How to Skip the Lines at Canada's Wonderland
Go on a weekday in May, early June or after Labour Day, arrive for opening and ride the big coasters (Leviathan, Yukon Striker, Behemoth) in the first 90 minutes. On July and August weekends, Fast Lane (from about $50-70) or Fast Lane Plus (adds the top coasters, from about $79) is worth it. Buy online for a lower price.
- Fast Lane
- From about $50-70 CAD per day, priority on many rides
- Fast Lane Plus
- From about $79 CAD, adds the top coasters
- Buy
- Online in advance, usually cheaper
- Quietest
- Spring weekdays, early season and September weekdays
- Busiest
- July and August weekends, holidays and Halloween Haunt
- Ride first
- Leviathan, Yukon Striker, Behemoth
- Time to allow
- A full day
How long are the lines at Canada's Wonderland?
Average posted waits at Canada's Wonderland are around 30 minutes across the season, rising to 50 minutes or more on peak summer days for the headline coasters. Early-season and spring weekdays can be close to walk-on. Coaster lines are shortest in the first 90 minutes after opening.
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