Superman Escape Review, Warner Bros. Movie World Intamin Launch Coaster | Best Accelerator Coaster?

[@joecandish3923]

Superman looks like a powerhouse coaster with the punch and speed of an accelerator combined with the layout and style of an intamin blitz.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Definitely

[@Pepperonipizza23]

Bro it’s acatully nuts I went on it last year and I inhaled during the launch and I couldn’t breathe because all the air was just choking me at the speed 🤣🤣

[@ThemeParkOgre]

Love this ride. Nice to hear it compares well to its overseas cousins! The slow operations mixed with phone-less, cramped queue makes it really hard to re-ride unless the park's quiet. Fun fact: It used to exit into a gift shop, which naturally had to close as nobody had their wallets due to the loose item policy 😂

[@CanobieCoaster]

That sounds like how Six Flags Great Adventure has a QR code as you exit El Toro to get your photo, yet no phones are allowed their either.

[@Marty_NZ]

Wow. I was worried about this review, but you did a great job. This is the coaster that made me an enthusiast. I first rode it in 2006 or 2007 and it's aged really well in my opinion. Glad you mentioned that ejector hill gives stronger airtime than anything on DC Rivals. I've also done Formula Rossa and Storm Runner (and a few other Intamin Accellerators) and I've always come back to Superman Escape being the most complete experience and not one trick ponies. Would be interesting to see where you place this in your top 100 as it's often overshadowed by DC Rivals being in the same park. Very underrated coaster in my opinion.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I prefer DC Rivals and Formula Rossa, but Superman is a borderline top 50 coaster for me.

[@StamfordBridge]

9.5! Knew that would make you happy, Marty!

[@radbricks8298]

definitely not underrated!! ha its the opposite. its like by far the most overrated coaster in Australia. its all alright but definitely gets overhyped with aussie enthusiasts. its still a top 3 or 5 in Australia for me but far from my favourite.

[@Marty_NZ]

@@StamfordBridge I was honestly expecting an 8.5/10, but I'll take it! You know how I always go on about this ride so this makes me really happy. It's definitely close between Superman and Storm Runner. Both excellent.

[@Marty_NZ]

@@radbricks8298 at a global enthusiast scale, no one talks about Superman. Aussie enthusiasts make up a very small percentage. It's always "must get down to Australia for DC Rivals, bucket list coaster". Superman won't even get a mention. Hopefully more will see this review and realise it's actually good. It's definitely not the best coaster in Australia anymore, and neither is DC Rivals.

[@max-_-6352]

superman operates in light to moderate rain! I was on it once and it started to rain torrentially as we got to the launch and it was so fun!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Interesting! Maybe it's because the launch is mostly covered.

[@Aerolandaircraft]

No doubt my favourite ride in Australia. The theming is so great, then the launch happens, and while without the great stats of other Accelerators, is so fun and includes a headchopper (quite an unexpected element), the whole ride is full of ejector airtime and the drop off the top hat may be as good as DC Rivals, if not better. DC Rivals made me interested in roller coasters, this ride made me truly an enthusiast.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Completely understandable!

[@XscreamThrills]

One day I'll make it to Australia! This coaster will be one of my prime reasons for travel 🙃

[@CanobieCoaster]

I know you love Storm Runner. This ride reminds me of it in a good way.

[@davedoesthingsdreaded]

9.5 is high praise. It does look like a more complete intamin launch coaster. That airtime hill and following transition look freeken nuts. That's the part of this ride that makes you think it's trying to kill you. Looks so sick. Is 9.5 because of the added pretty good theming? What is it without? Probably still at least a 9

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yeah, the theming is why I bumped it to a 9.5. That's what puts it above Storm Runner.

[@joecandish3923]

I would have done nearly all of the operating accelerator coasters by the end of this year with the exception of Superman curious which is the best accelerator coaster Formula Rossa, Storm Runner, Stealth, Kingda Ka or even Speed Monster.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Speed Monster is the one I'm missing.

[@mikaoleander]

there's a surprising number of these almost-rita-clones around the world with those three hills in a figure-8 layout and this looks like it's easily one of the best

[@CanobieCoaster]

The extra height and dark ride bit helps.

[@micoasters]

Was just confirmed that the Surfrider will be going there.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Awesome!

[@hazza5999]

Impressive use of "Boxing Day" by an American KZbin channel! 👍😆

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@brianschulz7833]

I honestly had no idea this ride existed-I was only aware of DC Rivals and Green Lantern. What an absolutely fantastic dark ride section! It really ties into the launches coaster theme well, and the layout sounds short but sweet. Speaking of the aforementioned Green Lantern, I’d be curious to see a review video of that as well-having ridden Steel Hawg, I’m wondering if they worked out some of the prototype kinks for GL.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I plan to review Green Lantern in the next month. In short, it's very similar to Steel Hawg.

[@artisdmb]

You changed my mind on this accelerator! Based on the pov’s, I didn’t think it looked that great, but yr breakdown definitely highlights it’s strengths and I’m digging it now! 👍

[@CanobieCoaster]

The theming and power makes it for me.

[@motrydooto1698]

This is one of the few coasters that spend no time right side up. Its located in the far south country Australia, which is the reason its not like this side of the world. :)

[@CanobieCoaster]

Good point haha.

[@radbricks8298]

maybe your the ones who are actually upside down

[@motrydooto1698]

@@radbricks8298 we are closest to the north pole 👀

[@infinitecoasters8769]

4:45 unless you’re Kingda Ka. Apparently that thing runs in the rain a lot and I’ve also seen footage of it. But that’s also Great Adventure, they don’t care about weather there.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I've seen them run Ka in heavy fog, mist, and extreme cold, but not rain.

[@CalebKam]

@@CanobieCoaster I can confirm Superman Escape runs even raining. Do I recommend riding while raining? No. it is P A I N F U L. . . . who am I kidding, ofc you should ride in the rain, cause NO ONE ELSE WOULD! but it does hurt.

[@SnowghostFilms]

Drove past this on Tuesday, looks incredible. Real shame Coaster Studios missed this one.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's definitely a fantastic ride.

[@Aerolandaircraft]

What would you say would be the best row on this coaster? I am torn between the front and back, the front offers more comfortable restraints and is silky smooth while the back really catapults you.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I like both fairly equally.

[@radbricks8298]

so excited my favourite theme park KZbinr came down under!!!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Enjoy the videos!

[@michaeltaylor1603]

Glad to hear such great things about the coaster!

[@CanobieCoaster]

It was great to get on it.

[@Timmmvs]

6:42 that footage was ... special

[@CanobieCoaster]

It was a good way to show the restraints.

[@jzckvsn]

When did you get to visit Australia?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Just recently for my honeymoon.

[@devotedcoasters7712]

Well congratulations

[@clairefunnell8481]

Cool ride. All the Slcs are rough, I know Flight Deck is .

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes they are!

[@maxhagenauer24]

It's a somewhat short ride but very intense looking. Even without inversions, the positive Gs and negative Gs really are what make coasters and the acceleration is always fantastic. That dark ride section especially makes it.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It feels complete for this type of ride.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

The back of that car is very cool

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sure is.

[@WCfanboy]

It already looks great but could be elite if it was longer and or went over the top hat faster

[@sr.chi7741]

Yeah. I think they could've an inversion or something

[@CanobieCoaster]

Length is the only thing holding it from a surefire spot in my top 50.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

Would love this park type here in America

[@CanobieCoaster]

Me too. It feels like an upscale Six Flags based on the rides and IPs.

[@MillenniumForceMan]

I always thought those airtime hills looked surprisingly sharp

[@CanobieCoaster]

They definitely deliver.

[@bedholm6131]

I pretty much share the exact same thoughts as you do. Loved Superman and wish i rode it more but it was hard to when DC Rivals always had a much shorter wait.

[@CanobieCoaster]

DC Rivals had a shorter standby line, but the virtual queue return time for Superman was faster so it was easy enough to get on both. I also lucked out the park wasn't slammed.

[@bedholm6131]

@@CanobieCoaster virtual queue didn't exist for me.

[@Didyus]

Really unique!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sure is.

[@trevorjensen2706]

Intamin designers sure do keep the supports minimal for their top hats, that is an Intamin calling card I have no issues with.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It does look elegant.

[@coasterblocks3420]

I feel I need to correct the assertion that Lethal Weapon the ride/Arkham Asylum was rough. I’ve ridden a few SLCs and the one at Movie World was quite smooth though the elements were certainly aggressive similar to how Maverick’s elements are aggressive. LWtR/AA was my absolute favourite coaster.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Did you ride it before the new train was added? I heard the new one was better.

[@Jakcoon]

They are doing a revamp of the ride and putting in an LSM instead and im hoping they change the restraints to just over the lap it would make the ride even better and this is my favourite rollercoaster i have ever riden 😊😊

[@CanobieCoaster]

Where did you hear that?

[@Jakcoon]

@@CanobieCoaster they just announced it about 3 days ago i think.

[@micoasters]

This is a cool ride but I don’t see myself ever riding it, since I’m a diabetic I have to take some form of glucose (usually jelly beans) on the ride in case of a break down or e stop and my blood sugar goes low. Since I can’t take anything on these coasters I can’t be physically safe.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I imagine there's a medical exemption to keep your bag on the platform in that case.

[@jonny-b4954]

I've always thought this ride was really cool. I like the dark ride section and it's effect too. I do dislike when rides don't let you bring stuff if you use zipper pockets. Why punish the people properly prepared for a coaster? I mean, I get it, convenience but it's disappointing. I do like the idea of single ride/one time use fast passes. Fast Passes are just so expensive nowadays. We paid $120 (well I got 30% off with pass) for Busch Gardens fast passes.... on a Wednesday. I still get them at basically every park I go to, just because it seems like every park, even regional parks, seem to be as busy as I remember the worst days at Disney being as a kid. I can't catch a break with visiting on a slow day in the last couple of years haha.

[@CanobieCoaster]

At least the virtual queue is a nice balance to let you skip a few lines for free.

[@WCfanboy]

Does the launch cause a stomach dropping sensation?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Not like Storm Runner or Xcelerator. It's a notch below those launches.

[@Lunar_Yoshi]

Looks like Skyrush if it was a launch coaster

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sort of!

[@davedoesthingsdreaded]

Damn that que makes this a difficult to reride

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's a bit of an annoying process to go back around.

[@the1barbarian781]

Seems like in the last few months every channel went to Australia

[@CanobieCoaster]

I think a lot of people were waiting on Leviathan before going.

[@the1barbarian781]

@@CanobieCoaster that makes sense. Did you go to any parks outside of Queensland?

[@TallisYourName]

Look I've only ridden this once and it was after a long wait on a hot day and I was probably dehydrated. But I didn't really think this was that great. I have to give it another go. In the front maybe. But I wouldn't even put this coaster in my top 5 fav Coasters in Australia

[@CanobieCoaster]

I thought it delivered for me and then some.

[@Haazza]

Its such a shame that these amazing rides at this park seem such a pain to ride. The locker system, loose articles policy, slow operations that you can't overcome on a quiet day because of 1 train in use and not enough staff, really put me off visiting an otherwise amazing looking park.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I was lucky they had 2 trains in use and the park wasn't super busy.

[@wf6190]

It’s a great accelerator but not the best for me. The layout is more interesting than Kingda Ka and Stealth but it lacks consistency in pacing. The initial 2-sec launch was the best part, but the top hat was excruciatingly slow and rest of the layout was just ok

[@CanobieCoaster]

While the top hat slows down, I don't have an issue with it since the airtime was so strong going over it.

[@isaacmissen3486]

Get it on a hot day and it flys through the track and has great airtime it’s awesome only abit short that lets it down and no dead space at all on coaster

[@radbricks8298]

I rode it once in light to mid rain/showers and I was scared they were going to close it but I was on the last train of the day so they ran it anyway. definitely a good coaster but it tends to get way overrated by aussie coaster enthusiasts.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It did everything I wanted from a launch coaster and then had the dark ride bit.

[@planecrashes633]

hi nice video! also first

[@Didyus]

Yea right you are definitely first..

[@Didyus]

I literally commented 3 minutes before you

[@planecrashes633]

ok my bad

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@dytamic]

god i wish i wasnt so scared of rides

[@CanobieCoaster]

Don't worry, Superman will save you.