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{{Short description|HUSS UFO at Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada}}
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'''Night Mares''' (formerly known as '''Wild Nightmares'''), is a [[HUSS Park Attractions|HUSS]] [[UFO (ride)|UFO]] at [[Canada's Wonderland]] in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. The ride is considered to be a original at Canada's Wonderland as it opened along with the rest of the park in 1981.<ref name=NMcanadaswonderland /> This ride is also extremely similar to [[Orbiter (ride)|Orbiter]] which is also at Canada's Wonderland.
'''Wilde Knight Mares''' (formerly known as '''Night Mares''') is a [[HUSS Park Attractions|HUSS]] [[UFO (ride)|UFO]] at [[Canada's Wonderland]] in [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. The ride is an original at Canada's Wonderland as it opened along with the rest of the park in 1981.<ref name=NMcanadaswonderland /> This ride is similar to [[Orbiter (Canada's Wonderland)|Orbiter]], which is a defunct attraction also at Canada's Wonderland. As of 2023 the ride is the only known HUSS UFO remaining in North America.


== History ==
== History ==
⚫
When the ride first opened on May 23, 1981, its name was '''Wilde Knight Mares'''. In 1997, its name was changed for unknown reasons to "Night Mares", before reverting to its previous name before the start of the 2019 season.<ref name=NMcanadaswonderland>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Night-Mares |title=Night Mares |publisher=Canada's Wonderland |accessdate=April 9, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailyhive.com/toronto/canadas-wonderland-new-rollercoaster-vr-2019|title=All the changes coming to Canada's Wonderland in 2019}}</ref>

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When the ride first opened on May 23, 1981, its name was '''Wild Nightmares'''. In 1998, the rides name was changed what is known as today, "Night Mares". The exact reason(s) why the name of the ride was changed is not known.<ref name=NMcanadaswonderland>{{cite web|url=http://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Night-Mares |title=Night Mares |publisher=Canada's Wonderland |accessdate=April 9, 2012}}</ref>


== Structure ==
== Structure ==
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Wilde Knight Mares has four main parts. The first is the grey "arm" that supports the entire ride, whether it is in operation or not. The second is the centre red-and-black "wheel" which is attached to the "arm". The wheel also supports the structure of the ride. The third part consists of the black metal supports that support the 12 carriages. The fourth and final part is the carriages themselves, where the riders stand when the ride is in operation.<ref name=nmpov />

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Night Mares is mainly made up of 4 different parts. The first part is the grey "arm" which supports the entire ride whether it is in operation or not. The second part is the centre red and balck "wheel" which is attached to the "arm". The wheel also supports the structure of the ride. The third part(s) is / are the number of black metal supports that support the 12 carriages where riders sit. The fourth and final part are the carriages themselves. This is where the riders stand when the ride is in operation.<ref name=nmpov />


==Ride experience==
==Ride experience==


Riders take a seat in one (1) of twelve (12) carriages laid out to form a perfect circle around the base of the ride. Each carriage holds four (4) people. There is no seat belt or restraint system on the ride, only a cage to hold on to while the ride is in motion. As the ride reaches full speed, gravity keeps the riders in place even when the ride is on a 90-degree angle. It takes about 16 seconds for the ride to reach full speed before "launching" of the ground and takes just over 30 seconds to get into a vertical position (90-degree angle). The ride remains in the vertical position for about 10 – 15 seconds before returning back down into the loading (horizontal) position.<ref name=nmpov>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT5RLCWJaQE&feature=related |title=Night Mares at Canada's Wonderland POV |publisher=samikmallik (YouTube) |date=August 2, 2010 |accessdate= April 8, 2012}}</ref>
Riders stand in one of twelve carriages laid out to form a perfect circle around the base of the ride. Each carriage holds four people. There is no seat belt or restraint system on the ride, only a cage to hold on to while the ride is in motion. As the ride reaches full speed, gravity keeps the riders in place even when the ride is on a 90-degree angle. It takes about 16 seconds for the ride to reach full speed before "launching" off the ground and takes just over 30 seconds to get into a vertical position (90-degree angle). The ride remains in the vertical position for about 10 – 15 seconds before returning down into the loading (horizontal) position.<ref name=nmpov>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT5RLCWJaQE |title=Night Mares at Canada's Wonderland POV |publisher=samikmallik (YouTube) |date=August 2, 2010 |accessdate= April 8, 2012}}</ref>

==See also==

* [[Orbiter (ride)|Orbiter]], a [[HUSS Park Attractions|HUSS]] [[Enterprise (ride)|Skylab]] which is also located at [[Canada's Wonderland]] and almost has the same ride concept as Night Mares.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides/Thrill-Rides/Night-Mares Official ''Night Mares'' page]
* [https://www.canadaswonderland.com/play/rides/wilde-knight-mares Official ''Wilde Knight Mares'' page]
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Latest revision as of 20:32, 15 July 2024

Wilde Knight Mares
Canada's Wonderland
AreaMedieval Faire
Coordinates43°50′38.78″N 79°32′33.07″W / 43.8441056°N 79.5425194°W / 43.8441056; -79.5425194
StatusOperating
Opening dateMay 23, 1981[1]
Ride statistics
Attraction typeUFO
ManufacturerHUSS Park Attractions
Height15 m (49 ft)
Vehicles12
Riders per vehicle4
Duration1 minute and 30 seconds[1]
Height restriction137 cm (4 ft 6 in)
Fast Lane Available

Wilde Knight Mares (formerly known as Night Mares) is a HUSS UFO at Canada's Wonderland in Ontario, Canada. The ride is an original at Canada's Wonderland as it opened along with the rest of the park in 1981.[1] This ride is similar to Orbiter, which is a defunct attraction also at Canada's Wonderland. As of 2023 the ride is the only known HUSS UFO remaining in North America.

History

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When the ride first opened on May 23, 1981, its name was Wilde Knight Mares. In 1997, its name was changed for unknown reasons to "Night Mares", before reverting to its previous name before the start of the 2019 season.[1][2]

Structure

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Wilde Knight Mares has four main parts. The first is the grey "arm" that supports the entire ride, whether it is in operation or not. The second is the centre red-and-black "wheel" which is attached to the "arm". The wheel also supports the structure of the ride. The third part consists of the black metal supports that support the 12 carriages. The fourth and final part is the carriages themselves, where the riders stand when the ride is in operation.[3]

Ride experience

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Riders stand in one of twelve carriages laid out to form a perfect circle around the base of the ride. Each carriage holds four people. There is no seat belt or restraint system on the ride, only a cage to hold on to while the ride is in motion. As the ride reaches full speed, gravity keeps the riders in place even when the ride is on a 90-degree angle. It takes about 16 seconds for the ride to reach full speed before "launching" off the ground and takes just over 30 seconds to get into a vertical position (90-degree angle). The ride remains in the vertical position for about 10 – 15 seconds before returning down into the loading (horizontal) position.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Night Mares". Canada's Wonderland. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
  2. ^ "All the changes coming to Canada's Wonderland in 2019".
  3. ^ a b "Night Mares at Canada's Wonderland POV". samikmallik (YouTube). August 2, 2010. Retrieved April 8, 2012.
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