Canada's Wonderland - June 2nd, 2024

 I made a solo visit to Canada's Wonderland on this rainy Sunday! Due to the rainy weather I didn't take too many photos this time. Although, I did manage to get on 14 different rides and check out the new Grande World Eatery! 

Enjoy the photos of my third visit of the season! 🙂

The rain was coming down quite hard when I pulled into the parking lot around 9:20am.

My first rides of the day were on Vortex, Shockwave, and Leviathan. Unfortunately Leviathan went down for quite a few minutes while I was in line, causing what would have been a 20 minute wait turn into almost an hour wait. I did eventually get on once they started loading the trains again.

Here is the majestic Wonder Mountain on this dreary Sunday.

For lunch, I went to the Grande World Eatery which had recently opened after a massive renovation. It was formerly Backlot Café.

The interior was redone and is much brighter than before. The Grande World Eatery also features a new "pay-one-price" menu like that at Lazy Bear Lodge where you choose an entrée and a side.

For my first meal of the day using my all season dining pass, I had the Mongolian beef with a side of rice with vegetables. The Mongolian beef was very flavorful and tasty.

Inside the Grande World Eatery dining area are posters that advertise various current and former rides and attractions that are or once were at Canada's Wonderland. Here is one advertising the Antique Carousel. I love the look of the posters!

Here is an overview o the dining area in the Grande World Eatery. New tables and chairs (plastic) were added as a part of the renovation.

After a bite to eat, I took a ride on Sledge Hammer. It was running very well today!

Here is a zoomed-in view of the new-for-2024 Moosehorn Falls waterslide in Splash Works. It still has a way to go before opening.

While wandering through the park, I ran into Matt of CoasterCircuits blog. We hung out for a while, riding three rides together including Windseeker (pictured), Tundra Twister, and Viking's Rage.
Tundra Twister gave us a rather thrilling ride, something neither of us had seen in a long time! We not only dived head first toward the ground not only once, but twice, the second time backwards! It was quite insane and something I would like to see more often!

After our rides, we went over to the Grande World Eatery to redeem our second meals of the day. This time I had the jerk pork and a sweet kale salad. Both were very good with the jerk pork melting in my mouth. The naan (flat bread) served with both my meals today was also very soft. I only wish there were more options than just four entrees on the menu. That's my only complaint.

My third last ride of the day was on Spinovator. While waiting in line I noticed they were only filling the back row on Riptide. If the line was shorter, I would have rode it as the back row flips a bit more.

My second last ride of the day was on White Water Canyon. It had a relatively short line due to the weather.

I finished my visit at Canada's Wonderland with a ride on Psyclone. It provides an airtime filled ride as it typically does. I was lucky to get my usual seat where I face the ground during the ride.

Tundra Twister peeks out from behind Yukon Striker as it twists and flips riders under the grey skies.

After a fun-filled Sunday, I decided it was time to head home! Thanks for checking out my visit to Canada's Wonderland! 🙂

Canada's Wonderland - October 28th, 2023

 That's a wrap! On Saturday, October 28th, I made my final visit to Canada's Wonderland for the 2023 season, making it my 10th visit of the year!

The day started out quite chilly due to strong winds, but warmed up nicely as the sun shined throughout the day, which was really nice considering how other final regular operating weekends have been in the past. The sunshine also made the remaining Fall foliage standout, allowing for many great photo opportunities! The park was a little busier than I had anticipated, but I still managed to get on many final rides for the year!

Be sure to check out my photos of my final visit to Canada's Wonderland for the 2023 season!

The last of the fall foliage was quite beautiful as I arrived at the park before opening time on this late-October day.

The weeping willows that line International Street have even yellowed since my last visit to the park two weeks ago.

The morning sun was making the corn stocks used on various displays throughout the park really stand out.

Behemoth wasn't the only thing that was orange at the park today.

The tree in front of Vortex was really vibrant as the sunlight hit it!

After getting on Behemoth, Yukon Striker, Sledge Hammer, Psyclone, Time Warp, and Flight Deck all within the first hour, I then went to Shockwave. It was operating well, but not quite as insane as it was throughout the season.

So many photo opportunities today as the sun was shining brightly!

I just love this time of year! The remaining foliage was really standing out on today's visit.

Wooden roller coasters and Fall foliage go hand in hand. Don't you agree?

Today Tundra Twister was giving some interesting hangtime when it swung over the top today. It made the ride experience feel a bit more intense than usual.

Twisting around over 150 feet above the ground has been quite fun this year! Tundra Twister was a fun addition to the park for this year and one that was highly re-ridable! Maybe next year we'll see more head dives on Tundra Twister like we had seen earlier this season.

In the early afternoon, I went through the daytime versions of Spirit Manor and Cornstalkers like I had a few weeks ago. Unlike a few weeks ago, the leaves from the trees around White Water Canyon and area had fallen off, blanketing the ground with beautiful tones of yellows and oranges.

Yukon Striker can also now be seen during the daytime version of Cornstalkers. Speaking of Yukon Striker, it felt very forceful during this visit!

Since it is the final weekend for regular operations at Canada's Wonderland, it also means that events such as Camp Spooky and Halloween Haunt will be wrapping up on Sunday. The nice weather saw a lot of children dressed up descend on Planet Snoopy and Kidzville for the Camp Spooky event.

It was a nice day to be riding thrill rides and roller coasters, including Wilde Beast which is pictured here.

The Fall foliage and sunshine make for some awesome photos!

I just love visiting amusement parks this time of year!

Two visits ago I had the Toxic (green) Ice Cream from the Cookie Cafe. Well today I had tried the other Halloween Haunt inspired ice cream flavour Caramel Apple. Thankfully it wasn't too sweet and was really good!

Here is Swing of the Century doing its thing surrounded by some beautiful Fall foliage.

Fall foliage, blue skies, and wispy clouds also make for quite the photo!

Some of the trees still had some vibrant red leaves on them.

Including this tree located in front of Backlot Cafe.

I know I keep going on about the Fall foliage, but I just love it!

While I was in line for my second ride on Tundra Twister for the day, I captured this photo of one of Yukon Striker's trains passing through the zero-g winder inversion.

My final ride of the day and season was a second round on Sledge Hammer! What a way to end off a great season at Canada's Wonderland and to commemorate Sledge Hammer's 20th anniversary!

The leaves on the trees near Flight Deck were also standing out today.

Here I am taking one final photo of myself before heading out for the day until next year!

Overall, the 2023 season at Canada's Wonderland was a great one! This year I enjoyed riding the all-new Tundra Twister, finally gaining the courage to ride Xtreme Skyflyer, and once again hanging out with some friends who share an enjoyment and passion for amusement parks!

One thing I would like to see improved for next year is the level of customer service provided at Canada's Wonderland as it wasn't as great as it has been in previous years.

I'll see you next year, Canada's Wonderland! Thanks once again for a great and thrilling 2023 season! :-)

Canada's Wonderland - August 29th, 2023

 On Tuesday, August 29th I spent a whole day at Canada's Wonderland, hanging out with Amadeo and his friends Arianna and Daniel throughout the afternoon through closing time. We ended our day with a night ride on Behemoth! While it was really busy at the park, it was amazing hanging out with them on my 7th visit of the season! I hope to do it again sooner, rather than waiting a whole year!

Be sure to check out my photos of our great time at Canada's Wonderland! 

The morning was bright and sunny when I arrived at the park shortly after 9:30am.

Once the ropes dropped at 10am, I headed over to Yukon Striker for my first ride of the day.

After a ride on Yukon Striker, I went over to Behemoth as Tundra Twister wasn't quite ready for the day. After a ride on Behemoth I saw people on Tundra Twister, so I got in line for Tundra Twister. Once in line the ride temporarily goes down and cycled empty. I managed to get this nice shot while waiting for Tundra Twister to reopen.

After a ride on Tundra Twister, I ventured over to International Street to watch the Victoria Falls High Divers show at Wonder Mountain.

While the performance is relatively the same every year, it is still cool to see divers jump off of the top of Victoria Falls down into the pool below at the base of Wonder Mountain.

You wouldn't catch me up there!

The show always draws a crowd!

If you're going to dive off of Wonder Mountain, going head first is the way to go! ;-)

While waiting for Amadeo and his friends to arrive, I captured a photo of the small shrubs planted around Swing of the Century. They will look nice once they have fully grown.

The flowers planted throughout the park have done really well with all the rain we have received this summer!

Once back in Action Zone I rode Sledge Hammer. It is still hard to believe that this one-of-a-kind ride is 20 years old this year!

Shortly after 1pm, I met up with Amadeo and his friend Arianna on the patio at the Lazy Bear Lodge. The patio offers a really nice view of Yukon Striker and Vortex!

And Tundra Twister, too!

The trains on Vortex just zip on by!

Afterwards we took a ride on Vortex and Shockwave (which is still running insane!), followed by a ride on Drop Tower, where Daniel met up with us to take the 227 foot plunge!

I always enjoy free falling on Drop Tower, especially with my hands up!

Once back on the ground, I headed over to Backlot Cafe for a Chicken Nacho Bowl. I was used to the beef Nacho Bowl, but the chicken one was surprisingly good! Here is a photo of the highly photogenic Flight Deck.

While I was eating at Backlot Cafe, Amadeo, Arianna, and Daniel were in line for Ghoster Coaster. Here's a photo of them I captured from Ghoster Coaster's exit path.

There they are on the fun and classic family wooden coaster. I also enjoy taking it for a ride every once in a while.

Unfortunately for us taller riders, the trains on Ghoster Coaster aren't too kind on the knees. 😆

I just love how the evening sun shines on Yukon Striker's track. This was on our way over to ride Sledge Hammer.

That little dip on Yukon Striker is filled with a bit of airtime!

After a fun ride on Sledge Hammer, I captured this photo of the sun setting. it looks as if Yukon Striker's track just heads into the sun!

After another ride on Tundra Twister, we hung out on the Lazy Bear Lodge patio again. There I was able to get some night shots of Tundra Twister in action.

It is quite tricky to capture at night!

Once the sun goes down, some of the rides really come to life!

We finished our night at the park with a ride on Behemoth! It is a great roller coaster to ride in the dark! I was glad to enjoy a night ride on it as it has been quite a while since I had last done that! Just afterwards, it began to lightly rain.

International Street is quite beautiful at night with the Royal Fountain lit up.

Here I am after a day of hanging out with some great people at Canada's Wonderland!

Here are the four of us (from left to right: Amadeo, John (myself), Daniel, and Arianna) before leaving the park just as the rain began to pour down! Thanks to Amadeo for this photo! It was amazing hanging out with you guys! :-)