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🎃🧟Happy Halloween 👻 🎃

Ka’s usually not the type to go all-out on Halloween, but he found himself charmed by the idea of dressing up as a monster not known for their speed. With a foam brain in his hand and a smile full of (fake) blood, he’s sure to turn heads at this year’s multi-park Halloween party!

Though, this art is not all I have for today…keep reading for a frightful tale!

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Following breakfast, Ka had made himself scarce— though most didn’t realize it until Green Lantern requested their attention.

“Ka wants us to meet at the Golden Kingdom for…reasons”.

Nitro was immediately suspicious; “Why just “reasons”?”

“He wants it to be a surprise”.

She (and the rest of the Great Adventure crew) would be greeted with a large wooden box when they arrived at the Golden Kingdom. Claw marks dotted the front, and a gray tarp covered the top.

“Can’t believe bro is announcing his death like this…”

Harley punched Joker in the arm, who let out a soft “ow” in response.

Nitro nervously glanced at Batman, who gently squeezed her hand.

“I’m sure all of you are aware of that rumor…”

Ka’s voice echoed, a hint of artificial distortion apparent.

“Things have only become more grim as the temperatures cool— even those outside of enthusiast circles are aware of my coaster’s supposed demise. Some say I have a year to live, others think I’ll croak by mid-November. Still, my coaster continues to operate during this Fright Fest run, unreliability and all”.

“As the man behind the coaster, it’s been an odd experience for me these past few weeks. Humans are “paying their respects” as they wait in line. Crying out about how they’ll miss me as they’re launched up into the top hat. Taking photos of my entrance, as if they need to “keep the memory alive”.

“Yet, the park stays silent. Is their refusal to speak on the matter an admission of the truth, or a disinterest in entertaining a falsehood? The backlash would be immense, but the worst thing they could do is deny people their last rides”.

“Intamin has long discontinued my model, as even they know of the Hydraulic launch’s fatal flaws. Ever since, I have been living on borrowed time— and if the rumor is true, I am quickly running out of it. One might even say that I’m…”

Ka finally revealed himself to the crowd, as it quickly became apparent why he had kept himself away from his neighbors.

“…a dead man walking.”

Ka squeezed the foam brain tightly, with fake blood erupting from a hidden capsule. His smile was stained with food-safe ichor, letting it drip down from his chin.

Nitro put a hand on her chest; “Oh thank god, you’re just getting into the Halloween spirit. You really had me worried there!”

“That just means I put on a good performance”, Ka said with a hint of amusement. “Though I must thank Green Lantern— she was the one who refined my script…and my makeup”.

“Ah, I should’ve known the moment she was the one who brought us here. Nice costume, by the way!”

“Thanks”, Green Lantern replied. “I didn’t just want to copy Ka’s zombie thing, but I figured I should stick to the whole “dead” theme. I decided on a decaying doll haunted by the spirit of a young girl. Y’know, because everyone’s saying that my coaster’s getting scrapped too”.

Superman jumped in to the conversation; “Well, there’s no way they’d be closing both of your coasters this year…though I personally think that the humans are making a mountain out of a mole-hill”.

“That’s precisely why I’ve decided to dress up this year, Superman— to show them what I’d look like if I were actually dead. Who says I can’t have a bit of fun once in a while?”

“Well, with all that detail in your makeup, you’ll fit right in with the human haunt actors. Your stature alone would grab our guests’ attention!”

“I appreciate your enthusiasm, but I think I’ll just keep this between us Coasterdroids. I know some of you take the opportunity to walk amongst the humans during Fright Fest, but I have enough attention on me right now”.

“Aw, but dontcha’ want to meet your fans?” Jersey Devil Coaster popped in-between the two. “Ever since those rumors gained traction, you and Greenie have been the talk of the town— and the park’s silence is just stoking the flames! Your queues are only gonna get longer from here, and it’ll make the humans spend all their money on Ka merch!”

He leaned in towards Ka.

“You’re welcome, by the way”. JDC looked at him, smugly.

It didn’t take long for Ka to realize the implications.

“Wait…WHAT?!”

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It’s another installment of my “Rollerswitched!” role-swap AU designs! Today we have Great Adventure’s resident Zierer, Harley Quinn Crazy Train. Though the “Tivoli” model has been cloned for many parks, I decided to go with SFNE’s version because like HQCT, it had been rethemed (though it strangely kept its original color scheme…). As such, both iterations of this coaster recieved a design.

Click the “Read More” to hear about their history and general personality!

Fresh off its acquisition by Premier Parks, what was once known as “Riverside Park” now went under the name of “Six Flags New England” by the dawn of the new millennium. But a mere change in name wasn’t the only thing in store for this newly-acquired Six Flags. In the midst of the chain’s spending spree, three roller coasters would be installed at SFNE. While the star of the show was Superman: Ride of Steel, an Intamin “Mega Coaster”, a (relocated) Vekoma Boomerang and Zierer Tivoli were also present for the park’s opening day. Though SFNE lacked a Batman-themed ride at the time, it was decided to theme this Tivoli to Poison Ivy. Fittingly, the coaster would be surrounded by shrubbery as it twisted through its layout. In 2007, the coaster would trade one DC-related theme for another, becoming “Catwoman’s Whip”. As part of this rename, a statue of the eponymous cat-themed villainess was placed in the queue line, though it would puzzlingly retain the green-and-purple color scheme it opened with. Eventually, most of the greenery would be cut down when it became too much for the park to properly take care of. Catwoman’s Whip serves as SFNE’s designated “junior coaster”, a step between The Great Chase and Thunderbolt.

Poison Ivy’s Tangled Train--or just “Ivy”--is a Coasterdroid who isn’t too far off from the villainess her coaster is themed to. While she lacks the desire to see nature wipe out humanity, she carries an inhuman proficiency when it comes to growing and tending to plants. In being so connected to nature, Ivy has taught herself how to effortlessly identify and analyze the vast array of plants she cares for. Ivy prefers to be left alone with their plants, but typically hangs around Flashback and Mind Eraser. Ivy takes great care in her appearance, though is largely uninterested in “flaunting it around” to others, doubly so with the knowledge that her kisses are literal poison. Despite the character attached to her coaster, Ivy finds themselves feuding more with Superman: Ride of Steel, who considers them to be an anti-social “creep” only valued by others for their looks. In return, Ivy often criticizes Superman’s leadership, viewing him as an egotistical idiot. Ironically, it could be argued that she carries an ego of her own; she believes that she’d be a better leader than Superman ever was or will be.

However, all of this would change when their coaster was unexpectedly re-themed. Catwoman’s Whip--or just “Cat”-- found that without her “green thumb”, caring for her extensive garden of plants became tedious and boring. Seemingly without a purpose, Cat resorted to petty thievery to keep themselves entertained-- and ended up developing a set of “sticky fingers” as they found enjoyment in silently swiping valuables from park guests. Outside of their cat ears, Cat has no superpowers and had to learn how to use their whip effectively. Though still an intelligent individual, Cat has become more carefree and exuberant. Fittingly, they have also become a huge “cat person”, watching over any strays that make their way into the park. Cat is almost never seen without “Gotham”, their romantic partner, and continues to be friends with Flashback and The Riddler Revenge. After mellowing with age and a somewhat-brief stint as a villain, Superman and Cat are on better terms. Instead, Cat is usually butting heads with Joker, who tries to steal things before they can (and is perplexed by Joker’s meme-heavy sense of humor).

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With the recent announcement of “The Flash: Vertical Velocity” on his mind, Joker has already come up with a way to mess with the ride’s associated Coasterdroid.

“Hey Harley-- You’d know what would be funny?”

“What?”

“When Flash opens, we should give them a baby doll to hold”.

Harley smirks, knowing where this is heading.

“What are they going to do with the baby?”

“Well, I don’t know if you can believe it…but we’re gonna ask them to place the baby in a microwave!”

Joker can’t stop himself from laughing.

“Best part is-- they’ll have NO idea what they’re doing! The look on their face is gonna be epic!”

“Actually,” Skull Mountain interrupts; Joker and Harley turn their attention to him.

“Wouldn't it be funnier if they had seen the movie beforehand? That they were in on the joke?”

“Nah, man! That would ruin the whole point. It’s funny because it’s unexpected!”

“I feel like they won’t be as endeared to you two as you think they will after this stunt”.

“Oh, we’re not doing this to endear them to us-- it’s just to amuse us. Mostly me”.

Skull Mountain is unimpressed; “Yeah, I figured so-- why did I even try to help?”