![]() Many special effects follow such as gas mains bursting, a pumping station blowing resulting in a flood and collapsing walls. This move is done via a typical tire drive system. Warnings of tremors make it essential to move to the next station. The ride starts in a MRT ( Metropolis Rapid Transit) subway station. Ride experience An overview of Superman Escape from inside the ride's footprint. The theming in the show building prior to Superman Escape's launch was developed by local Gold Coast firm, FX Illusions. Movie World which encompasses a variety of rides including Arkham Asylum – Shock Therapy, Batwing Spaceshot, Green Lantern Coaster, and Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D. The ride is located within a superhero hub at Warner Bros. Theme Īs the name suggests, Superman Escape is themed after DC Comics' Superman character. A single cycle of the ride takes approximately 1 minute and 40 seconds. The ride reaches a height of 40 metres (130 ft) with riders experiencing 3.2 times the force of gravity. The initial launch sees riders accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour (0 to 62 mph) in 2 seconds. ![]() Superman Escape features 760 metres (2,490 ft) of track. When operating with both trains, the ride's capacity is 820 riders per hour. The trains are of an open design and feature over the shoulder restraints. A single train features five cars, each seating riders in two rows of two. In peak periods, Superman Escape operates with two trains. As with all Accelerator Coasters, the ride features a hydraulic launch. Superman Escape is an Accelerator Coaster manufactured by Intamin, a Swiss roller coaster firm. One of Superman Escape's trains exiting the mid-course tunnel. In-park advertising consisted of banners which read " It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! Launching December 2005.". A competition was run to determine who could decipher this code first. This line referred to the launch: 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2 seconds. Movie World launched teaser campaign entitled 01002. Marketing ĭuring construction the ride was heavily marketed in print, television, radio, online, in-park and outdoor advertising. With the roller coaster's construction completed in October, the focus turned to theming and landscaping before the ride's official opening on 26 December 2005. By mid September the second camel hump was constructed. During August the top hat was constructed as well as the first of two camel humps. At this time 43 pieces of track still remained to be constructed. By August 2005, the launch track was constructed in addition to support for the ride's first element, a top hat. The ride caused the removal of the Movie Magic Special Effects Show and the Looney Tunes Musical Revue (the latter of which was relocated to the Show Stage). History Construction and opening īy June 2005, construction was well under-way for Superman Escape with the area cleared ready for the ride. It accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) in two seconds. It is the fourth roller coaster in the theme park. The ride opened on Boxing Day (26 December), 2005. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Superman Escape is an Intamin Accelerator Coaster at Warner Bros. ![]() Fast Track available in selected peak seasons
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