Canada's Wonderland

Changes Coming to Canada’s Wonderland in 2026

<p>Canada&&num;8217&semi;s Wonderland opens in only a couple weeks&comma; and the park announces a whole lineup of new changes for the new season&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Most notably&comma; the Flight Deck roller coaster is receiving major new upgrades&period; Originally introduced as Top Gun in 1995&comma; the inverted roller coaster formerly known as Flight Deck will debut early summer as The DareDeviler&comma; re‑themed to align with the original vision of the Grande World Expo area&period; Guests can relive the daring spirit of early aviation as they soar&comma; dive&comma; and twist through the legacy of a legendary stunt plane built to thrill the world&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Enhanced by targeted track refinements and new trains&comma; the ride delivers a smoother&comma; more immersive experience&comma; featuring improved seating and open&comma; vest‑style restraints for greater comfort and visibility&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Additional ride improvements around the park include&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&&num;8211&semi; New paint for Snoopy vs&period; Red Baron and Snoopy’s Space Race<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; The Character Carrousel received new flooring<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Flying Eagles gets new paint and restoration<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Swing of the Century gets new double-seat baskets<br &sol;>&NewLine;- Sledge Hammer received upgraded pumps<br &sol;>&NewLine;- Antique Carrousel had several horses restored<br &sol;>&NewLine;- Mighty Canadian Minebuster had 980 feet of track replaced by The Gravity Group <&sol;p>&NewLine;<h2>Brew &&num;038&semi; BBQ Returns<&sol;h2>&NewLine;<p><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;cpfoodblog&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;07&sol;190720-Canadas-Wonderland-Brew-BBQ-©Coaster-Circuits&period;jpg"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;cpfoodblog&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2019&sol;07&sol;190720-Canadas-Wonderland-Brew-BBQ-©Coaster-Circuits&period;jpg" alt&equals;"190720 Canada&&num;039&semi;s Wonderland Brew BBQ ©Coaster Circuits" width&equals;"2235" height&equals;"2000" class&equals;"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19698" &sol;><&sol;a><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>As the food blog&comma; nothing makes us happier to bring back the iconic Brew &&num;038&semi; BBQ that started it all&period; &lpar;June 6-7&comma; 13-14&comma; 20-21&rpar; – Brew &&num;038&semi; BBQ will return to Canada’s Wonderland with bold flavours and summer vibes and serve up favourites like sesame‑glazed smoked pork ribs&comma; wood‑fired chicken legs and smoked beef brisket flatbreads&period; Guests will be able to pair their bites with more than 50 craft beers&comma; ciders and seltzers from local breweries&comma; enjoy live music and street entertainment&comma; and sample a little of everything with tasting cards and drink tokens available for purchase&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>This is a great move as the event was always very good and the name brings back a strong brand recognition&period; As other parks have tweaked their events over the years&comma; this is one area they all should lean heavily into as the name Brew &&num;038&semi; BBQ is instantly recognizable and leans into the mass of consumers&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The 2026 season at Canada’s Wonderland will also feature four seasons of events&period; The lineup includes&colon;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&&num;8211&semi; Season Passholder Preview &lpar;May 1&rpar; – Season Passholders will get exclusive first access to the park and their favourite rides before it opens to the public on May 3&period;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Fireworks &lpar;May 17&comma; July 1&comma; Sept&period; 6&rpar; – Thousands of colourful fireworks will light the park skyline at 10 p&period;m&period;&comma; choreographed to a lively soundtrack&period;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Splash Works Opening &lpar;May 23&rpar; – Guests will enjoy 18 slides&comma; cliff jumping&comma; water playgrounds&comma; the Lazy River&comma; wave pool and more&period;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Brew &&num;038&semi; BBQ – RETURNING &lpar;June 6-7&comma; 13-14&comma; 20-21&rpar; – Brew &&num;038&semi; BBQ will return to Canada’s Wonderland with bold flavours and summer vibes and serve up favourites like sesame‑glazed smoked pork ribs&comma; wood‑fired chicken legs and smoked beef brisket flatbreads&period; Guests will be able to pair their bites with more than 50 craft beers&comma; ciders and seltzers from local breweries&comma; enjoy live music and street entertainment&comma; and sample a little of everything with tasting cards and drink tokens available for purchase&period;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Celebration Canada &lpar;July 1-5&rpar; – Guests will be invited to join Canada’s birthday celebration&comma; featuring live music&comma; authentic Canadian food&comma; street performers and more&period;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; KidZfest &lpar;July 22-Aug&period; 2&rpar; – KidZfest at Canada’s Wonderland is a can’t‑miss celebration made just for kids&excl; Little guests will be invited to meet favourite characters&comma; dance along at high‑energy dance parties&comma; enjoy music&comma; live shows and all their favourite rides&period;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Oktoberfest &lpar;Select dates Sept&period; 11-20&rpar; – Oktoberfest brings the flavours and festive spirit of Germany to the park&period; Guests can look forward to enjoying classic favourites like bratwurst and pretzels&comma; seasonal dishes&comma; craft beers and live entertainment for a fun‑filled celebration the whole family can enjoy&period;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Tricks &&num;038&semi; Treats &lpar;Select dates Sept&period; 26-Nov&period; 1&rpar; – This family-friendly Halloween event will return with trick-or-treating&comma; mazes&comma; costume parades&comma; live shows with The PEANUTS™ Gang&comma; interactive games&comma; rides and more&excl;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; Halloween Haunt &lpar;Select nights Sept&period; 25-Nov&period;1&rpar; – The theme park will transform into a scream park filled with intense thrills&comma; including The Conjuring&colon; Beyond Fear immersive attraction&period; Guests will navigate terrifying scare zones and haunted mazes&comma; encounter hundreds of monsters&comma; experience thrilling night rides and enjoy incredible live shows&period;<br &sol;>&NewLine;&&num;8211&semi; WinterFest &lpar;Select dates&comma; Starting Nov&period; 21&rpar; – WinterFest will invite guests to celebrate the season with millions of sparkling lights&comma; festive family activities&comma; live entertainment&comma; seasonal food and beverages&comma; and select attractions—creating cozy holiday moments all winter long&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;

Justin

Find me enjoying the atmosphere, the shows and covered in sugar from an elephant ear.

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