diff --git a/distribution/changelog.txt b/distribution/changelog.txt
index 0bd2145b2b..c608d54286 100644
--- a/distribution/changelog.txt
+++ b/distribution/changelog.txt
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@
 - Fix: [#12297] OpenGL renderer causing artifacts.
 - Fix: [#12312] Softlock when loading save file via command line fails.
 - Fix: [#12486] `set-rct2` has a broken g1.dat check.
+- Fix: [#12498] Circus construction ghost does not rotate (original bug).
 - Fix: [#12505] Stores selling multiple items can only have the first product advertised.
 - Fix: [#12506] Cannot advertise food if there are no rides in the park.
 - Fix: 'j' character has broken kerning (original bug).
diff --git a/src/openrct2/ride/gentle/Circus.cpp b/src/openrct2/ride/gentle/Circus.cpp
index bf51352f7b..40d03b831f 100644
--- a/src/openrct2/ride/gentle/Circus.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2/ride/gentle/Circus.cpp
@@ -37,11 +37,10 @@ static void paint_circus_tent(
     }
 
     uint32_t imageColourFlags = session->TrackColours[SCHEME_MISC];
-    uint32_t imageId = rideEntry->vehicles[0].base_image_id;
+    uint32_t imageId = rideEntry->vehicles[0].base_image_id + direction;
     if (imageColourFlags == IMAGE_TYPE_REMAP)
     {
         imageColourFlags = SPRITE_ID_PALETTE_COLOUR_2(ride->vehicle_colours[0].Body, ride->vehicle_colours[0].Trim);
-        imageId += direction;
     }
 
     sub_98197C(session, imageId | imageColourFlags, al, cl, 24, 24, 47, height + 3, al + 16, cl + 16, height + 3);