SFjunkie2010 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 is this Dark Knight scheduled to open with the park? SFNE just got the go-ahead to build their's and haven't made much progress on it yet. They're scheduled to open it up on memorial day weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterking2981 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 is this Dark Knight scheduled to open with the park? SFNE just got the go-ahead to build their's and haven't made much progress on it yet. They're scheduled to open it up on memorial day weekend. since construction has already began yeah it will probably open around the park's opening day or late spring. check on the link. maybe they have posted its opening day already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browntggrr Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 http://blog.masslive.com/breakingnews/2008/02/construction_of_new_roller_coa.html http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/citydesk/2008/02/21/update-six-flagging-8/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackskellington101 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Ooh, building Dark Knight New England without a permit. Ouch. That's certainly not helpful. The Washington City Paper article was interesting, mainly because they hate Dan Snyder. Their hate mainly comes from how he runs the Washington Redskins, though it spreads to anything he touches really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyChrist Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I apologize for bumping this old topic, but I do have photos of construction for The Dark Knight! Also, a full color rendering of the building exterior and track layout has been posted to Great Adventure History and I will try and get permission from them to post it here. These photos are from the site I administrate, so it's fine to post them here! Here are photos of the Dark Knight as of 4/19/08: The preshow building has it's exterior nearing completion Front view Queue landscaping has begun Very blurry, but this may be one of the trains inside the building Last look Here's a link to GA History's rendering and track layout: http://www.greatadventurehistory.com/Forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=502&view=findpost&p=6445 More updates as they become available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy618 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Wow, does anyone else agree that the train shown was a taxi cab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I was at the park yesterday, and they had the Picnic Grove opened to the public, so I got some shots (using my new camcorder) of the construction site. The enterance way from behind the wall The locker tent The beauty of long arms! Trees have been added for the over flow queue (similar to Batman). More trees. I just want to point out, that this building isn't really as big as everyone thinks. It's actually smaller than Skull Mountain's, it's just up in your face. A look, throuh the empty observatory. It's actually now an invisible coaster...it's really there...I swear It does look better with out the coaster there. I hope they do something good with it! And before the flaming, this is how I got the shots. The Picnic grove was open to the pubic for "Kosher food" -Dainan "Enjoy" Rafferty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankees15 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I don't know if anyone else noticed this, but Great Adventure's home page has a count down for when TDK opens. May 15 looks to be the date for TDK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyChrist Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Another new update! They are sure moving fast with opening approaching very quickly! Construction crews are working fast and furious The Gotham City Rail sign is in place! Closer look at the Preshow building Queue landscaping is being done where Chiller's elements once stood Another look of the Preshow building, hopefully we see more of the facade go up soon! If you'd like to see the full gallery, click on the link below! I'll try and keep everyone updated when more comes in! http://www.gadvonline.com/photogallery/thumbnails.php?album=37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan1127 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Six Flags released a video and photos this morning about the ride's opening: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/sixflags/33238/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I was going to try to go today between finals, but I decided it was more important to find a job. I'll head to the park next week depending on my schedule, unless Mike is still planning on going tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanlv Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I actually think it looks pretty good from that movie. Does anyone know if there is a dark ride portion or if it is just a standard mouse with the theming? I love how the "guests" at the end hit the message home that it is thrilling but not too scary for the entire family! Thanks for posting it. In that first picture with the family holding their arms up, are they actually going up the lift hill? I can see the chain beneath them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGA29 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Anyone notice that in the first picture (with the car and the family), the car seems to be travelling downwards, but the track looks like lift hill? Overall from the movie it looks like a great ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Looks like Six Flags did a decent job of theming it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterLover Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 In the first picture, it looks like they are actually cresting the top of the lift hill and, as with most mice coasters, the chain actually goes down the first drop slightly to ensure that the car clears the lift. If this is the case, it would explain both why they have their hands up and why it appears the car is going downhill, yet you can still see the chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanlv Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 In the first picture, it looks like they are actually cresting the top of the lift hill and, as with most mice coasters, the chain actually goes down the first drop slightly to ensure that the car clears the lift. If this is the case, it would explain both why they have their hands up and why it appears the car is going downhill, yet you can still see the chain. Yes after looking at it again that does seem to be the logical explanation. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I think the question is, how long will the station and queue look that nice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 The Dark Knight was really cool! I got to ride it twice this morning ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 ^ How were the crowds in the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazed49 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Wow that has to be the coolest Wild Mouse coaster I have ever seen. The theming also looks really good, maybe above Six Flags standards. To bad this won't come to SFNE until next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 ^^The park was packed with enthusiasts and school groups! I got to ride because I was with the Media Day (update coming soon), the line was incredibly over flowing when I left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan1127 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 To bad this won't come to SFNE until next year. It was actually canceled altogether. See: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42482&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 http://www.coasterforce.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=23183 Following a major lightning storm which rolled through Six Flags Great Adventure on Sunday, El Toro was closed on Monday with ride operators saying they were hoping for having the coaster operating later in the day. El Toro never reopened. CF's own Jerry (East Coast(er) General) decided to investigate the scene to see what exactly was the cause for El Toro's unusual downtime. After getting in contact with a senior engineer at the park, Jerry reports that during the lightning storm, El Toro was struck at the very top of its lift hill at the top most sensor. This wild electric current then traveled down the entire lift hill, wiping out all of the electrical system. “When you go up there you see smoldering cables & electronics that extends the length of the lift. It took out everything. It’s a real mess.” The engineer continued to explain that they are now waiting for replacement components and are hoping for a Friday reopening, in time for Saturday's Rise & Scream ERT. Given the magnitude of the damage though, El Toro could be closed for longer, as Rolling Thunder's staff has been put on notice for Saturday's Rise & Scream ERT in the event El Toro cannot reopen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Given the magnitude of the damage though, El Toro could be closed for longer, as Rolling Thunder's staff has been put on notice for Saturday's Rise & Scream ERT in the event El Toro cannot reopen. D'oh! That'd be like driving a KIA while your Ferrari is in the shop. EDIT: It's also funny that the 456ft. lightning rod next to it got nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowfanman Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 On the TPR Midwest trip, Avalanche at Timber Falls was struck by lightining the night before we were supposed to have ERT on it, again compromising the electrical system. It took something like 6 electricians, 10 hours, and having to scrap parts off of their log flume to get it up and running for us, but they did. Granted, El Toro is much bigger and I doubt SFGAD is looking to scrap from other rides, hence why we are waiting for components. That being said, once they do come in, it wont be too long before the ride is up. Which is good because I'll be on it in a few weeks. -Jahan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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