US EditionSix Flags park permanently closes iconic Superman roller coaster, reports say
- Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closed its 415-foot-tall Superman: Escape from Krypton shuttle coaster, which originally debuted as Superman: The Escape in 1997, after it had been closed for maintenance since September.
- The closure was prompted by the increasing difficulty of obtaining necessary replacement parts, some of which have become obsolete, according to Magic Mountain President Jeff Harris.
- Superman: Escape from Krypton, which cost $20 million, was the world's tallest coaster for five years until Top Thrill Dragster opened at Cedar Point in 2003.
- Jeff Harris stated, 'Just like other roller coasters within the theme park industry, there’s a life cycle with these coasters,' emphasizing the need to reinvest funds to enhance the guest experience.
- While the loss of Superman: Escape from Krypton will reduce Magic Mountain's coaster count to 19, still the most in the world, Superman will continue to be featured in other park attractions, and a new first-of-its-kind coaster is planned for 2026.
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BizTocSix Flags Magic Mountain's record-setting Superman coaster will fly no more
Six Flags Magic Mountain's "Superman: Escape from Krypton," once among the fastest and tallest roller coasters in the world, has reportedly taken its final flight.
Iconic Superman coaster closes at Six Flags Magic Mountain: 'Doesn't make a lot of sense' to keep
The California park's ride was once the tallest roller coaster in the world, standing 415 feet tall and reaching speeds of 100 mph.Rich Fury/Getty; Six Flags Magic Mountain/YouTube Superman: Escape from Krypton closes at Six Flags Magic MountainSix Flags Magic Mountain's president announced the closure in a conference call.Superman: Escape from Krypton stands 415 feet tall and travels 100 miles per hour.The closure follows high-profile attractio…
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Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closes Superman coaster
The Superman roller coaster that was once the tallest and fastest in the world has been exposed to a lethal dose of kryptonite and will never fly again at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed the Superman: Escape from Krypton shuttle coaster, according to Magic Mountain President Jeff Harris. “Just like other roller coasters within the theme park industry, there’s a life cycle with these coasters,” Harris sai…
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