{"id":1186,"date":"2026-08-31T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/?p=1186"},"modified":"2026-08-31T12:03:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T16:03:18","slug":"all-la-ronde-good-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/index.php\/2026\/08\/31\/all-la-ronde-good-time\/","title":{"rendered":"All La Ronde Good Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On August 26, I made my first ever trip to La Ronde in Montreal. My good friend Coaster Circuits (Matt) had planned everything out ahead of time and asked if I\u2019d like to join. Since this is the last year La Ronde is included with a Six Flags season pass, I couldn\u2019t pass up the opportunity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-yellow-orang-background-color has-background has-kefa-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Rides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8127-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Le Vampire at La Ronde.\" class=\"wp-image-1202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8127-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8127-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8127-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8127-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8127-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We started with the B&amp;M invert Le Vampire since it was at the top of both of our \u201cmust ride\u201d lists. This worked out well since it\u2019s at one of the two main dead ends of the park. The queue winds through some overgrowth and I was delighted. It fits the ride very well and adds some natural beauty to the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8120-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Le Vampire's queue.\" class=\"wp-image-1195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8120-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8120-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8120-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8120-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8120-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We walked right past the two sets of switchbacks and straight into the station. Operations weren\u2019t speedy, but that was fine since it was a walk-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8125-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Le Vampire's train in the station.\" class=\"wp-image-1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8125-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8125-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8125-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8125-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8125-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My goodness, this ride is powerful! It\u2019s intense and almost too much for me, making me a little light headed and sending blood rushing to my feet. Having said that, I was running on four hours of sleep and just got out of a five hour car ride so I may not have been in the best state to be riding things just yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8128-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Le Vampire going through a loop.\" class=\"wp-image-1203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8128-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8128-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8128-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8128-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8128-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, this ride clearly illustrated why this layout has been cloned so many times; it packs a punch in a very compact footprint, running fairly smooth decades after its first opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8123-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Le Vampire at La Ronde.\" class=\"wp-image-1198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8123-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8123-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8123-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8123-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8123-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Titan, a Zamperla Giant Discovery, was right next door so we took a swing on it. The pre-load area is quite wide with four separate gates, but there\u2019s no direction as to where guests should sit so it becomes a free-for-all when the gates open. By contrast, there\u2019s only one exit gate leading to suboptimal efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8118-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Titan's entrance building at La Ronde.\" class=\"wp-image-1193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8118-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8118-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8118-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8118-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8118-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The simple design of the platform is pretty impressive, though it doesn\u2019t seem to be any faster than Psyclone\u2019s entire floor dropping. The seats were very uncomfortable in my opinion, being made of hard plastic and positioned at an odd slope. The restraints weren\u2019t any better, putting pressure on my chest and shoulders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8131-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Titan's platform.\" class=\"wp-image-1205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8131-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8131-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8131-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8131-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8131-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ride itself wasn\u2019t much better. It wasn\u2019t bad, but the top of each swing didn\u2019t have the same floating sensation as Psyclone or the HUSS Frisbees I\u2019ve been on. Instead, it felt like the top of each swing immediately had a pull back down to the ground. On the plus side, it has a pretty long cycle! But it takes a surprising amount of time to get back into final position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8132-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Titan swinging.\" class=\"wp-image-1206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8132-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8132-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8132-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8132-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8132-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next up was D\u00e9mon, a Mondial Roll Over which was bought used and opened in 2014. Seeing the similarities to Riptide, I wasn\u2019t too excited about it. But I\u2019ll never turn down trying a new Mondial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8148-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"D\u00e9mon flipping upside down.\" class=\"wp-image-1219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8148-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8148-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8148-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8148-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8148-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The restraints were different than any other Mondial I\u2019ve been on and they weren\u2019t the most comfortable. I had an end seat which I think caused the already tight seats to keep my one arm pinned even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8147-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"D\u00e9mon at La Ronde.\" class=\"wp-image-1218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8147-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8147-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8147-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8147-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8147-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the cycle started, we were taken upside down and held there as we went over the top, and then held even longer as the ride paused for far too long for my comfort. The rest of the cycle wasn\u2019t too bad that way, but starting out with that moment was very off-putting. I\u2019m glad I did it, but I have no desire to do it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8149-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"D\u00e9mon at La Ronde.\" class=\"wp-image-1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8149-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8149-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8149-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8149-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8149-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I did like the tree encroaching over the ride\u2019s large billboard-like sign, creating a fun visual as we flipped around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8144-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"D\u00e9mon and its signs, seen from the midway.\" class=\"wp-image-1217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8144-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8144-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8144-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8144-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8144-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a couple hours of weather delays, we made our way onto Dragon, an Intamin indoor family coaster. It appeared the outdoor queue had been recently repaved, though I can\u2019t confirm since this was my first time seeing it. The covered section of the queue is covered in spider webs, surrounded on either side by metal grating, and features wooden floor boards. It\u2019s perfect for a classic attraction like this! The last section of the queue and station reminded me of the exit side of Wonder Mountain\u2019s Guardian, with some plain black or grey walls. Meanwhile, the side of the building bordering the pathway resembles a castle which is great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8164-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Dragon's queue entrance.\" class=\"wp-image-1232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8164-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8164-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8164-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8164-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8164-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ride experience is actually more similar to Thunder Run, taking you through an almost pitch black interior with strobe lighting effects. But Dragon is superior to Thunder Run in some ways, with very clever lighting and wire mesh designed to resemble dragons overhead as the train swoops below. There are a couple dragon statues seemingly made out of stone, a pile of gemstones which glow orange as you pass by, and some bloody skeletons at the very top of the ride. Oh, and the ride ends with you heading straight into a dragon\u2019s mouth, with material on either side of the train evoking the throat of the beast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, Matt and I had a blast and it\u2019s the only ride we ended up doing twice! I\u2019d love if Wonderland could take some inspiration from Dragon to spruce up Thunder Run and help Herman hold his own. (We still love Herman just as he is, though!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8163-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Ednor's entrance.\" class=\"wp-image-1231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8163-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8163-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8163-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8163-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8163-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite my better judgement, Matt convinced me to try Edn\u00f6r: L\u2019Attaque. Having experienced The DareDeviler with its new trains, I wasn\u2019t thrilled about heading back on the same layout with original Vekoma trains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8175-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"One of Edn\u00f6r's trains.\" class=\"wp-image-1235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8175-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8175-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8175-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8175-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8175-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with Flight Deck, Edn\u00f6r boxed my ears and gave me a bit of a headache. While The DareDeviler isn\u2019t exactly smooth, it\u2019s by far a better experience in my opinion and I am so incredibly grateful for its new trains!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8183-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Gondolas for Condor.\" class=\"wp-image-1241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8183-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8183-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8183-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8183-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8183-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we waited for the bigger coasters to reopen, we made our way to Condor, built by HUSS Rides. The queue nicely weaves through some trees, though we didn\u2019t have to wait in that area since the line was quite short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8180-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Condor's queue.\" class=\"wp-image-1239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8180-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8180-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8180-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8180-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8180-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wonderland fans may see similarities in these gondolas to those of the now former Orbiter (originally known as Sol Loco). However unlike Orbiter, this ride is on a tower with gondolas remaining in a horizontal position, plus or minus some swinging out to the sides. Condor&#8217;s gondolas also have a nice bird design which is fairly common on this model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8181-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Gondolas for Condor.\" class=\"wp-image-1240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8181-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8181-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8181-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8181-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8181-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In my opinion, this is a great family ride, with high capacity and a unique ride experience. It can be a little dizzying, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. If Wonderland were to get one, I\u2019d prefer the 2GH version where two of the gondola hubs are replaced by outward-facing seats for an added thrill factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8204-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Condor at the top of its tower.\" class=\"wp-image-1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8204-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8204-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8204-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8204-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8204-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next up was Manitou, a Zamperla Nitro which, although it\u2019s another pendulum ride, gave a very different experience. Unlike Titan, Manitou has seats facing inward and focusses on spinning more than height or speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8189-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Manitou's gondola.\" class=\"wp-image-1245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8189-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8189-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8189-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8189-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8189-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was a great ride, spinning just enough without getting us dizzy, and I appreciated the variety in the ride cycle. At first it spins slowly with smaller swings, then when it reaches a certain height the gondola almost entirely stops spinning, and then it starts spinning faster than before while doing the larger swings. It felt like three different ride programs put into one cycle! Overall, I think this is the far superior pendulum ride at La Ronde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8187-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Manitou swinging mid-cycle.\" class=\"wp-image-1244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8187-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8187-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8187-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8187-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8187-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While in the area, we took on Le Boomerang, being identical in layout to The Bat at Canada\u2019s Wonderland. There\u2019s no theming on this one though, and the sheet metal station roof doesn\u2019t even cover the guests waiting for the next cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8192-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Boomerang at La Ronde.\" class=\"wp-image-1246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8192-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8192-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8192-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8192-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8192-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what really sets this ride apart from The Bat is the train. This is a newer model of train from Vekoma, the ride\u2019s manufacturer, featuring vest restraints so there\u2019s no chance of banging your ears. They look quite nice, but don\u2019t ride much smoother than The Bat\u2019s train, built by Arrow Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8194-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"New trains on Le Boomerang.\" class=\"wp-image-1247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8194-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8194-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8194-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8194-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8194-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toboggan Nordique had practically no line so we decided to get the credit. It\u2019s a fairly standard Wild Mouse coaster made by Zamperla, featuring cars representing four countries: Canada, Italy, Jamaica, and the USA. Unfortunately we got stuck with the USA car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8200-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The Jamaica car on Toboggan Nordique.\" class=\"wp-image-1249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8200-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8200-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8200-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8200-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8200-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ride\u2019s station is quite compact as is the track layout. The narrow exit ramp squeezing through the centre of the ride is pretty neat as well. The ride experience was fun with plenty of hairpin turns, but I personally prefer The Fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On our way back to Goliath, I made sure we took a ride on Le Monstre. The operations are atrocious with just one side of the twin wooden coaster open and only one train in operation. This train, a newer model from Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, features just five cars of four seats, meaning the ride is only serving 20 guests every four or five minutes. That results in an abysmal 240-300 riders per hour. For what it\u2019s worth, the associates were doing a serviceable job and it wasn\u2019t their fault at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8206-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Le Monstre's train.\" class=\"wp-image-1251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8206-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8206-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8206-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8206-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8206-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of the ride experience, it\u2019s a wooden coaster and feels like it, but not too rough overall. The twisting track through the structure is wild and beyond what I\u2019d expect from a 40 year old wooden coaster. Honestly, during the ride you can see the next elements coming up and wonder \u201chow is that going to work?\u201d Very good banking with snappy transitions. There are even some good airtime moments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8142-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Le Monstre's iconic monster face over the entrance.\" class=\"wp-image-1215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8142-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8142-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8142-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8142-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8142-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I really hope this ride gets some attention in the near future, restoring the second track and running more trains. Also I have to mention the iconic sign, with red eyes staring out at guests as they approach. Wonderful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We finally made it to Goliath which was a walk-on. Thank goodness as a full queue would probably take ages. Signs close to the station (after all the switchbacks) state the wait would be 15-30 minutes if it\u2019s running two trains, or 30-60 minutes if running one train. I truly don\u2019t understand how it could possibly take that long and thankfully we didn\u2019t have to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8209-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Goliath's train in the station.\" class=\"wp-image-1253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8209-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8209-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8209-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8209-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8209-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ride, built by B&amp;M in a traditional hyper style, actually comes in at just 53m (174.8 feet) tall meaning it isn\u2019t technically a hyper coaster. Nevertheless, the ride packs a lot into its layout, with many hills, twisting drops, and a very fun \u201cflattened hammerhead\u201d turnaround! There\u2019s no mid-course brake run or helixes, and the airtime generally wasn\u2019t very strong (though we were sitting in the second row so that may have impacted things), but it\u2019s probably the most re-rideable coaster at the park. Not that it\u2019s in the park very much, with the lift hill taking you beyond the border and out over a parking lot that doesn\u2019t seem to be used anymore. And yet for a \u201cparking lot coaster,\u201d there was a decent amount of greenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8207-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Goliath ascending its lift hill.\" class=\"wp-image-1252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8207-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8207-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8207-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8207-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8207-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We decided to take a second ride on Dragon before grabbing food. Had we known the park would close an hour early, we may have booked it to Le Vampire instead, but we had a great time regardless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8160-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Goliath's lift hill peeking over the trees.\" class=\"wp-image-1228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8160-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8160-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8160-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8160-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8160-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-yellow-orang-background-color has-background has-kefa-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Food<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was shocked at the variety of food options available at La Ronde. It\u2019s far more broad than Wonderland\u2019s selection, though not everything was open during our visit. Drink stations are all indoors, featuring exclusively Freestyle machines. I also got an ICEE at a regular snack stand which slightly confused the associate but my drink plan still worked. Having a proper ICEE branded cup was fun for a change, and it had a lid! The regular drink stations also gave out lids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8140-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"ICEE cup from La Ronde.\" class=\"wp-image-1213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8140-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8140-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8140-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8140-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8140-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most interesting aspects of La Ronde is Ford Edmonton, functioning as an outdoor food court. There\u2019s a bar, a Greek place, a more traditional \u201cpark food\u201d stall, and an indoor dining location. I think it works really well! Everyone in a group can find something they\u2019d like from one relatively central area. Of course the downsides are more kitchens to maintain and staff, and it may not be as convenient as having locations more spread out through the park, but La Ronde pulls it off pretty well from what I experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8211-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The outdoor food court of Fort Edmonton.\" class=\"wp-image-1254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8211-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8211-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8211-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8211-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8211-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also fascinating was a microphone being used at one dining location to call out order numbers. They only used it if no one responded immediately, which was honestly awesome to see! Order numbers are great, and the microphone ensures guests don\u2019t have to crowd the pickup area!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kafta Plate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8157-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Kafta plate from Sabra.\" class=\"wp-image-1226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8157-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8157-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8157-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8157-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8157-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For $20, this is great portion! Two fairly large pieces of minced meat, served with rice, salad, and potatoes! The garlic sauce had some bite to it and I still had that garlic flavour in my mouth for a while after I was done. Unfortunately when I went to get a replacement wooden fork (after mine broke), a seagull pinched almost the entirety of one piece of meat. Without me asking, Matt gave me half of one of his, saying \u201cif they only gave us one, I wouldn\u2019t, but because there are two I don\u2019t mind.\u201d I do feel bad for the seagull because that\u2019s probably not good for them, and I appreciate Matt giving me part of his but I honestly would have been okay with just one piece because of the portion size being so large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything tasted good even if it wasn\u2019t my favourite meal. I\u2019d like to try something different next time and La Ronde has enough variety that I already have ideas of what I\u2019d like to get when\/if I go back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-kefa-font-family wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Toronto Ty Taste Tier: A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fried Chicken Poutine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8214-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Fried chicken poutine from La Ronde.\" class=\"wp-image-1255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8214-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8214-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8214-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8214-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8214-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I actually wanted to get a gyro from a Athena, but they were having some trouble with their machine so they couldn\u2019t take any orders while we were passing through. Besides, when in Quebec, it seems appropriate to get poutine. The fries were not hand-cut though, with Matt describing them as Costco fries. Still, they worked well with the cheese curds and gravy. The popcorn chicken on top is a nice bonus. The portion size was also decent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-kefa-font-family wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Toronto Ty Taste Tier: B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-yellow-orang-background-color has-background has-kefa-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8155-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The Wave Swinger at La Ronde.\" class=\"wp-image-1225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8155-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8155-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8155-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8155-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8155-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La Ronde has a lot of character, reflecting its origins as the midway section of Expo 67. There are so many little stalls throughout the park, a large set of bleachers looking out on the central lake (used for the annual fireworks competition), and no cohesive themed areas. In many ways it reminded me of the CNE, but it\u2019s clearly more permanent than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8143-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Stalls along a midway at La Ronde.\" class=\"wp-image-1216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8143-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8143-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8143-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8143-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8143-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rides feel carefully built to use as little space as possible, leaving plenty of room for people to get around while many pathways still feel almost comfortably narrow, or nestled in the trees. One of my favourite efficient uses of space is with La Ronde\u2019s Shoot-the-Chute, with guests able to walk under most the the lift hill, turnaround, and drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8198-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A pathway under a ride at La Ronde.\" class=\"wp-image-1248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8198-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8198-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8198-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8198-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8198-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On that note, Le Splash also has a large shark hanging by its tail outside the entrance, which is pretty awesome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8184-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Giant shark statue by Le Splash.\" class=\"wp-image-1242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8184-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8184-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8184-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8184-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8184-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I didn\u2019t explore the kids\u2019 area, but I love that it\u2019s secluded, surrounded by trees. It seems quite small and unfortunately doesn\u2019t have much room to expand as a result, but I certainly appreciate the atmosphere it seems to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8138-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A look at the kids' area of La Ronde.\" class=\"wp-image-1212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8138-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8138-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8138-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8138-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8138-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there are some areas using interlocking pavers or concrete slabs, most of the park\u2019s pathways use blacktop. Thankfully the blacktop is a little worn, providing less of the hot, melting tar texture I\u2019ve experienced at some other parks. Part of that is how shaded most of the park feels. The landscaping was nicely done, with plenty of beautiful flower beds and rides built around tall trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8179-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Condor soaring above the trees.\" class=\"wp-image-1238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8179-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8179-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8179-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8179-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8179-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though the park doesn\u2019t really have themed areas (with the exception of signs for Avenue Adventure), Dragon and Edn\u00f6r create a nice castle atmosphere, complete with stone walls and climbing vines. Edn\u00f6r has some storytelling in the queue, Titan has a fantastic station on its entrance building, and Le Monstre has its iconic sign. When the park cares, it seems to do a really great job of setting the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8162-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A pathway leading to Edn\u00f6r and Dragon.\" class=\"wp-image-1230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8162-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8162-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8162-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8162-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8162-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-yellow-orang-background-color has-background has-kefa-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Not All Good<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8150-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A seemingly abandoned building behind a fence at La Ronde.\" class=\"wp-image-1221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8150-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8150-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8150-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8150-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8150-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While I enjoyed my time, it\u2019s not a park I\u2019ll be rushing to visit again. With so many small stalls throughout the park, it\u2019s inevitable most of them wouldn\u2019t be open, especially during a Thursday forecasted to be rainy with thunderstorms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8154-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Former show venue.\" class=\"wp-image-1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8154-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8154-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8154-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8154-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8154-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there are some areas that feel completely abandoned, like the show venue that may have been a dive show, or the huge two-storey building right across from it. None of the back areas are hidden from sight, which is fine since this isn\u2019t trying to be a theme park, but they don\u2019t look well cared for. The former Minirail station by Ford Edmonton is being overrun by plants as the vehicle still sits on the track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8135-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Abandoned Minirail station.\" class=\"wp-image-1209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8135-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8135-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8135-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8135-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8135-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile a vintage carrousel is closed \u201cfor preservation.\u201d I&#8217;m glad it hasn&#8217;t been removed, but it&#8217;s odd to see it sitting quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8178-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Le Galopant.\" class=\"wp-image-1237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8178-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8178-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8178-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8178-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8178-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seeing the massive creepy clown face of Maison Rouge made me wish they still had it as a year-round attraction. It looks so good, and the big top in the back is neat as well! But then it\u2019s mostly bland shipping containers blocking view of the tent. It\u2019s strange seeing such a creepy sign during a regular operating day, but I think it works in part because of how the kids\u2019 park is so secluded from everything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8153-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Decorative clown face at the entrance to Maison Rouge.\" class=\"wp-image-1223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8153-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8153-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8153-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8153-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8153-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entry process feels slapped together and far from permanent. It was also confusing, but only because there was no line. We walked back and forth through the entire queue space when we could have simply entered through the prestige path. There was no one monitoring the merge point after all, so we just got some extra steps in for no reason. Bag check is on folding tables and I was kind of surprised the ticket scanners are just phones. There were no turnstiles or anything that felt like a \u201cgate,\u201d it was just associates standing in a line (not behind a computer or in any kind of booth) with phones to scan you through. Again, it just felt very temporary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8109-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"La Ronde's entrance, from a distance.\" class=\"wp-image-1187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8109-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8109-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8109-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8109-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8109-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then there&#8217;s the back entrance which looks nice but I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s been used in a long time. The parking lot Goliath soars over confuses me because I&#8217;m not quite sure how guests would have accessed it even when it was open. (Unless it&#8217;s somehow still used occasionally?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8161-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Former back entrance to La Ronde.\" class=\"wp-image-1229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8161-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8161-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8161-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8161-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8161-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some rides used handheld microphones, others were speaking into telephone receivers. Most rides had loud speakers blasting top 40 hits, reminding me of the CNE. Meanwhile other sections of the park had no music at all, possibly because there were no rides nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8130-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Faded Go Kart lettering visible on the back of Titan's queue building.\" class=\"wp-image-1204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8130-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8130-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8130-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8130-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8130-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At no point did I feel unsafe. Ride staff in general were pretty efficient, at least for a quiet day. I\u2019m scared to visit on a busy day, though. The way Le Monstre is run is unacceptable and waiting for it feels unsatisfying. Not because the ride is terrible, but because I could be getting on other rides much faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-yellow-orang-background-color has-background has-kefa-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Next Time?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8151-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"An abandoned building behind some nice trees.\" class=\"wp-image-1222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8151-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8151-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8151-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8151-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8151-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I enjoyed my time at La Ronde and I\u2019m very glad I made it there while it\u2019s included with my Wonderland pass! I would have liked to get more rides on Le Monstre, Le Vampire, Goliath, Dragon, Condor, and maybe Manitou, but I feel satisfied with my trip and I likely won\u2019t return until some new attractions are built. There are things La Ronde does a little better than Wonderland, but overall my trip makes me even more grateful to have Canada\u2019s Wonderland as my home park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ll have a video from my visit posted to the Wonderland Weekly YouTube channel soon, so make sure you\u2019re subscribed!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On August 26, I made my first ever trip to La Ronde in Montreal. My good friend Coaster Circuits (Matt) had planned everything out ahead of time and asked if I\u2019d like to join. Since this is the last year La Ronde is included with a Six Flags season pass, I couldn\u2019t pass up the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1188,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35,27],"tags":[18,34,28],"class_list":["post-1186","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-other-parks","category-trip-reports","tag-18","tag-la-ronde","tag-trip-report"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1186","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1186"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1186\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1256,"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1186\/revisions\/1256"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1188"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1186"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wonderlandweekly.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}