Park Review- Canada's Wonderland

Park Review- Canada's Wonderland

Last season, Canada's Wonderland shocked and surprised us, we had no idea of the hidden treasure sitting north of Toronto. Now that we knew, the park made it to the top of our "Must Visit Again" list.

Needless to say, the second time around just confirmed the fact that this park is the hidden jewel of the Cedar Fair company.

Day: Monday
Date: May 26th, 2014
Weather: Sunny and Warm
Overall Rating: Excellent
Coaster Baiting: Excellent
Overall Opinion: Shut Up and Visit.
Website: Canada's Wonderland
Review Team: Myself, +Kitsune Hazard and +Alexandra F

 **NOTE: We where invited by Canada's Wonderland to review the park as well as their newest attraction, Wonder Mountain's Guardian. This has in no way effected our review or opinion.**

Honestly, Canada's Wonderland is simply a beautiful amusement park with some heavy themed elements. While I hesitate to call it a 'theme park' it's very close since so many of there rides follow the areas which they've been planned in. This year we arrived on a lovely spring morning, much warmer then our previous years visit, as this seemed to be the first fully wonderful weather weekend of the Spring.

(Warning- Post is Picture Heavy)

Canada's Wonderland- Wonder Mountains Guardian Update and Delay

Image from CWMaina FB Page

Canada's Wonderland- Update and Delay on Wonder Mountain's Guardian.

 Work keeps moving along at Canada's Wonderland on their newest project- Wonder Mountains Guardian. Although, this update comes with some bad news also. 

 Work on the ride is moving along and from the images found on CWMania's Facebook Page, it looks like their getting ready for full circuit testing of the new attraction.  The new trains for this ride look very similar to other attractions of this nature, primarily those from Disney Hollywood Studios' "Toy Story Maina" but we can't be sure if they rotate in the same style.  The 'guns' in question also appear to be affixed on a flexible arm, which is different from other rides of this nature which normally allow you to lift your gun out and extend your arms while it's attached by a cord.  This seems like the better idea as the 'corded guns' tend to have problems once thousands of people begin yanking on them. 

 Now, the bad news.
 It seems the Media Day Preview for Wonder Mountain's Guardian has been delayed. The ride simply isn't ready yet and the park wants things to be working perfect and looking perfect before opening. It appears from images that much of the work in question is 'superficial' work to Wonder Mountain. Smoothing out edges and re-covering construction holes. 

 Wonder Mountain's Guardian has never had an 'official' opening date, maybe believed it would open with the park on May 4th. However, it seems that the ride will open later on in the season once the beautification and testing processes are complete.

 Never Fear!
 We'll keep you posted when more news is available!

 

Canada's Wonderland- Wonder Mountain's Guardian Name Change.. that isn't!

 Wonder Mountain's Guardian- Name Change isn't a Name Change.


 We've finally got some information in regards to the possible 'name change' rumor which has been circulation around Canada's Wonderland and their newest attraction, Wonder Mountain's Guardian.

  According to Screamscape, The name "Wonder Mountain's Guardian" will not change.  The name "Guardian-Quest for Gold" is simply the name of the 2014 seasons game which you play on the ride. Canada's Wonderland has now leaked that plan is to upgrade and change the 'game' played on the ride each season, keeping it new and fresh for park visitors.

 This also lends in to what many of us read during the 2013 IAAPA convention, where the creators and designers of the new attraction hinted that during Halloween a 'zombie' theme could be coming.

Canada's Wonderland- Wonder Mountian's Guardian Name Change?!

 What is going on up at Canada's Wonderland?!

 Wow, this one came way out of left field.

 According to Screamscape, Canada's Wonderland may have just quietly changed the name of their new attraction for 2014. Wonder Mountain's Guardian may now be called "Guardian- The Quest of Gold" according to Season Passholder email.

Image from Screamscape

 This is the image in question with the possible new name change. Nothing has been confirmed by Canada's Wonderland right now and according to their website, the name "Wonder Mountain's Guardian" is still listed as the attractions proper name.

Could this be some clever photo-shopping at work or is the park really going with this new name? More information when we find out!

Canada's Wonderland- New Dark Ride for 2014 " Wonder Mountain's Guardian"

!!BREAKING NEWS!!

 We now now what is going into the side of Wonder Mountain up at Canada's Wonderland! 

 In May of 2014, Canada's Wonderland will open the side of Wonder Mountain to reveal the mountain's guardian! In an all new, interactive 4D dark ride, guest will get a chance to explore the myth of the guardian. 

"Wonder Mountain's Guardian begins with a perilously climb up the side of Wonder Mountain then plummets into the core traveling through five different layers of this dimensional world. Riders will encounter mythical creatures as they navigate 1,000 feet of coaster track through a desolate forest, underground lake and the Draconian city. The quest culminates as riders enter the dragons lair for the ultimate battle and heart-stopping finale that will shock thrill seekers of all ages". 

 The ride is being built by Montreal's TRIOTECH who is a leader in supplying these types of multi-sensory rides for the amusement industry and has developed new and updated systems for this newest addition to Canada's Wonderland. The ride will simulate wind, movement and more. It will also have the fastest and most accurate targeting system.

 We've spoken to Canada's Wonderland this afternoon, Thunder Run will remain intact and will not be removed! This is good news as Canada's Wonderland will remain tied with it's sister park, Cedar Point for coasters. With this addition I'd imagine that Canada's Wonderland will be an even more magical place then before, we can't wait to bring you coverage of this new attraction next season!

Rumor Alert- Canada's Wonderland Building for 2014/2015? -UPDATED

 Today we have a new construction rumor coming from one of my favorite parks, Canada's Wonderland. I make it no secret that we here at ISI fell in love with Canada's Wonderland during our review of the park early this season, if your wondering why I sincerely suggest you read the review!

Park Review- Canada's Wonderland

UPDATE 8/30/13:
The News has BROKEN! We know what's going into Wonder Mountain! Check the link below!
Canada's Wonderland- New Dark Ride for 2014 "Wonder Mountain's Guardian"

Now, Onto the rumor!

Image from Screamscape

 New 'holes' and 'patchwork' have appeared in the Mountain which is the focal point of the park. Rumors have gone wild that the park is likely building a new coaster or thrill ride which will use the mountain as a 'tunnel' ride element.  According to rumors found at Screamscape, the GM of the park has gone so far as to say on twitter that "I'm sure you'll be thrilled to know why there is a hole in the mountain". Judging by this hint, we may well be looking at some form of a new roller coaster being added to the park! The downside to this rumor is that we could see the removal of Thunder Run to make room, which also uses the mountain to house it's track and ride.

 Canada's Wonderland last built in 2012 when they added the amazing coaster Leviathan, a B&M answer to Millennium Force.

UPDATE 8/25/13
 Rumors are that the 'hole' in the side of the mountain are getting larger, either to remove something (possibly Thunder Run?) or to add something in (New Ride?). Currently the park still hasn't said a word about this development although some are saying that August 30th could be when the park makes an announcement about 2014 and what may be coming/going from the park!

Right now, nothing is confirmed or denied.

InSanity lurks Inside will bring you more information as it becomes available!