for Premiere,