Dark Knight coaster confirmed for SFGAm in 2008

[cycamps]

^I know, that effect is pretty neat.

[FParker185]

yep, will look just lovely 2-3 years down the road when it starts to fade, and after a handfull of repaintings it will have cost them more than if they put in real mirrored glass in the first place, either that or they will leave it look like crap

[JVchi]

I agree, they should've used real mirrored glass. It looks kinda low-budget in its current state in my opinion

[CoasterDave316]

Great Adventure used mirrored glass on thier entrance. It doesn't look as good as you would expect.
http://www.gainsider.com/gallery/displa ... fullsize=1

I think the painted sky looks better....at least in photos.

[JVchi]

hmm... I dunno, but at least with the real glass, it looks more like a real building to me, as opposed to a prop. More authentic I would say... But I guess I'll need to see ours in person before I judge.

[sfgam1]

ours looks better and actually built on.

[ttd rox]

Great Adventure used mirrored glass on thier entrance. It doesn't look as good as you would expect.
http://www.gainsider.com/gallery/displa ... fullsize=1

I think the painted sky looks better....at least in photos.

Exactly! Ours is going to look more cooler and goes more with the theme because it's darker not aa mirrored glass. Just seems unproffesional if you know what I mean. Meaning in asense that it's unrealistic looking as a building.

[rct2wizard360]

Well I just found out I graduate May 20th.

Looks like I'll be making it for Dark Knights first day of operation!

[Pizza12345]

they posted more construction photos on the six flag web site

http://www.sixflags.com/greatAmerica/rides/constructionphotos.aspx

[ttd rox]

^Thanks for the update! Good thing they're finally getting the track assembled!

[Goku1910]

you can also check my trip report

But the two pictures from inside is a GREAT SIGHT!

[cycamps]

I think that our entrance looks better for the time being, but I think in a few years, GAdv will have the advantage.

[sixflags90320freak]

hey i found this stuff on sixflags great america website go to sixflags great americas website and it you find the dark night construction photos
if i didnt get the pics in the page go here http://www.sixflags.com/greatAmerica/ri ... hotos.aspx

April 18, 2008



The cosmetic facade of the entrance to Gotham City Central Station is close to completion.







April 8, 2008



A portion of the coaster has been assembled and installed.







April 10, 2008



The coaster track has been placed in the building.








March 25, 2008



The building that will house the coaster has progressed. Side paneling covers most of the building.







February 5, 2008



An up-close view of the steel support structure of the building.











Installation of the steel foundation for the coaster has progressed.





The steel support structure for the building that will house the coaster has begun.





Front view of the The Dark Knight Coaster car.





Side view of The Dark Knight Coaster car.





Construction crew pours concrete to make the foundation for the coaster.





Inside Theatre Royale the construction has begun. The large steel studs that are being framed will be the structure for the pre-show room.







Theatre Royale has been emptied out and cosmetic changes have begun to transform the building.






The first day of The Dark Knight Coaster construction! Trees are removed to clear the site and trucks carry away the debris. The site is located next to Superman Ultimate Flight which you can see in the background.

if i didnt get the pics in the page go here http://www.sixflags.com/greatAmerica/ri ... hotos.aspx

[Family Guy]

Who is attending the park on May 21, and how busy do you think it will be?

[rico28]

For starters it's Wednesday hours 10-6, First midweek opening at the park and they're going be alot of school groups there.
Just a hint- parking may not be enforce all day. This what happen last year this time coming in the back entrance -Washington Rd. Staff level will odd that day, so not all rides will open.

[JVchi]

Here is what they should do as far as these fake clouds go. They should cover the clouds with slightly tinted glass. This would allow the clouds to show through, maybe even giving the illusion that it is an actual reflection with the glass overlay. It would look more professional (i.e. real window as opposed to painted canvas). This would also protect it from weather elements, removing the need to ever have to repaint. Man I wish I was on the crew....

[tsalas08]

Anyone know what day the season passholder preview day is?

[Jerrykoala2112]

It opens on my birthday. That is awesome.

[DejaVuGurl1203]

May 21st. Certain season passholders get exclusive ride time. Woot! The day after I graduate! I cannot wait. Sooo much is in store for me these next few weeks.

[rct2wizard360]

Haha amber I didn't know Tinley graduated the same day!

The park will be filled with school groups, but a lot of them get there after 11 and leave before 5. And even then, they have to meet up before then. I know I'll be there, and there will be pictures of course.

[w00dland]

To all high school seniors/college kids.

Skip school. Honestly these weekdays in May can be fairly dead, and like Joe said once 5PM rolls around the whole class leaves and the park is left for you for the next couple hours.

Best senior skip day ever.

[DejaVuGurl1203]

Hahaha. I get out May 15th, so there aren't many days to skip for me. I dunno, I may either the 14th or 15th Doubtful. The 15th is a no actually. Haha.

[rctfan1556]

To all high school seniors/college kids.

Skip school. Honestly these weekdays in May can be fairly dead, and like Joe said once 5PM rolls around the whole class leaves and the park is left for you for the next couple hours.

Best senior skip day ever.

Luckly I have school 2 days a week. Now, if I could lose some weight so I can ride V2 and Batman again, I'd be so set since I live like 2 miles from the park. Thanks for letting us know that cause I will definetly make the most of those days. I love not having to deal with long lines and huge crowds. I made the mistake of going to FF once on a Saturday night, one of the biggest mistakes I've made in my Six Flags history. The crowds were like INSANE.

[Goku1910]

Hahaha. I get out May 15th, so there aren't many days to skip for me. I dunno, I may either the 14th or 15th Doubtful. The 15th is a no actually. Haha.

I get out May 29th due to winter Delays....

Reavis HS, YOU SUCK (kinda)

Sike!

I'll be going to SFGAm sometime in June, I'm betting June 15th-20th

[rct2wizard360]

Another Dark Knight article in the paper today.

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/9 ... 28.article