New Canada's Wonderland Ride Greeted by Long Lines, Sweltering Temperatures

New Canada's Wonderland ride greeted by long lines, sweltering temperatures

The Vaughan, Ont., theme park's new launch coaster officially got the green light for takeoff Saturday, but not without some hiccups.

Record-breaking coaster launches at Canada's Wonderland

Riders will race across a track that spans the park, reaching speeds of 115 km/h, flipping and twisting through nine breathtaking inversions – the most in the world for a launch coaster

AlpenFury opens at Canada's Wonderland

By Robert Niles: AlpenFury opened to the public today at Canada's Wonderland. The record-setting Premier Rides Sky Rocket is now Canada's longest, tallest, and fastest launch coaster. It's also the park's 18th roller coaster, tying it with Six Flags sister park Cedar Point for the second-most coasters in North America, behind California's Six Flags Magic Mountain.Canada's Wonderland opened the coaster to the public before hosting a media day for…