Some rides won’t be ready when Canada’s Wonderland opens

Some rides won’t be ready when Canada’s Wonderland opens in just over a week.

Canada’s Wonderland opens for the season on Sunday, May 3, with hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Three rides are undergoing work, however, and their openings will be delayed.

Among them is the iconic Minebuster rollercoaster.

The Mighty Canadian Minebuster, which is one of three wooden rollercoaster at the amusement park, is getting 980 feet of track replaced.

Canada’s Wonderland previously said that older sections are being replaced with new wood “to keep the ride running smooth.”

More upgrades underway on #MightyCanadianMinebuster! 🎢

980 feet is being retracked this off-season as older sections are replaced with new wood to keep the ride running smooth. 🔨#CanadasWonderland #WoodenCoaster #RollerCoasters pic.twitter.com/PnGw2IWIs9

— Canada’s Wonderland (@WonderlandNews) April 6, 2026

“The Mighty Canadian Minebuster  continues its major retracking program, with 980 feet of track provided by The Gravity Group using pressure-treated, vertically stacked laminated lumber for increased durability and a smoother ride experience,” Wonderland said.

Track was also replaced on the rollercoaster last year.

Meanwhile, the rollercoaster that was formerly known as Flight Deck and previously Top Gun is being “reborn,” Wonderland said.

It will now be known as “The DareDeviler.”

“The DareDeviler propels guests into the daring dawn of aviation as Canada’s Wonderland reimagines its iconic inverted coaster with a bold new identity, smoother ride experience, and immersive backstory rooted in fearless innovation,” the park said.

And lastly, as part of the infrastructure upgrades, the Sledge Hammer ride is getting new pumps.

Because of the ongoing work, Minebuster and Sledge Hammer are expected to open in late May, a park spokesperson told INsauga.com.

The DareDeviler is scheduled to open sometime in the early summer.

Specific dates weren’t provided.

Also of note for this upcoming season, Canada’s Wonderland is implementing a chaperone policy for young guests.

The Splash Works waterpark will open on May 23.

Lead image via X / @WonderlandNews