Canada’s Wonderland says its 2026 season will begin May 3, with Flight Deck set to become The DareDeviler early this summer.
According to the park’s official 2026 season preview, the inverted coaster previously operated as Top Gun before later becoming Flight Deck. Canada’s Wonderland says the ride is being reimagined around the daring spirit of early aviation and the storytelling of the Grande World Expo.
Flight Deck Is Becoming The DareDeviler in Early Summer
Quick answer: Canada’s Wonderland says Flight Deck will reopen as The DareDeviler early this summer with new trains, open vest-style restraints, and targeted track refinements.
The park says the updated coaster will keep its high-flying thrills while adding a new early aviation story that celebrates legendary stunt pilots. Canada’s Wonderland also says the reimagined attraction is designed to deliver a smoother and more immersive ride experience.
The announcement is part of the park’s 2026 launch, which also highlights AlpenFury. Canada’s Wonderland describes AlpenFury as Canada’s longest, tallest, and fastest launch coaster, with riders experiencing nine record-breaking inversions.
Canada’s Wonderland Opens May 3 for the 2026 Season
Quick answer: The public opening is set for May 3, while season passholder preview day is scheduled for May 1.
Canada’s Wonderland says several seasonal events will return in 2026, including Brew and BBQ in June, Celebration Canada in July, KidZfest later that month, and WinterFest. The park also says Splash Works is scheduled to open May 23.
The park is also introducing a new chaperone policy beginning May 1. Canada’s Wonderland says guests age 15 and younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old starting at 4 p.m. each day, and one chaperone may supervise up to 10 guests age 15 or younger.
