diff --git a/core/field_dropdown.js b/core/field_dropdown.js
index 367e338b7..3ecca22ba 100644
--- a/core/field_dropdown.js
+++ b/core/field_dropdown.js
@@ -131,8 +131,6 @@ Blockly.FieldDropdown.prototype.init = function() {
       ' ' + Blockly.FieldDropdown.ARROW_CHAR));
 
   Blockly.FieldDropdown.superClass_.init.call(this);
-  // Make sure the arrow gets rendered.
-  this.forceRerender();
 };
 
 /**