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Superman Escape

Superman Escape profile last updated on July 13 2007

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Status:	Operating
Opened:	December 26 2005
Cost:	$16,000,000

Construction:	Steel
Ride Type:	Accelerator
Manufacturer:	Intamin

Height:	40m	131.2ft
Drop Height:	40m	131.2ft
Length:	760m	2492.8ft
Speed:	100km/h	62.5mph
Forces:	4.2 g
Ride Time:	1:40 mins
Capacity:	820 pph
Trains:	Each train has 5 cars with 4 passengers per car, giving a total of 20 riders per train. There are 2 trains.

Superman Escape takes riders on a themed adventure out of the Metropolis subway system through a range of hills, drops and turns.

The ride commences indoors, with a 0-100km/hr hydraulic launch shooting the train out into the open where the coaster section takes place.

This ride replaced the Movie Magic Special Effects show.

Renowned roller coaster designer Werner Stengel's company Ing.-Büro Stengel GmbH is responsible for the ride's engineering.

Some fabrication of steel was done locally by a Nerang-based steel manufacturer.

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10 Feb 2008 . I've been to MW 3 times since this came out and I still almost pee myself every time haha. So good, just too short :o(
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26 Oct 2007 . The best rollercoaster in australia that i've been on by a long shot.It may seem scary but once you ride you'll love it.Trust me because
ILUV SUPERMAN ESCAPE

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Marvin the Martian in 3D	1997 - 2005
Movie Magic Special Effects Show	1991 - 2005
The Official Matrix Exhibit	2003 - 2007