tanthonyam Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Deja-Vu leaving SFMM. It was very popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 ^ Is it really that shocking? It is an iconic Great Adventure ride, but ridership is so low these days, and really, the ride blows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 ^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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
805Andrew Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEPA_Girl127 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I miss Laser at Dorney Park. They sacrificed a classic Schwarzkopf looper for a Vekoma boomerang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 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). Â Yeah Stealth was definitely a big shocker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Orient Express at WOF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatch Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Star Jet at Casino Pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Star Jet at Casino Pier. Â Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Orient Express at WOF! Â There's nothing shocking about any arrow looper getting removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Superstar Limo's removal was shocking. Shocking in that Disney kept the ride for more than a month after it opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 ^This  dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willthegolfer Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Shockwave at SfGam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MBoy1982 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 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! Â Â That was the most shocking announcement. Â 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. Â Fortunately, I was able to ride it about 6 times over the course of 2 days. Universal was dead on Saturday December 31, 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I think Jaws was supposed to removed a year or so before it was (at least that was the rumor). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 ^I call it "Big Bad Wolf Syndrome." Â I think this is true with most major ride removals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwaziBSRider1 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 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. Â Pandemonium @ Six Flags Discovery Kingdom It was a relatively new coaster, and it was relocated quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlego611 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 JAWS at USF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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