Mighty Canadian Minebuster - Paramount Canada's Wonderland - Coasters

Paramount Canada's Wonderland
the Mighty Canadian Minebuster

Location:
Grande World Exposition of 1890 - Back of park near water park (south side)
Year / Designer (Manufacturer):
1981 - Taft, Curtis D. Summers Inc.
Track / Layout:
Wood - Out and back
Coaster Specs:
Height: 90ft (27m)	Train(s) By: PTC
Track Length: 3828ft (1148m)	# of Trains: 2
Top Speed:62mph (100kph)	# of Cars: 5	Capacity: 30/60
Inversions: 0	Ride Time: 2:40
Ride's Height Restrictions:
48" (122cm) minimum
On Ride Photo:
Available: Yes - Removed 2002	Location: Bottom 1st drop

Other Facts (PCW Junkies Comments):

The Mighty Canadian Minebuster (MCM) (est. cost $1.2M) debuted with Wild Beast, Ghoster Coaster, and Dragon Fire when Canada's Wonderland first opened in 1981.

MCM is modeled after the Coney Island Shooting Star. Wonderland is the only Paramount park to have two roller coasters designed after the famed Coney Island coasters.

Minebuster is a classic example of a PTC Out and Back design. Riders experience a fast first drop followed by bursts of air-time before being pushed up the turn around. The return trip is filled with hand/head chopper effects, caused by the many water slides, before the final helix up into the brake run.

When asking a Wonderland guest what their favourite roller coaster is at the park? Their response usually is "Minebuster" or "That big wooden one at the back of the park".