Green Lantern (2011–2024)
In June 2010, Six Flags was considering moving Chang to Six Flags Great America for the 2011 season. The park obtained approval to exceed the 125 ft height limit imposed on the park,[10] but plans were later dropped in favor of a water park expansion.[11][12]
On July 5, 2010, Six Flags Great Adventure announced that its Great American Scream Machine would close on July 18 to make way for a new attraction the following year,[13] In August, a first look at the park's new-ride layout from the Jackson Township zoning board meeting was posted on the JTown Magazine website,[14] and the layout was identical to that of Chang.[15]
On September 16, Six Flags Great Adventure announced that it would open a Green Lantern-themed roller coaster in 2011 in honor of the 2011 film Green Lantern starring Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan.[16][17] The specifications released for the new ride matched those of Chang.[18] As part of the relocation, the ride would receive technical renovations and a new coat of paint.
Footers were poured for the ride in December 2010, with track installation beginning the following month. In January 2011, construction of the lift hill was completed. In April 2011 the final pieces of track were put in place.[19] On May 19, 2011, Green Lantern soft-opened to a select group of season-pass holders, media and families from Children's Miracle Network. The ride opened to the public on May 25.
On November 13, 2024, Six Flags Great Adventure officially announced the removal of the Green Lantern coaster following the conclusion of the 2024 season.[20] This announcement coincided with the confirmed closure of Kingda Ka and several other attractions to make way for future developments.
The demolition of Green Lantern began between November and December 2024, with scrap material set aside for later use in other projects. [21] By March 2025, the ride had been fully removed - including its station and the queue line originally used by its predecessor, Great American Scream Machine. The final piece to be dismantled, a segment of the lift hill, was taken down by the end of the month.
