Vortex Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I will be going to Canada's Wonderland this year and want to know if you can get the whole park done in one or two days. I have a season pass with free parking already. Also how much is the food up their is it about the same as Kings Island? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 It can easily be done in two days. But as with any park, avoid it on the weekends an early in the season. The lines at CW can get pretty crazy. I can imagine the line for Behemoth easily being 6+ hours, and that would be without breakdowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I went to CW in 2003, and I would say 2 days would be best. I went in August, and the lines were moderate. I remember waiting almost an hour to ride Vortex which is very similar to our Top Errr Flight Deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 You're going to be very impressed with Wonderland. It's been about 5 years since I was last there, but it's an amazing park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 And, at least under Paramount, Wonderland had amazing food at reasonable prices. Now that Cedar Fair is in charge, I doubt the food is as good, but I bet the prices are amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vortexfan Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 And, at least under Paramount, Wonderland had amazing food at reasonable prices. Now that Cedar Fair is in charge, I doubt the food is as good, but I bet the prices are amazing! The prices went up with Cedar Fair. Everything is quite expensive now, but I still prefer Wonderland's food options to Kings Island's. I will be going to Canada's Wonderland this year and want to know if you can get the whole park done in one or two days. I have a season pass with free parking already. Also how much is the food up their is it about the same as Kings Island? The food prices are about the same as every other Cedar Fair park. Here's the menu and prices in Coasters: There's also a Marketplace Buffet in the park which will coaster you about $20 a person and is apparently the best dining option at the park. And although it doesn't show prices, Wonderland's site has all the parks major dining options: http://canadaswonderland.com/attractions/c...ry.cfm?ac_id=37 If you want to get ll the coasters and most of the flats done, you will need two days, especially during the summer. Lines for major rides can easily reach 1+ hours during a week day in July or August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Butcher Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 $20 for a buffet? WOW, talk about expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Punk Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I tried to do the whole park in a day (a Saturday) expecting light crowds, but I was surprised to see HUGH lines for everything. I waited an hour for a Boomerang! Anyway, you will definitely need two days, and be sure to do the Huss J2, I thought it was fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I've been to Wonderland twice, 1996 & '97, so it's been quite a while, but I would recommend 2 days as well. The park back then was wonderfully landscaped, had good rides and we all had a good time (although the 2nd trip we did experience some problems that prompted me to write a letter to their Guest Relations, mainly regarding difficulties we, as Paramount Parks employees, had getting into the park which I had not encountered the first visit and the way we were treated in regards to my friend's handicap accessability needs). I highly recommended the park back then, but that was over 10 years ago. ZOINKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Thank you all for the help I post a trip report when I get back this summer. Also I am going to Cedar Point on the way back. After this summer I will only have two of the old Paramount parks left. Also Wonderland still has Hanna-Barbera Land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 $20 for a buffet? WOW, talk about expensive. Remember these prices are in Canadian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 The American dollar is almost equal to the Canadian dollar now. The difference is a few pennies either way. 7 years ago $1 US = $1.54 Canadian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 And don't forget, re-entry into the USA this summer will no longer be a cakewalk. If you don't have a passport, you may want to consider getting one NOW. So far, it isn't absolutely necessary for ground travel, but the number of documents that Homeland Security's TSA will accept in lieu thereof has been greatly decreased, and those documents get a great deal more scrutiny than does the typical passport. Check travel requirements BEFORE you go. My experience has always been that getting back in this country is far more difficult than getting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html The passport requirement for land entry to the US has been pushed to the backburner again, or at least the 4th time. http://www.dhs.gov/xtrvlsec/crossingborders/index.shtm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Yes, but the head of Homeland Security has cracked down on what other documents to prove citizenship are necessary. Congress may make him back off, but for now many documents which were okay no longer are. A passport is the safest option...and a birth certificate is helpful instead, but may or may not be acceptable by next summer. In any event, I'd check requirements...and if I intended to go to Canada fairly often or to leave the country on even a semi-regular basis, I'd get a passport NOW. It is also safe to say that processing times (and perhaps fees) are only going to increase as summer nears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Changes at US Border raise concerns: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jW3mCIE...Fiy0EAD8UGGBQG0 Proof of Citizenship Now Required (as of yesterday): http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5...equired_at.html Smooth Sailing So Far: http://www.timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...446/1002/NEWS01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 I just got a Pass port on Monday so it will come in time for my trip. Thank you all for the help. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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