Batman fans set new Guinness World Record at Warner Bros.

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Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi has set a new Guinness World Record for the "largest gathering of people wearing capes".

As many as 2,266 Batman fans gathered at the indoor theme park to claim the title as part of celebrations to mark 80 years of their favourite superhero.  

Sporting black and yellow capes, the fans were later treated to a special evening at the park. 

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