Some Chiller/Dark Knight odds and ends
*Just to fill some of you in, as of November 25 (thanks to Flyin’ Phil), Chiller is almost completely gone. It is also worth noting that next door, Movietown Water Effect has also been removed. While we know that Chiller is being sold to another park, Movietown Water Effect is not expected to be sold and has most likely been demolished.
As we’re assuming that Chiller’s replacement, The Dark Knight, is just going to be a standard wild mouse layout…it is safe to compare it to the version at Hersheypark, which RCDB lists with dimensions of 144' 4" x 62' 4". Considering The Dark Knight would be the same size and have the same dimensions, the ride figures to fit well in Chiller’s former location…however with Water Effect now being removed, how much of that small lot (if any) will be used for The Dark Knight?
Our partner site, SFNE Online has recently reported that the Agawam Planning Board has approved The Dark Knight coaster at Six Flags New England. Knowing that the New England version of the ride will be the same one built in Jackson, we now have some more details on what we can expect in the spring: The ride will indeed be indoors, air conditioned and built in a 12,000 square foot building. The ride in New England will be placed in the location of the current “Batman Stunt Show” arena. We’ll be following the developments in Agawam closely to get some clues of what to expect at Great Adventure, so stay tuned!
Speaking of Chiller being sold, In the Loop recently had an interview with a representative of the company selling the ride. It was noted that they have received 25 inquiries and two parks in particular want it. With the purchase, both interested parks seem to want a 2-year maintenance agreement. The coaster will be completely rehabbed in about two months at which time it will be available for whoever wins the bidding. No word on which parks are interested, but I’ll keep you posted.
* A real quick blurb on Looney Tunes Seaport - At the November 19 Jackson Planning Board Meeting, an item up for approval was:
As we’re assuming that Chiller’s replacement, The Dark Knight, is just going to be a standard wild mouse layout…it is safe to compare it to the version at Hersheypark, which RCDB lists with dimensions of 144' 4" x 62' 4". Considering The Dark Knight would be the same size and have the same dimensions, the ride figures to fit well in Chiller’s former location…however with Water Effect now being removed, how much of that small lot (if any) will be used for The Dark Knight?
Our partner site, SFNE Online has recently reported that the Agawam Planning Board has approved The Dark Knight coaster at Six Flags New England. Knowing that the New England version of the ride will be the same one built in Jackson, we now have some more details on what we can expect in the spring: The ride will indeed be indoors, air conditioned and built in a 12,000 square foot building. The ride in New England will be placed in the location of the current “Batman Stunt Show” arena. We’ll be following the developments in Agawam closely to get some clues of what to expect at Great Adventure, so stay tuned!
Speaking of Chiller being sold, In the Loop recently had an interview with a representative of the company selling the ride. It was noted that they have received 25 inquiries and two parks in particular want it. With the purchase, both interested parks seem to want a 2-year maintenance agreement. The coaster will be completely rehabbed in about two months at which time it will be available for whoever wins the bidding. No word on which parks are interested, but I’ll keep you posted.
* A real quick blurb on Looney Tunes Seaport - At the November 19 Jackson Planning Board Meeting, an item up for approval was:
Six Flags Great Adventure – Block 3101, Lot 11
Improvements, addition and re-theme “Sea Port Eats”
The minutes from the meeting haven’t been posted yet, but some guesses on the Forums seem to presume that the entrance to Looney Tunes Seaport will be moved slightly towards the entrance to Nitro and the existing food area containing funnel cakes, butterfly fries, etc will be slightly re-themed into “Sea Port Eats”. More on this when the minutes are published.
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