The Jester
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The Jester is a roller coaster
found at the former Six Flags New Orleans
. Originally constructed as The Joker's Revenge by Vekoma
for the 1996 season at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
, it was relocated to Six Flags New Orleans
between 2002 and 2003 to open as The Jester for the 2003 season. In August 2005, the ride was closed along with the entire theme park due to Hurricane Katrina
. It was and still is the only Vekoma Hurricane to operate in the United States. Plans, however, have not been confirmed as to whether the coaster will once again be relocated to its original Six Flags
home.
. It was the only roller coaster that would allow riders to travel through a corkscrew backwards. Many people, however, complained that it was rough and uncomfortable to ride. In 2002, it was not opened due to mechanical problems and was left standing for much of the season. In 2003, Six Flags relocated the ride to New Orleans for their newly acquired theme park (previously called Jazzland). In May 2003, the ride was opened with a new name and paint scheme. But after Hurricane Katrina, some of the coaster's new green paint had chipped off, revealing the Joker
's purple paint scheme.
Roller coaster
The roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. LaMarcus Adna Thompson patented the first coasters on January 20, 1885...
found at the former Six Flags New Orleans
Six Flags New Orleans
Six Flags New Orleans was an amusement park in New Orleans, Louisiana, which has been closed after Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005.The park was located in Eastern New Orleans, in the Ninth Ward of the city off Interstate 510...
. Originally constructed as The Joker's Revenge by Vekoma
Vekoma
Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V. is a roller coaster and thrill ride designer with its facilities based in the Netherlands. The company was founded in 1926 by Hendrik op het Veld under the name "Veld Koning Machinefabriek" and had first manufactured agricultural machinery and mining equipment...
for the 1996 season at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a seasonally operated theme park located on approximately of land in San Antonio, Texas.Six Flags Fiesta Texas is the major entertainment component of USAA's La Cantera, a 1,600 acre master-planned development in northwest San Antonio...
, it was relocated to Six Flags New Orleans
Six Flags New Orleans
Six Flags New Orleans was an amusement park in New Orleans, Louisiana, which has been closed after Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005.The park was located in Eastern New Orleans, in the Ninth Ward of the city off Interstate 510...
between 2002 and 2003 to open as The Jester for the 2003 season. In August 2005, the ride was closed along with the entire theme park due to Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was a powerful Atlantic hurricane. It is the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was the sixth strongest overall...
. It was and still is the only Vekoma Hurricane to operate in the United States. Plans, however, have not been confirmed as to whether the coaster will once again be relocated to its original Six Flags
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a seasonally operated theme park located on approximately of land in San Antonio, Texas.Six Flags Fiesta Texas is the major entertainment component of USAA's La Cantera, a 1,600 acre master-planned development in northwest San Antonio...
home.
Relocation
The Joker's Revenge was operational for the 1996 through 2001 seasons at Six Flags Fiesta TexasSix Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a seasonally operated theme park located on approximately of land in San Antonio, Texas.Six Flags Fiesta Texas is the major entertainment component of USAA's La Cantera, a 1,600 acre master-planned development in northwest San Antonio...
. It was the only roller coaster that would allow riders to travel through a corkscrew backwards. Many people, however, complained that it was rough and uncomfortable to ride. In 2002, it was not opened due to mechanical problems and was left standing for much of the season. In 2003, Six Flags relocated the ride to New Orleans for their newly acquired theme park (previously called Jazzland). In May 2003, the ride was opened with a new name and paint scheme. But after Hurricane Katrina, some of the coaster's new green paint had chipped off, revealing the Joker
Joker (comics)
The Joker is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain published by DC Comics. He is the archenemy of Batman, having been directly responsible for numerous tragedies in Batman's life, including the paralysis of Barbara Gordon and the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin...
's purple paint scheme.