FogZog
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just didn’t look impressive enough to be a reveal
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Canada's Wonderland | Alpenfury | Premier Rides Launch Coaster | 2025
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TPoseOnTantrum
Giga Poster
Them black track pieces are here for the mountain and kinda fire;
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In the meantime here’s a couple of vanity pics I took at IAAPA last week because I arrived early for a good spot at the reveal and am extremely hyped to have it at home.
This be the limited edition pin they were giving out that morning;
Also ran into park honchos at the booth on my way out, had the best conversation I could have as a mildly excitable student. Yes they are intending to open it in May despite the huge amount of work still needing to be done, no the final budget will never be published and remain a closely guarded secret (code for its literally through the mountain roof).
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In the meantime here’s a couple of vanity pics I took at IAAPA last week because I arrived early for a good spot at the reveal and am extremely hyped to have it at home.
This be the limited edition pin they were giving out that morning;
Also ran into park honchos at the booth on my way out, had the best conversation I could have as a mildly excitable student. Yes they are intending to open it in May despite the huge amount of work still needing to be done, no the final budget will never be published and remain a closely guarded secret (code for its literally through the mountain roof).
TPoseOnTantrum
Giga Poster
Went up to check out Winterfest and meet up with the community, going to shamelessly self-plug;
Other updates with stuff that couldn’t be photographed. Minebuster is missing all the track on its first half, with word suggesting “steel track from Colorado” (???). It includes a decent piece that was rebuilt in 2023, so not sure what this is.
Leviathan also has a shiny new gear box chilling in the queue, which has been partially disassembled. A protégé got close to it but it was via mildly (poorly) restricted access so I don’t want to personally be responsible for a possible photo spread. Doesn’t appear too dissimilar to this.
Other updates with stuff that couldn’t be photographed. Minebuster is missing all the track on its first half, with word suggesting “steel track from Colorado” (???). It includes a decent piece that was rebuilt in 2023, so not sure what this is.
Leviathan also has a shiny new gear box chilling in the queue, which has been partially disassembled. A protégé got close to it but it was via mildly (poorly) restricted access so I don’t want to personally be responsible for a possible photo spread. Doesn’t appear too dissimilar to this.
Youngster Joey
Strata Poster
Let's hope this is real. I'm sick of that ride that should provide fun forces just jackhammering me and busting my spine. I've been wanting an RMC or GG retrack/remake for over a decade at this point.
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Magic-Man
Mega Poster
The first half of the ride was actually pretty decent for me during my one ride in June. It's the ending helix that got me. Pain.
Youngster Joey
Strata Poster
The first half was forcesless and as you said, the ending was just pain. Would love to see that fixed on what in theory should be a good layout.
TPoseOnTantrum
Giga Poster
Raising this very quick;
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As for the big frozen coaster itself... well, it's certainly coming along. Somewhat uncanny when you see a station/brake run but no transfer track;
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So the answer is officially 960 feet of new Precut track from Gravity Group, with a possible side dish of reprofiling thrown in. When the slides were added a couple of those smaller hills were redone into one very elongated and airtimeless hill, hopefully that change is set right. It will be an odd experience nonetheless, with a glass smooth opener for the first time ever while the roughest sections remain rough (for now). CW's never been strong at maintaining their woodies, glad to see outside help coming in finally;
2025 Gravity Group Minebuster Re-track | TWO NEW HILLS | Canada’s Wonderland | Thrill Warrior
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The Mighty Canadian Minebuster Rollercoaster track removal at Canada's Wonderland
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As for the big frozen coaster itself... well, it's certainly coming along. Somewhat uncanny when you see a station/brake run but no transfer track;
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TPoseOnTantrum
Giga Poster
Why (photo from my friend ToesterCoasters on Insta)
In terms of construction it is slow right now. Most of the lower sections of the ride are in and track is completed between the final inversion and first launch as well as the big banked curve towards the front of the park. For larger elements and track placement they’ll have to get larger cranes onsite.
A lot of key track pieces are still missing and allegedly behind schedule on deliveries, which can be particularly blamed on the trade war. Canada has tapped retaliatory tariffs on US steel so it’s currently costing the park an extra 25% to get each piece over the border.
It doesn’t seem like they’ve begun placing track inside the mountain and it’s definitely not going to be ready for opening day. Park is opening two weeks later than usual for the season so I’d imagine they’re under pressure to wrap up construction before then.
In some brighter news here’s the orange train; https://x.com/wonderlandnews/status/1901612466917757110
In terms of construction it is slow right now. Most of the lower sections of the ride are in and track is completed between the final inversion and first launch as well as the big banked curve towards the front of the park. For larger elements and track placement they’ll have to get larger cranes onsite.
A lot of key track pieces are still missing and allegedly behind schedule on deliveries, which can be particularly blamed on the trade war. Canada has tapped retaliatory tariffs on US steel so it’s currently costing the park an extra 25% to get each piece over the border.
It doesn’t seem like they’ve begun placing track inside the mountain and it’s definitely not going to be ready for opening day. Park is opening two weeks later than usual for the season so I’d imagine they’re under pressure to wrap up construction before then.
In some brighter news here’s the orange train; https://x.com/wonderlandnews/status/1901612466917757110
CaliAngel
Mega Poster
Trains look good, I like how open they appear to be. Looks to be seat-belt-less? For the time being, atleast...
Only complaint is that steel bar going from the seat to the backrest. I could forsee a bit of arm/elbow banging during the ride/getting on and off the train.
A little bit of padding there would have gone a long way.
Only complaint is that steel bar going from the seat to the backrest. I could forsee a bit of arm/elbow banging during the ride/getting on and off the train.
A little bit of padding there would have gone a long way.
TPoseOnTantrum
Giga Poster
Yesterday I attended a construction tour. I've published a detailed writeup and photo report here, feel free to check it out. For you all however I will condense this to two things; information and key photos.
Pre-emptive Answers;
Both trains were on display, we got to sit in the orange one. Blue car below was previously at IAAPA.
What is this, Gröna Lund?
The funny support. Two track pieces, no ground connection.
Blasting through the mountain roof and into the top hat. My jaw was on the floor.
Overall, the project is absolutely amazing, this is legitimately going to be on of the best new coasters of 2025 in a year full of extremely strong contenders.
Pre-emptive Answers;
- Station will have a flying bins system, no metal detectors. Pocket sized articles only, anything larger must be left in a paid locker
- Some netting will have to exist as a result.
- Entrance will repurpose one of the concession buildings in front of the station, queue will be mostly outdoors.
- Approximately 40% of 52 track pieces had been put up as of yesterday.
- Opening timeline is still simply "late Spring"
- Premier was selected because they were the only manufacturer on the RFP list able to deliver a huge large scale coaster within ~2 years of sign-off (September 2023). Which in all honestly is a MASSIVE feat.
- Transfer track inside the mountain will also include access to a full-time maintenance shop, which will service the trains in the offseason without them ever leaving the mountain.
- There is a huge amount of new infrastructure indoors and I now understand why it's taken them 15 months to build what they have so far.
Both trains were on display, we got to sit in the orange one. Blue car below was previously at IAAPA.
What is this, Gröna Lund?
The funny support. Two track pieces, no ground connection.
Blasting through the mountain roof and into the top hat. My jaw was on the floor.
Overall, the project is absolutely amazing, this is legitimately going to be on of the best new coasters of 2025 in a year full of extremely strong contenders.
JJLehto
Hyper Poster
Awesome post!!!Yesterday I attended a construction tour. I've published a detailed writeup and photo report here, feel free to check it out. For you all however I will condense this to two things; information and key photos.
Pre-emptive Answers;
My album is again in the link above but I have four for show and tell.
- Station will have a flying bins system, no metal detectors. Pocket sized articles only, anything larger must be left in a paid locker
- Some netting will have to exist as a result.
- Entrance will repurpose one of the concession buildings in front of the station, queue will be mostly outdoors.
- Approximately 40% of 52 track pieces had been put up as of yesterday.
- Opening timeline is still simply "late Spring"
- Premier was selected because they were the only manufacturer on the RFP list able to deliver a huge large scale coaster within ~2 years of sign-off (September 2023). Which in all honestly is a MASSIVE feat.
- Transfer track inside the mountain will also include access to a full-time maintenance shop, which will service the trains in the offseason without them ever leaving the mountain.
- There is a huge amount of new infrastructure indoors and I now understand why it's taken them 15 months to build what they have so far.
Both trains were on display, we got to sit in the orange one. Blue car below was previously at IAAPA.
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What is this, Gröna Lund?
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The funny support. Two track pieces, no ground connection.
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Blasting through the mountain roof and into the top hat. My jaw was on the floor.
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Overall, the project is absolutely amazing, this is legitimately going to be on of the best new coasters of 2025 in a year full of extremely strong contenders.
Aiming to go here for mid June so it seems this is still possible, given "late spring" and the progress that's happening. Does seem like it's been one hell of a project, absolutely impressive especially in the time frame.
Glad to hear about the bins, perfect for someone like me who keeps it to pocket items. Wish US parks would've adopted this once it came about, lockers are annoying to a borderline scam (but what can ya do?)
I have been looking forward to this ever since the announcement and POV. Its getting me to finally hit up this park and I agree it could very well be new coaster of the year.