The former Gotham City Backlot area is currently closed off to park guests while the crews work on Green Lantern, or as the sign indicates, the park's next thrill. However, we suspect that it might be more than just Green Lantern construction. Keep in mind that Magic Mountain still must 'transform' Gotham City Backlot into DC Universe. This will include a re-theme of the two flat rides (Atom Smasher & Grinder Gearworks) into The Flash & Wonder Woman's Golden Lasso along with the Axis store converting to the DC Store. Regardless of the temporary closure, this creates a difficulty in one; seeing construction of Green Lantern and two; Riding Batman The Ride. No signs of any changes in the area so far, but it does look like it is storage for boom lifts, which looks as if they're being used for the archway along with the building facades. No set date on when the section will re-open, but it would be a clever way to introduce the new DC Universe with Green Lantern.
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