The Most Shocking Ride Removals

[tanthonyam]

Deja-Vu leaving SFMM. It was very popular.

[coasterkid124]

Now that it's official, I would say that Rolling Thunder leaving Great Adventure is pretty shocking. Although it was rumored before, I never seen it coming but it happened.

[Hercules]

^ Is it really that shocking? It is an iconic Great Adventure ride, but ridership is so low these days, and really, the ride blows.

[coasterkid124]

^To me it is. But I guess that every ride has to go sometime, I was just hoping that it could have lasted a little longer.

[UrbanLegend]

I would agree with Rolling Thunder being removed. The rumors were definitely there, but I didn't think Great Adventure would actually do it. I certainly hope it's replacement will be awesome (RMC anyone?), but it can never replace the rough fun of an old wooden coaster. Oh well, I guess I have Comet and Thunderhawk for that still.

[805Andrew]

I was shocked when Stealth was removed from CGA (PGA back then) after three years. It was the most expensive ride PGA had ever built at the time I believe and I never got to PGA until 2004 when it was already removed. I was bummed until Tatsu was built so I could get the flying coaster experience (and a better version of it).

[Vonni]

What comes to mind for me was the Bumper Cars at SFStL. Especially just to be replaced by a 20 plus year old Boomerang. I hope they make a come back in the park sometime.

[NEPA_Girl127]

I miss Laser at Dorney Park. They sacrificed a classic Schwarzkopf looper for a Vekoma boomerang.

[Wes]

I was shocked when Stealth was removed from CGA (PGA back then) after three years. It was the most expensive ride PGA had ever built at the time I believe and I never got to PGA until 2004 when it was already removed. I was bummed until Tatsu was built so I could get the flying coaster experience (and a better version of it).

 

Yeah Stealth was definitely a big shocker!

[Vonni]

Orient Express at WOF!

[Blatch]

Star Jet at Casino Pier.

[Wes]

Star Jet at Casino Pier.

 

Hahaha

[coasterbill]

Orient Express at WOF!

 

There's nothing shocking about any arrow looper getting removed.

[cfc]

Superstar Limo's removal was shocking. Shocking in that Disney kept the ride for more than a month after it opened.

[Meteornotes]

^This

 

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[willthegolfer]

Shockwave at SfGam.

[B&MBoy1982]

I've changed my mind just yesterday: JAWS. It just came out of the left field, and I didn't think Universal had the guts to take out the whole Amity area!

 

 

That was the most shocking announcement.

 

They only gave everyone a month to ride it before it closed. It was like pulling teeth to get the time off to get there on closing weekend.

 

Fortunately, I was able to ride it about 6 times over the course of 2 days. Universal was dead on Saturday December 31, 2011.

[cfc]

I think Jaws was supposed to removed a year or so before it was (at least that was the rumor).

[larrygator]

The most shocking aspect of the Jaws removal was the incredible outpouring of love that came out after the announcement. The ride wasn't that popular on a daily basis.

[cfc]

^I call it "Big Bad Wolf Syndrome."

 

I think this is true with most major ride removals.

[GwaziBSRider1]

I accidentally timed my first visit to Universal Studios to be the exact date of removal for Jaws. It ended up breaking down while we were riding. We were stranded near the lighthouse, and our skipper did a fantastic job of staying in character during the wait. We arrived at the park around 4:00 PM, and it was dark by the time we got off!

[JonnyRCT3]

Great American Scream Machine @ Six Flags Great America

This one came out of nowhere, really caught me off guard. I knew arrows were on the decline but I expected at least another 10 years.

 

Pandemonium @ Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

It was a relatively new coaster, and it was relocated quick.

[mrlego611]

JAWS at USF