The ride
Ghoster Coaster is a wood roller coaster built by Taft Broadcasting at Canada's Wonderland in Planet Snoopy, South Carolina, having opened to the public in 1981. After 45 seasons of operation it remains one of the defining attractions on the Canada's Wonderland midway, drawing repeat riders who track every subtle change to its trains, restraints and station soundtrack.
On paper the ride is a serious thrill machine. It climbs 41 ft above the park before pitching forward into its first descent. That opening drop measures 39 ft, long enough to pin riders against their restraints and pull a prolonged moment of weightless airtime over the lap-bar. Trains reach a top speed of 34.8 mph before the first turnaround, where the layout opens up into a sequence of lateral and vertical elements. In total the track stretches 1,356 ft, giving the experience a distinctly long-form feel rather than the punchy one-and-done character of many modern compact coasters. enthusiast trip-planning resources
Coasters from Taft Broadcasting have a recognizable signature in track shaping, train design and the way transitions are paced. Riders familiar with other Taft Broadcasting installations will pick up on the same DNA in Ghoster Coaster's layout, particularly through its station design and the sound profile of the running gear.
Plan to ride Ghoster Coaster early in the day or during the final hour before park close, when standby waits at Canada's Wonderland typically drop. Single-rider lines and early-entry ticketing programs, when available at Canada's Wonderland, are usually the fastest ways to get repeat rides on a busy day. broader coaster community archives
In CoasterVault's ranking tables, Ghoster Coaster currently appears in our 38th position for longest tracks lists, reflecting where its core stats place it among operating coasters in the United States. These rankings move whenever a new installation opens, so the position should be read as a snapshot rather than a permanent record.