It’s a news conference about the Dark Knight. The Dark Knight had a cute video you watch when you make it from the outside line into the building. It just looks like a mass of people – and basically that’s what it is. Only it’s kind of dark and if it’s your first time, you don’t realize that people are standing in some kind of line depending on where they’re getting on the coaster. You walk down a few hallways and are spit out into the loading area. The only “effect” you see during the ride is an orange pumpkin that looks like something out of a cheap fun-house. Skull Mountain is like a rickety, amateur version of Space Mountain. These are both inside coasters – in the dark. Instead we opted for the smaller coasters like Skull Mountain and the Dark Knight (aka – the other Batman coaster). Plus several weren’t running, like Superman, the Great American Scream Machine, and Bizarro. Given the height restrictions, and my ability to get motion-sick, we skipped those rides. These are not traditional coasters, in that you might be in a seat that hangs from the rail (or in Superman’s case – you’re positioned like you’re flying). The park has several other big coasters, including Bizarro, Superman, Bat Man and Nitro. El Toro – the longest wooden roller coaster in the world You can leave your drink cups and bags next to the boarding area – by the way. And the attendants were even making funny jokes while we got set up. This dual-track wooden coaster is just across from El Toro – no line! It was a lot of fun – Zack’s favorite ride. Kingda Ka, by the way, goes straight up in the air (you’re on your back in the car), and then straight down, while spiraling down and you’re facing the ground.Īs for the other coasters, there are two wooden ones – El Toro (apparently the longest wooden roller coaster in the world – it looked awesome but the line was too long) and Rolling Thunder. There’s a variety, from the terrifying Kingda Ka to the kiddie coasters. If you’re into roller coasters, this is a great place for you. By the way, I did see women allowed on with slim bags that crossed over their chests, so maybe that’s the way to go if you don’t have to bring a lot of things with you. No attendant in line said anything until I was at the front. It was our first ride and I hadn’t seen the sign. I got into an argument with one attendant who wanted me to leave the line (when I was at the front) and go put my bag in a locker. But the log flume? It reeks of money-making. Maybe one of the roller coasters that goes upside down – I can understand it. I understand they may not want loose articles falling out, but do they have rules like this at Disneyworld? No. If you move to a different area, you have to move to a new locker every ride or so. The lockers (which cost $1) are only good for 90 minutes, so if you’re in a longer line, you risk having Six Flags confiscate your stuff. So my normal-size purse, with its zipper that encloses all contents, had to be stuck in a locker anytime I got in line. If it’s not tied around your waist, like a fanny pack, you have to pay to lock it up. That includes a purse or backpack, cell phone etc. Six Flags won’t let you take “loose articles” on most rides. First: my biggest complaint about the park (I’m putting this at the top because it was so annoying): the locker situation by the rides. It was clean, the employees were helpful (except one) and the other visitors weren’t quite as skanky as at other Six Flags parks. Woo hoo! Having been to several in California, I was pleasantly surprised with this one. This Jackson, NJ location is the is the largest Six Flags in the country. Long Lost by Harlan Coben Six Flags Great Adventure “No, to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey…”
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