Vonni Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 There is a rumor on Screamscape that La Ronde may remove Super Manege (apologies if I spelled that wrong) at the end of the Summer. If that turns out to be true, hopefully it is a sign that La Ronde will receive SFMM's Green Lantern rather than SFStL lol! I hope the rumor is true, IMO The Super Manege isn't the worst coaster in the park considering how much Le Monstre sucks with its PTC trains, but its area looks very depressing and the coaster itself is in a desperate need of a coat of paint, which I think will never happen. Considering La Ronde improved the surroundings of every new ride they added in the recent years, a new attraction replacing this coaster - whatever it is - plus a bit of new concrete and paint would be great. Any reason why Six Flags never attached a Hurricane Harbor waterpark to La Ronde? Lack of space/interest? There used to be a waterpark at La Ronde in the 90's (before Six Flags bought the park), but it has been gone for more than 20 years. I'm not sure why it was removed (a little bit of research would probably give you the answer) but I would guess the venture wasn't worth it considering there are at least 3 other water parks within a 1 hour drive from La Ronde. [attachment=0]1989-parc-deau.jpg[/attachment] Did the water park occupy the land that Le Vampire and (formerly) Cobra are on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR2017 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 There is a rumor on Screamscape that La Ronde may remove Super Manege (apologies if I spelled that wrong) at the end of the Summer. If that turns out to be true, hopefully it is a sign that La Ronde will receive SFMM's Green Lantern rather than SFStL lol! I hope the rumor is true, IMO The Super Manege isn't the worst coaster in the park considering how much Le Monstre sucks with its PTC trains, but its area looks very depressing and the coaster itself is in a desperate need of a coat of paint, which I think will never happen. Considering La Ronde improved the surroundings of every new ride they added in the recent years, a new attraction replacing this coaster - whatever it is - plus a bit of new concrete and paint would be great. Any reason why Six Flags never attached a Hurricane Harbor waterpark to La Ronde? Lack of space/interest? There used to be a waterpark at La Ronde in the 90's (before Six Flags bought the park), but it has been gone for more than 20 years. I'm not sure why it was removed (a little bit of research would probably give you the answer) but I would guess the venture wasn't worth it considering there are at least 3 other water parks within a 1 hour drive from La Ronde. [attachment=0]1989-parc-deau.jpg[/attachment] Did the water park occupy the land that Le Vampire and (formerly) Cobra are on? Yes it did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendLover Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Honestly, what I'd love to see with this park is a second entrance over at the tail end of where Cobra was, maybe a separate entrance for season pass holders. Then at the far end of the space have some eye catching flat ride, maybe a Zamperla Endeavor. Then I'd love to see Monster bulldozed. It is a massive coaster that takes up a lot of room that could never be RMC'd. They could use half of the space to build a GCI Woodie and use the other half for future expansion. Then I'd love to see Super Manege removed for whatever, probably Green Lantern, and then new trains on Boomerang and the SLC. I know most of that will probably never happen, but it's just a pipe dream of what I think would make people love that park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienPoint Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Super Menege is honestly really fun, rode it this week for the first time and got airtime on the first hill before the two corkscrews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR2017 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Super Menege is honestly really fun, rode it this week for the first time and got airtime on the first hill before the two corkscrews! The airtime on the first drop and on the first hill in the back is stronger than Goliath's lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienPoint Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 ^ Oh but Goliath is airtime NONSTOP, I love that coaster, rode it +20 times and got stuck on the brake run, perfect timing cause the fireworks were going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienPoint Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 It's been confirmed on La Ronde's Instagram that Super Manege is closing August 27th. Ugh, such a good ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnlloyd Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 It's been confirmed on La Ronde's Instagram that Super Manege is closing August 27th. Ugh, such a good ride. That's correct! According to a post on Twitter, it will be closing forever on August 27th to make way for the new for 2020 attraction, which will be announced on August 29th. The Super Manège definitely looked to be on its last legs when I had visited the park for the first time in May 2018. I look forward to seeing what takes its place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 That sounds like a great place to put a used Zacspin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILinator Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 ^My immediate thought exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 That sounds like a great place to put a used Zacspin. Lets hope they remove the awful modifications Cal OSHA required for it to run in California. I heard Insane at Grona Lund is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienPoint Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I'd take this ride over the worst Zacspin on the planet any day. It was super fun when I rode it in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 While I found Super Manege decent when I rode it a few years ago, I won't be rushing up there to ride it one last time. If the Zacspin is run like Grona Lund's (big if), this will be a nice addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I liked Super Menage. With that portable frame, it had a lot of shock absorption built-in and was much more comfortable than most Vekoma/Arrow corkscrew coasters. Cosmetically, it couldn't have looked worse (when I was there in 2015)... but a lot of stuff at the park didn't look good. Years of cheap paint jobs dont' help. Such a shame as the park seems like it really could be a world-class place under different management/company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILinator Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Well, if this isn't the most "La Ronde" way for a ride to make its final run... https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2019/08/25/fin-abrupte-pour-le-super-manege-de-la-ronde Copy/pasting that French text into Google Translate produces the following: The iconic Super Ride of La Ronde came to an abrupt end as a passenger's safety harness broke off when one of the trains climbed on Sunday, triggering an emergency stop. "Safety sensors on the Super Manège stopped the initial climb of the train. All passengers were evacuated from the arena to continue their visit to the park. The safety of our customers is always our top priority and the ride will be closed for a thorough inspection, "Six Flags, which manages the amusement park, emailed the company. It is on this note that ended the life of this carousel which was at its last weekend of operation after having entered service in 1981. Culminating at 22.9m, the Super Manège was the first roller coaster with inversion of La Ronde. It reached a maximum speed of 65 km / h. The new roller coaster that will replace the Super Manège will be unveiled on August 29th. RIPieces Super Manege Interesting to note that the article specifically says that it will be replaced by a "roller coaster". I mean, I think most of us feel that this is GL from SFMM, but still interesting that apparently local news has been given the impression it's a coaster as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 This is too funny. Imagine if any coaster enthusiasts (although I'm not sure if any really go to La Ronde) were waiting for that mystical final public ride and this happened. They'd all throw a collective fit. Interesting to note that the article specifically says that it will be replaced by a "roller coaster". I mean, I think most of us feel that this is GL from SFMM, but still interesting that apparently local news has been given the impression it's a coaster as well. Technically they could relocate their new-for-2018 Super Loop to that spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) The iconic Super Ride of La Ronde came to an abrupt end as a passenger's safety harness broke off when one of the trains climbed on Sunday, triggering an emergency stop. This has to just be some kind of translation error or fake news right? Like... I know this park is awful but I can't imagine the restraint just broke off. Edited August 27, 2019 by coasterbill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 This is the same park that had a restraint pop open on their boomerang back in 2010, so this doesn't seem outside the realm of possibilities. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 La Ronde, Quebec’s leading destination for thrills and family entertainment, will introduce the first ever free-fly coaster in Canada. Vipère takes coaster riding to the next level, sending riders on a head over heels journey with unexpected drops, vertical free-falls and gravity-defying somersaults. This thrilling ride will give guests the feeling of weightlessness as they soar outside the confines of a traditional track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 This is too perfect. We all suspected it, but seeing it confirmed is music to my ears. Perfect fit for the park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I'm thinking this may end up being a fantastic addition. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienPoint Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I hope they fix what was wrong with it at SFMM, it gave such a bad ride, if so, it'll be a good fit for this park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLEO Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Hope they can restore the ride to how it originally is supposed to be run like its sister, Insane at Gröna Lund. On a side note, is it me or is Vipère a bit of a weird name for this ride? Literally meaning "Viper" in French, this is supposedly themed after a venomous snake. The name would have been more fitting for a coaster with a longer train to be honest. Perfect ride for La Ronde though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 If they let the seats actually flip, this could be a great ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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