Lori Marie Loud
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OK so I'm too lazy to link but apparently Amusement Insiders' latest video shows work being done inside Wonder Mountain. If true then there's a decent chance we'll be seeing the Mountain coaster.
Canada’s Wonderland Construction Thread - New Coaster/Wonder Mountain Renovation?
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TPoseOnTantrum
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Our favorite CW conspiracy theorists have been kind enough to provide us with some updates in what's going on at the park right now;
Currently there be a major renovation of the front gate area, with an X-path being excavated through the Leviathan turnaround island to improve crowd flow into the park. Will grab some pictures myself next week but here be the video;
The second suggestion is that our Xtreme Skyflyer Skycoaster is no more after serving the park well for nearly three decades. Now based on my own speculation, this is an interesting wrench to throw in the debate below;
If the idea is true that Wonder Mountain's Guardian could bite it (which there is evidence both supporting and arguing against this), as well as removing the Flight Deck/Time Warp conundrum from the equation, there is one of two ways in which the Blast Coaster can proceed in this scenario. Referring to the image below;
Both of these possibilities would mean significant infrastructure remodeling/upgrades, which could include at the absolute max a rebuild show venue and underground tunnel for the coaster, something that most regional parks would not commit to. I think that if this is directly connected to Blast Coaster (if it is indeed happening) and the hammer comes down on WMG instead of Flight Deck/Time Warp, then the second option is far more viable. It would also be a far better location for the coaster's entrance, absorbing crowds from the front gate instead of that less-built-up WMG path.
All of CW's investment nowadays is incredibly strategic to absorb their ridiculous attendance, and they effectively have carte blanche when it comes to budgets/ideas. Time will tell how management decides to move their next chess pieces.
Currently there be a major renovation of the front gate area, with an X-path being excavated through the Leviathan turnaround island to improve crowd flow into the park. Will grab some pictures myself next week but here be the video;
The second suggestion is that our Xtreme Skyflyer Skycoaster is no more after serving the park well for nearly three decades. Now based on my own speculation, this is an interesting wrench to throw in the debate below;
If the idea is true that Wonder Mountain's Guardian could bite it (which there is evidence both supporting and arguing against this), as well as removing the Flight Deck/Time Warp conundrum from the equation, there is one of two ways in which the Blast Coaster can proceed in this scenario. Referring to the image below;
- SHOWPLACE (Yellow) is relocated/rebuilt on the SKYFLYER (Red) site, allowing for direct access to the mountain at the cost of great expense and a relatively constrained site. Green is used as extra flex room.
- SHOWPLACE stays where it is, while red is used for a load station/plaza and certain parts of the ride, thereby creating a more out'n'back layout and offering some breathing room for the elements. Green is used to connect the SKycoaster site to the mountain.
Both of these possibilities would mean significant infrastructure remodeling/upgrades, which could include at the absolute max a rebuild show venue and underground tunnel for the coaster, something that most regional parks would not commit to. I think that if this is directly connected to Blast Coaster (if it is indeed happening) and the hammer comes down on WMG instead of Flight Deck/Time Warp, then the second option is far more viable. It would also be a far better location for the coaster's entrance, absorbing crowds from the front gate instead of that less-built-up WMG path.
All of CW's investment nowadays is incredibly strategic to absorb their ridiculous attendance, and they effectively have carte blanche when it comes to budgets/ideas. Time will tell how management decides to move their next chess pieces.
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TPoseOnTantrum
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It is official; Xtreme Skyflyer, god bless its soul, is now officially no more after 26 years. Demolition work around the attraction is already underway.
Meanwhile just a stone's throw away the park is making moves to dig up the maintenance road leading into Wonder Mountain, which goes below a main guest pathway. That is not a light park improvement offseason project, something is happening.
And more still the front gate shenanigans continue with the gift shop expansion and new security checkpoints underneath Leviathan;
Meanwhile just a stone's throw away the park is making moves to dig up the maintenance road leading into Wonder Mountain, which goes below a main guest pathway. That is not a light park improvement offseason project, something is happening.
And more still the front gate shenanigans continue with the gift shop expansion and new security checkpoints underneath Leviathan;
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Youngster Joey
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Whatever this ends up being will be an interesting addition for 2025. The park desperately needs more people eaters
TPoseOnTantrum
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Was in the area with friends today and thought I’d stop in for a foggy construction update.
Skyflyer is still up but the concrete was torn out weeks ago. Never coughed up the upcharge to ride but glad to pay my respects before it comes down.
The new security checkpoints are still a work in progress but seem physically completed. They’re really squeezing in and around Leviathan’s supports, still not sure what the final product will look like concerning the plaza as they’re still digging. Going to take a bit of getting used to.
In terms of actual interesting coverage, a hole has popped open on the other side of Wonder Mountain and concrete foundations are going in. Amusement Insiders is crying launch coaster like it’s a major revelation but this was always going to be the case, so won’t credit them with any thinking meat (especially not after recent conduct). Screamscape on the other hand claims that Zamperla might be handing us their first from-scratch Lightning Coaster, which for CW’s sakes I desperately hope isn’t true. Both of them and shipping records seem to agree that there is no B&M hardware on site and might not be for this project. The plot thickens.
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Skyflyer is still up but the concrete was torn out weeks ago. Never coughed up the upcharge to ride but glad to pay my respects before it comes down.
The new security checkpoints are still a work in progress but seem physically completed. They’re really squeezing in and around Leviathan’s supports, still not sure what the final product will look like concerning the plaza as they’re still digging. Going to take a bit of getting used to.
In terms of actual interesting coverage, a hole has popped open on the other side of Wonder Mountain and concrete foundations are going in. Amusement Insiders is crying launch coaster like it’s a major revelation but this was always going to be the case, so won’t credit them with any thinking meat (especially not after recent conduct). Screamscape on the other hand claims that Zamperla might be handing us their first from-scratch Lightning Coaster, which for CW’s sakes I desperately hope isn’t true. Both of them and shipping records seem to agree that there is no B&M hardware on site and might not be for this project. The plot thickens.
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TPoseOnTantrum
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We now have clarity to this as the large games/amenities building in International Festival is seemingly being demolished. Could be a rebuild, or it could be lying in the trajectory of this new open hole and allowing for some coaster breathing space. Loving the twists and turns of this project.
Skyflyer also began coming down just two days after I’d paid my respects. It’s located well across the park and crazily enough could still be apart of this project.
TPoseOnTantrum
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Park was recently kind enough to dish out their offseason chores, answering some questions and opening the door for new ones;
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Outside of the three coasters, currently the only visitor access to the mountain is on the opposite side, where a bathroom block and Haunt basement access is located. It almost feels like the mountain contents are being shuffled around indoors as apart of a larger project, one that will almost certainly see International Festival revamped.
Is any of this even related to a large new coaster? Honestly at this point it's hard to tell.
- Viking's Rage (opening day HUSS Swinging Ship) is being converted from hydraulic to electrical power systems in order to better save energy.
- New security checkpoints are indeed the new de facto entrance for guests, final product still unclear.
- New park exit being built into the expanded main gift shop building.
- Moosehorn Falls (our giant new-for-2024 raft slide that's currently an afterthought right now) will open on May 25
- Major demolition in International Festival (Wonder Mountain north side) acknowledged, more info in April
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Outside of the three coasters, currently the only visitor access to the mountain is on the opposite side, where a bathroom block and Haunt basement access is located. It almost feels like the mountain contents are being shuffled around indoors as apart of a larger project, one that will almost certainly see International Festival revamped.
Is any of this even related to a large new coaster? Honestly at this point it's hard to tell.
Magic-Man
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Edit: Walls are near Fly AND the old Extreme Skyflyer plot of land. It's 100% a coaster and a massive one at that. Only question is what it is.
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TPoseOnTantrum
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It is true. Walls are up as framed below. International Festival is a complete construction site, area between Fly and right up to the Shockwave queue is all rubble. Nothing particularly interesting is visible from either new hole inside the mountain. Very curious as to how this project will play out (YELLOW are construction walls, RED is completed vehicle access tunnels).
Some other notes;
The new Moosehorn Falls waterslide is meanwhile progressing quickly. Foundations look complete on site (visible from coasters) and much of the slide is being assembled in the lot, but the new pump house is only now being dug and it isn’t likely to make the advertised May 25 debut. It’s classic CW to not prioritize building their new attractions until two weeks before the park opens, only to pull a construction blitz.
Some other notes;
- Wonder Mountain's Guardian is closed indefinitely to allow work to continue. It could open next weekend, or it could reopen in a few months. Either way it's staying. Mountain bathroom and the other two coasters remain operational.
- You'd never know that the maintenance tunnel was just rebuilt below the path. Only real indications are a few posts and a smidgen of fresh rockwork.
- Thunder Run exit has been permanently rerouted
- A bunch of different people at the park claim that they've recently ceased maintenance on Time Warp. No new parts are being bought, no long term work is happening. For all intents and purposes if it survives this year then the 19 coaster hallmark will be brief at CW. It does have new loose article bins though.
- No clue what this new attraction could be, but speculation is unanimous about a launch coaster.
- Please don't be a Zamperla Lightning please don't be a Zamperla Lightning
The new Moosehorn Falls waterslide is meanwhile progressing quickly. Foundations look complete on site (visible from coasters) and much of the slide is being assembled in the lot, but the new pump house is only now being dug and it isn’t likely to make the advertised May 25 debut. It’s classic CW to not prioritize building their new attractions until two weeks before the park opens, only to pull a construction blitz.