Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom
| Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom |
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| Location |
Six Flags Magic Mountain |
| Area |
Colossus County Fair |
| Status |
Under construction |
| Opening date |
Spring 2012 (2012) |
| Attraction Type |
Drop tower |
| Manufacturer |
Intamin |
| Theme |
Lex Luthor |
| Height |
415 ft (126 m) |
| Drop |
400 ft (120 m) |
| Speed |
85 mph (137 km/h) |
| Capacity |
550 riders per hour |
| Vehicle type |
Gondola |
| Vehicles |
2 |
| Riders per vehicle |
8 |
| Height restriction |
4 ft 0 in (122 cm) |
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Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom is a drop tower ride currently under construction at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. The ride will be integrated into the existing Superman: Escape from Krypton tower structure.[1]
History
On August 25, 2011, Six Flags Magic Mountain released a "GoBigCam" video. The video concluded hinting at a possible new attraction in 2012 to be installed on Superman: Escape from Krypton.[2] On September 1, 2011, Six Flags Magic Mountain officially announced that they would be adding Intamin drop towers to the sides of the Superman: Escape from Krypton tower. The ride is expected to open in spring 2012.[3][4]
Ride
Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom consists of two free fall drop attractions, with each mounted to a lateral flank of the Superman Escape From Krypton structure. Both rides will feature a single floorless gondola seating eight-abreast. Riders will be harnessed in by over-the-shoulder restraints. Catch cars will hoist the gondolas up the tower for approximately 95 seconds before reaching a dynamic height of 400 feet (120 m). After a brief pause, the gondolas are released into 5-second free fall descent attaining a terminal velocity of 85 miles per hour (137 km/h).[3][4][5]
Records
When Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom opens in 2012, it will gain the title of the "World's Tallest Vertical Drop Fun Ride" from The Giant Drop at Dreamworld.[1][4] It will share the title of the world's fastest drop tower with The Giant Drop.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b MacDonald, Brady (September 1, 2011). "Six Flags unveils new attractions for every park in 2012". Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/01/news/la-trb-six-flags-2012-rides-09201101. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
- ^ Six Flags Magic Mountain (August 25, 2011). "GoBigCam #21". Video. YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Kza2AMO6w4&feature=player_embedded#t=00m47s. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
- ^ a b Six Flags Magic Mountain (September 1, 2011). "Six Flags Magic Mountain Announces LEX LUTHOR: Drop of Doom". Press Release. Six Flags. http://news.sixflags.com/2012news/2011/08/26/lexluthordropofdoom/. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
- ^ a b c d MacDonald, Brady (September 1, 2011). "Six Flags Magic Mountain adding new thrill ride for 2012". Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/01/news/la-trb-six-flags-magic-mountain-lex-luthor-drop-of-doom-09201101. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
- ^ Morgan, Matt (September 2, 2011). "Six Thrilling New Theme-Park Rides for 2012". Wired. http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/09/rides/. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
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