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current · January 20th, 2012, 08:24 PM

CNW Press Release:
Leviathan First Rides Up for Auction in Support of SickKids Foundation

Dineen Beaven
January 19, 2012

VAUGHAN, ON, Jan. 19, 2012 /CNW/ - Canada's Wonderland, in cooperation with SickKids Foundation, is holding a one of a kind auction that will appeal to philanthropists and coaster-lovers alike. Beginning on January 19, 2012, the Park will auction off 96 seats to the highest bidders, who will be the first riders on Leviathan; Canada's fastest and tallest roller coaster. Bids can be placed from January 19, 2012 until April 18, 2012 by visiting http://leviathan.canadaswonderland.com.

The official public opening of Leviathan, including the top 96 bidders supporting SickKids, will take place on Friday, April 27. The highest successful bidder will select their seat on the first train while all other successful bidders will be assigned their seats according to their bid amount. Minimum bids begin at $75.00.

A winning bid will include the inaugural ride on Leviathan, a commemorative gift from the Park, a reception dinner, and a complimentary ticket for a friend to watch winners enjoy their first ride. Following the inaugural ride, each event ticket holder and their guest will be invited to stay and play in the Park until 10:00 pm as Canada's Wonderland opens all of its rides for Season Pass Sneak Preview Night.

One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the Leviathan first-to-ride auction will go directly towards supporting the new SickKids Research & Learning Tower. SickKids inspires communities to invest in health and scientific advances to improve the lives of children and their families in Canada and around the world.

Leviathan will be the 16th roller coaster built at Canada's Wonderland. At over 5,486 feet (1,672M) in length, Leviathan will climb to an astonishing height of 306 feet (93.3M) followed by an exhilarating 80 degree drop. Reaching a top speed of 148 kilometers per hour, riders will experience extreme coaster thrills on this record breaking coaster.

Canada's Wonderland is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FUN." In addition to Canada's Wonderland, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort and five hotels. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract.

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/9077...ids-foundation

current · April 29th, 2012, 02:06 AM

People are starting to try out the Leviathan - Toronto Star article:

Canada’s Wonderland’s New Roller Coaster, Leviathan, Tallest, Fastest in Canada

Canada's Wonderland gave media a firsthand feel for their newest and tallest roller coaster, the Leviathan. Video by Bernard Weil. Watch the video:

Paul Hunter
Feature Writer
Fri Apr 27 2012

...Leviathan is now the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada. Behemoth, at the same Vaughan park north of Toronto, topped out at 70 metres and 123 km/h. Leviathan is the third tallest traditional lift-style coaster in the world, behind a 96.6-metre monster in Japan and a 94.2-metre tummy turner in Sandusky, Ohio. Leviathan’s 1,672 metres of blue painted steel, like ribbons in the sky, either entrance or horrify at first sight. There’s nothing subtle about it. “Leviathan is major, major league,” says Paul Ruben, the North American editor of Park World, a monthly trade publication focusing on amusement parks. “It is truly a world-class ride

“This will draw thrill-seekers from around North America, with some probably coming in from Europe,” says the 75-year-old, who was on hand for Friday’s unveiling. “Thrill-seekers love this. Anything faster, higher, stronger, they want to do it.” Leviathan, named for a Biblical sea monster, was designed and manufactured by the Swiss firm Bolliger & Mabillard, which also built Behemoth for the 2008 season. “They’re generally considered to be the Rolls Royce of roller coasters,” says Robert Coker, the author of Roller Coasters: A Thrill Seeker’s Guide to the Ultimate Scream Machines.

“Not everybody loves them because some find them to be a little too refined — there’s not a rough edge anywhere. They’re always going to be super smooth.”...

...Park World editor Ruben, who has ridden 807 different coasters, believes Leviathan is part of a “roller coaster renaissance,” as amusement parks lure patrons by taking them to dizzying new heights. There are about 20 to 40 new coaster rides introduced globally each year, he says, a growth rate “accelerated by a roller coaster arms race. Every park wants to distinguish itself by building the biggest, fastest, wildest new ride.”

As for Leviathan, says Ruben, it’s “the biggest one opening in the world this year.”....

...Today there are 2,854 roller coasters worldwide, with 747 in North America and 54 in Canada. There are 16 at Wonderland, including Leviathan. That total means our local park has the third most on the continent....

Read More: http://www.thestar.com/news/article/...test-in-canada

Filip · April 29th, 2012, 03:34 AM

I rode it today. Not bad, but I think I prefer the experience on Behemoth more.

Leviathan is just a terrifying drop and not much else.

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January 20th, 2012, 08:24 PM	#61
current Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,942 Likes (Received): 3	CNW Press Release: Leviathan First Rides Up for Auction in Support of SickKids Foundation Dineen Beaven January 19, 2012 VAUGHAN, ON, Jan. 19, 2012 /CNW/ - Canada's Wonderland, in cooperation with SickKids Foundation, is holding a one of a kind auction that will appeal to philanthropists and coaster-lovers alike. Beginning on January 19, 2012, the Park will auction off 96 seats to the highest bidders, who will be the first riders on Leviathan; Canada's fastest and tallest roller coaster. Bids can be placed from January 19, 2012 until April 18, 2012 by visiting http://leviathan.canadaswonderland.com. The official public opening of Leviathan, including the top 96 bidders supporting SickKids, will take place on Friday, April 27. The highest successful bidder will select their seat on the first train while all other successful bidders will be assigned their seats according to their bid amount. Minimum bids begin at $75.00. A winning bid will include the inaugural ride on Leviathan, a commemorative gift from the Park, a reception dinner, and a complimentary ticket for a friend to watch winners enjoy their first ride. Following the inaugural ride, each event ticket holder and their guest will be invited to stay and play in the Park until 10:00 pm as Canada's Wonderland opens all of its rides for Season Pass Sneak Preview Night. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the Leviathan first-to-ride auction will go directly towards supporting the new SickKids Research & Learning Tower. SickKids inspires communities to invest in health and scientific advances to improve the lives of children and their families in Canada and around the world. Leviathan will be the 16th roller coaster built at Canada's Wonderland. At over 5,486 feet (1,672M) in length, Leviathan will climb to an astonishing height of 306 feet (93.3M) followed by an exhilarating 80 degree drop. Reaching a top speed of 148 kilometers per hour, riders will experience extreme coaster thrills on this record breaking coaster. Canada's Wonderland is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FUN." In addition to Canada's Wonderland, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort and five hotels. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract. http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/9077...ids-foundation

April 29th, 2012, 02:06 AM	#62
current Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,942 Likes (Received): 3	People are starting to try out the Leviathan - Toronto Star article: Canada’s Wonderland’s New Roller Coaster, Leviathan, Tallest, Fastest in Canada Canada's Wonderland gave media a firsthand feel for their newest and tallest roller coaster, the Leviathan. Video by Bernard Weil. Watch the video: Paul Hunter Feature Writer Fri Apr 27 2012 ...Leviathan is now the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada. Behemoth, at the same Vaughan park north of Toronto, topped out at 70 metres and 123 km/h. Leviathan is the third tallest traditional lift-style coaster in the world, behind a 96.6-metre monster in Japan and a 94.2-metre tummy turner in Sandusky, Ohio. Leviathan’s 1,672 metres of blue painted steel, like ribbons in the sky, either entrance or horrify at first sight. There’s nothing subtle about it. “Leviathan is major, major league,” says Paul Ruben, the North American editor of Park World, a monthly trade publication focusing on amusement parks. “It is truly a world-class ride “This will draw thrill-seekers from around North America, with some probably coming in from Europe,” says the 75-year-old, who was on hand for Friday’s unveiling. “Thrill-seekers love this. Anything faster, higher, stronger, they want to do it.” Leviathan, named for a Biblical sea monster, was designed and manufactured by the Swiss firm Bolliger & Mabillard, which also built Behemoth for the 2008 season. “They’re generally considered to be the Rolls Royce of roller coasters,” says Robert Coker, the author of Roller Coasters: A Thrill Seeker’s Guide to the Ultimate Scream Machines. “Not everybody loves them because some find them to be a little too refined — there’s not a rough edge anywhere. They’re always going to be super smooth.”... ...Park World editor Ruben, who has ridden 807 different coasters, believes Leviathan is part of a “roller coaster renaissance,” as amusement parks lure patrons by taking them to dizzying new heights. There are about 20 to 40 new coaster rides introduced globally each year, he says, a growth rate “accelerated by a roller coaster arms race. Every park wants to distinguish itself by building the biggest, fastest, wildest new ride.” As for Leviathan, says Ruben, it’s “the biggest one opening in the world this year.”.... ...Today there are 2,854 roller coasters worldwide, with 747 in North America and 54 in Canada. There are 16 at Wonderland, including Leviathan. That total means our local park has the third most on the continent.... Read More: http://www.thestar.com/news/article/...test-in-canada

April 29th, 2012, 03:34 AM	#63
Filip Torontonian 4ever Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,257 Likes (Received): 16	I rode it today. Not bad, but I think I prefer the experience on Behemoth more. Leviathan is just a terrifying drop and not much else.