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In 2001, the park begain operating Halloween-themed events or "Fright Nights" during the month of October. During this time, haunted houses are set up inside the amusement park and employed monsters are roaming the park scaring patrons. Most of the parks regular amusement rides are in operation. The
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In addition to the permanent rides installed at the amusement park, West Coast Amusements (WCA) also brings in temporary rides to Hastings Park for the PNE's annual fair from mid-late August to early September. WCA operates a travelling carnival circuit whose inventory includes over 100 amusement
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haunted houses have been owned and managed by ScreamWorks Inc., a Calgary-based company. Fright Nights event and its including the haunted houses were managed by the PNE and Playland beginning in 2009.
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was filmed at Playland for the boardwalk scene, where the Corkscrew and The Revelation ("Cranium Shaker" in the movie) rotating arm ride were shown along with many smaller rides. The
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From 2010 to 2018, the park averaged 378,000 guests annually, with 300,000 guests visiting during its regular season, and 78,000 visiting during the parks "Fright Nights" in October.
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The year 1929 was when Happyland amusement park was fully opened at Hastings Park. Happyland was later demolished and the amusement park was moved to its current location, renamed
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Although it was located adjacent to the PNE's fairgrounds, the amusement park did not formally become a division of the Pacific National Exhibition until January 1993.
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Construction for the modern amusement park occurred from December 1957 to 1958, with the park opening in time for that year's PNE exhibition. Reopened as
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since it opened in 1910; with an early roller coaster installed in 1915. However, a permanent amusement complex was not built until the 1920s. Built at
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The following attraction is not included in the park's admission free, and guests are required to pay an additional charge to ride the attraction.
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Playland operates seasonally, opening from May to September every year. The park also reopens in October for its annual "Fright Nights"
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The Jet Scream II (later renamed Super Big Gulp) at Playland in 1987. The ride was later removed from the park in 1994.
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Past attractions at Playland included the "Nintendo Power Zone", an area where guests could play the latest games for
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and exhibition adjacent to Playland. Playland opened at its current location in 1958, although its predecessor,
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The amusement park has been used for the filming of several films. The 1999 Canadian teen-drama film
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featuring the Westcoast Wheel and mini-golf course along with the background scenery in screen.
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As of 2018, Playland is home to 39 attractions. Interactive attractions at Playland including a
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In 2009, the Wooden Roller Coaster was designated with "classic" and "landmark" status by the
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Vancouver's Fair: An Administrative and Political History of the Pacific National Exhibition
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Hydraulic Launch Coaster called Senzafiato that was originally located at Miragica in Italy
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was also filmed at Playland, highlighting the now-retired Wave Swinger ride. The 1996 film,
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A rollercoaster at Playland in 1960, two years after Playland was opened to the public
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The Pacific National Exhibition is an organization managed by the City of Vancouver.
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was the last roller coaster removed from the amusement park, closing in 2018.
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themed events. As of 2018, the park operated 39 attractions, including three
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video game consoles; and a maze built out of covered chain link fencing.
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In addition to interactive attractions, the park also holds a number of
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Although the first rides were opened by 1926, Playland's predecessor,
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for $ 9-million, with plans to open the new roller coaster in 2024.
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Designed by Carl Phare & Walker LeRoy; Built by Carl Phare
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The following is the ride's type as described by the park
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was also filmed at Playland's water park. The 2010 film
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were also shot at the park, utilizing the now-retired
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Nadalini, David; Nassar, Hana Mae (4 November 2022).
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Archived from 2383:"Star Flyer opens in Vancouver" 2375: 2349: 2323: 2297: 2271: 2245: 2219: 2163: 2137: 2082: 2023:Mackie, John (23 August 2019). 2016: 1883:"Hastings Park/PNE Master Plan" 1803: 1778: 1674: 1174:needs additional citations for 401:The amusement park also has an 16:Amusement park in Vancouver, BC 3487:Amusement parks opened in 1929 2975:. Daily Hive. 19 December 2017 1904: 1875: 1809:The ride was installed by the 1769: 1760: 1747: 1698:Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 409:; including a balloon popping 353: 276: 1: 3354:. West Coast Amusements. 2016 3348:"Weset Coast Amusement Rides" 1832: 1784:The coaster is a refurbished 1667:rides such as Ferris Wheels, 1555:Super Big Gulp/Jet Scream II 914:S&S – Sansei Technologies 370:is visible behind the stalls. 285:(PNE) has hosted a number of 2363:. 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