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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #75 on: December 21, 2007, 04:24:38 PM »
Yea, I'm tired and cant read. I'm used to the other 2 scooby doo coasters at KI and KD. I'm not sure how similar ours will be with theming wise. Depends on how well they do it.


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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #76 on: December 21, 2007, 04:37:46 PM »
That gives me some hope.  Shapiro, you talked a big talk with this coaster as far as theming goes.  I hope it can rival Scooby, cause that would be a big deal IMO.
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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #77 on: December 21, 2007, 07:18:18 PM »
That actually looks really awesome if were getting something similiar to that...

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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #78 on: December 27, 2007, 10:31:16 AM »
I am praying, gainsider think it might be a tad smaller :(
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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #79 on: December 27, 2007, 10:51:59 AM »
Does this mean we may have the running of the Jokers  ?   :o
lets hope    ::)  :P
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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #80 on: January 04, 2008, 07:10:03 PM »
OK Angel  :)
its been a month since the last update
I know I know its the holiday and its cold out  ;)

this should hold us over for now

www.flyinphilsphotos.com/amuse/nj/sfga/dark-knight/2007-12-30/album0

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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #81 on: January 04, 2008, 09:12:54 PM »
OK Angel  :)
its been a month since the last update
I know I know its the holiday and its cold out  ;)

this should hold us over for now


Does anyone think it is really going to be ready in April?

www.flyinphilsphotos.com/amuse/nj/sfga/dark-knight/2007-12-30/album0



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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #82 on: January 05, 2008, 12:21:55 AM »
I'm sure the coaster will be ready to operate, I bet the theming wont be done by then...


Yeah, that sucks about Chiller...I hate to see it like that. Hey, so we should get a group picture or something ok. I'll call you later!

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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #83 on: January 05, 2008, 12:19:26 PM »
Maybe they are going to reopen "Adventure Theater" in Chillers observatory.
Anyone remember almost falling over in that place while watching the movie?

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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #84 on: January 05, 2008, 04:57:02 PM »
I can see it opening in April. The only thing they are going to have to worry about is theming. The ride will snap together in 3 days like a lego set  :P


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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #85 on: January 05, 2008, 05:04:45 PM »
Maybe they are going to reopen "Adventure Theater" in Chillers observatory.
Anyone remember almost falling over in that place while watching the movie?

A picture from the wonderful Great Adventure History site:


OMG I remember that . There was a  rollercoaster movie  in there right ? and  I remember always being told you can't sit down .

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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #86 on: January 06, 2008, 11:37:54 AM »
Adventure Theater was great,  it was  like Imax before it's time.  I also remember  the one in Ocean City on the boardwalk.

As for DK, I could wait till next season. :P

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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #87 on: January 06, 2008, 02:00:38 PM »
I can see it opening in April. The only thing they are going to have to worry about is theming. The ride will snap together in 3 days like a lego set  :P

Hey I want a lego set that easy to put together Have any of you tried to put together Harry Potters Lego Castle?? 3 Days would be a charm ..LOL

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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #88 on: January 06, 2008, 05:41:56 PM »
You would think that the park's website would spell the name of the ride correctly...wouldn't you?

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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #89 on: January 07, 2008, 02:12:11 AM »
I finished it in 3hrs , but I'm a lego pro.  As for the Dark Knight, that would take me at least five years by myself.

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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #90 on: January 07, 2008, 02:17:00 AM »
The Dark Night Coaster 42" w/adult MAX Movietown Yes    (That is pretty funny)

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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #91 on: January 17, 2008, 01:56:46 PM »
UPDATE

www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure/rides/constructionphotos.aspx

shows concrete footing and form removal
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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #92 on: January 21, 2008, 03:22:43 PM »
Here are some pics from NoCoaster 2008 which was held on Jan 18th 2008
Expect to see similar things at Eastcoaster in 12 days.

the below pics are From the Black Knight out at Six Flags Great America

here is a quote from a recent trip report about Black Knight

"Dark Knight cost $7.5. It will be heavily themed and have a preshow. The Cars will not stop in the station (similar to Disney). The rides story line is themed to you trying to escape Gotham City. The queue will be in the Theater Royale (Six Flags Great America). Christopher Nolan, the director of Dark Knight, was extremely hands on with the theming of the ride to ensure it followed the story line of the movie. It is extremely rare for a ride themed to a movie, to be allowed to open before said movie. There will be an event at the park. Probably the 10th or 17th of May(Six Flags Great America). It's not set yet. Everyone at the event received a "Font of the Line" pass for Dark Knight."

Layout \/


Lift \/



Cars \/



Q House theming \/

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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #93 on: January 21, 2008, 05:13:46 PM »
Nice update.

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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #94 on: January 21, 2008, 09:54:02 PM »
Nice photos . Looks like a great family ride.

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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #95 on: January 21, 2008, 10:36:45 PM »
It does but maybe its just me, but it looks like theres a lot of leftover space from MTWe and Chiller....
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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #96 on: January 22, 2008, 05:50:54 PM »
The Dark Knights Joker is Dead

The 28-year-old actor has a two year old daughter with former fiancee Michelle Williams -- they separated in September, 2007. He plays The Joker in the upcoming Batman film, "The Dark Knight" and is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking role as Ennis in "Brokeback Mountain."

www.smh.com.au/news/film/holy-odd-casting-heath-as-the-joker/2006/07/21/1153166556472.html





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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #97 on: January 23, 2008, 01:55:59 PM »
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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #98 on: January 23, 2008, 03:19:26 PM »
Nice. I guess I am a little more excited about this coaster now.  ;D

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Re: The Dark Knight coming in 2008...
« Reply #99 on: January 23, 2008, 03:57:07 PM »
Nice update . I can't wait for the spring ... 4/5/08 :)