If you are familiar with the characters of DC you'll know that having Superman and The Joker right next to each other really doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Since Batman is nowhere to be found at the park (in ride form) it doesn't really mesh. 

Obviously everything below is pure hypothetical on our end, but we have a few ideas of how they can actually tie in the rest of the area with a DC Universe theme without a whole lot of additional effort other than what they are doing now. 

First, let's take a look at the area we are talking about. 

So within this area the existing attractions are Superman: Ultimate Flight, the all new Joker RMC Coaster, V2 and Tsunami Soaker. So basically surrounded by two major DC themed rides are another coaster that has no theme and a water ride with a generic theme. 

First step: Re-Theme V2 to Batman: The Ride. or Batman and Robin

Sure, we aren't the first people to think about this or suggest it. I'm guessing less than an hour after The Joker was announced somebody mentioned that they should do this. I'm pretty sure we tweeted something out about it as well. 

There are two possible solutions here for what they could do. 

They could re-paint V2 Batman colors (the ride could use a repaint anyway). 

Or 

They could just re-do the station in Batman colors, keep the ride the same color and name the coaster "Batman and Robin" as the red on V2 would match that theme. 

Second step: Re-Theme Tsunami Soaker to Aquaman

With the new Justice League being formed and a new Aquaman coming out in the next few years this is another easy fix. Obviously the depths of what they can do to this ride are somewhat limited but with a few changes they could re-theme the ride without a whole lot of effort. 

Third step: DC Universe re-theme for the area. 

There are already some DC Universe decorations and a store near Superman: Ultimate Flight, and we're assuming some of the area near The Joker will get some re-themeing so this would require some re-name/re-theme to the other eateries in the area which again could be done rather easily. 

This may just be my own special love for Penguins talking, but how cool would "The Penguin" theme be for the nearby Penguin exhibit? Sure, it'd have to extend the DC Universe theme a bit, but that would be pretty awesome. 

Future plans: 

Future plans could include a Justice League: Battle for Metropolis dark ride using the area where the Go-Karts are (with some other space being used). 

In addition, at some point V2 could be replaced with an S&S 4D coaster once that ride is ready for a change-out. It's not really the most popular ride, but maybe a re-theme as we mentioned above would rejuvenate the ride. ​

Re-themeing individual area's along with new rides has worked out REALLY well for some other Six Flags parks namely Six Flags Magic Mountain. In the past few years that park has re-done the area's around Green Lantern (DC Universe), Full Throttle, Bugs Bunny World and soon, Revolution. 

So what do you think? Would you like to see SFDK re-theme this area of the park to DC Universe? This is definitely one of the best Six Flags parks and having an entire new area to celebrate their new RMC coaster seems like a great move for this park. 

Love the little Grizzly Gulch logo at the top. 

The attention to detail here is amazing. 

Even the water play area is awesome looking. 

A place to send the kids or spouses when they misbehave. 

The main attraction here is obviously Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Train. 

Awesome looking ride vehicles, no surprise there. 

This is pretty much HKDL's version of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and it looks amazing. Definitely taken up a few notches. 

Seeing how this goes in and around the mountain really makes me wish they'd built the train/coaster around and through Grizzly River Run at DCA. 

In addition to lift hills this one has a launch. 

Boarding instructions in English and Mandarin. 

This ride looks so fun. 

How about a few night time shots!! 

Just so cool looking. 

Thanks for checking out the update, be sure to vote in the poll below to let us know which HKDL update you'd like to see next. We're getting around to the end of our look at this great park so we may actually combine a few of them below since we've now been doing these updates for a few months. =) 

The unique design of The Joker features:

• Massive, imposing, floating and twisting I-box track frame in a unique two-tone design
• One-of-a-kind onboard magnetic technology featuring smooth head-over-heels free-fly flips providing guests the feeling of weightlessness as they soar outside the confines of a traditional track
• 4-D wing vehicles that seat up to 8 per vehicle with a total of 5 vehicles
• Face-off seats that allow riders to face each other as they tumble head over heels
• A 120-foot-tall, 90-degree hill that is ascended by an elevator-style, chain link lift
• Two beyond 90-degree “raven” drops giving the sensation of free-falling

 
The Joker is expected to wreak total mayhem beginning in the spring of 2016, and join the ranks of all legendary roller coasters at Six Flags Great Adventure.​

For more information about the 2016 season at Six Flags Great Adventure, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

Shout out to all the East Coasters stuck in the snow. It's sunny and 65 degrees at the Boardwalk! ​

The Giant Dipper opened in 1924 and is the park's signature attraction. ​

Tons of history at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. What used to be a bathhouse is now a mini golf course. ​

According to the park, the Giant Dipper was built in 47 days. Sheesh Disney, what takes you so long? ;) ​

The Giant Dipper has a beautiful station that drops directly into a crazy pre-lift tunnel. ​

SCBB has an original "Laffing Sal" on display. Did you know these were made by PTC in the 1920's? ​

Haunted Castle is a really awesome classic dark ride. Some cool surprises here! ​

Be sure to check out our on-ride video of Haunted Castle taken last year. 

Thanks SCBB for a great afternoon ​

Look who was well represented at the event!!! 

Some classic old school coaster memorabilia was on display. Does anyone have their XLR-8 credit? ​

Don't forget if you are in Southern California you have another opportunity to catch the Legacy of Arrow Development THIS SATURDAY at 4:00pm at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Check out all the details below. 

About the event

1. You must already be in the park to see the show. Season pass holders can attend for free.
2. Screening will take place in the Gearworks Theater (near Twisted Colossus)
3. The event begins promptly at 4:00pm
4. Discount admission tickets to the park are available now at https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain – enter the promo code ‘ACE’ in the top right corner.
5. If you’re an ACE member, bring your ACE card and you’ll get priority seating. (you DO NOT need to be an ACE member to attend)

We hope to see you there, it's going to be an AMAZING event!! 

As soon as they announced an RMC Makeover for Roar we knew it was gonna be awesome, but this, this just looks amazing. 

Love the pre-lift stuff on Twisted Colossus so really looking forward to this. 

The station

Farewell to Roar sign still up ... wonder if we can snag one of those? ;) 

They are really working fast on this one and we can't wait to ride it this year. 

Drooool

The park also is doing technical rehearsals on their all new Pacific Rim attraction. Stephen said it was basically clips from the movie, but still VERY cool. It's nice to see the park using the theater again. 

Stephen's son showing off the Threeee Deeee glasses. 

Getting ready to fight some stuff 

Looking around at the rest of the park, it's looking very spiffy and clean (it always does). This is a GREAT park if you haven't been. 

Crocogator? 

Kitty!!! 

Thanks again to Stephen for the great pictures, and again, don't forget to be following along on our social media for the hard-hat tour of The Joker today. We'll have that update up ASAP. 

Pictures by Stephen Harrington

It's a bit overcast in the bay area today but that doesn't stop the excitement of a great tour!! 

Way cool hard hat that Stephen did get to keep. Be jealous. 

Doesn't seem that long ago that this truck was first spotted at the park. 

Work is definitely in progress. Some of the things the crew has had to deal with so far during construction. 

Love these pre-lift sections they've been doing. 

Wheeeee!!! 

Why have a boring trip to the lift hill? 

Love the colors of the track

Mind your head 

As you can see there is still a long way to go, but they assure us that the ride will be open "on time" ... when that is, well, you'll know when we do. =) 

So far the lift hill is the only straight piece of track on this whole ride. And that's just fine with us!! 

This is the view we'll all be seeing in a few months. 

Obligatory thumbs up while standing in the track picture. 

For you lift hill enthusiasts 

Track ready to go up

Oh myyyyyy .... 

We want to ride NOW!!! 

It's not every day I drool while posting an update. Today is one of those days. =) 

Captain Lee, Nancy and Russell really enjoyed showing off their new toy to us today. 

Captain Lee earning those big bucks. =) 

Justin the ride foreman from RMC. Seriously, how cool is Justin's job? 

Some new track being placed in the first element. 

Just think, it was just 5 years ago this week that we saw the first test runs for New TX Giant ... and now look what's going on. RMC FTW!!! 

Soon ... very soon. 

An overview and look at what else they are working on. 

One last look from outside of the park. 

Thanks again to Stephen for taking the time out of his day to go and cover the tour for us and a HUGE thanks to the park for not only setting up this great tour, but also including us. It's always such a privilege to be included in such a cool thing.