Superman: Escape from Krypton

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Superman: Escape from Krypton, originally known as Superman: The Escape, is a decommissioned steel shuttle roller coaster located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, United States. When it opened in 1997, it was the tallest roller coaster in the world, a record it held until the opening of Top Thrill Dragster in 2003. Its maximum speed of 100 mph (160 km/h) tied the world speed record held by Tower of Terror II, a similar roller coaster which opened two months earlier at Dreamworld in Australia. Both utilized linear synchronous motor (LSM) launch technology to propel their vehicles. Superman's planned opening date in 1996 was postponed due to issues with the launch system. Superman: The Escape closed in late 2010 for refurbishment and reopened in 2011 as Superman: Escape from Krypton, featuring redesigned trains, a backward-facing ride experience, and a new color scheme. On March 28, 2025, the park confirmed the ride had permanently closed.

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