The Dark Knight coming in 2008...

[coastersue]

According to this article, Dark Knight won't ever be opening at SFNE.

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/15886845/detail.html

[darkridedan]

     IDK majortom. It would make allot of sense for Six Flags to  bring the SFNE TDK to SFGAdv. It would help capacity allot on the current coaster. TDK won't have help from Chiller, MTWE, Freefall, Musik Express, Autobahn, Pendulum, Spin Meister, Chaos, Flying Wave or Riptide as Nitro once had when it made its debut in the area. TDK might have more guests in line with younger guests as tall as 42'' to 53'' in line.

[Majortom1981]

SFNE announced a glow in the dark parade t ofill the gap left by not having the Dark KNight. So does this mean they are scrapping our parade and bringing it to sfne?

[WadeJ]

I'm trying to get official word now ;-)

Seriosly though, this parade I think may be the only saving grace of this season in terms of guest satisfaction.  Dan, I can see the sarcasm bleeding from my phone as I type LOL.

[darkridedan]

LOL!

There are new cars available for rides like Flashback and Mind Eraser.  SFNE could get two new coasters for the price of three new trains. It must be tough for enthusiasts to loose a coaster they never rode, but  getting use out of two existing coaster would still be a good investment for New England IMHO.

[coastermom]

I really hope that this is not the case . If the Glow in the Dark parade is moved to SFNE after pushing it on their web site , in the park for the past two weeks and  it is listed in all their upcoming events flyers . It is even on the coupons at Wawa etc. Bad marketing move to take it away from one park to give it to another .

[GADVwow]

http://www.masslive.com/news/republican/index.ssf?/base/news-2/120834076585500.xml&coll=1

[rjholla2003]

This story has been, and continues to be, so sad.  It's just...blah!  I can't even think of the words.

[Bubba Z]

^ well said RJ.

[chilled182]

If you read that one, it says the New Mexico park had the parade as well and it has been a "huge success."

What if they just have more floats already in the works?  I bet we get half of the parade and they get the other.

[WadeJ]

That's what I was thinking.  Something tells me this backup plan has been in the works for some time to.

[GADVwow]

If you read that one, it says the New Mexico park had the parade as well and it has been a "huge success."

What if they just have more floats already in the works?  I bet we get half of the parade and they get the other.

You mean the Mexico park (no new....)....

[darkridedan]

"The Glow in the Park Parade is something that we wanted all along," he said. "Our guests are really going to be blown away by it when they see it."

"We are extremely excited about it," Six Flags spokeswoman Melissa M. Pinkerton said. "We have the best of the best working on the parade."

"We've already got a lot of roller coasters," Litton said. "This is going to be something entirely new for us."

Six Flags' 10 roller coasters include the Superman Ride of Steel, named the world's best steel coaster three out of the past five years by Amusement Today Magazine.

That's the spirit! I think the parade is a good fit for SFNE. 

[WadeJ]

FYI - I've been assured (through a few sources now) that the parade is definately still on at Great Adventure .

[GADVwow]

Let's just hope it's the entire parade, and they didn't just send HALF of it to Massachusetts!

[rjholla2003]

Hard to split a 5 float parade in two.

[David Jr]

Hard to split a 5 float parade in two.

this is SFI your talking about. Nothing is too hard for them.

[GADVwow]

Besides, half could go to Great Adventure (2).

Half could go to Six Flags New England (2).

The rest, reside and remainder could go to Kentucky Kingdom....and be the grandest parade that park has ever seen!

[rjholla2003]

True.  5 floats is already stretching the "parade" definition IMO.  Maybe they've taken the front line team member joke about "being the Glow in the Dark parade themselves" with the new shirts too seriously...

[coastersue]

Here's another article about it:

http://tinyurl.com/5qmydt

[darkridedan]

Here are more renderings of the thematic elements and story line for the new coaster.

http://www.sfgamworld.com/gallery/darkknight

I can't help but think a wild mouse will be a winner. Placing it indoors and adding special effects will make it even better.

[rjholla2003]

It's looking more and more like it will indeed be one of the best wild mouse coasters in the world, and it's all because of the theming.  I'm excited to see that in action.  The only thing that looks like it could make it better is if it had the elevator lift that the Scooby Doo mouse in Australia has.

[Dubya91]

Does this count as a Dark Ride for Dark Ride Dan?

[coastersue]

I just received the following e-mail from SFNE:

Due to extenuating circumstances, Six Flags New England will not open The Dark Knight Coaster in the 2008 season. Instead, we're excited to announce the Glow in the Park Parade ? a phenomenal nighttime extravaganza for the entire family. 

In addition to the Glow in the Park Parade, Six Flags New England has a thrilling 2008 season in store for guests of all ages, including:

The return of the immensely popular Starburst? Thursday Night Concert Series featuring free concerts by top-name acts like Flo Rida, Mario, Natasha Bedingfield and Raven, plus:

10 world class coasters, including Superman Ride of Steel
Three children's areas - Wiggles World, Thomas TownSM and Looney Tunes Movie Town
New England's largest and best water park - free with park admission
An all-new Johnny Rockets Restaurant, The Works Pizza and Grinders along with a second Cold Stone Creamery
Season pass holders will also enjoy exclusive ride time on Superman Ride of Steel, the three time Golden Ticket winner for world's best steel coaster, on June 19 from 10am-12:00pm.  Flash your pass and enjoy the ride! Other season pass benefits include:

Five free tickets for friends (valid on select days)
Over $300 in exclusive pass holder perks
Over 20 free concerts and special events
"Flash and Save," our new in-park discount program
Free Fright Fest
Unlimited visits to Six Flags Theme Parks, including Six Flags Great Adventure and The Great Escape, both parks within a 4 hour drive
With your season pass you can experience The Dark Knight Coaster this season at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey and Six Flags Great America Gurnee, Illinois with no entry fee.

We are extremely excited about the 2008 season and hope you share that excitement. As a matter of courtesy, we are offering our season pass holders who bought their passes prior to April 18, 2008 the opportunity to obtain a full refund of the price of their season pass.  In order to obtain a refund, you must contact Six Flags New England at 413-786-9300 ext. 3464, on or prior to May 1, 2008.

Thank you for purchasing your Six Flags Season Pass. It is a truly extraordinary entertainment value and, I look forward to seeing you many times during this exciting 2008 season.

Sincerely,

Larry Litton
Park President
Six Flags New England

 

[Robert T Ackerman]

Flo-Rida!!!!