willh51 Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 I always liked Deja Vu. Also: Renegade Raptor/Talon Rolling Thunder Rebel Yell Nitro Hurricane Basically any Busch coaster
tatertot3710 Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Hydra @ Dorney Park. Just for the meaning behind the name: One of the most famous tales of Greek mythology is the Twelve Labors of Hercules. King Eurystheus of Mycenae gave these labors to Hercules, the immortal son of Zeus. The twelve labors were so difficult that they were deemed impossible for even the mighty Hercules to achieve. Legend states that Hercules did complete all twelve of the labors. However, there has always been a question concerning the second labor. For his second labor, Hercules was required to conquer HYDRA, a monstrous nine-headed serpent that would rise from the murky waters of the lake, attack local villagers, and devour them with its numerous heads. This dreaded beast was not easy to destroy, for one of its nine heads was immortal and indestructible. Hercules had help with this particular labor. He and his nephew, Iolaus, traveled to the edge of HYDRA's lair to wait for the creature to stir. When the monster emerged from the lake, Hercules attacked the beast and cut off its heads, and Iolaus cauterized the body with a torch to prevent the growth of any new heads. Once the eight mortal heads were destroyed, Hercules crushed the immortal head with a large club, ripped it from the body, and buried it beneath a huge stone near the lake. Hail to mighty Hercules, guardian of the land and lake, and slayer of HYDRA. But wait! What is that stirring by the edge of the lake at the feet of the powerful Hercules in the kingdom called Dorney Park? Throughout the years, and undetected by Hercules, the immortal head of HYDRA was slowly rejuvenating beneath the large stone at the edge of Dorney Park Lake. Then one dark autumn night it happened. While Hercules slept, the creature HYDRA emerged from beneath the great stone to seek its revenge. Using its nine powerful heads and whip-like tail, it attacked the unsuspecting Hercules with a ferocity never before witnessed and destroyed the once proud hero. Mighty Hercules is gone and a new master rules the kingdom by the lake called Dorney Park, forever to be called HYDRA…The Revenge! http://www.dorneypark.com/public/inside_park/rides/thrill_rides/hydra/legend.cfm
GriffyTiffy Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 I've always liked Griffon because it is my name! My second favorite would have to be the Beast because it just says that the ride won't be "average", but it will be "something".
Crazy_Behemoth_Lady_Jess Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 I also like Chang because it's my last name. Not exactly but close enough. They're simular names.
HatetoFLY Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Pretty much every Busch coaster name. Agreed, it just doesn't get better than Kumba (roar in Swahili) or even Sheikra (diving hawk).
Cavs Fan Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Behemoth Renegade Maverick Kumba Fahrenheit Medusa Gemini and I actually like Thunderhawk
Voyage_freak Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 some of the names I like are: for current coasters: Diamondback Raging Bull Revolution for some defunct coasters: shockwave orient express screamroller
Speeddeamon128 Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 I like Storm Runner, Raptor, Steel Force, Phantom's Revenge, Behemoth & Nitro's names.
expeditioneverestfan Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 Hellcat, Hades, Pandamonium and Raging Bull oh and American Eagle This isn't real but an inclosed corcscrew call Demon of Dark Castle
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 ^I assume it would be an Arrow? (Just curious)
expeditioneverestfan Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 ^ Yes it would. Imagine Demon at SFGAM but inclosed in a castle. I might make this on RCT3
netdvn Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 Millennium Force Top Thrill Dragster Oblivion Nemesis Alpengeist SheiKra Tatsu Renegade Blue Fire White Lightning Fireball Phoenix Griffon
ECZenith Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and not just because I work there, I just think it's a cool name.
Wild 1 Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Phoenix Fehrenheit Storm Runner Great American Scream Machine Rolling Thunder Shockwave Loch Ness Monster Viper and of course Wild One Some of these coasters have great names but they do not live up to them.
Thelegendarymatthew Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Roller Coaster, the best coaster name ever. -Matthew K.
cal1br3tto Posted June 20, 2009 Posted June 20, 2009 I already listed some names of currently operating coasters. I'm also infatuated with some old-fashioned names. Anything along the lines of: Gravity Railway Centrifugal Railway Pleasure Railway Gravity Pleasure Switch Back Railway ! Switchback Gravity Pleasure Railway !
Maximo37 Posted June 20, 2009 Posted June 20, 2009 Yeah, I have to say that I really like, no LOVE, some of the Busch coaster names: Kumba Montu Sheikra Gwazi (the name... not necessarily the coaster) Alpengeist Drachen Fire (poor poor fate...) Big Bad Wolf (alright... not the BEST name, but cool enough to list... hope it doesn't leave...) Kraken Manta Other names I smile at: Rolling Thunder Lightnin' Loops Ultra Twister (I just like the name for some reason...) I think I've named enough...
CoasterNERD502 Posted June 20, 2009 Posted June 20, 2009 The best ride names are: Afterburn Fahrenheit Lightning Racer Hurler X2 Goliath Hyper Sonic XLC (RIP) Volcano Blast Coaster Dominator Raging Bull DeJaVu
normbalko Posted June 20, 2009 Posted June 20, 2009 I know they're not around anymore, but how is RAGING WOLF BOBS not winning this contest?
snowboard83 Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 The best ever is ALPENGEIST Just standing in line for this incredible coaster with the theming and film playing about it in the queue, and hearing the most intimidating deep voice slowly say ALP-EN-GEIST sends shivers down your spine.
Kooky Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 G`SENGTE SAU in Tripsdrill - Germany. The best name ever.
bluefire Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 You are quite right, Kooky, but how on earth do you translate that? I like names that convey an image of strength and power... Goliath is a good example. Also: Oblivion, Millenium Force and The Great American Scream Machine which I find very clever and creative. I do NOT like when rides are named after movies or TV shows... just seems totally lame to me.
Kooky Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 ^ yeah thats a big problem! i hoped i would find a picture that can explain the name but the only one that came near to the meaning was this little one: source: http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/full/Behra20.jpg
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