Dark Knight Contruction Tour 3-24-08

[PcMan]

Ok, I'm in the Great Adventure Employee parking Lot on my Laptop connected to my ATT Tilt.  So I thought I would post a few picks before I get back on the road home.

Check back later for more updates - I'm done for now @ 12:53pm so check back later for more updates.

The Lucky few \/



Are we done yet ? \/





entrance to ride \/



Nothing Planned yet for the Old Chiller building no it won't be park of the Q \/











Who is this Man ? \/



TP is coming down \/ will be removing since some of the poles are rotting

[WadeJ]

Great Update so far Tom.  I'm totally bummed I couldn't make it but at least I can feel like I was there .

Dan also texted me some info that can finally be made official:

Johnny Rockets is replacing Fiesta games with limited service
Johnny Rockets is going into Riverbank to join Pappa Johns
They are in discussions about painting Medusa
Rerides are still allowed when applicable!
NO loose articles in queues except for food
El Toro has lockers near entrance

I'm sure there is much more.  Dan, feel free to correct anything when you get home.

Huge thanks to Angel, Jenn and Mark for their time today!!!

[rjholla2003]

Thanks for the pictures.  I ride past it every day at work, but I definitely can't wait to see what you got to look at today.  I saw a crane busy at work through the unfinished part of the building last Friday, so I'd love to see what's going on inside if in fact you did get to take a peek.

[Ogolo]

We would like to have seen what is going on inside of that building too!
There was just too much going on for use to get inside.
No need to delay the project by us getting in the way.

Check the official Great Adventure Construction journal later today for pictures of the inside!

The only thing I have to add is that Jenn did mention that there actually is a "Premium" Season Pass this year.  Buy one before April 27th to get one.  Different pass book and special events.
So if you are procrastinating....renew soon!

It was great to see all the change in the park. 
It seems they really are making smart business decisions now!

Thanks!!

[overlord]

Ahh thanks for clarifying the premium pass option. My girlfriend just bought one the other day and I wasn't quite sure myself if she was given the benefit of the premium or not.

[WadeJ]

What is this I hear about new sidewalks?  Where exactly?

[Ogolo]

Much of the  new sidewalks were in Fantasy Forest area (in front of the Big Wheel).
Seems they had to remove some trees for the Glow in the Dark Parade to fit through.
So the redid the sidewalks on the parade route.
A few more new sidewalks in the boardwalk area too.

[rjholla2003]

And here I thought they might be regrading them for out benefit so that we have less puddles.  My department might get that benefit anyway since some of the new pavement is in old puddle spots.

[CoasterPete]

Its sad to see the TP like that but what can ya do?  Looks like you guys had a great time! Wish I would've been able to get off of work but maybe next time.  Keep the pics and updates coming!  Thanks!

Pete

[Mysterio]

Great tour! It was nice to see the park on how the new management is continuing to try to change the park for the better. I have over two hundred pictures I am currently editing right now..

[CycloneMan]

Mysterio and I with our new coaster.

More updates coming later

[ChuckR]

Is there any track up on the coaster yet?

[CycloneMan]

Supposadly there is, but they didn't take us in.

[CycloneMan]

A few of us were invited to the Off-Season Tour at Six Flags Great Adventure, so here's the update.


My mom and I got there an hour early, so we went to the Prospertown Lake for some shots.



I got all artsy


My mom enjoying the lake.


Josh and I freazing and ready to start.


Everyone waiting to start


Mom and I showing off our cool hard hats.


Josh is ready to head on in.


Harry wouldn't let me get a shot of him, so I snuck one


Angel Aristone will be our guide for the day.


Josh and I with our new coaster.


Pieces of The Dark Knight Coaster.





Dan taking a picture, of me taking a picture (He does this alot)


Ira was happy to be there


Me being a huge nerd, and having to touch the track.


here you can see where they are building the queue.


I tried to get a photo with Dan, but he wouldn't look at the camera.


More track



More of the building.


The Batmobile has a flat!


Batman


This will be one of two new Johnny Rocket's Express this year.


New concrete is being put down for the Glow In The Dark Parade


Did Cedair Fail just buy GA (Sorry...bad joke, bite me!)


The Turbo Bungees will be replacing the Flying Waves


Josh wanted a picture with the...sign?


They were landscaping Houdini...


Hmmm


Continueing the tour...


Angel and I


One of man "Josh and Dainan photos"


Bench: The Ride fell over


White Tigers


At least this attraction was ready for us


Now going to Mexico


Josh was very excited to get back to his bull


To any concerns, La Cocina is staying, just getting updated with a new queue for the 2008 season


El Juanny Rockets...I mean the new Johnny Rockets for Plaza Del Carnivale


Dan and his ride




El Toro has had some minor changes


Josh just can't wait for El Toro to open


New sings


Lockers are now being put in for the major coasters.






Walking to the bridge


I bet many of you can't wait to be climbing this lift soon


We all had to be rebels to get to the other side.


For all you people who had your hopes for seeing Medusa get repainted. You all just got pwnd


Then we all came to this


Me with what's left of the Super Teepee (and yes I am holding a teddy bear in my hand )


I asked to take these home. They said no.


This is what's left of the canopy for the Super Teepee


This moose is what's left of the gift shop


This will be the last time any of us get to be inside the Teepee


I must say, I love this shot I got of Josh


This calls for a Group Shot


Saw Mill Log Flume had a Log Jam


...oh


Ira doing his thang


New Map


Only a few more weeks


On our way back to Gate 5, we came across the new sprinklers for 2008


Josh being...Josh


Me and my favorite attraction, which is still up in the air.


What doesn't belong?


Ah...there we go


Uh oh, into the Old Country we go


This wont open in 2008


Musik Express has seen better days


This looks so weird with no track here


Ah, we found more Dark Knight track


A look into the station


Me and my ride.


The Observitory


Still haning around? Good, I'm off to take more pictures!


Does this mean that who ever bought Chiller got it for $10?


Chiller footers for you footer fetish peeps! (Once again, I wasn't allowed to take it home)


Hey Six Flags New England, what's this?


I look terrible, but hey, it's me with the Dark Knight so who cares!


More track


Josh wants to know if this counts as a credit?


Dan and Matt


Getting ready to leave.


Everybody is out


I didn't realize until leaving, but Geico is still looking over us.


The tour ended with Q&A with Mark Kane


Then we finish off at Cracker Barrel. Here's me and Matt


Mom found something she wanted


Great success


I shall end this update with the best sculpture ever.

-Dainan "I hope you enjoyed reading" Rafferty

[Mysterio]

Well Dainan Rafferty and I were invited for a construction tour at Six Flags Great Adventure today! Of course we are representing our site, Great Adventure Online (GADVOnline.com) were honored to go!























We even got almost over one hundred more high quality pictures on our site! Click the link below to check it out, and happy offseason blues!
http://gadvonline.com/tour08_1.html