Dark Knight will open on April 26th.

[Chitown]

Though construction has been delayed by the weather, Six Flags Great America officials say the "Dark Knight" roller coaster is still on track to open in April.

Read Full Story with photos and video at http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=145642&src=3

[DejaVu2001]

I'm calling their bluff. There is absolutely no way they are getting this ride open April 26th. SFNE has their entire building framed and we have dirt. There is no way ours is opening earlier than SFNE's when they are that far ahead of us in construction.

[ttd rox]

Well at least DH has construction pics of the building.

[SFfan]

love the video that shows the coaster in action

[cycamps]

^I agree. That video was nice, as it's the first one I've seen for the new coaster. It looks like it's going to be a lot more of a darker (not lighting wise) ride than I thought.

[traincrossing9]

Does anyone else think that the ride in the video is going to fast?

[thrillseeker27]

yeah i cant see TDK opening on opening day. i will be very surprised if it opens on opening day.

[BrianPlencner]

I know Chitown mentioned photos, but no one has commented on them yet.

One of them shows the rendering of the ride, and the other two are of the work being done on the old Theater Royale (one inside, and one outside).

While a lot of work has not taken place yet on the actual ride building, it looks like a lot of work has gone on inside the old Theater.

Now, if next month at this time we still don't have a building up, then I think things will be a bit iffy.



However, I'm not going to give up on them just yet. As we all know, a lot can happen in 54 days......

--Brian

[Colonel Mustard]

Place your bets as to which weekend it will open?

[cycamps]

I didn't even notice that there where photos...

Anyways, I can see them pulling it off for an April 26 opening.

[ttd rox]

Well, lets just say I knew there was photos but I didn't know there was a vidoe there until today. Looks like we got switched. You found the video and I found the pics first.

[chevyman34]

Any knowledge on the Flash Pass not being used? Is there an anticipated Wait Time for TDK?
A friend is upset about the flashpass not being able to be used and wanted to know if there is an anticipated wait time for the ride. 2 hours? 4? 8?

[tp41190]

I got a "front of the line pass" to use. If the line is really line opening I might use it then.

[Colonel Mustard]

Yes chevyman, you can expect a consistant 8 hour wait for tdk....



If you really require a real answer to that, then it will fluctuate just like every other ride in the history of the planet.

[FParker185]

it's capacity will be better than Rajun Cajun which is a similar ride, so the line for BDK will be shorter than that you can assume as a general guide.

[BrianPlencner]

I posted this in another thread, but the question was asked here too.

According to the picture below, there will be a fast pass in use on TDK.


http://www.sfgamworld.com/gallery/darkk ... endering_1


Now, things can change once the ride actually openes. But, if you go by the drawing, it is clearly marked as Fast Pass on the right side of the picture.

--Brian

[Mr.SIX]

Im pretty sure the article says the attraction is planned to open with the park. And that's why im confused about this because its not like its the gurnee paper its the daily herald.

[RagingBullFan]

This is old news, things have changed.

The ride will NOT open on the 26th.

It is currently scheduled for May 21st.

[DejaVu2001]

^^ Look at the date of the article. Things have changed since this article was published. As stated on SFGAm's official website, and in today's Gurnee Review, The Dark Knight Coaster will open on May 21st.