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Dawson Duel history

6 milestones tracing the story of Dawson Duel.

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2016Start
2019Latest
  1. September 13, 2016Announcement
    Bellewaerde1 source

    Bellewaerde announces a duelling alpine coaster

    The park reveals a European first: two alpine coaster tracks built on a completely artificial slope. The future attraction is set to transform the wooded edge of Canada.

  2. January 27, 2017Announcement
    Bellewaerde1 source

    The name Dawson Duel is unveiled on site

    Bellewaerde links the race to Dawson City and the Yukon Quest. The walk to the summit represents the first half of the challenge before the side-by-side descent.

  3. April 2017Testing start
    Bellewaerde1 source

    The first cars begin test runs

    Once both tracks are complete, teams conduct several weeks of testing before opening. Braking, spacing and the interaction of cars must work across two parallel courses.

  4. May 5, 2017Opening
    Dawson Duel launches its first races
    Bellewaerde2 sources

    Dawson Duel launches its first races

    Visitors climb the structure and choose the blue or green track for a parallel descent above the trees. The new ride quickly becomes one of the park’s busiest attractions.

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  5. March 20, 2018Capacity change
    Bellewaerde1 source

    Dawson Duel increases its capacity

    After a first season marked by long waits, Bellewaerde and Wiegand modify loading and brake procedures. Six additional cars significantly increase throughput.

  6. April 8, 2019Queue change
    Bellewaerde1 source

    A virtual queue is tested for Dawson Duel

    Bellewaerde tests smartphone reservations to reduce physical waiting on the long path to the summit. The trial continues efforts to manage the ride’s popularity after opening.

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