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chilled182 · « **Reply #50 on:** October 02, 2007, 05:28:20 PM »

Its not 3 years in a row, last year we didnt add anything.

and new coaster minus 2 meaning, we put a new one up.. but took batman and robin down.

Wade.. im not excited yet?

Bubba Z · « **Reply #51 on:** October 02, 2007, 07:02:26 PM »

^ coaster no , but wiggles , lol. Maybe Tom meant to say new attraction?

Steve · « **Reply #52 on:** October 02, 2007, 09:50:23 PM »

For people that still think that this is a standard wild mouse, Mack has an e-motion coaster with a track length shorter then the length given on TDK.
http://www.rcdb.com/id2470.htm

ChuckR · « **Reply #53 on:** October 02, 2007, 09:53:30 PM »

Quoted from southview1 from GA Insider...

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The meeting has ended for sf, here is what was learned.

- Chiller being removed.
- being replaced with enclosed ride with a dimension of 75'x45'x65'
- It will be a direct removal and replacement.
- There will be some themeing to go along.

The question was brought up about if there was going to be construction in undeveloped land, NO.
and MTWE was NOT on the list for removal, but personally i still think its strange to have a sign in the entry way.

There is no way that a Wild Mouse can fit in that...

WadeJ · « **Reply #54 on:** October 02, 2007, 10:12:25 PM »

It should. Plus Chiller had a ton of room from the unused queue. I'm wondering how they plan to make this huge box look semi-decent there. Skull Mountain backs to water and has trees near it. This will sorta just looked plopped there much the same way Spongbob does.

Its definately too big for Free Falls plot unless they busted into the backstage area with the building. Geez, don't they learn anything from Disney? Put the ride buildings BACKSTAGE!

Oh well, still a great addition. As for MTWE, who knows at this point. Remember, the Hydro Flume removal wasn't mentioned in the meeting minutes until mid-winter. Annoucing the removal of two rides now could affect season pass sales and they likely wouldn't need to start ripping it down until the season ended anyway. Thats IF its going.

WadeJ · « **Reply #55 on:** October 02, 2007, 10:15:35 PM »

btw- for what its worth, they fixed the website

http://www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure/rides/thedarkknightcoaster.aspx

peterpjr · « **Reply #56 on:** October 02, 2007, 11:18:52 PM »

I wonder how fast it will go. There is no speed listed. I also found something interesing for Skull Mountain. It says that a strobe light and sound effects will help you get through the ride. There is no strobe lights or sound effects. Has there ever been one?

chilled182 · « **Reply #57 on:** October 03, 2007, 11:02:52 AM »

A long time ago back in the days of I dont know, 1997? When chiller ran both sides yes, Skull Mountain did have strobe light effects.

theres a skull looking statue towards the end as well, you actually circle it a few times.. of course because the strobe lights are never on, you can never see it.

I thought the observation tower was still being used? Clearly not.. unless they plan to build that into the building somehow.

Im still a little taken aback by this. There will still be holes in the park, especially in movietown. No batman shows again? Still no replacement for stuntmans?

This side of the park is hurting big time, and I think it still will.

PcMan · « **Reply #58 on:** October 04, 2007, 06:36:55 PM »

From NJ News letter ACE Rep today:

In an e-mailed interview with Angel Aristone, public relations director at Six Flags Great Adventure, I have learned just a couple more nuggets of info to share with our members:

- The Dark Knight Coaster will be located on the former site of Batman & Robin: The Chiller. It is not known if any part of the entrance queue or queue house will be reused for the new coaster.

- The coaster itself will be a Mack Wild Mouse model (i.e., HersheyPark's Wild Mouse) with ten individual cars carrying 4 passengers. Contrary to some reports over the internet, the cars will not spin nor will they be any other custom or unique type.

Robert T Ackerman · « **Reply #59 on:** October 05, 2007, 08:29:45 AM »

See Chuck!!! I TOLD YOU!

chilled182 · « **Reply #60 on:** October 05, 2007, 11:43:51 AM »

ooo, help save gotham from the evil that lurks in the form of a GIANTINDOORWILDMOUSE!

is our dark knight up to the task?!

coastermom · « **Reply #61 on:** October 05, 2007, 12:00:32 PM »

Quote from: WadeJ on October 02, 2007, 10:12:25 PM

It should. Plus Chiller had a ton of room from the unused queue. I'm wondering how they plan to make this huge box look semi-decent there. Skull Mountain backs to water and has trees near it. This will sorta just looked plopped there much the same way Spongbob does.

Its definately too big for Free Falls plot unless they busted into the backstage area with the building. Geez, don't they learn anything from Disney? Put the ride buildings BACKSTAGE!

Oh well, still a great addition. As for MTWE, who knows at this point. Remember, the Hydro Flume removal wasn't mentioned in the meeting minutes until mid-winter. Annoucing the removal of two rides now could affect season pass sales and they likely wouldn't need to start ripping it down until the season ended anyway. Thats IF its going.

I am wondering if the back of the box shape could face MTWE toward the back of the arcade that faces the big wheel. If themed the right way it might fit in well but with NO drawings shown we will all only be able to guess.

As for SP sales would you really make a decision based on those two rides? I was more upset with the way the park was running two years ago that made me think of not renewing and now in the past two years it seems like a whole new park . People and Guest relations is what keeps customers in the park. If people feel they are having a good time and are enjoying themselves they will keep coming back . If it becomes a nightmare each and every visit then I can see not returning. Just my 2 cents.

Dubya91 · « **Reply #62 on:** October 06, 2007, 12:40:01 AM »

I was sorta hoping this ride would be a eurofighter at one point but the fact that it is a Mack completely throws that out of the window.

There is ALOT of space with Chiller And MTWe combined, especially for a Wild Mouse, plenty of room for theming...I'd actually like to see it go over the path and use part of FF's spot but this is just a dream

rjholla2003 · « **Reply #63 on:** October 29, 2007, 02:09:12 AM »

~~I don't know if this was mentioned before, but I don't remember it. I find this to be an interesting bit of information~~

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According to Six Flags, The Dark Knight Coaster will “transform guests into citizens of Gotham City - caught in the middle of a city under siege and torn apart by The Joker.” The Dark Knight Coaster’s will use storytelling, physical movement, video, sound and special effects to bring guests a one-of-a-kind dark ride experience.

~~http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/09/28/six-flags-announces-dark-knight-roller-coaster/~~

Nevermind. I looked through the thread and found it mentioned before. I'm just slow. lol.

darkridedan · « **Reply #64 on:** November 25, 2007, 11:08:13 AM »

I was reading at SFNE Online that the AGAWAM Planning Board Minutes for November have been released. http://www.agawam.ma.us/filestorage/490/494/738/Microsoft_Word_-_11-1-07.pdf. Scroll down to item 4.

Fortunately the minutes give the dimensions of the area and the building space and a nice surprise on climate control. Unfortunatley an attraction will be removed to make way for the addition while Mind Eraser will get a a reprieve. It's a shame that SFNE guests will have to loose their 7 year young DC Comics Stunt Show Arena. Mind Eraser would make a perfect Dark Knight coaster as it comes with it's own POW! BLAM! SMACK!

PcMan · « **Reply #65 on:** November 25, 2007, 11:41:06 AM »

They should re-theme and re-name Mind eraser to Headbanger with a heavy Metal theme.
When I rode it it was an all out headbanger.

Dubya91 · « **Reply #66 on:** November 25, 2007, 01:05:41 PM »

They should strap C-4 to it and bring it down, the steel is worth more than the ride

rjholla2003 · « **Reply #67 on:** December 19, 2007, 02:14:38 PM »

New official construction gallery
http://www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure/rides/constructionphotos.aspx

ChuckR · « **Reply #68 on:** December 19, 2007, 03:22:34 PM »

That is awesome they have one. I really didn't think there were gonna do one for Dark Knight.

Dubya91 · « **Reply #69 on:** December 19, 2007, 08:56:52 PM »

Wait, so this coaster is NOT going in the parking lot?

coastermom · « **Reply #70 on:** December 20, 2007, 08:59:20 AM »

Good one Robb ....LOL

WadeJ · « **Reply #71 on:** December 20, 2007, 03:34:53 PM »

Very cool to see they actually followed through and did this for them

dboothmu · « **Reply #72 on:** December 21, 2007, 02:59:27 PM »

http://www.elvision.com/tunneloflaffs/scoobymovieworld/scooby.htm

this is pretty much what we are going to see

Steve · « **Reply #73 on:** December 21, 2007, 03:06:15 PM »

Actually, its more of a wild mouse type then a dark ride like scooby doo.

dboothmu · « **Reply #74 on:** December 21, 2007, 03:09:00 PM »

scooby doo is a indoor wild mouse coaster

Construction: Steel
Ride Type: Wild Mouse
Manufacturer: Mack

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http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/coaster.php?cid=6

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