The name "Alpenfest" was on the original design documents for Canada's Wonderland prior to the park opening. As far as I understand, the International Festival name was to be used as an overarching name for two mini-lands: Alpenfest and a never-built area listed as "Mediterranean Village" (which would have been located on the hill where Vortex and Lazy Bear Lodge are now). Those plans are now on display in Wonderland Store at Front Gate. AFAIK, the Alpenfest name was only ever used on the park maps to refer to the games complex, and around 2018 Wonderland added a sign on what's now the Tiny Tom Donuts building which read "AlpenFest Amusements." Finally Alpenfest will officially be listed as a themed area of the park in 2025! 🥳
@@WonderlandWeekly I forgot about the Mediterranean Village but that does sound familiar. I always knew the name was around, so thanks for the clarification!
I love how the plot of AlpenFury actually pays homage to the real life history of Wonder Mountain. In the plot synopsis it mentions how the climbing trails up Wonder Mountain have been closed for decades after stories popped up about beasts and mystical forces now inhabiting it. This is a reference to how the real life Wonder Mountain walking trails were closed back in 1986 to make room for new coasters, such as Thunder Run, Vortex and Wonder Mountain's Guardian.
@@mack_r-s Trueee! I noticed that as well and thought it was a clever little nod to the old trails that us Wonderland enthusiasts would be sure to pick up on.
Someone asked me to do an analysis of AlpenFury, but you did such a good job I'm just going to send them to this video! 😁 Also: I get to see you on Friday!? Awesome! 😃
@@WonderlandWeeklyOh my gosh, you’re too sweet! I do want to hear your thoughts though haha. And yesss I can’t wait! I may or may not have a Knott’s pin for you 👀
@@AdventuresWithParker Don't worry, I'll share my thoughts in my vlogs/reports, especially the one coming out later this week. 😉 Also: You're the best!!! As long as you deliver, unlike those Cookies and Cream Dots... 🥲🤣
@@quentenmajoor5861 Sameee! I dont think I ever got to see it for myself (if I did, I was too young to remember it), so it’d be great to see an effect like that return.
@@ianmortimer5325 I love that!!! That would be so cute, and they might not need to repaint anything - just swap out the signage and add a little décor and they’d be good to go.
@@Reqwinn I know, I’m sorry 😅 I promise my bullying comes from a place of love. It’s like when you tease your best friends in a way you wouldn’t dare with anyone else. 🇨🇦🤍🇺🇸
I found the joke funny as an American. 9 is a lot in this context. It isn't like 9 dollars. 9 inversions in one ride is insane and a record. The joke works.
It will Not overthrow Curtin's Title it ties it they both have 9 inversions anyone telling you curtIn has 8 inversions is lying! Both have 9 Inversions so unless you count launch and add the prefix of launch coasters, it ties the record!
@@Duffster115 Okay, thank you for the correction! I thought Steel Curtain had nine as well, but Wikipedia had it listed as 8, so I completely second guessed myself and went with that.
Fair enough 😂! This is definitely a big step up in intensity. I always thought that Wonderland could use a ride like this, but it’s good we still have some milder rides so everyone can have fun at their own pace lol.
The name "Alpenfest" was on the original design documents for Canada's Wonderland prior to the park opening. As far as I understand, the International Festival name was to be used as an overarching name for two mini-lands: Alpenfest and a never-built area listed as "Mediterranean Village" (which would have been located on the hill where Vortex and Lazy Bear Lodge are now).
Those plans are now on display in Wonderland Store at Front Gate. AFAIK, the Alpenfest name was only ever used on the park maps to refer to the games complex, and around 2018 Wonderland added a sign on what's now the Tiny Tom Donuts building which read "AlpenFest Amusements."
Finally Alpenfest will officially be listed as a themed area of the park in 2025! 🥳
@@WonderlandWeekly I forgot about the Mediterranean Village but that does sound familiar. I always knew the name was around, so thanks for the clarification!
I love how the plot of AlpenFury actually pays homage to the real life history of Wonder Mountain. In the plot synopsis it mentions how the climbing trails up Wonder Mountain have been closed for decades after stories popped up about beasts and mystical forces now inhabiting it. This is a reference to how the real life Wonder Mountain walking trails were closed back in 1986 to make room for new coasters, such as Thunder Run, Vortex and Wonder Mountain's Guardian.
@@mack_r-s Trueee! I noticed that as well and thought it was a clever little nod to the old trails that us Wonderland enthusiasts would be sure to pick up on.
This ride looks insane! I can't wait!
Me too!!!
Someone asked me to do an analysis of AlpenFury, but you did such a good job I'm just going to send them to this video! 😁
Also: I get to see you on Friday!? Awesome! 😃
@@WonderlandWeeklyOh my gosh, you’re too sweet! I do want to hear your thoughts though haha.
And yesss I can’t wait! I may or may not have a Knott’s pin for you 👀
@@AdventuresWithParker Don't worry, I'll share my thoughts in my vlogs/reports, especially the one coming out later this week. 😉
Also: You're the best!!! As long as you deliver, unlike those Cookies and Cream Dots... 🥲🤣
1:19 Wunkus cameo 🗣️🗣️🗣️ (myself and other wonderland enthusiast friends have named the little guy)
I DIDN’T KNOW HE HAD A NAME!!! I love that 😍
@@AdventuresWithParker yessss we love him 🫶🫶
Cant wait for this years ACE event!!! Hope we can see some closeups on what’s installed by then !! 9:30 the fire is confirmed !!
For sure! I’m sure the park will have some fun things planned for us that are related to the project. And yessss and that makes me so happy 🔥
Would love to see Eruption return to the park!
@@quentenmajoor5861 Sameee! I dont think I ever got to see it for myself (if I did, I was too young to remember it), so it’d be great to see an effect like that return.
Canada’s wonderland is my home park too! 👍
@@Vixen2619 Nice!!! 🇨🇦
I CANT WAIIIT!!!
@@ashlynx664 I KNOW!!! I’m sooo pumped 🤩
Grace at CW has confirmed the flames a few days back.
@@jasoncolliver3648 Oh, sweet! 🔥
I think the Fly should be renamed to Bavarian Beetle to pay homage to Kings Island's original Bavarian Beetle, IMO.
@@ianmortimer5325 I love that!!! That would be so cute, and they might not need to repaint anything - just swap out the signage and add a little décor and they’d be good to go.
The diss on us Americans at the start was not necessary 😢
@@Reqwinn I know, I’m sorry 😅 I promise my bullying comes from a place of love. It’s like when you tease your best friends in a way you wouldn’t dare with anyone else. 🇨🇦🤍🇺🇸
I found the joke funny as an American. 9 is a lot in this context. It isn't like 9 dollars. 9 inversions in one ride is insane and a record. The joke works.
👍parker, ask about themed music in alpen and international street
Will do! That’s something I’m curious about too.
So all these digs at the States, eh? And where is this coaster being made? Hmm....
@@TAM94114 😮
It will Not overthrow Curtin's Title it ties it they both have 9 inversions anyone telling you curtIn has 8 inversions is lying! Both have 9 Inversions so unless you count launch and add the prefix of launch coasters, it ties the record!
@@Duffster115 Okay, thank you for the correction! I thought Steel Curtain had nine as well, but Wikipedia had it listed as 8, so I completely second guessed myself and went with that.
Still prefer Backlot StuntCoaster as I don't have to worry about vomiting on other riders
Fair enough 😂! This is definitely a big step up in intensity. I always thought that Wonderland could use a ride like this, but it’s good we still have some milder rides so everyone can have fun at their own pace lol.
@@AdventuresWithParkerFor Chickens like me😉🤣