WindingSon Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Vaughan, ON (August 20, 2015) – Canada’s Wonderland is taking guests to new heights for 2016 with the addition of two new rides that will capture the imagination of both families, and thrill-seekers, as they take flight in an interactive flying experience. Skyhawk, the first ride of its kind in North America, will take riders to a new level of adventure when the park opens for its 35th season in 2016. Riders will take control of their own cockpit, showcasing their flying abilities as they maneuver through 360 degree turns, and challenge themselves to engage in multiple inversions at 135 feet (41m) in the air.Flying Eagles will thrill little pilots and quickly become a family favourite for parents and children alike. These two-person planes will glide 28 feet (8.5m) above the ground and allow each rider to control their flight and ride experience. “We are always looking to enhance the guest experience with new and exciting attractions. With the introduction of Skyhawk and Flying Eagles, thrill-seekers of all ages will enjoy the flying sensation on these interactive rides that are truly unique to our Park.” Norm Pirtovshek, General Manager, Canada’s Wonderland. To coincide with the new ride announcement, Canada’s Wonderland will simultaneously launch a limited time offer on 2016 Season Passes that are priced at only $67.99. Each pass will include a free visit for new Passholders or a free Fast Lane PLUS for renewing Passholders – both valid for the remainder of the 2015 season. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethancoaster Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Canada's Wonderland tends to be a "test park", so this is exciting news for the rest of the chain! Should be a wonderful addition to their already amazing lineup of flats. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honorarius Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Looking forward to both... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryoj Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Yeah, this could very well be foreshadowing KI's 2017 addition. I could see one of these flyers in Coney Mall. Now, I'm not sure if they'd put a flying ride where you control your own car on the same spot that someone died on a flying ride where you control your own car or not, but that would be a good location. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Wow that season pass price is awesome! I wish that we were offered that.. That's about $52 american. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph88 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I need to see what that Skyhawk ride does. Anytime there's a brand new type of ride it's exciting! I can't find any info about it as far as manufacturer, videos, etc. I know it's new to the U.S. but is it in any overseas parks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindingSon Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Reminds me of the old Flight Commander that used to be at KI. Say, what's in the old Flight Commander spot at KI? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Wow that season pass price is awesome! I wish that we were offered that.. That's about $52 american. That price does not include season parking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindingSon Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Oh, and it appears to be a Gerstlauer Sky Roller. Here's a video of one: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdude86 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 This would make a great addition in the next couple years for X-Base, would fit right in with the theme of the area. Also wish I were closer to Canada's Wonderland. Haven't made it to the park yet but looks like a great one and that season pass deal is amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph88 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Thanks for posting the video! This looks pretty cool. I love that you can choose your ride experience. I'd want to do an inversion or two and then give myself a break and enjoy the flight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Wow that season pass price is awesome! I wish that we were offered that.. That's about $52 american. That price does not include season parking. Interesting, I would have thought that it would as a former Paramount Park. It seems about even in that case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Oh, and it appears to be a Gerstlauer Sky Roller. Here's a video of one: Put us down for one of those! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I need to see what that Skyhawk ride does. Anytime there's a brand new type of ride it's exciting! I can't find any info about it as far as manufacturer, videos, etc. I know it's new to the U.S. but is it in any overseas parks? I could be wrong, but I think it's from Gerstlauer. There is one at Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_Plummer Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 When was the last time that Cedar Fair made any sort of deal with Gerstlaur? I wonder if more Gerstlaur brand rides start showing up at CF parks. Who knows, Eurofighters could be coming to a park near you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 The Gerstlauer Polyp is an excellent flat. It is one of the most fun ones I've been on. I rode one at Freestyle Music Park. Until now, I thought is was a Huss Rodeo, (Breakdance). At least there is hope we could get one now given that it isn't a Huss. Edit: I was wrong that I was wrong; it was a Huss Rodeo afterall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_Plummer Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I just realized how simar Skyhawk's logo is to Firehawk's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honorarius Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I need to see what that Skyhawk ride does. Anytime there's a brand new type of ride it's exciting! I can't find any info about it as far as manufacturer, videos, etc. I know it's new to the U.S. but is it in any overseas parks? I could be wrong, but I think it's from Gerstlauer. There is one at Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America. Similar, but different... The one at Mall of America is a Sky Fly, where everyone is on the same end of the single arm... This is a Sky Roller, multiple arms spaced out evenly... There's one at Bakken in Denmark the 2nd one is at Belantis in Germany... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 That looks like a crazy intense ride experience (and not for those prone to motion sickness) and it does not look like a very high capacity ride. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honorarius Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 But it's only as intense as you want it to be... If you only want to invert it once or twice (or not at all) that's up to each rider... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Job 2005 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 When was the last time that Cedar Fair made any sort of deal with Gerstlaur? I wonder if more Gerstlaur brand rides start showing up at CF parks. Who knows, Eurofighters could be coming to a park near you! When refurbishing the Son of Beast after the 2006 incident, they invested in Gerstlaur trains I believe to replace the ones from Premier Rides. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 SkyHawk looks very thrilling. I'd definitely love to see one of those at Kings Island!!! BUT.... I'm still hoping for one of these: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 That looks like a crazy intense ride experience (and not for those prone to motion sickness) and it does not look like a very high capacity ride. Yah- I was thinking of an easily hosed off cement platform. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 When was the last time that Cedar Fair made any sort of deal with Gerstlaur? I wonder if more Gerstlaur brand rides start showing up at CF parks. Who knows, Eurofighters could be coming to a park near you!When refurbishing the Son of Beast after the 2006 incident, they invested in Gerstlaur trains I believe to replace the ones from Premier Rides. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Correct, those trains were from the Myrtle Beach Pavillion Hurricane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 For far too long, regular sized flats were forgotten at former Paramount and CF parks. Ownership dismissed flats and went towards more expensive and more issues prone "giant flats. It's great to see manufacturers so pumping out new rides. It's awesome that we'll probably see an influx of newer flats like this, as well as the classics that they are currently hunting at the parks. Mr. Ouimet gets it, he really does. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Skyhawk would make a great addition to x base, as would also a restroom. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Wow- Skyhawk looks like a even crazier version of Flight Commander. And I can't believe Canada's Wonderland- a park that was already known for its great flat ride lineup- didn't already have a set of Flying Scooters. Well, consider that fixed. So an already-strong flat ride lineup gets even stronger in 2016...also I agree with Troy that a Skyhawk-like ride would work great in X-Base (along with said bathroom). I have liked the Cedar Fair announcements for 2016 so far. No huge coasters or anything yet (save whatever Cedar Point has planned- really looking like a Dive Machine there), but parks do need their waterslides and flat rides as well and those are what CF seems to be dishing out for the most part this year. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honorarius Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 For far too long, regular sized flats were forgotten at former Paramount and CF parks. Ownership dismissed flats and went towards more expensive and more issues prone "giant flats. It's great to see manufacturers so pumping out new rides. It's awesome that we'll probably see an influx of newer flats like this, as well as the classics that they are currently hunting at the parks. Mr. Ouimet gets it, he really does. Lol, calling their Shockwave issue prone is an understatement... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Looks A LOT like Flight Commander. If KI gets one, lets hope no inebriated ladies get on to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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