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Originally themed around the [[Middle Ages]], '''Medieval Faire''' is a section of [[Canada's Wonderland]], a [[Amusement park|theme park]] in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. As such, early attractions created under [[Kings Entertainment Company]] were named after knights, [[Don Quixote]], Vikings, dragons, bats, and beasts. Throughout the [[Paramount Parks]] era, the section's new attractions lacked appropriate theming. The introduction of the [[Leviathan (roller coaster)|Leviathan]] roller coaster to Medieval Faire in 2012 was the first major investment in the section since 2000; the park is now under ownership of [[Cedar Fair]]. The section includes four roller coasters ([[The Bat (Canada's Wonderland)|The Bat]], [[Dragon Fire (roller coaster)|Dragon Fire]], [[Leviathan (roller coaster)|Leviathan]], and [[Wild Beast (roller coaster)|Wild Beast]]) and six other rides.
Originally themed around the [[Middle Ages]], '''Medieval Faire''' is a section of [[Canada's Wonderland]], a [[Amusement park|theme park]] in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. As such, early attractions created under [[Kings Entertainment Company]] were named after knights, [[Don Quixote]], Vikings, dragons, bats, and beasts. Throughout the [[Paramount Parks]] era, the section's new attractions lacked appropriate theming. The introduction of the [[Leviathan (Canada's Wonderland)|Leviathan]] roller coaster to Medieval Faire in 2012 was the first major investment in the section since 2000; the park is now under ownership of [[Six Flags]]. The section includes four roller coasters ([[The Bat (Canada's Wonderland)|The Bat]], [[Dragon Fire (roller coaster)|Dragon Fyre]], [[Leviathan (Canada's Wonderland)|Leviathan]], and [[Wild Beast (roller coaster)|Wilde Beast]]) and six other rides.


Over the years, atmosphere performers have disappeared from most sections of the park, including Medieval Faire. Two entertainment areas have remained constant in the section, a proscenium theatre and a stunt and acrobatic space surrounded by water. Currently named Canterbury Theatre, the indoor facility has hosted a variety of stage show revues, ice shows, and now an acrobatic production, Tundra: a Cirque Experience. A structure within Arthur's Baye initially featured a pirate diving and acrobatics show, which has changed now to have a more generic theme; it is currently branded as The Flying Frontenac’s, a Canadian themed show with the cast dressed up as [[Royal Canadian Mounted Police|Mounties]].
Over the years, atmosphere performers have disappeared from most sections of the park, including Medieval Faire. Two entertainment areas have remained constant in the section, a proscenium theatre and a stunt and acrobatic space surrounded by water. Currently named Canterbury Theatre, the indoor facility has hosted a variety of stage show revues, ice shows, and now an acrobatic production, Tundra: a Cirque Experience. A structure within Arthur's Baye initially featured a pirate diving and acrobatics show, which has changed now to have a more generic theme; it is currently branded as Fall Out Stunt Dive Show.


Food in the section was originally themed to the era, with a large indoor pub and rib stand. The food later took on a more traditional [[North American cuisine]], like a buffet, burgers, chicken fingers, and subs. The names and facades of the two primary food locations found in the area however are medieval-themed (Marketplace & Kings Feast). Private events are held in the Courtyard facility and can also be held in Marketplace.
Food in the section was originally themed to the era, with a large indoor pub and rib stand. The food later took on a more traditional [[North American cuisine]], like a buffet, burgers, chicken fingers, and subs. The names and facades of the two primary food locations found in the area however are medieval-themed (All's Well Hall & Kings Feast). Private events are held in the Courtyard facility and can also be held in All's Well Hall.


==Theming==
==Theming==
[[File:Canadas Wonderland Medieval Faire Wilde Beast sculpture.jpg|250px|thumb|right|A sculpture at "Wilde Beast", by [[Bill Lishman]].]]
[[File:Canadas Wonderland Medieval Faire Wilde Beast sculpture.jpg|250px|thumb|right|A sculpture at "Wilde Beast", by [[Bill Lishman]].]]
A 1979 planning document describes the section: "A trip into the Middle Ages is in store for those visiting this area of Canada's Wonderland. Rides, restaurants, boutiques and the 1,200 seat air-conditioned Heritage Theatre where live shows are performed daily, await our guests in the Medieval Faire."<ref name=MapleThemePark>{{Cite report | title = Maple Theme Park | url = http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM406878&R=406878 | year = 1979 | publisher = Canada's Wonderland Ltd. }}</ref>
A 1979 planning document describes the section: "A trip into the Middle Ages is in store for those visiting this area of Canada's Wonderland. Rides, restaurants, boutiques and the 1,200 seat air-conditioned Heritage Theatre where live shows are performed daily, await our guests in the Medieval Faire."<ref name=MapleThemePark>{{Cite report | title = Maple Theme Park | url = http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM406878&R=406878 | year = 1979 | publisher = Canada's Wonderland Ltd. | access-date = 2011-08-22 | archive-date = 2012-03-20 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120320063442/http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM406878&R=406878 | url-status = live }}</ref>


The section is entered through a fortresses' walls, over a castle moat.<ref name="1981guide">{{cite book|title=Guidebook|year=1981|publisher=Canada's Wonderland|location=Maple ON}}</ref> The front facade of Wonderland Theatre, previously Canterbury Theatre, was designed as a castle, and the other buildings were designed to fit the same time period.
The section is entered through a fortresses' walls, over a castle moat.<ref name="1981guide">{{cite book|title=Guidebook|year=1981|publisher=Canada's Wonderland|location=Maple ON}}</ref> The front facade of Wonderland Theatre, previously Canterbury Theatre, was designed as a castle, and the other buildings were designed to fit the same time period.


Artist and inventor [[Bill Lishman]] created two sculptures for this section of the park, as well as some smaller works for application to the buildings. The most prominent is a dragon at the entrance to the [[Dragon Fire (roller coaster)|Dragon Fire]], which had originally been intended to hold a sign, but the park management decided they liked it enough for it to be a standalone sculpture. Lishman was allowed to design it from scratch, as opposed to follow preset designs established before he was hired, taking him and assistant Richard Van Heuvelen two months to complete. The other main sculpture was the [[wild boar]] at Wilde Beast, both this and the dragon being built at his home in [[Blackstock, Ontario]], for about $75,000. Signs by Lishman included Sherwood Florist,<ref name=lishmandragon>{{cite news|last=McDonald|first=Jane|title=Blackstock sculptor builds a dragon for Wonderland|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=5 May 1981|location=Toronto ON|page=ES09}}</ref> Boo Boo's Buggys, an ice cream cone, and for a popcorn counter.
Artist and inventor [[Bill Lishman]] created two sculptures for this section of the park, as well as some smaller works for application to the buildings. The most prominent is a dragon at the entrance to the [[Dragon Fire (roller coaster)|Dragon Fyre]], which had originally been intended to hold a sign, but the park management decided they liked it enough for it to be a standalone sculpture. Lishman was allowed to design it from scratch, as opposed to follow preset designs established before he was hired, taking him and assistant Richard Van Heuvelen two months to complete. The other main sculpture was the [[wild boar]] at Wilde Beast, both this and the dragon being built at his home in [[Blackstock, Ontario]], for about $75,000. Signs by Lishman included Sherwood Florist,<ref name=lishmandragon>{{cite news|last=McDonald|first=Jane|title=Blackstock sculptor builds a dragon for Wonderland|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=5 May 1981|location=Toronto ON|page=ES09}}</ref> Boo Boo's Buggys, an ice cream cone, and for a popcorn counter.


Near to the First Aid building is the Medieval Faire washrooms. Initially themed in a medieval style, the thatched cottage was marked "Lords" and "Ladies". Publicist [[Mike Filey]] told the press that many were confused by the doors, or even where washrooms were, and this was to be fixed for the second park season.<ref>{{cite news|last=O'Neill|first=Dorothy|title=Wonderland promises more junk food|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=2 November 1981|location=Toronto ON|page=A14}}</ref> In the opening year, an information and ticket booth was located in front of Arthur's Baye;<ref name=1981guide /> tickets have since been phased out.
Near to the First Aid building is the Medieval Faire washrooms. Initially themed in a medieval style, the thatched cottage was marked "Lords" and "Ladies". Publicist [[Mike Filey]] told the press that many were confused by the doors, or even where washrooms were, and this was to be fixed for the second park season.<ref>{{cite news|last=O'Neill|first=Dorothy|title=Wonderland promises more junk food|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=2 November 1981|location=Toronto ON|page=A14}}</ref> In the opening year, an information and ticket booth was located in front of Arthur's Baye;<ref name=1981guide /> tickets have since been phased out.
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For the 2019 season, Canada's Wonderland reverted some of the attractions names in Medieval Faire back to their original 1981 names. The names include:
For the 2019 season, Canada's Wonderland reverted some of the attractions names in Medieval Faire back to their original 1981 names. The names include:


* Canterbury Theatre, previously Wonderland Theatre
*Canterbury Theatre, previously Wonderland Theatre
*Dragon Fyre, previously Dragon Fire
*Dragon Fyre, previously Dragon Fire
*Viking's Rage, previously The Rage
*Viking's Rage, previously The Rage
*Wilde Knightmares, previously Nightmares
*Wilde Knightmares, previously Nightmares
*Wilde Beast, previously Wild Beast
*Wilde Beast, previously Wild Beast

In addition to the above changes, the restaurant Thrill Burger was renamed King's Feast for the 2019 season.


==Rides==
==Rides==
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[[File:Riptide at Canadas Wonderland.ogv|thumb|200px |alt=Video of a theme park ride called Riptide. |Riptide in action.]]
[[File:Riptide at Canadas Wonderland.ogv|thumb|200px |alt=Video of a theme park ride called Riptide. |Riptide in action.]]
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In May 1981, Canada's Wonderland Director of Rides and Ground Services Jim Wilson told the ''Toronto Star'' that Wilde Beast (along with two of the other original coasters at the park, [[Scooby's Ghoster Coaster]], and the [[Mighty Canadian Minebuster]]) was wooden thanks to the apparent popularity of different styles of rides. "Experiments" found that steel coasters weren't as popular or enjoyable to the public, "the sound and feel all contribute to the thrill of the ride. People just didn't like steel roller coasters."<ref name=meccaforthrillseekers>{{cite news|title=Mecca for thrillseekers has many very fast rides|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=21 May 1981|location=Toronto ON|page=B05}}</ref>
In May 1981, Canada's Wonderland Director of Rides and Ground Services Jim Wilson told the ''Toronto Star'' that Wilde Beast (along with two of the other original coasters at the park, [[Scooby's Ghoster Coaster]], and the [[Mighty Canadian Minebuster]]) was wooden thanks to the apparent popularity of different styles of rides. "Experiments" found that steel coasters weren't as popular or enjoyable to the public, "the sound and feel all contribute to the thrill of the ride. People just didn't like steel roller coasters."<ref name=meccaforthrillseekers>{{cite news|title=Mecca for thrillseekers has many very fast rides|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=21 May 1981|location=Toronto ON|page=B05}}</ref>


Early promotion for Dragon Fyre highlighted all the safety measures, from an indirect reference to centrugal force to x-raying welds.<ref name=1982red>{{cite book|title=Around Canada's Wonderland|year=1982|publisher=Canada Wonderland|location=Maple ON}}</ref> The most popular attraction in Medieval Faire, lines for Dragon Fire were about half-hour at their peak in 1982, considered at the time the longest of any attraction at the park.<ref name=whew />
Early promotion for Dragon Fyre highlighted all the safety measures, from an indirect reference to centrifugal force to x-raying welds.<ref name=1982red>{{cite book|title=Around Canada's Wonderland|year=1982|publisher=Canada Wonderland|location=Maple ON}}</ref> The most popular attraction in Medieval Faire, lines for Dragon Fire were about half-hour at their peak in 1982, considered at the time the longest of any attraction at the park.<ref name=whew />


Over the years, only four major attractions were added to Medieval Faire. Added in 1987, The Bat was a backwards looping roller coaster, including one loop and two lifts. The park addition included a shop named the Belfry.<ref>{{cite news|last=Shopsowitz|first=Karen|title=Roller-coaster travels backwards|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=28 April 1987|location=Toronto ON|page=NR24}}</ref> Later additions were Speed City Raceway (1997),<ref>{{cite web|title=Speed City Raceway|url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides/Family-Rides/Speed-City-Raceway|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company|access-date=14 April 2012|location=Vaughan ON|year=2012}}</ref> [[Drop Tower: Scream Zone|Drop Zone]] (1997),<ref name=drop>{{cite web|title=Drop Tower|url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Drop-Tower|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company|access-date=14 April 2012|location=Vaughan ON|year=2012}}</ref><ref name=timeline>{{cite web|title=Timeline|url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/park-history/timeline|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company|access-date=14 April 2012|location=Vaughan ON|year=2012}}</ref> and Cliffhanger (2000).<ref>{{cite web|title=New attractions so spine-tingling even Wonder Mountain will shake|url=http://www.rcdb.com/4539.htm?dt=126&d=28|work=Roller Coaster Database|access-date=14 April 2012|author=Canada's Wonderland|location=Vaughan ON|date=1 April 2000|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128034648/http://www.rcdb.com/4539.htm?dt=126|archive-date=28 November 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rip Tide|url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Riptide|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company|access-date=14 April 2012|location=Vaughan ON|year=2012}}</ref>
Over the years, only four major attractions were added to Medieval Faire. Added in 1987, The Bat was a backwards looping roller coaster, including one loop and two lifts. The park addition included a shop named the Belfry.<ref>{{cite news|last=Shopsowitz|first=Karen|title=Roller-coaster travels backwards|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=28 April 1987|location=Toronto ON|page=NR24}}</ref> Later additions were Speed City Raceway (1997),<ref>{{cite web|title=Speed City Raceway|url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides/Family-Rides/Speed-City-Raceway|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company|access-date=14 April 2012|location=Vaughan ON|year=2012|archive-date=1 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401200920/http://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides/Family-Rides/Speed-City-Raceway|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Drop Tower: Scream Zone|Drop Zone]] (1997),<ref name=drop>{{cite web|title=Drop Tower|url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Drop-Tower|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company|access-date=14 April 2012|location=Vaughan ON|year=2012|archive-date=1 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401231416/http://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Drop-Tower|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=timeline>{{cite web|title=Timeline|url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/park-history/timeline|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company|access-date=14 April 2012|location=Vaughan ON|year=2012|archive-date=19 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419093923/https://www.canadaswonderland.com/park-history/timeline|url-status=live}}</ref> and Cliffhanger (2000).<ref>{{cite web|title=New attractions so spine-tingling even Wonder Mountain will shake|url=http://www.rcdb.com/4539.htm?dt=126&d=28|work=Roller Coaster Database|access-date=14 April 2012|author=Canada's Wonderland|location=Vaughan ON|date=1 April 2000|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111128034648/http://www.rcdb.com/4539.htm?dt=126|archive-date=28 November 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rip Tide|url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Riptide|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company|access-date=14 April 2012|location=Vaughan ON|year=2012|archive-date=1 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401210159/http://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Riptide|url-status=live}}</ref>


During the 1990s, almost all the rides were renamed: Dragon Fyre, Wilde Beast, Quixote's Kettles, Wilde Night Mares, and Viking's Rage became Dragon Fire, Wild Beast, Spinovator, Nightmares, and The Rage. When the park was sold to Cedar Fair, Paramount-specific ride names disappeared with Cliffhanger, Drop Zone becoming Riptide, Drop Tower, respectively.<ref name=drop />
During the 1990s, almost all the rides were renamed: Dragon Fyre, Wilde Beast, Quixote's Kettles, Wilde Night Mares, and Viking's Rage became Dragon Fire, Wild Beast, Spinovator, Nightmares, and The Rage. When the park was sold to Cedar Fair, Paramount-specific ride names disappeared with Cliffhanger, Drop Zone becoming Riptide, Drop Tower, respectively.<ref name=drop />
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In 2012, the [[Leviathan (roller coaster)|Leviathan]] joined the similarly named Behemoth at Canada's Wonderland, stripping the Behemoth of its titles as tallest ride in Canada and fastest ride in Canada.<ref name="Official Stats">{{cite web|title=Leviathan Statistics |url=http://leviathan.canadaswonderland.com/public/ride/statistics.cfm |publisher=Canada's Wonderland |access-date=18 August 2011 |date=18 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925134632/http://leviathan.canadaswonderland.com/public/ride/statistics.cfm |archive-date=25 September 2011 }}</ref> It was the first new ride in Medieval Faire in more than a decade. ''Leviathan'' is ranked as the seventh tallest, and the eighth fastest roller coaster in the world.<ref name="Toronto Star - announce">{{cite news|last=Er-Chua|first=Gloria|title=Roller derby|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/article/1041628--roller-derby|access-date=18 August 2011|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=18 August 2011}}</ref> It is Canada's Wonderland's 16th roller coaster.<ref name="CP24 - announce">{{cite news|title=Must-see video: Wonderland unveils new ride|url=http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110818/110818_roller_coaster/20110818/?hub=CP24Home|access-date=18 August 2011|newspaper=CP24|date=18 August 2011}}</ref><ref name="Record Holders - Speed">{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Record Holders|location=Speed|accessdate=19 August 2011|url=http://rcdb.com/rhr.htm}}</ref> The addition came quickly after the launch of the 230-foot-tall [[Behemoth (roller coaster)|Behemoth]] roller coaster in 2008,<ref name="behemoth_press_release">{{cite web|url=http://attraction.canadaswonderland.com/public/news/ |title=Behemoth News: Wonderland's Biggest Investment in History |access-date=2007-09-15 |year=2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080205001112/http://attraction.canadaswonderland.com/public/news/ |archive-date=2008-02-05 }}</ref> and the 301-foot-tall swing ride [[WindSeeker]] in the 2011 season.<ref name=CWopen>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/CanadasWonderland/posts/10150186858828924|title=Canada's Wonderland Announces Windseeker open |publisher=Facebook |author=Canada's Wonderland |date=May 24, 2011 |access-date=May 24, 2011}}</ref>
In 2012, [[Leviathan (Canada's Wonderland)|Leviathan]] joined the area, stripping the titles of tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada from the park's own coaster, [[Behemoth (Canada's Wonderland)|Behemoth]].<ref name="Official Stats">{{cite web|title=Leviathan Statistics |url=http://leviathan.canadaswonderland.com/public/ride/statistics.cfm |publisher=Canada's Wonderland |access-date=18 August 2011 |date=18 August 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925134632/http://leviathan.canadaswonderland.com/public/ride/statistics.cfm |archive-date=25 September 2011 }}</ref> It was the first new ride in Medieval Faire in more than a decade. ''Leviathan'' is ranked as the seventh tallest, and the eighth fastest roller coaster in the world.<ref name="Toronto Star - announce">{{cite news|last=Er-Chua|first=Gloria|title=Roller derby|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/article/1041628--roller-derby|access-date=18 August 2011|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=18 August 2011|archive-date=29 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111129021508/http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1041628--roller-derby|url-status=live}}</ref> It is Canada's Wonderland's 16th roller coaster.<ref name="CP24 - announce">{{cite news|title=Must-see video: Wonderland unveils new ride|url=http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110818/110818_roller_coaster/20110818/?hub=CP24Home|access-date=18 August 2011|newspaper=CP24|date=18 August 2011|archive-date=18 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111018015653/http://www.cp24.com/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20110818/110818_roller_coaster/20110818/?hub=CP24Home|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Record Holders - Speed">{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Record Holders|location=Speed|access-date=19 August 2011|url=http://rcdb.com/rhr.htm}}</ref> The addition came quickly after the launch of the 230-foot-tall [[Behemoth (roller coaster)|Behemoth]] roller coaster in 2008,<ref name="behemoth_press_release">{{cite web|url=http://attraction.canadaswonderland.com/public/news/ |title=Behemoth News: Wonderland's Biggest Investment in History |access-date=2007-09-15 |year=2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080205001112/http://attraction.canadaswonderland.com/public/news/ |archive-date=2008-02-05 }}</ref> and the 301-foot-tall swing ride [[WindSeeker]] in the 2011 season.<ref name=CWopen>{{cite web |url=http://www.facebook.com/#!/CanadasWonderland/posts/10150186858828924 |title=Canada's Wonderland Announces Windseeker open |publisher=Facebook |author=Canada's Wonderland |date=May 24, 2011 |access-date=May 24, 2011 |archive-date=April 8, 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050408055255/http://www.facebook.com/#!/CanadasWonderland/posts/10150186858828924 |url-status=live }}</ref>


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| A classic Vekoma [[Boomerang (roller coaster)|Boomerang roller coaster]]. It was the seventh roller coaster added to the park.
| A classic Vekoma [[Boomerang (roller coaster)|Boomerang roller coaster]]. It was the seventh roller coaster added to the park.


The Bat's [[train (roller coaster)|train]] was originally one of three from [[Dragon Fire (roller coaster)|Dragon Fire]], another of the park's roller coasters. This is because this coaster only ever used two of its trains, so the third was moved to The Bat. During the 2008 season The Bat's supports were painted orange.<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Bat|location=Canada's Wonderland|rcdb_number=64|accessdate=17 September 2011}}</ref>
The Bat's [[train (roller coaster)|train]] was originally one of three from [[Dragon Fire (roller coaster)|Dragon Fyre]], another of the park's roller coasters. This is because this coaster only ever used two of its trains, so the third was moved to The Bat. During the 2008 season The Bat's supports were painted orange.<ref>{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Bat|location=Canada's Wonderland|rcdb_number=64|access-date=17 September 2011}}</ref>
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| Dragon Fire
| [[Arrow Dynamics]]
| [[Arrow Dynamics]]
| A steel roller coaster. It is one of the four roller coasters that debuted with the park in 1981. Uniquely, unlike the other roller coasters produced by Arrow that contain corkscrews, Dragon Fire's corkscrew runs counter-clockwise. While the ride came with 3 trains, only two are used for this ride, with the third being used for [[The Bat (Canada's Wonderland)|The Bat]].
| A steel roller coaster. It is one of the four roller coasters that debuted with the park in 1981. Uniquely, unlike the other roller coasters produced by Arrow that contain corkscrews, Dragon Fyre's corkscrew runs counter-clockwise. While the ride came with 3 trains, only two are used for this ride, with the third being used for [[The Bat (Canada's Wonderland)|The Bat]].
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| [[File:PCW Drop Tower 2005.jpg|100px|Drop Tower]]
| [[File:PCW Drop Tower 2005.jpg|100px|Drop Tower]]
| [[Drop Tower: Scream Zone]]
| [[Drop Tower: Scream Zone|Drop Tower]]
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| 1997
| Drop Zone
| Drop Zone
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| [[File:Leviathan Lift and Sculpture.jpg|100px|Leviathan signage.]]
| [[File:Leviathan Lift and Sculpture.jpg|100px|Leviathan signage.]]
| [[Leviathan (roller coaster)|Leviathan]]
| [[Leviathan (Canada's Wonderland)|Leviathan]]
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| 2012
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| [[Bolliger & Mabillard]]
| [[Bolliger & Mabillard]]
| A steel [[Hyper Coaster]]. It is the park's sixteenth roller coaster. It is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada and the seventh tallest and eighth fastest coaster in the world.
| A steel [[Giga Coaster]]. It is the park's sixteenth roller coaster. It is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada and the seventh tallest and fastest coaster in the world.
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| [[Night Mares (Canada's Wonderland)|Night Mares]]
| [[Night Mares (Canada's Wonderland)|Wilde Knight Mares]]
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| 1981
| Wilde Night Mares
| Night Mares
| [[HUSS Park Attractions|HUSS]]
| [[HUSS Park Attractions|HUSS]]
| Riders are lifted 49 feet (15 M) in the air while spinning from a horizontal to vertical position.
| Riders are lifted 49 feet (15 M) in the air while spinning from a horizontal to vertical position.
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| [[File:CW Medieval Faire Speed City Raceway.JPG|100px|Speed City Raceway]]
| [[File:CW Medieval Faire Speed City Raceway.JPG|100px|Speed City Raceway]]
| [[Speed City Raceway]]
| Speed City Raceway
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| 1997
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| J&J Amusements
| J&J Amusements
| Go karts
| Go karts; pay-per-use
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[[File:CW Medieval Faire Arthurs Baye.jpg|thumb|250px|The structure in Arthur's Baye, for current dive and acrobatic shows.]]
[[File:CW Medieval Faire Arthurs Baye.jpg|thumb|250px|The structure in Arthur's Baye, for current dive and acrobatic shows.]]
[[File:CW Medieval Faire Wonderland Theatre fountain.JPG|thumb|250px|A themed fountain in front of the Wonderland Theatre.]]
[[File:CW Medieval Faire Wonderland Theatre fountain.JPG|thumb|250px|A themed fountain in front of the Wonderland Theatre.]]
There was initially a variety of street theatre present in the section: both a "town rustic" performing magic<ref name=feastonstreets /> and "a wily wizard performing slight of hand",<ref name=1982red /> a juggling jester, Robin Hood,<ref name="1981guide"/> and a singing [[Maid Marian]] who accompanied herself on the [[autoharp]].<ref name=feastonstreets /> Some outdoors performers existed in the section until at least 1987.<ref>{{cite news|last=Zarzour|first=Kim|title=Route map essential in Wonderland trip|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=7 June 1987|location=Toronto Star|page=C12}}</ref> While ''[[Peanuts]]'' characters appear on International Street and in Planet Snoopy, and Halloween programming includes walk-around characters, all regular season unlicensed atmosphere characters and entertainment have been removed from the park. Before the Celebration Canada celebrations in Frontier Canada, they had a limited amount of street performers such as a Mountie on stilts. They still have the performers in the Frontier Canada, but it had been moved from the Medieval Faire area.
There was initially a variety of street theatre present in the section: both a "town rustic" performing magic<ref name=feastonstreets /> and "a wily wizard performing sleight of hand",<ref name=1982red /> a juggling jester, Robin Hood,<ref name="1981guide"/> and a singing [[Maid Marian]] who accompanied herself on the [[autoharp]].<ref name=feastonstreets /> Some outdoors performers existed in the section until at least 1987.<ref>{{cite news|last=Zarzour|first=Kim|title=Route map essential in Wonderland trip|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=7 June 1987|location=Toronto Star|page=C12}}</ref> While ''[[Peanuts]]'' characters appear on International Street and in Planet Snoopy, and Halloween programming includes walk-around characters, all regular season unlicensed atmosphere characters and entertainment have been removed from the park. Before the Celebration Canada celebrations in Frontier Canada, they had a limited amount of street performers such as a Mountie on stilts. They still have the performers in the Frontier Canada, but it had been moved from the Medieval Faire area.


===Wonderland Theatre===
===Canterbury Theatre===


Established as the ''Canterbury Theatre'', this castle-fronted theatre spent a few years as the ''Paramount Theatre'', and has gone from hosting Broadway-style productions to ice shows, during the regular season, and adult-targeted musicals during Halloween Haunt.
Established as the ''Canterbury Theatre'', this castle-fronted theatre spent a few years as the ''Paramount Theatre'' and ''Wonderland Theatre'', and has gone from hosting Broadway-style productions to ice shows, during the regular season, and adult-targeted musicals during Halloween Haunt.


Early resources conflicted on the size of the theatre: most sources suggest 1100 seats,<ref name=1981guide /><ref name=feastonstreets>{{cite news|title=A musical feast is on the streets and in theatres|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=21 May 1981|location=Toronto ON|page=B06}}</ref> but a 1982 program suggested 1200.<ref name=1982red /> The theatre is formatted as [[proscenium]], and was considered 'ultra-modern' upon opening.<ref name=feastonstreets />
Early resources conflicted on the size of the theatre: most sources suggest 1100 seats,<ref name=1981guide /><ref name=feastonstreets>{{cite news|title=A musical feast is on the streets and in theatres|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=21 May 1981|location=Toronto ON|page=B06}}</ref> but a 1982 program suggested 1200.<ref name=1982red /> The theatre is formatted as [[proscenium]], and was considered 'ultra-modern' upon opening.<ref name=feastonstreets />
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In the first season, Canterbury hosted ''Those Magnificent Movies''; "...a salute to Hollywood". The stage show lasted 45 minutes, with eight sets for eight segments, 20 singer-dancers, and a crew of 18. After an opening medley, a fantasy segment features "[[On the Good Ship Lollipop]]", "[[Yellow Submarine (song)|Yellow Submarine]]", "[[The Candy Man]]", and "[[Be a Clown]]". The next segment focused on the 1930s and 1940s, with "[[As Time Goes By (song)|As Time Goes By]]", "[[Cheek to Cheek]]", and "[[I Got Rhythm]]". A western segment includes a tribute to ''[[Oklahoma!]]'',<ref name=1982red /> while the sci-fi segment features "[[Star Wars music#First appearance in A New Hope|Star Wars (Main Theme)]]" (1977), John Williams' "[[Superman Theme]]" from the 1978 ''[[Superman (1978 film)|Superman]]'' film, a segment from the Academy Award- nominated score of ''[[Close Encounters of the Third Kind#Music|Close Encounters of the Third Kind]]'' (1977), and "Cantina Band" from ''Star Wars''. The modern segment included "[[The Rose (song)|The Rose]]", made famous by [[Bette Midler]]'s [[The Rose (film)|1979 film]] of the same name, and Academy Award-winning song "[[Fame (Irene Cara song)|Fame]]", from the [[Fame (1980 film)|1980 film]] of the same name. The finale included "All I Need Is The Girl" from stage musical ''[[Gypsy: A Musical Fable]]'' and "[[Get Happy (song)|Get Happy]]", a 1930 song most associated with [[Judy Garland]] in ''[[Summer Stock]]'' (1950). In all, there were 200 costumes.<ref name="1981guide"/><ref name=feastonstreets /> Entry to the show was a D ticket, or $1.50, and shows were performed by high school students.<ref name=feastonstreets /> On some days, 1950s musical revue ''Rock Around The Clock'' would perform there, as opposed to Labatt's International Showplace.<ref name=1981guide />
In the first season, Canterbury hosted ''Those Magnificent Movies''; "...a salute to Hollywood". The stage show lasted 45 minutes, with eight sets for eight segments, 20 singer-dancers, and a crew of 18. After an opening medley, a fantasy segment features "[[On the Good Ship Lollipop]]", "[[Yellow Submarine (song)|Yellow Submarine]]", "[[The Candy Man]]", and "[[Be a Clown]]". The next segment focused on the 1930s and 1940s, with "[[As Time Goes By (song)|As Time Goes By]]", "[[Cheek to Cheek]]", and "[[I Got Rhythm]]". A western segment includes a tribute to ''[[Oklahoma!]]'',<ref name=1982red /> while the sci-fi segment features "[[Star Wars music#First appearance in A New Hope|Star Wars (Main Theme)]]" (1977), John Williams' "[[Superman Theme]]" from the 1978 ''[[Superman (1978 film)|Superman]]'' film, a segment from the Academy Award- nominated score of ''[[Close Encounters of the Third Kind#Music|Close Encounters of the Third Kind]]'' (1977), and "Cantina Band" from ''Star Wars''. The modern segment included "[[The Rose (song)|The Rose]]", made famous by [[Bette Midler]]'s [[The Rose (film)|1979 film]] of the same name, and Academy Award-winning song "[[Fame (Irene Cara song)|Fame]]", from the [[Fame (1980 film)|1980 film]] of the same name. The finale included "All I Need Is The Girl" from stage musical ''[[Gypsy: A Musical Fable]]'' and "[[Get Happy (song)|Get Happy]]", a 1930 song most associated with [[Judy Garland]] in ''[[Summer Stock]]'' (1950). In all, there were 200 costumes.<ref name="1981guide"/><ref name=feastonstreets /> Entry to the show was a D ticket, or $1.50, and shows were performed by high school students.<ref name=feastonstreets /> On some days, 1950s musical revue ''Rock Around The Clock'' would perform there, as opposed to Labatt's International Showplace.<ref name=1981guide />


Later stage shows included ''Those Magnificent Movies'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Glori Gage|url=http://www.glorigage.com/Bio.html|work=Treasured Memories Music|access-date=28 July 2012|year=2010}}</ref> ''Fantasy'',<ref>{{cite news|last=Evasuk|first=Stasia|title=Discounts, programs aimed at seniors|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/475341541.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+07%2C+1986&author=Stasia+Evasuk+Toronto+Star&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Discounts%2C+programs+aimed+at+seniors&pqatl=google|access-date=28 July 2012|newspaper=The Toronto Star|date=7 August 1986|location=Toronto ON|page=C3}} (pay-walled)</ref> ''Superstars'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Faculty|url=http://thedanceclassmilton.com/about-us/faculty/|work=The Dance Class|access-date=28 July 2012|location=Milton ON}}</ref> ''Hot Ice'',<ref>{{cite news|last=Fox|first=Jim|title=Wonderland's "Kids Kingdom" gives young folk royal treatment|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/504243881.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+05%2C+1993&author=Jim+Fox&pub=Waterloo+Region+Record&desc=Wonderland's+%22Kids+Kingdom'+gives+young+folk+royal+treatment&pqatl=google|access-date=28 July 2012|newspaper=Kitchener-Waterloo Record|date=5 June 1993|location=Kitchener-Waterloo|page=D3}} (pay-walled)</ref> and ''School of Rock: Live in Concert''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Conn|first=Susie|title=Breanne Arrigo Stars in Canada's Wonderland "School of Rock" Show|url=http://www.blogwaybaby.com/2005/07/breanne-arrigo-stars-in-canadas.aspx|access-date=28 July 2012|newspaper=BlogwayBaby|date=10 July 2005|archive-url=https://archive.is/20130118162934/http://www.blogwaybaby.com/2005/07/breanne-arrigo-stars-in-canadas.aspx|archive-date=18 January 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> A cassette of recordings by the cast of ''Best of Broadway'' was released under the Taft Attractions label.<ref>{{cite web|title=THE BEST OF BROADWAY - CANADA'S WONDERLAND /TAFT SEALED|url=http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/best-broadway-canadas-wonderland-taft-161989918|work=WorthPoint|access-date=28 July 2012|year=2011}}</ref> At some point in the 1990s, a skating production was held at the theatre.<ref name="s'more">{{cite news|last=Pearce|first=Sean|title=Figure skating s'more fun this summer|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/print/561063|access-date=28 July 2012|newspaper=YorkRegion.com|date=22 June 2008}}</ref>
Later stage shows included ''Those Magnificent Movies'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Glori Gage|url=http://www.glorigage.com/Bio.html|work=Treasured Memories Music|access-date=28 July 2012|year=2010|archive-date=1 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120101204925/http://www.glorigage.com/Bio.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Fantasy'',<ref>{{cite news|last=Evasuk|first=Stasia|author-link=Stasia Evasuk|title=Discounts, programs aimed at seniors|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/475341541.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+07%2C+1986&author=Stasia+Evasuk+Toronto+Star&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Discounts%2C+programs+aimed+at+seniors&pqatl=google|access-date=28 July 2012|newspaper=The Toronto Star|date=7 August 1986|location=Toronto ON|page=C3}} (pay-walled)</ref> ''Superstars'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Faculty|url=http://thedanceclassmilton.com/about-us/faculty/|work=The Dance Class|access-date=28 July 2012|location=Milton ON|archive-date=3 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130103005517/http://thedanceclassmilton.com/about-us/faculty/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Hot Ice'',<ref>{{cite news|last=Fox|first=Jim|title=Wonderland's "Kids Kingdom" gives young folk royal treatment|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/504243881.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+05%2C+1993&author=Jim+Fox&pub=Waterloo+Region+Record&desc=Wonderland's+%22Kids+Kingdom'+gives+young+folk+royal+treatment&pqatl=google|access-date=28 July 2012|newspaper=Kitchener-Waterloo Record|date=5 June 1993|location=Kitchener-Waterloo|page=D3}} (pay-walled)</ref> and ''School of Rock: Live in Concert''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Conn|first=Susie|title=Breanne Arrigo Stars in Canada's Wonderland "School of Rock" Show|url=http://www.blogwaybaby.com/2005/07/breanne-arrigo-stars-in-canadas.aspx|access-date=28 July 2012|newspaper=BlogwayBaby|date=10 July 2005|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118162934/http://www.blogwaybaby.com/2005/07/breanne-arrigo-stars-in-canadas.aspx|archive-date=18 January 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> A cassette of recordings by the cast of ''Best of Broadway'' was released under the Taft Attractions label.<ref>{{cite web|title=THE BEST OF BROADWAY - CANADA'S WONDERLAND /TAFT SEALED|url=http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/best-broadway-canadas-wonderland-taft-161989918|work=WorthPoint|access-date=28 July 2012|year=2011|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232222/http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/best-broadway-canadas-wonderland-taft-161989918|url-status=live}}</ref> At some point in the 1990s, a skating production was held at the theatre.<ref name="s'more">{{cite news|last=Pearce|first=Sean|title=Figure skating s'more fun this summer|url=http://www.yorkregion.com/print/561063|access-date=28 July 2012|newspaper=YorkRegion.com|date=22 June 2008|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107094731/https://www.yorkregion.com/yorkregion-news/|url-status=live}}</ref>


During Paramount ownership, the theatre was known as Paramount Theatre. Eventually, the Paramount Theatre stage was converted to an artificial ice surface, and renamed Wonderland Theatre. Two ice shows were presented, titled ''Endless Summer on Ice'' (2007–2009)<ref name=timeline/> and ''Snoopy Rocks! on Ice'' (2010–2011).<ref>{{cite press release |title=Canada's Wonderland Rocks in more ways than one in 2010! |url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/566025/canada-s-wonderland-rocks-in-more-ways-than-one-in-2010 |publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company |date=29 April 2010 |access-date=14 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |title=Canada's Wonderland Tours for Talent |url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/767145/canada-s-wonderland-tours-for-talent |publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company |date=9 February 2011 |access-date=14 April 2012}}</ref> The first production included [[Scooby-Doo]] and outfits like [[s'more]]s,<ref name="s'more" /> while Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy and Linus appeared in sequences of the latter.<ref>{{cite web|title=Canada's Wonderland Rocks in more ways than one in 2010!|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/566025/canada-s-wonderland-rocks-in-more-ways-than-one-in-2010|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=CNW Group|access-date=28 July 2012|location=Vaughan ON|date=29 April 2010}}</ref> The show appeared at various other former Paramount Parks, and in each situation, the sequenced did vary between the Scooby-anchored and ''Peanuts''-anchored productions.<ref>{{cite web|title=5@5 MAILBAG: Wednesday, April 7 (just 10 days)|url=https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=382462401948|work=Kings Island|publisher=Facebook|access-date=28 July 2012|location=Kings Mills, Ohio|quote=I’ve heard two things: (1) there will more differences than just the character and (2) guests will really like this show. Like you, I’m anxious to see for myself.}}</ref>
During Paramount ownership, the theatre was known as Paramount Theatre. Eventually, the Paramount Theatre stage was converted to an artificial ice surface, and renamed Wonderland Theatre. Two ice shows were presented, titled ''Endless Summer on Ice'' (2007–2009)<ref name=timeline/> and ''Snoopy Rocks! on Ice'' (2010–2011).<ref>{{cite press release |title=Canada's Wonderland Rocks in more ways than one in 2010! |url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/566025/canada-s-wonderland-rocks-in-more-ways-than-one-in-2010 |publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company |date=29 April 2010 |access-date=14 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |title=Canada's Wonderland Tours for Talent |url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/767145/canada-s-wonderland-tours-for-talent |publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company |date=9 February 2011 |access-date=14 April 2012}}</ref> The first production included [[Scooby-Doo]] and outfits like [[s'more]]s,<ref name="s'more" /> while Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy and Linus appeared in sequences of the latter.<ref>{{cite web|title=Canada's Wonderland Rocks in more ways than one in 2010!|url=http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/566025/canada-s-wonderland-rocks-in-more-ways-than-one-in-2010|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=CNW Group|access-date=28 July 2012|location=Vaughan ON|date=29 April 2010}}</ref> The show appeared at various other former Paramount Parks, and in each situation, the sequenced did vary between the Scooby-anchored and ''Peanuts''-anchored productions.<ref>{{cite web|title=5@5 MAILBAG: Wednesday, April 7 (just 10 days)|url=https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=382462401948|work=Kings Island|publisher=Facebook|access-date=28 July 2012|location=Kings Mills, Ohio|quote=I’ve heard two things: (1) there will more differences than just the character and (2) guests will really like this show. Like you, I’m anxious to see for myself.|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107094831/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnote.php%3Fnote_id%3D382462401948|url-status=live}}</ref>


Cirque Ambiente opened in Wonderland in 2012;<ref name=offent>{{cite web|title=Live entertainment|url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/things-to-do/live-entertainment|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company|access-date=14 April 2012|location=Vaughan ON|year=2012}}</ref> located at Wonderland Theatre.<ref name=WT-Throwback-Thursday>{{cite web|title=Throwback Thursday|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150658128863924&set=a.372903538923.156770.95469803923&type=3|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=Facebook|access-date=14 April 2012|location=Vaughan ON|date=5 April 2012}}</ref> The show is produced by Les Productions Haut-Vol, who also produces the Wonder Mountain dive show and the shows in Arthur's Baye.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cirque Ambiente|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.328001220622880.75639.199679506788386&type=3|work=Les Productions Haut-Vol|publisher=Facebook|access-date=28 July 2012|date=June 2012}}</ref> This isn't the first "cirque" act at the park. Quebec's Cirque du Tonnerre, featuring a contortionist from [[Cirque du Soleil]], made an "exclusive Toronto appearance" at Wonderland in 1990.<ref>{{cite news|title="Canada's Wonderland presents Cirque du Tonnerre" advertisement|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=20 July 1990|location=Toronto ON|page=E19}}; the appearance was from August 9 to 27, 1990. Performing three shows daily, the 75 minute show was $3 extra.</ref>
Cirque Ambiente opened in Wonderland in 2012;<ref name=offent>{{cite web|title=Live entertainment|url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/things-to-do/live-entertainment|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company|access-date=14 April 2012|location=Vaughan ON|year=2012|archive-date=5 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205140724/http://www.canadaswonderland.com/things-to-do/live-entertainment|url-status=live}}</ref> located at Wonderland Theatre.<ref name=WT-Throwback-Thursday>{{cite web|title=Throwback Thursday|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150658128863924&set=a.372903538923.156770.95469803923&type=3|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=Facebook|access-date=14 April 2012|location=Vaughan ON|date=5 April 2012|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107094831/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D10150658128863924%26set%3Da.372903538923.156770.95469803923%26type%3D3|url-status=live}}</ref> The show is produced by Les Productions Haut-Vol, who also produces the Wonder Mountain dive show and the shows in Arthur's Baye.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cirque Ambiente|url=https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.328001220622880.75639.199679506788386&type=3|work=Les Productions Haut-Vol|publisher=Facebook|access-date=28 July 2012|date=June 2012|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107094835/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmedia%2Fset%2F%3Fset%3Da.328001220622880.75639.199679506788386%26type%3D3|url-status=live}}</ref> This isn't the first "cirque" act at the park. Quebec's Cirque du Tonnerre, featuring a contortionist from [[Cirque du Soleil]], made an "exclusive Toronto appearance" at Wonderland in 1990.<ref>{{cite news|title="Canada's Wonderland presents Cirque du Tonnerre" advertisement|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=20 July 1990|location=Toronto ON|page=E19}}; the appearance was from August 9 to 27, 1990. Performing three shows daily, the 75 minute show was $3 extra.</ref> in 2019, Wonderland Theatre was renamed back to ''Canterbury Theatre'', along with the other name changes to the area to better tie in with the medieval theme.


Of all the shows over the years, Wonderland estimates there have been 1300 performers.<ref name=WT-Throwback-Thursday /> ''[[Jersey Boys]]'' choreographer [[Sergio Trujillo]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Kelly|first=Mary|title=Sergio Trujillo|url=http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/sergio-trujillo|work=Canadian Encyclopedia|publisher=Historica-Dominion}}</ref> television actor [[Matt Austin (actor)|Matt Austin]], and stage actress [[Erica Peck]] among them.<ref>{{cite news|title=An Unlikely Incubator|url=http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=e4a21463-74db-48f3-9785-ce799a5570d9&sponsor=|access-date=28 July 2012|newspaper=National Post|date=21 July 2008|location=Toronto ON}}</ref>
Of all the shows over the years, Wonderland estimates there have been 1300 performers.<ref name=WT-Throwback-Thursday /> ''[[Jersey Boys]]'' choreographer [[Sergio Trujillo]],<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|last=Kelly|first=Mary|title=Sergio Trujillo|url=http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/sergio-trujillo|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130203190819/http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/sergio-trujillo|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 3, 2013|encyclopedia=Canadian Encyclopedia|publisher=Historica-Dominion}}</ref> television actor [[Matt Austin (actor)|Matt Austin]], and stage actress [[Erica Peck]] among them.<ref>{{cite news|title=An Unlikely Incubator|url=http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=e4a21463-74db-48f3-9785-ce799a5570d9&sponsor=|access-date=28 July 2012|newspaper=National Post|date=21 July 2008|location=Toronto ON|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107094933/https://o.canada.com/|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Arthur's Baye===
===Arthur's Baye===
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Labatt's initially presented the Arthur's Baye show, "The Plight of the Land Locked Pirates". Described in the ''Guidebook'', the "melodramatic stunt spectacular" was set on a "privateer ship" called the Sea Sceptre.<ref name=1981guide /> Reports in 1980 suggested that the lake would have "ancient– looking sailing ships."<ref>{{cite news|title=Day at park could cost family $100|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=21 July 1980|location=Toronto ON|page=A05}}</ref> The show would feature two sets of actors battling in a show of acrobatics and pyrotechnics.<ref name=feastonstreets /> Billy, the 13-year-old hero of the show (played by a 20– year–old trampolinist), is kidnapped from the audience on shore and taken to the boat. Pirate Captain Evil Medieval and Billy's mother, played by a teenaged boy, were the two other primary characters.<ref>{{cite news|last=Schull|first=Christiane|title=A swashbuckling show, me hearties|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=26 July 1981|location=Toronto ON|page=F12}}</ref> The trapeze and trampoline show ends with the mother lowering the pirate flag and raising a heart flag.<ref name=whew />
Labatt's initially presented the Arthur's Baye show, "The Plight of the Land Locked Pirates". Described in the ''Guidebook'', the "melodramatic stunt spectacular" was set on a "privateer ship" called the Sea Sceptre.<ref name=1981guide /> Reports in 1980 suggested that the lake would have "ancient– looking sailing ships."<ref>{{cite news|title=Day at park could cost family $100|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=21 July 1980|location=Toronto ON|page=A05}}</ref> The show would feature two sets of actors battling in a show of acrobatics and pyrotechnics.<ref name=feastonstreets /> Billy, the 13-year-old hero of the show (played by a 20– year–old trampolinist), is kidnapped from the audience on shore and taken to the boat. Pirate Captain Evil Medieval and Billy's mother, played by a teenaged boy, were the two other primary characters.<ref>{{cite news|last=Schull|first=Christiane|title=A swashbuckling show, me hearties|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=26 July 1981|location=Toronto ON|page=F12}}</ref> The trapeze and trampoline show ends with the mother lowering the pirate flag and raising a heart flag.<ref name=whew />


In 2009 the show was re–titled simply as ''the Arthur's Baye Dive Show'', including trampoline and diving demonstrations, but no overarching plot. In 2011, they were nominated for an [[International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions|IAAPA]] Brass Ring Award 2011 in the Live Entertainment category for Best Overall Production $50,001-100,000.<ref>{{cite web|title=IAAPA Brass Ring Awards Finalists|url=http://www.iaapa.org/expos/attractions/2011/awards/2011BrassRingFinalists.asp|work=International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions|access-date=28 July 2012|year=2011}}</ref> In 2012 it was re–branded completely as ''Kinet–X''.<ref name=offent /> The show was produced by Les Productions Haut-Vol from 2002 to 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Customers|url=http://www.productionshautvol.com/productions-haut-vol/customers|work=Les Productions Haut-Vol|location=Lévis, Québec}}</ref>
In 2009 the show was re–titled simply as ''the Arthur's Baye Dive Show'', including trampoline and diving demonstrations, but no overarching plot. In 2011, they were nominated for an [[International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions|IAAPA]] Brass Ring Award 2011 in the Live Entertainment category for Best Overall Production $50,001-100,000.<ref>{{cite web|title=IAAPA Brass Ring Awards Finalists|url=http://www.iaapa.org/expos/attractions/2011/awards/2011BrassRingFinalists.asp|work=International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions|access-date=28 July 2012|year=2011|archive-date=24 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120124053446/http://www.iaapa.org/expos/attractions/2011/awards/2011BrassRingFinalists.asp|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012 it was re–branded completely as ''Kinet–X''.<ref name=offent /> The show was produced by Les Productions Haut-Vol from 2002 to 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Customers|url=http://www.productionshautvol.com/productions-haut-vol/customers|work=Les Productions Haut-Vol|location=Lévis, Québec|access-date=2012-07-28|archive-date=2016-03-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051927/http://www.productionshautvol.com/productions-haut-vol/customers|url-status=live}}</ref>


In conjunction with the park's ''Celebration Canada 150'' event, the show was rethemed and renamed to "The Flying Frontenacs", giving it a more Canadian theme. The current version of the show has been in place since 2017.
In conjunction with the park's ''Celebration Canada 150'' event, the show was rethemed and renamed to "The Flying Frontenacs", giving it a more Canadian theme. The current version of the show has been in place since 2017.


==Food==
==Food==
[[File:CW Medieval Faire Marketplace.JPG|250px|thumb|Marketplace, originally the All's Well Hall.]]
[[File:CW Medieval Faire Marketplace.JPG|250px|thumb|Marketplace, before it was returned to the All's Well Hall.]]
[[File:CW Medieval Faire Thrill Burger.JPG|250px|thumb|Thrill Burger, before 2012 renovations.]]
[[File:CW Medieval Faire Thrill Burger.JPG|250px|thumb|Thrill Burger, before 2012 renovations.]]
The largest facility in this area of the park is ''The Marketplace International Buffet'', originally called ''All's Well Hall''. In planning documents, it was simply called "''Medieval Pub''".<ref name=MapleThemePark /> In the park's opening season guidebook, the facility is listed as selling "bratwurst, sausages, beef and mushroom pie, smoked sausage, grilled frankfurter, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, soft pretzels, pastries, with beer, wine, coffee, tea, milk, and soft drinks."<ref name=1981guide /> The self–serve restaurant had table service on request, and seated 528; Ginza Gardens in ''Grande Exposition of 1890'' was the only other restaurant in the park with table service.<ref name=feedyourfantasy>{{cite news|last=White|first=Jim|title=Feed your fantasy at Canada's Wonderland|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=20 May 1981|location=Toronto ON}}</ref> A review of the restaurant in ''The Toronto Star'' describes the facility as the park's flagship eatery, but it received mixed reviews. "The $2.50 beef and mushroom pie has a good crust and as much beef as potato. Tiny mushrooms, but big on flavor." Conversely, 50 cent pretzels "are strictly for teething tots –too chewy."<ref name=feedyourfantasy /> The Marketplace currently serves an all–you–can–eat [[buffet]], self described as "upscale", offering meats like roast beef and fried chicken, pasta, a salad bar, a desert station, varied international cuisine, and other options.<ref name=official-food>{{cite web|title=Dining|url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/things-to-do/dining|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company|access-date=28 July 2012|location=Vaughan ON}}</ref> Marketplace has served a Mortal Meal, along with the ''Backlot Cafe'' elsewhere in the park, during [[Halloween Haunt (Canada's Wonderland)|Halloween Haunt]] in recent seasons.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seymour|first=Wilf|title=Wow half way through the season already! |url=http://parkchef.typepad.com/park_chef/2011/07/wow-half-way-through-the-season-already.html|work=Park Chef|access-date=22 August 2011|location=[Vaughan ON]|date=30 July 2011}}</ref>
The largest facility in this area of the park is ''All's Well Hall'' (previously ''The Marketplace International Buffet''). In planning documents, it was simply called "''Medieval Pub''".<ref name=MapleThemePark /> In the park's opening season guidebook, the facility is listed as selling "bratwurst, sausages, beef and mushroom pie, smoked sausage, grilled frankfurter, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, soft pretzels, pastries, with beer, wine, coffee, tea, milk, and soft drinks."<ref name=1981guide /> The self–serve restaurant had table service on request, and seated 528; Ginza Gardens in ''Grande Exposition of 1890'' was the only other restaurant in the park with table service.<ref name=feedyourfantasy>{{cite news|last=White|first=Jim|title=Feed your fantasy at Canada's Wonderland|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=20 May 1981|location=Toronto ON}}</ref> A review of the restaurant in ''The Toronto Star'' describes the facility as the park's flagship eatery, but it received mixed reviews. "The $2.50 beef and mushroom pie has a good crust and as much beef as potato. Tiny mushrooms, but big on flavor." Conversely, 50 cent pretzels "are strictly for teething tots –too chewy."<ref name=feedyourfantasy /> All's Well Hall currently serves pub faire, including gourmet sliders, artisan flat bread pizza, fish and chips, nachos, wings, salads and other options.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.canadaswonderland.com/dining/alls-well-hall | title=Sliders & Flatbreads &#124; All's Well Hall &#124; Canada's Wonderland }}</ref> All's Well Hall has served a Mortal Meal, along with the ''Backlot Cafe'' elsewhere in the park, during [[Halloween Haunt (Canada's Wonderland)|Halloween Haunt]] in recent seasons.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seymour|first=Wilf|title=Wow half way through the season already!|url=http://parkchef.typepad.com/park_chef/2011/07/wow-half-way-through-the-season-already.html|work=Park Chef|access-date=22 August 2011|location=[Vaughan ON]|date=30 July 2011|archive-date=31 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331021433/http://parkchef.typepad.com/park_chef/2011/07/wow-half-way-through-the-season-already.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


While largely out of site from the bay for which it is named, Arthur's Baye Mill & Bakery shared a building with store called The Market Place. The retail is now Fun Shoppe, with the generically named Medieval Funnel Cakes. There is a [[Coca-Cola Freestyle]] location at the funnel cake store <!-- I'm pretty sure they do not have a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine there. I've been there a few times working (Fun Shoppe). I'll need to check up next season. -->.<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 park map |url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/uploads/downloads/2012%20Park%20Map%20Web.pdf |work=Canada's Wonderland |publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company |access-date=28 July 2012 |location=Vaughan ON |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021055751/https://www.canadaswonderland.com/uploads/downloads/2012%20Park%20Map%20Web.pdf |archive-date=21 October 2014 }}</ref>
While largely out of site from the bay for which it is named, Arthur's Baye Mill & Bakery shared a building with store called The Market Place. The store is now known as Jester's Courtyard (previously the Fun Shoppe),<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.canadaswonderland.com/shopping/jesters-courtyard |title=Star Wars & Marvel Gift Shop {{!}} Jesters Courtyard {{!}} Canada's Wonderland<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2021-03-23 |archive-date=2021-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107094848/https://www.canadaswonderland.com/shopping/jesters-courtyard |url-status=live }}</ref> with the generically named Medieval Funnel Cakes. There is a [[Coca-Cola Freestyle]] location at the funnel cake store <!-- I'm pretty sure they do not have a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine there. I've been there a few times working (Fun Shoppe). I'll need to check up next season. -->.<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 park map |url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/uploads/downloads/2012%20Park%20Map%20Web.pdf |work=Canada's Wonderland |publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company |access-date=28 July 2012 |location=Vaughan ON |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021055751/https://www.canadaswonderland.com/uploads/downloads/2012%20Park%20Map%20Web.pdf |archive-date=21 October 2014 }}</ref>


Other original outlets were:
Other original outlets were:
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* '''French Fryes and Shrymps''': Battered and fried shrimp, a dozen served in a paper cone. "What a cruel fate for such healthy food," suggested a ''Star'' food writer.<ref name=feedyourfantasy />
* '''French Fryes and Shrymps''': Battered and fried shrimp, a dozen served in a paper cone. "What a cruel fate for such healthy food," suggested a ''Star'' food writer.<ref name=feedyourfantasy />


The introduction of Leviathan to the section in 2012 lead to an expansion of Thrill Burger's front service counter and kitchen, to handle the expected increased volume of traffic to the section.<ref name="2012-food">{{cite web|last=Seymour|first=Wilf|title=New title, New direction! |url=http://parkchef.typepad.com/park_chef/2011/11/new-title-new-direction.html|work=Park Chef|access-date=14 April 2012|date=9 November 2011}}</ref> Thrill Burger offers "our basic good quality burgers and fries", along with chicken fingers and onion rings.<ref name=official-food /> In 2019, Thrill Burger was renamed to ''King's Feast'', along with several other attractions in the area to better fit the Medieval theme of the area. The Mixitup [[The Icee Company|Icee]] station was remade into the "Leviathan Icee Yard", featuring even larger drink containers than previously, emulating the size of the new ride.<ref name="2012-food" /> A truck positioned outside the Flight Deck roller coaster in Action Zone was rethemed and moved to Medieval Faire.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seymour|first=Wilf|title=We moved something in the park|url=http://parkchef.typepad.com/park_chef/2012/07/we-moved-something-in-the-park.html|work=Park Chef|access-date=28 July 2012|location=Vaughan ON|date=5 July 2012}}</ref> This was moved back to be by Fight Deck and across Backlot Café and is now called a poutinerie, which serves [[Poutine|classic poutine]] and specialty poutines. Other current food locations include a [[Dairy Queen]] and a [[Subway (restaurant)|Subway]]. Medieval Funnel Cakes shares a space with Fun Shoppe.
The introduction of Leviathan to the section in 2012 lead to an expansion of Thrill Burger's front service counter and kitchen, to handle the expected increased volume of traffic to the section.<ref name="2012-food">{{cite web|last=Seymour|first=Wilf|title=New title, New direction!|url=http://parkchef.typepad.com/park_chef/2011/11/new-title-new-direction.html|work=Park Chef|access-date=14 April 2012|date=9 November 2011|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304074401/http://parkchef.typepad.com/park_chef/2011/11/new-title-new-direction.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Thrill Burger offers "our basic good quality burgers and fries", along with chicken fingers and onion rings.<ref name=official-food>{{cite web|title=Dining|url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/things-to-do/dining|work=Canada's Wonderland|publisher=Cedar Fair Entertainment Company|access-date=28 July 2012|location=Vaughan ON|archive-date=27 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527232544/http://www.canadaswonderland.com/things-to-do/dining|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, Thrill Burger was renamed to ''King's Feast'', along with several other attractions in Medieval Faire to better fit the area. The Mixitup [[The Icee Company|Icee]] station was remade into the "Leviathan Icee Yard", featuring even larger drink containers than previously, emulating the size of the new ride.<ref name="2012-food" /> A truck positioned outside the Flight Deck roller coaster in Action Zone was rethemed and moved to Medieval Faire.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seymour|first=Wilf|title=We moved something in the park|url=http://parkchef.typepad.com/park_chef/2012/07/we-moved-something-in-the-park.html|work=Park Chef|access-date=28 July 2012|location=Vaughan ON|date=5 July 2012|archive-date=12 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412192354/http://parkchef.typepad.com/park_chef/2012/07/we-moved-something-in-the-park.html|url-status=live}}</ref> This was moved back to be by Fight Deck and across Backlot Café and is now called a poutinerie, which serves [[Poutine|classic poutine]] and specialty poutines. Other current food locations include a [[Dairy Queen]] and a [[Subway (restaurant)|Subway]]. Medieval Funnel Cakes shares a space with Jester's Courtyard.


Used for corporate catering and other large groups, Courtyard was originally known as King's Courtyard, until at least 1998. Public entry to the area is through a gate located between Wonderland Theatre and Riptide. Occasionally, other events are held at the Courtyard: in June 1998, the section hosted Alligators Alive!, an educational show about the Floridian animals.<ref>{{cite news|title=Family fare|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=4 June 1998|location=Toronto ON|page=K07}}</ref>
Used for corporate catering and other large groups, Courtyard was originally known as King's Courtyard, until at least 1998. Public entry to the area is through a gate located between Wonderland Theatre and Riptide. Occasionally, other events are held at the Courtyard: in June 1998, the section hosted Alligators Alive!, an educational show about the Floridian animals.<ref>{{cite news|title=Family fare|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=4 June 1998|location=Toronto ON|page=K07}}</ref>


==Other==
==Other==
The area features a variety of games, including an arcade.<ref>{{cite web|title=Games|url=http://www.cwmania.com/games.php|work=CWMania|access-date=4 May 2012|location=[Canada]}}</ref> The park's First Aid and Security Building, now home only to the First Aid Centre, is located in the Medieval Faire section beside the games and Spinovator.<ref name=1981guide /> Along with [[Hanna–Barbera Land]], this section of the park was recreated at [[Wonderland Sydney|Australia's Wonderland]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=W6xWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=N-gDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4453,2558403&dq=goldrush+australia's+wonderland&hl=en|title=Theme Park opens in West|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=3 November 1985|access-date=29 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wonderlandhistory.net/medieval_faire |title=Medieval Faire |publisher=Wonderland History |date=1996-02-04 |access-date=2012-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wonderlandhistory.net/content/wonderland_history |title=Wonderland History |publisher=Wonderland History |date=1985-12-07 |access-date=2012-05-06}}</ref>
The area features a variety of games, including an arcade, now known as ''Arcadium: Games of Skill''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Games|url=http://www.cwmania.com/games.php|work=CWMania|access-date=4 May 2012|location=[Canada]|archive-date=4 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504011325/http://www.cwmania.com/games.php|url-status=live}}</ref> The park's First Aid and Security Building, now home only to the First Aid Centre, is located in the Medieval Faire section beside the games and Spinovator.<ref name=1981guide /> Along with [[Hanna–Barbera Land]], this section of the park was recreated at [[Wonderland Sydney|Australia's Wonderland]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=W6xWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=N-gDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4453,2558403&dq=goldrush+australia's+wonderland&hl=en|title=Theme Park opens in West|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=3 November 1985|access-date=29 July 2012|archive-date=7 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107094849/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=W6xWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=N-gDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4453%2C2558403&dq=goldrush+australia%27s+wonderland&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wonderlandhistory.net/medieval_faire |title=Medieval Faire |publisher=Wonderland History |date=1996-02-04 |access-date=2012-05-06 |archive-date=2012-04-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430134505/http://www.wonderlandhistory.net/medieval_faire |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wonderlandhistory.net/content/wonderland_history |title=Wonderland History |publisher=Wonderland History |date=1985-12-07 |access-date=2012-05-06 |archive-date=2012-04-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430162046/http://wonderlandhistory.net/content/wonderland_history |url-status=live }}</ref>


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Medieval Faire
Wonderland Theatre is designed to look as if it were a castle in the Middle Ages.
Attractions
Total12
Roller coasters4
Other rides6
Shows2
Canada's Wonderland
Coordinates43°50′39″N 79°32′29″W / 43.84417°N 79.54139°W / 43.84417; -79.54139
OpenedMay 23, 1981

Originally themed around the Middle Ages, Medieval Faire is a section of Canada's Wonderland, a theme park in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. As such, early attractions created under Kings Entertainment Company were named after knights, Don Quixote, Vikings, dragons, bats, and beasts. Throughout the Paramount Parks era, the section's new attractions lacked appropriate theming. The introduction of the Leviathan roller coaster to Medieval Faire in 2012 was the first major investment in the section since 2000; the park is now under ownership of Six Flags. The section includes four roller coasters (The Bat, Dragon Fyre, Leviathan, and Wilde Beast) and six other rides.

Over the years, atmosphere performers have disappeared from most sections of the park, including Medieval Faire. Two entertainment areas have remained constant in the section, a proscenium theatre and a stunt and acrobatic space surrounded by water. Currently named Canterbury Theatre, the indoor facility has hosted a variety of stage show revues, ice shows, and now an acrobatic production, Tundra: a Cirque Experience. A structure within Arthur's Baye initially featured a pirate diving and acrobatics show, which has changed now to have a more generic theme; it is currently branded as Fall Out Stunt Dive Show.

Food in the section was originally themed to the era, with a large indoor pub and rib stand. The food later took on a more traditional North American cuisine, like a buffet, burgers, chicken fingers, and subs. The names and facades of the two primary food locations found in the area however are medieval-themed (All's Well Hall & Kings Feast). Private events are held in the Courtyard facility and can also be held in All's Well Hall.

Theming

A sculpture at "Wilde Beast", by Bill Lishman.

A 1979 planning document describes the section: "A trip into the Middle Ages is in store for those visiting this area of Canada's Wonderland. Rides, restaurants, boutiques and the 1,200 seat air-conditioned Heritage Theatre where live shows are performed daily, await our guests in the Medieval Faire."[1]

The section is entered through a fortresses' walls, over a castle moat.[2] The front facade of Wonderland Theatre, previously Canterbury Theatre, was designed as a castle, and the other buildings were designed to fit the same time period.

Artist and inventor Bill Lishman created two sculptures for this section of the park, as well as some smaller works for application to the buildings. The most prominent is a dragon at the entrance to the Dragon Fyre, which had originally been intended to hold a sign, but the park management decided they liked it enough for it to be a standalone sculpture. Lishman was allowed to design it from scratch, as opposed to follow preset designs established before he was hired, taking him and assistant Richard Van Heuvelen two months to complete. The other main sculpture was the wild boar at Wilde Beast, both this and the dragon being built at his home in Blackstock, Ontario, for about $75,000. Signs by Lishman included Sherwood Florist,[3] Boo Boo's Buggys, an ice cream cone, and for a popcorn counter.

Near to the First Aid building is the Medieval Faire washrooms. Initially themed in a medieval style, the thatched cottage was marked "Lords" and "Ladies". Publicist Mike Filey told the press that many were confused by the doors, or even where washrooms were, and this was to be fixed for the second park season.[4] In the opening year, an information and ticket booth was located in front of Arthur's Baye;[2] tickets have since been phased out.

For the 2019 season, Canada's Wonderland reverted some of the attractions names in Medieval Faire back to their original 1981 names. The names include:

  • Canterbury Theatre, previously Wonderland Theatre
  • Dragon Fyre, previously Dragon Fire
  • Viking's Rage, previously The Rage
  • Wilde Knightmares, previously Nightmares
  • Wilde Beast, previously Wild Beast

In addition to the above changes, the restaurant Thrill Burger was renamed King's Feast for the 2019 season.

Rides

Leviathan
Leviathan
Dragon Fire
Dragon Fyre
Riptide in action.

This section of the park originally opened with five rides: Dragon Fyre, Wilde Beast, Viking’s Rage, Spinovator, and Wilde Knightmares.[2] Dragon Fyre is the only Arrow Dynamics coaster in existence to have counter-clockwise turning corkscrews. Wilde Beast is a wooden roller coaster based on the former Wildcat from Cincinnati's Coney Island, while Wilde Knight Mares is a standing Enterprise ride featuring ten four-seater gondolas rises 60 feet, tilting 90 degrees. Viking's Rage, was the first of three pendulum rides the park operated; unlike the now removed Jet Scream, the boat ride does not go upside down. Spinovator features spinning kettles on a tilted platform.[5] (Two years before opening, Dragon Fyre was simply called the Looping Corkscrew, and another ride was to be the Wildcat.)[6]

In May 1981, Canada's Wonderland Director of Rides and Ground Services Jim Wilson told the Toronto Star that Wilde Beast (along with two of the other original coasters at the park, Scooby's Ghoster Coaster, and the Mighty Canadian Minebuster) was wooden thanks to the apparent popularity of different styles of rides. "Experiments" found that steel coasters weren't as popular or enjoyable to the public, "the sound and feel all contribute to the thrill of the ride. People just didn't like steel roller coasters."[7]

Early promotion for Dragon Fyre highlighted all the safety measures, from an indirect reference to centrifugal force to x-raying welds.[8] The most popular attraction in Medieval Faire, lines for Dragon Fire were about half-hour at their peak in 1982, considered at the time the longest of any attraction at the park.[5]

Over the years, only four major attractions were added to Medieval Faire. Added in 1987, The Bat was a backwards looping roller coaster, including one loop and two lifts. The park addition included a shop named the Belfry.[9] Later additions were Speed City Raceway (1997),[10] Drop Zone (1997),[11][12] and Cliffhanger (2000).[13][14]

During the 1990s, almost all the rides were renamed: Dragon Fyre, Wilde Beast, Quixote's Kettles, Wilde Night Mares, and Viking's Rage became Dragon Fire, Wild Beast, Spinovator, Nightmares, and The Rage. When the park was sold to Cedar Fair, Paramount-specific ride names disappeared with Cliffhanger, Drop Zone becoming Riptide, Drop Tower, respectively.[11]

In 2012, Leviathan joined the area, stripping the titles of tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada from the park's own coaster, Behemoth.[15] It was the first new ride in Medieval Faire in more than a decade. Leviathan is ranked as the seventh tallest, and the eighth fastest roller coaster in the world.[16] It is Canada's Wonderland's 16th roller coaster.[17][18] The addition came quickly after the launch of the 230-foot-tall Behemoth roller coaster in 2008,[19] and the 301-foot-tall swing ride WindSeeker in the 2011 season.[20]

Ride Year Opened Previous name Manufacturer Description Rating[21]
The Bat The Bat 1987 Vekoma A classic Vekoma Boomerang roller coaster. It was the seventh roller coaster added to the park.

The Bat's train was originally one of three from Dragon Fyre, another of the park's roller coasters. This is because this coaster only ever used two of its trains, so the third was moved to The Bat. During the 2008 season The Bat's supports were painted orange.[22]

5
Dragon Fire Dragon Fyre 1981 Dragon Fire Arrow Dynamics A steel roller coaster. It is one of the four roller coasters that debuted with the park in 1981. Uniquely, unlike the other roller coasters produced by Arrow that contain corkscrews, Dragon Fyre's corkscrew runs counter-clockwise. While the ride came with 3 trains, only two are used for this ride, with the third being used for The Bat. 5
Drop Tower Drop Tower 1997 Drop Zone Intamin A drop tower ride. All the former Paramount Parks have a ride similar to this with different heights. Formerly known as Drop Zone: Stunt Tower (1997–2007). 4
Leviathan signage. Leviathan 2012 Bolliger & Mabillard A steel Giga Coaster. It is the park's sixteenth roller coaster. It is the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada and the seventh tallest and fastest coaster in the world. 5
Wilde Knight Mares 1981 Night Mares HUSS Riders are lifted 49 feet (15 M) in the air while spinning from a horizontal to vertical position. 4
The Rage Viking's Rage 1981 The Rage HUSS A HUSS swinging ship ride. 3
Riptide Riptide 2000 Cliffhanger Mondial A Mondial Splashover Top Spin. 5
Speed City Raceway Speed City Raceway 1997 J&J Amusements Go karts; pay-per-use 4
Spinovator 1981 Quixote's Kettles Heinrich Mack GMBH & Co A teacup ride 3
Wilde Beast 1981 Wild Beast Philadelphia Toboggan Company A wooden roller coaster. It is one of the four roller coasters that debuted with the park in 1981, and is one of two wooden coasters at Canada's Wonderland modeled after a ride at Coney Island amusement park in Cincinnati, Ohio (Wildcat) 5

Entertainment

The structure in Arthur's Baye, for current dive and acrobatic shows.
A themed fountain in front of the Wonderland Theatre.

There was initially a variety of street theatre present in the section: both a "town rustic" performing magic[23] and "a wily wizard performing sleight of hand",[8] a juggling jester, Robin Hood,[2] and a singing Maid Marian who accompanied herself on the autoharp.[23] Some outdoors performers existed in the section until at least 1987.[24] While Peanuts characters appear on International Street and in Planet Snoopy, and Halloween programming includes walk-around characters, all regular season unlicensed atmosphere characters and entertainment have been removed from the park. Before the Celebration Canada celebrations in Frontier Canada, they had a limited amount of street performers such as a Mountie on stilts. They still have the performers in the Frontier Canada, but it had been moved from the Medieval Faire area.

Canterbury Theatre

Established as the Canterbury Theatre, this castle-fronted theatre spent a few years as the Paramount Theatre and Wonderland Theatre, and has gone from hosting Broadway-style productions to ice shows, during the regular season, and adult-targeted musicals during Halloween Haunt.

Early resources conflicted on the size of the theatre: most sources suggest 1100 seats,[2][23] but a 1982 program suggested 1200.[8] The theatre is formatted as proscenium, and was considered 'ultra-modern' upon opening.[23]

In the first season, Canterbury hosted Those Magnificent Movies; "...a salute to Hollywood". The stage show lasted 45 minutes, with eight sets for eight segments, 20 singer-dancers, and a crew of 18. After an opening medley, a fantasy segment features "On the Good Ship Lollipop", "Yellow Submarine", "The Candy Man", and "Be a Clown". The next segment focused on the 1930s and 1940s, with "As Time Goes By", "Cheek to Cheek", and "I Got Rhythm". A western segment includes a tribute to Oklahoma!,[8] while the sci-fi segment features "Star Wars (Main Theme)" (1977), John Williams' "Superman Theme" from the 1978 Superman film, a segment from the Academy Award- nominated score of Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), and "Cantina Band" from Star Wars. The modern segment included "The Rose", made famous by Bette Midler's 1979 film of the same name, and Academy Award-winning song "Fame", from the 1980 film of the same name. The finale included "All I Need Is The Girl" from stage musical Gypsy: A Musical Fable and "Get Happy", a 1930 song most associated with Judy Garland in Summer Stock (1950). In all, there were 200 costumes.[2][23] Entry to the show was a D ticket, or $1.50, and shows were performed by high school students.[23] On some days, 1950s musical revue Rock Around The Clock would perform there, as opposed to Labatt's International Showplace.[2]

Later stage shows included Those Magnificent Movies,[25] Fantasy,[26] Superstars,[27] Hot Ice,[28] and School of Rock: Live in Concert.[29] A cassette of recordings by the cast of Best of Broadway was released under the Taft Attractions label.[30] At some point in the 1990s, a skating production was held at the theatre.[31]

During Paramount ownership, the theatre was known as Paramount Theatre. Eventually, the Paramount Theatre stage was converted to an artificial ice surface, and renamed Wonderland Theatre. Two ice shows were presented, titled Endless Summer on Ice (2007–2009)[12] and Snoopy Rocks! on Ice (2010–2011).[32][33] The first production included Scooby-Doo and outfits like s'mores,[31] while Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy and Linus appeared in sequences of the latter.[34] The show appeared at various other former Paramount Parks, and in each situation, the sequenced did vary between the Scooby-anchored and Peanuts-anchored productions.[35]

Cirque Ambiente opened in Wonderland in 2012;[36] located at Wonderland Theatre.[37] The show is produced by Les Productions Haut-Vol, who also produces the Wonder Mountain dive show and the shows in Arthur's Baye.[38] This isn't the first "cirque" act at the park. Quebec's Cirque du Tonnerre, featuring a contortionist from Cirque du Soleil, made an "exclusive Toronto appearance" at Wonderland in 1990.[39] in 2019, Wonderland Theatre was renamed back to Canterbury Theatre, along with the other name changes to the area to better tie in with the medieval theme.

Of all the shows over the years, Wonderland estimates there have been 1300 performers.[37] Jersey Boys choreographer Sergio Trujillo,[40] television actor Matt Austin, and stage actress Erica Peck among them.[41]

Arthur's Baye

A large pond in the Medieval Faire has always hosted free performances, the shows have remained largely similar over the years, alternating only in choreography from year–to–year, as opposed to premise. In planning documents, the water was originally called Medieval Lake.[1]

Labatt's initially presented the Arthur's Baye show, "The Plight of the Land Locked Pirates". Described in the Guidebook, the "melodramatic stunt spectacular" was set on a "privateer ship" called the Sea Sceptre.[2] Reports in 1980 suggested that the lake would have "ancient– looking sailing ships."[42] The show would feature two sets of actors battling in a show of acrobatics and pyrotechnics.[23] Billy, the 13-year-old hero of the show (played by a 20– year–old trampolinist), is kidnapped from the audience on shore and taken to the boat. Pirate Captain Evil Medieval and Billy's mother, played by a teenaged boy, were the two other primary characters.[43] The trapeze and trampoline show ends with the mother lowering the pirate flag and raising a heart flag.[5]

In 2009 the show was re–titled simply as the Arthur's Baye Dive Show, including trampoline and diving demonstrations, but no overarching plot. In 2011, they were nominated for an IAAPA Brass Ring Award 2011 in the Live Entertainment category for Best Overall Production $50,001-100,000.[44] In 2012 it was re–branded completely as Kinet–X.[36] The show was produced by Les Productions Haut-Vol from 2002 to 2010.[45]

In conjunction with the park's Celebration Canada 150 event, the show was rethemed and renamed to "The Flying Frontenacs", giving it a more Canadian theme. The current version of the show has been in place since 2017.

Food

Marketplace, before it was returned to the All's Well Hall.
Thrill Burger, before 2012 renovations.

The largest facility in this area of the park is All's Well Hall (previously The Marketplace – International Buffet). In planning documents, it was simply called "Medieval Pub".[1] In the park's opening season guidebook, the facility is listed as selling "bratwurst, sausages, beef and mushroom pie, smoked sausage, grilled frankfurter, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, soft pretzels, pastries, with beer, wine, coffee, tea, milk, and soft drinks."[2] The self–serve restaurant had table service on request, and seated 528; Ginza Gardens in Grande Exposition of 1890 was the only other restaurant in the park with table service.[46] A review of the restaurant in The Toronto Star describes the facility as the park's flagship eatery, but it received mixed reviews. "The $2.50 beef and mushroom pie has a good crust and as much beef as potato. Tiny mushrooms, but big on flavor." Conversely, 50 cent pretzels "are strictly for teething tots –too chewy."[46] All's Well Hall currently serves pub faire, including gourmet sliders, artisan flat bread pizza, fish and chips, nachos, wings, salads and other options.[47] All's Well Hall has served a Mortal Meal, along with the Backlot Cafe elsewhere in the park, during Halloween Haunt in recent seasons.[48]

While largely out of site from the bay for which it is named, Arthur's Baye Mill & Bakery shared a building with store called The Market Place. The store is now known as Jester's Courtyard (previously the Fun Shoppe),[49] with the generically named Medieval Funnel Cakes. There is a Coca-Cola Freestyle location at the funnel cake store .[50]

Other original outlets were:

  • Yee Ribb Pytt: Barbecque ribs, smoked meat sandwich, and fries. Made by McCain, the fries were dubbed potato logs and Rubble spuds elsewhere in the park.[46] Also listed in the guidebook were garden salad, coleslaw, melon, fruit drinks, soft drinks, and coffee.[2]
  • Arthur's Baye Mill & Bakery: Solely serving funnel cakes, at 90 cents. Teens taken to the park told the Star that "they look worse than they taste."[46]
  • Yorkshire Yogurt: "Freshly-made frozen yogurt with a touch of vanilla", available in a cone, or with fresh fruit in a cup.[46]
  • French Fryes and Shrymps: Battered and fried shrimp, a dozen served in a paper cone. "What a cruel fate for such healthy food," suggested a Star food writer.[46]

The introduction of Leviathan to the section in 2012 lead to an expansion of Thrill Burger's front service counter and kitchen, to handle the expected increased volume of traffic to the section.[51] Thrill Burger offers "our basic good quality burgers and fries", along with chicken fingers and onion rings.[52] In 2019, Thrill Burger was renamed to King's Feast, along with several other attractions in Medieval Faire to better fit the area. The Mixitup Icee station was remade into the "Leviathan Icee Yard", featuring even larger drink containers than previously, emulating the size of the new ride.[51] A truck positioned outside the Flight Deck roller coaster in Action Zone was rethemed and moved to Medieval Faire.[53] This was moved back to be by Fight Deck and across Backlot Café and is now called a poutinerie, which serves classic poutine and specialty poutines. Other current food locations include a Dairy Queen and a Subway. Medieval Funnel Cakes shares a space with Jester's Courtyard.

Used for corporate catering and other large groups, Courtyard was originally known as King's Courtyard, until at least 1998. Public entry to the area is through a gate located between Wonderland Theatre and Riptide. Occasionally, other events are held at the Courtyard: in June 1998, the section hosted Alligators Alive!, an educational show about the Floridian animals.[54]

Other

The area features a variety of games, including an arcade, now known as Arcadium: Games of Skill.[55] The park's First Aid and Security Building, now home only to the First Aid Centre, is located in the Medieval Faire section beside the games and Spinovator.[2] Along with Hanna–Barbera Land, this section of the park was recreated at Australia's Wonderland.[56][57][58]

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