Tag Archives: Superman

How Long Will Superman: Escape From Krypton Be Closed?

Posted on 12/30/2012 by The Coaster Guy

The Superman: Escape from Krypton plaza at Six Flags Magic Mountain was recently closed (here) due to the construction of their latest roller coaster, Full Throttle. There has been some discussion about whether or not Superman will reopen before the … Continue reading →

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Ride Profile: Superman Escape From Krypton

Posted on 04/06/2012 by The Coaster Guy

Ride Type: Roller Coaster Manufacturer: Intamin AG Model/Style: Launched Shuttle Coaster Year Built: 1996/1997 Superman Escape from Krypton did not begin life with that name. In 1995, Six Flags Magic Mountain did not get any new rides. The reason was … Continue reading →

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Superman Closing On Feb 5th For Lex Luthor Construction

Posted on 02/04/2012 by The Coaster Guy

Our friends over at Screamscape just tweeted out an announcement that Sunday, February 5th will be your last day to ride Superman: Escape from Krypton at Six Flags Magic Mountain until the upcoming Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom ride opens. … Continue reading →

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Missed Photo Op Location Under Superman: Escape from Krypton

Posted on 04/03/2011 by The Coaster Guy

I was recently sitting in the shade underneath Superman: Escape from Krypton at Six Flags Magic Mountain, taking pictures of the cars as they passed overhead and rocketed to the top of the tower. In between the launches, I was … Continue reading →

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Superman: Escape From Krypton Opens To The Public Tomorrow

Posted on 03/18/2011 by The Coaster Guy

Don’t forget that Superman:Escape from Krypton officially opens to the public tomorrow at Six Flags Magic Mountain. After several months of being closed, the Man of Steel is ready to fly once again. He’s got a new paint job, a … Continue reading →

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Superman: Escape From Krypton Prepares For Grand Opening

Posted on 03/13/2011 by The Coaster Guy

With only one week to go before Superman: Escape from Krypton opens to the general public, Six Flags Magic Mountain has been busy with last minute preparations. The park was busy Saturday testing the new cars on both sides on … Continue reading →

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Superman Testing Resumed Today At Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted on 02/27/2011 by The Coaster Guy

After heavy rains and some extremely cold temperatures that brought snow to the lower elevations, Six Flags Magic Mountain had to cancel their technical rehearsals of Superman: Escape from Krypton on Saturday. Many people had made a special trip to … Continue reading →

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