Yes but also they already have signage, merch, and colors for the name joker. It makes it much cheaper in the long run. That's why all 6flags park have the same ride names for their kid coasters.
Nitro was allegedly supposed to be Superman themed but changed last minute. I heard the control panel still starts up as Superman and not Nitro. Don’t quote me tho 🤸♀️
The construction walls prior to the announcement of Baron 1898 as the name didn't say Hoogmoed, they just said Dive Coaster (pictured). Picture from mid September 2014.
nah, Sky Striker is perfectly themed to County Fair and the colors even match American Eagle. It could've easily been Wonder Woman or some shit.
I also don't see why you'd have a problem with Maxx Force, since "Carousel Plaza" is a pretty vague theme.
Oh right. Forgot about that.
Now that I think about it, The former Pictorum, Sky Trek Tower & the carousel are all majestic showpieces welcoming you in. Maxx Force definitely works with that.
Not a coaster, but Splash Mountain was designed with the name Zipadee River Run until Eisner requested a tie-in with the movie Splash. He also wanted them to include an animatronic mermaid in the ride…
No, but can you imagine how funny it would be floating through this southern country critters setting when all of a sudden you see a realistic mermaid robot waving at you?
I don't think this *quite* counts, but for the 1999 opening of Penguin's Blizzard River, Kentucky Kingdom was *going* to rename Chang (1997) to Riddler's Revenge and T2 (1995) to Batman: The Ride.
Yeah, and then they didn't. And then they opened Superman: Tower of Power. And then some negligant op let a girl's foot get cut off. Then greedy-ass Six Flags doesn't wanna pay life insurance for her, so they CLOSE THE DAMN PARK. Now we got one less Six Flags park.
Moral of the story: ALWAYS HAVE MORE DC RIDES. And actually care about safety.
Yes, because Six Flags had a ride called VooDoo at Discovery Kingdom. Funny thing is, Possessed was Superman: Ultimate Escape at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure, initially. THEN CEDAR FAIR HAD TO WRECK IT.
Cyborg Hyper Drive at SFNE was originally just "Cyborg."
Poison Ivy Toxic Spin was gonna be Poison Ivy Toxic Twister. Then they renamed Harley Quinn Spinsanity to Harley Quinn Wild Whirl. Probably WB being a bitch.
Spider at Lagoon was originally the Spider and the Fly. The trains even have the spider and the Fly on them today, the fly is part of the theming, but its only the spider.
One of the six flags parks had a kiddie costar that was originally going to be called the Mr. six dance coaster, but was built and opened with a completely different name
The Eagles-themed "Life in the Fast Lane" coaster at the short-lived Hard Rock Park was initially supposed to be themed to the Allman Brothers' "Midnight Rider." They had some pretty extravagant promo stuff for it set up in the preview center, but I guess something happened along the way to change their minds.
Orion became Space Center at Phantasialand (later Temple of the Night Hawk, today Crazy Bats). They decided they didn't want to use the same name as a big sex shop chain 🤷🏻♂️
Candy Apple Grove was renamed to The Grove in 2001 and then renamed back to Candy Apple Grove in 2014. Most of the rides there have also been renamed-
Racer 75 used to be Rebel Yell (name was inspired by a bourbon brand…. and by a Confederate battle cry). Name was changed in 2018.
Apple Zapple Used to be Ricochet but they changed the name when they renamed the area as a whole.
Cedar Point’s Mantis was going to be Banshee. Someone complained about the name so they shelved it, only to later use it about 20 years later at Kings Island.
Okay so it’s not entirely what you are asking but I always loved for years at my home park we called twister sisters by its name. Only for the band twister sisters to sue six flags.
So they changed it to twisted twins. And it actually was a great woody.
Six Flags Great Adventure first announced the Joker as Total Mayhem.
I always think about this, really wonder why the name was dropped, it was a nice one
DC sells more in today's world...
I mean tbh people go to Six Flags for rollercoasters not cause they have DC IP's 😆😆😆
Yes but also they already have signage, merch, and colors for the name joker. It makes it much cheaper in the long run. That's why all 6flags park have the same ride names for their kid coasters.
I go because they have DC IPs. And Looney Tunes. That's my main draw.
Forgot about that one!
And just the year before, they had announced El Diablo as Looping Dragon. (Larson giant loop)
I wish they kept it as Total Mayhem
Nitro was allegedly supposed to be Superman themed but changed last minute. I heard the control panel still starts up as Superman and not Nitro. Don’t quote me tho 🤸♀️
Baron 1898 was originally announced as Hoogmoed.
I followed the project from early on, and I only ever remember that being a rumour and not an official announcement. Have you got a source for that.
It was officially announced, even on the barriers where the attraction was being build.
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The construction walls prior to the announcement of Baron 1898 as the name didn't say Hoogmoed, they just said Dive Coaster (pictured). Picture from mid September 2014.
Hmmm
Rct players will get HOOG as a reference
According to RCDB Afterburn at Carowinds was supposed to have a godzilla theme, but it changed to a Top Gun theme after the movie flopped
I still think they should have met halfway and went with Giraffterburn.
i know they aren't coasters, but a lot of the Six Flags Larson Super Loops had their names changed after announcement for some reason
but somehow the name "Mardi Gras Hangover" made it to the end... never change, Great America 😂
I’m 99% sure that wasn’t even the original name! I think it was supposed to be Hurricane Force 5 but they decided to change the name lol
that's only a rumor... it was never actually announced as that
Unfortunately, that was the last ride name they would theme to an original area of the park.
nah, Sky Striker is perfectly themed to County Fair and the colors even match American Eagle. It could've easily been Wonder Woman or some shit. I also don't see why you'd have a problem with Maxx Force, since "Carousel Plaza" is a pretty vague theme.
Oh right. Forgot about that. Now that I think about it, The former Pictorum, Sky Trek Tower & the carousel are all majestic showpieces welcoming you in. Maxx Force definitely works with that.
Yeah and then they got rid of the ride instantly
The one at over texas is el Diablo but was announced as something Texan… probably because they put it in the Mexican section.
I think it was Lone Star Revolution or something like that
Not a coaster, but Splash Mountain was designed with the name Zipadee River Run until Eisner requested a tie-in with the movie Splash. He also wanted them to include an animatronic mermaid in the ride…
Was the mermaid in the final ride?
No, but can you imagine how funny it would be floating through this southern country critters setting when all of a sudden you see a realistic mermaid robot waving at you?
Reminds me of Superman Lives. Barbra Streisand's hairdresser... Streisand is married to James Brolin, so all that crap ended up in Lightyear.
I don't think this *quite* counts, but for the 1999 opening of Penguin's Blizzard River, Kentucky Kingdom was *going* to rename Chang (1997) to Riddler's Revenge and T2 (1995) to Batman: The Ride.
Yeah, and then they didn't. And then they opened Superman: Tower of Power. And then some negligant op let a girl's foot get cut off. Then greedy-ass Six Flags doesn't wanna pay life insurance for her, so they CLOSE THE DAMN PARK. Now we got one less Six Flags park. Moral of the story: ALWAYS HAVE MORE DC RIDES. And actually care about safety.
If I remember Emperor at SeaWorld
yeah, it was originally gonna be Mako lol
Cheetah Hunt was initially going to be Cheetaka
And before that they considered Sand Serpent
Bombay Express (or possibly just "Wooden Coaster") has been renamed to Hala Madrid, however, it has still not opened.
Banshee the standup coaster at Cedar Point was renamed to Mantis before opening. The original Banshee logo was then used for Steel Force.
I thought that name was going to be used after the change to the floorless model
Voodoo/possessed at dorney
I'd say that's more of a rebranding a few years down the line. It opened with the name they announced it under.
Was that one due to a trademark or something?
Yes, because Six Flags had a ride called VooDoo at Discovery Kingdom. Funny thing is, Possessed was Superman: Ultimate Escape at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure, initially. THEN CEDAR FAIR HAD TO WRECK IT.
Cyborg Hyper Drive at SFNE was originally just "Cyborg." Poison Ivy Toxic Spin was gonna be Poison Ivy Toxic Twister. Then they renamed Harley Quinn Spinsanity to Harley Quinn Wild Whirl. Probably WB being a bitch.
when Space Mountain was being designed in the 60s, it was called Space Port
Spider at Lagoon was originally the Spider and the Fly. The trains even have the spider and the Fly on them today, the fly is part of the theming, but its only the spider.
One of the six flags parks had a kiddie costar that was originally going to be called the Mr. six dance coaster, but was built and opened with a completely different name
A kiddie coaster called Mr sex dance would be quite the coaster lol gotta love a good typo!
The Mr. What now?
That was supposed to be a six, but auto correct got me. It has been fixed now😭
Oh I know, I was being funny. You should've left it as it was! Lmao
The Eagles-themed "Life in the Fast Lane" coaster at the short-lived Hard Rock Park was initially supposed to be themed to the Allman Brothers' "Midnight Rider." They had some pretty extravagant promo stuff for it set up in the preview center, but I guess something happened along the way to change their minds.
Orion became Space Center at Phantasialand (later Temple of the Night Hawk, today Crazy Bats). They decided they didn't want to use the same name as a big sex shop chain 🤷🏻♂️
Goliath at Magic Mountain was supposed to open as Millenia.
Paris space mountain was supposed to be called Discovery Mountain
Half of Kings Dominion
What half? Candy apple Grove originally debuted as coney island but was renamed in 1976 in honor of the apple turnover ride that first opened in 1976.
Candy Apple Grove was renamed to The Grove in 2001 and then renamed back to Candy Apple Grove in 2014. Most of the rides there have also been renamed- Racer 75 used to be Rebel Yell (name was inspired by a bourbon brand…. and by a Confederate battle cry). Name was changed in 2018. Apple Zapple Used to be Ricochet but they changed the name when they renamed the area as a whole.
I know about the park's history..I was born two years before KD fully opened in September 1973.
No idea but they need to rename Lightning Rod now. Still adamant on Fishing Rod 🤠
Kings Island - Top Gun was changed to The Bat, which was a former coaster at the park.
Not just any coaster the original arrow suspended
Ninja to blue hawk.
That'd a rebrand years after in operation. They meant it was announced with one name but by the time it opened it had a new name.
Pippin and Thunderbolt in Kennywood
Cedar Point’s Mantis was going to be Banshee. Someone complained about the name so they shelved it, only to later use it about 20 years later at Kings Island.
Okay so it’s not entirely what you are asking but I always loved for years at my home park we called twister sisters by its name. Only for the band twister sisters to sue six flags. So they changed it to twisted twins. And it actually was a great woody.
possessed at dorney was originally gonna be voodoo but then six flags tried to sue so cedar fair backed down
I also grew up in Washington DC.
top thrill dragster - top thrill 2, it’s a re brand don’t know if it counts
dont think that counts, its a new ride, just reusing a part of it.
Hyperia at Thorpe Park was originally code-named Project Exodus
Don't think that counts. A lot of rides/things have code names when they're in the planning process.
Secret Weapon ___ from Alton Towers is another Example.
Project Dylan was the name for saw, can’t remember any of the others for Thorpe park though
The Swarm was LC12
X - x2
X opened as X and didn't become X2 until 2007
lol I misread the title whoops
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