The new 2006 roller coaster won't be a Hyper, but a Goliath, which resembles and is almost like a Hyper.

Here's the press release.

MONTREAL, Oct. 26 /CNW Telbec/ - La Ronde announced today the
construction of Canada's tallest and fastest roller coaster. The exciting new
steel roller coaster will be called Goliath in tribute to its enormous size,
supreme speed and awesome height and will be ready to welcome its first high-
thrill seekers as of spring 2006. Goliath is without a doubt La Ronde's
biggest project since the Monstre was built in 1985. It will be La Ronde's
11th thrill ride.
La Ronde's phenomenal new steel giant will measure over 53 metres
(175 feet) in height, making it 13 metres (43 feet) higher than the Monstre
and 21 metres (69 feet) higher than the Vampire! After an initial drop of over
52 metres (171 feet), the intrepid passengers will take a 1,231-metre (4,039-
foot) route at speeds reaching 110 km/h (68 mph) for over three minutes!
Passengers will have to be at least 1.37 metres (54 inches) tall to ride the
giant.
The exhilarating new Goliath will have two 36-passenger trains, each with
nine cars with a capacity of four people across. To enhance this amazingly
smooth and thrilling experience, the wagons will be open on the sides and the
safety device will attach from bottom to top, giving passengers the impression
that they are flying far above Sainte-Hélène Island. A significant feature of
the unbeatable Goliath is that its expansive twisting track will whisk guests
outside the park, to the eastern point of Sainte-Hélène Island, before rushing
them back into the park, over a series of quick hills and drops and finally to
a smooth ending in the station house, located near Tour de Ville.
"I'm proud to confirm that in 2006, La Ronde will further bolster its
position as a world-class theme park with the construction of Canada's tallest
and fastest roller coaster ! Indeed, as of spring 2006, La Ronde will answer
high-thrill seekers' expectations by offering them the astonishing Goliath,
custom designed to provide them with extreme thrills they will never forget,"
said Len Turtora, La Ronde's Vice-President and General Manager. "I invite all
Quebecers, Canadians and tourists visiting our beautiful city to come and see
for themselves how La Ronde continues not only to evolve but also to offer the
most complete family entertainment on the market."
Since 2002, 17 new exciting rides including the Goliath, the Vampire, the
Splash and the Pays de Ribambelle have been added to Montreal's favourite
playground. Furthermore, La Ronde has built two new magnificent entrances, a
beautiful 150-person banquet hall, done upgrades to its food and beverage
facilities and added exciting new skill games. Also, several improvements and
renovations have been made to the infrastructure of the park such as
landscaping, design, decor, fencing, seating areas, sanitary installations and
other guest comforts across the site. Throughout the years, these changes have
definitely added to the pleasure and comfort of La Ronde's guests.
The Goliath was custom-designed for La Ronde by the famous manufacturer
Bolliger & Mabillard of Monthey, Switzerland, a company known in the industry
for the quality of its thrill-producing rides. Bolliger & Mabillard also
designed La Ronde's popular Vampire ride, installed in 2002.
The Goliath will cost $18.7 million, the largest investment for a single
ride since the park opened in 1967. Construction has already begun on the
giant roller coaster and will continue throughout the winter in order to be
ready for thrill-seekers when La Ronde opens. Building this first-ever ride in
Canada, will take close to 100 specialized workers, 300 pilings, 150 cement
foundations, 106 columns, 1,750 m(3) (61,800 f3) of cement and 850 anchor
bolts.
As of October 26, updates, videos and pictures of this large-scale
construction project will be regularly posted on www.laronde.com to share the
excitement with La Ronde's visitors.

Just to note that the Goliath that Six Flags Over Georgia is getting is 200ft tall and a 175ft drop.

You can visit www.laronde.com to check out everything you need to know. There's even a picture that shows the whole ride and its location. But it probably take a while to open the site because it's jammed!

Here's how Six Flags Over Georgia's Goliath will look like:

oh awesome is very big but how install the goliath at la ronde ?

ah ok is absolutely great and very big and long
thank enkil

I'm actually looking very foward to the finished product of this ride. I'm usre they'll have specific developments on the way as it continues to progress.

By the way, it's good to hear from you again, Jerome! Seeing you here brings back the fireworks!

"Goliath". The name makes be shiver!

Regards,

Trav.

You are just a [deleted - sorry, Paul] gang of jalous of the Hyper from la Ronde

Mini,

What are you talking about? Really, there's nothing to be jealous about. This is a thread about the latest news on this ride and only news contributions to its development are welcome. This is no place to be talking about comparissons in terms of jealousy. And I believe that La Ronde doesn't have a Hyper at the moment.

Finally, I know this isn't a fireworks topic, but it is still at La Ronde and thus still counts under some circumstances.

Oh yes, by the way, you seriously fail to realize that your language is inappropriate.

Trav.

La ronde the best park ever made

OMG OMG OMG!! I just can't wait okay cya!

The Hyper coaster, or Goliath, will be another major attraction that the park needs. I also find it very surprising with that needed space was achieved.

However, it's too bad that some of my favorite rides no longer exist. From what I've learned, La Ronde is very much changed since my last visit back in July 2002.

Trav.

Goliath is almost half way complete and is suppose to be ready when La Ronde opens.

I see it every day when I go to Édouard-Montpetit College. The bus passes on a road where you can see La Ronde and let me tell you, it's really huge and gorgeous! lol

The webmaster of Laronde.com has added plenty new pictures.

You can access them by clicking on this link: http://www.laronde.com/en/virtuel/album.asp?album=7

Hi Enkil,

Thank you for the pictures and the subsequent link. I have taken a glimpse at all the pictures just momentarily and it is looking fabulous. I'm still amazed at how they managed to install such a massive ride given the space.

Just a question. I'm aware that the ride is supposed to be completed this Spring, but when exactly?

And I'm particularly proud of this: "Canada's tallest and fastest roller coaster". Indeed, this makes our park highly recognizable in relation to the nation's parks as a whole.

Regards,

Trav.

It's *suppose* to be ready for May 13th, the day when La Ronde opens.

Everytime I see this ride, it always remind me of Six Flags Great Adventure's Nitro because of its colors.
It's going to so hot when it gets completed! lol

Hi Enkil,

Well, I sincerely hope it will be ready by then. By the looks of it, there's no way we can miss the ride when we head to the fireworks this year. I think I'll take some photos of it, just for fun.

Btw, have you had any second thoughts about going to La Ronde this year? I'm considering it, just for that ride. Plus, I haven't been to La Ronde in almost 4 years. If I do go, however, it will obviously be on a fireworks day.

Trav.

Smoke,

I don't know if I'll go to La Ronde this summer. If someone wants to go, I'll go. I guess time will tell. It wouldn't necessary be for Goliath. Actually there's so many new rides I haven't tried..! But to me, Goliath is more of an admiration.

BTW, I wouldn't recommend you to go on a fireworks day. When I used to go to La Ronde, I used to avoid fireworks days because it's always packed, so you have to wait for a long time in line.

Anyways, it's up to you . It'd still be worth it.

Hi Enkil,

Thank you for the recommendations. Although I'm aware of the population at La Ronde on fireworks days, I sort of like it like that since it does make the place feel under the right atmosphere; I remember how it was back in 90s. However, it would also be best to go to La Ronde when the place is overcast and warm, like 27-30 Celsius and overcast. Considering if the lines are long, at least you'd get shade from the sun regardless. Not that I mind the heat, but exposed to direct sunlight is harmful for your skin.

In addition, being at La Ronde lets you have a nice view of the pyromusical display. Hopefully, things will work out this year. And yes, I, too, am looking at the Goliath in utter admiration in addition to wanting to ride it.

Other than that, I'm curious in seeing how much La Ronde has changed since July 2002.

Btw, how many new rides are there now?

Regards,

Trav.