Today I was invited to the unveiling of Six Flags Great America’s Dark Knight Coaster. It was unlike any coaster that I have been on in the park. It is inside a seven story building and the entire ride is in pure darkness. The ride is based on the upcoming movie “The Dark Knight.”
While waiting in line there is a lot to look at. It makes you feel like you are actually a citizen in Gotham City. Once you get through the line you walk into a room where you get to view a press conference from Gotham City. It features Gotham’s District Attorney speaking out to Gotham citizens about how the city is going to stop the violent gangs without Batman’s help. Then all of a sudden the Joker interrupts the broadcast. The screen breaks up and there are different flashes of the Joker on the screen. Then you hear the Joker’s creepy laugh. Across the walls there are special effects that make you feel like the Joker is watching you. “HA HA HA” is flashed in different color lights all over the room. This part of the ride really gets you into the theme of the Dark Knight.
Right before you get to the ride there is a big screen with everyone’s face on it. Randomly, the Joker’s mask is placed over everyone’s face. It was a very interactive experience with the audience. Some people got really into it and danced around while the mask was floating on their face.
The ride consisted of ten individual cars carrying four passengers each. You board the Gotham City rail car and then are brought into the dark seven story building. There are six 180-degree turns and tons of hills and drops. It was unlike any coaster experience I have had in the park. The most exciting part is that the entire time it was dark, so you don’t know what is going to happen. This ride had everything; storytelling, physical movement, special effects, and great sound effects. There was never a dull moment. The entire experience was pure excitement. I definitely can not wait to come back when the park is fully open and operating and experience all the coasters and ride “The Dark Knight” again. Six Flags opens everyday starting tomorrow, May 21st.
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While waiting in line there is a lot to look at. It makes you feel like you are actually a citizen in Gotham City. Once you get through the line you walk into a room where you get to view a press conference from Gotham City. It features Gotham’s District Attorney speaking out to Gotham citizens about how the city is going to stop the violent gangs without Batman’s help. Then all of a sudden the Joker interrupts the broadcast. The screen breaks up and there are different flashes of the Joker on the screen. Then you hear the Joker’s creepy laugh. Across the walls there are special effects that make you feel like the Joker is watching you. “HA HA HA” is flashed in different color lights all over the room. This part of the ride really gets you into the theme of the Dark Knight.
Right before you get to the ride there is a big screen with everyone’s face on it. Randomly, the Joker’s mask is placed over everyone’s face. It was a very interactive experience with the audience. Some people got really into it and danced around while the mask was floating on their face.
The ride consisted of ten individual cars carrying four passengers each. You board the Gotham City rail car and then are brought into the dark seven story building. There are six 180-degree turns and tons of hills and drops. It was unlike any coaster experience I have had in the park. The most exciting part is that the entire time it was dark, so you don’t know what is going to happen. This ride had everything; storytelling, physical movement, special effects, and great sound effects. There was never a dull moment. The entire experience was pure excitement. I definitely can not wait to come back when the park is fully open and operating and experience all the coasters and ride “The Dark Knight” again. Six Flags opens everyday starting tomorrow, May 21st.
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4 Comments:
Oh Chrissy,
Thank you for your Blog.
It was so good that I will visit there next year.
Love you!
Mom
It was just wonderful, I loved it all. Thank you sooooo much.
Love, Doons
Six Flags is my favorite place in America for all that rides & fun.
Six Flags coaster is the best coaster for me!
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