Superman: Escape from Krypton

Wow what a rush. I been on both the forward and backwards part. I do miss having the superman going up in the forward position and then high fiving him once you get there as when you go up that you start to fly up. Now you go backwards. I wonder why after doing the renovations how they not have 2 trains run. I wonder it costs a lot or the ride breaks down if 2 are running. It is rare to see 2 of them running at the same time. Backwards is fun as well, I went on the ride 4 times in a row and never gets old. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Sitting in the back is the best however, but only sits 2. The ride does go by quick however and short.

If your afraid of heights and wanna conquer it this is it its quick your safe and its fast man I felt the thrill!

Phenomenal ride! Even though we watched the ride many times before going on it, that first shot backwards before you go up seems to take so long and then suddenly, you are suspended and come speeding back down to earth! Sooooooo awesome! My 7 year old thrill junkie daughter was crying at the end. «HATED IT!» she said. ha ha ha

Extreemely annoying noise fills the park and hurts my ears. While waiting in line for ever ride i have to plug my ears. It’s annoying whistle that can be taken off…

Wow! Did not expect to be speeding backwards at 100 mph. The ride feels short, but what do you expect at that speed? Definitely one to go on. What other ride will you be zooming backwards at a breakneck speed of 100 mph?
Location of entrance: Prepare to climb up Ninja Peak and you shall see the entrance to the Fortress of Solitude.

This ride is too loud lower the noise would ya? Sorry if I had to go there I don’t like loud noises it was getting really annoying when I was standing in line to get on Goliath I had to tell one of the park employees

Hell to the yes!
I will ride this one over and over again for a number of reasons.
1) It’s really short and I selfishly want more time on it.
2) It’s really effing fast and drops you down almost vertically without the feeling of losing your nachos and dole whip you had earlier.
3) The line seems to be the shortest when both coasters are working.
I could probably go on and on. I gave it one less star because I just wish it was longer or they got you on twice or SOMETHIN’! Sheesh.
It’s still my second favorite ride here though and I would wait all over again for it.

FASTEST RIDE?! I have to try it out!
We waited 1 hour. The sign that says «at this point the wait time is 2 hours» is a false indicator! (For the good.)
It’s quite chilly in the little ally way, so be prepared! Also, it’s a tiring walk up, so bring food and water! You don’t want to be sending messengers down that slope.
Only thing is, I wish this was longer! It’s crazy because if you don’t know what’s happening, most rides go forward… but this goes backwards! Be prepared, because if you even blink or catch your breath, the ride is over!

An unexpected, backwards-​zooming launch races you to the top of the tower (which is higher than it looks) and back. The only downside to this exciting ride is the extremely short duration (approximately 15 seconds).

If the line isn’t that long, not a bad ride at all.
If I had to wait in line for more than 25-​minutes… I dunno.
I didn’t realize that this ride went backwards when I got on it, so being jolted in reverse going 100mph was surprising, to say the least. But it was fun and an excellent wake-​up ride in the morning.
It lasts like 12 seconds and def takes about 40 times longer to load in and get your belt checked than the ride itself, but for the 8-​minutes we waited to ride, I can’t find it in me to complain as it was super reasonable given the thrill and surprise factor.
What’s actually kinda super cool is that the back of the vertical part of the ride is used for the Lex Luther drop ride. Nice one, MM.

I’m of the age that I remember when Superman was state of the art. Launch coasters were in their infancy and being accelerated on the flat to 60mph was a novel and crazy sensation. I have to say that the theming was also a stroke of genius
These days, Superman still dominates the MM skyline with its vertical tower structure visible from a large part of the park. If you can’t see it, you can certainly hear it — I’m not sure if it was a deliberate design but it’s got a distinctive and noisy launch. If you’re new to the park and wondering what that intermittent loud roaring sound, that’s Superman launching!
Basically, the entrance is at the top of the hill in the middle of MM. There is some respite from the heat in the entrance hallway, which has some Superman theming. However, car capacity is low and the queues move slowly. There are 4 riders to a line except for the front which only has 2. Bear in mind that these days, you get launched backwards
After a mini countdown, you get catapulted backwards out of the station into the brilliant sunshine and before long, you’ll be shooting up the vertical tower backwards. I still prefer the forward launch because you can then do the physics experiment with your penny right at the top of the tower as you achieve a split second of weightlessness and the penny appears to float
It’s funny how being launched to 60mph these days can feel so tame but with the passage of time, coasters have moved on and the fastest ride I’ve personally been on accelerates from 0 to 128mph in 4 seconds. Ground-​breaking in its day, it’s still worth a ride for historical reasons but the long and slow queues may put you off

As you approach Six Flags Magic Mountain, one of the attractions that fills up the Valencia skyline is probably the sign that you are coming or leaving Los Angeles. If you’ve been to Six Flags Magic Mountain, you know that sound that echoes through the park. That sound is coming from the Fortress of Solitude. Home of Superman: The Ride.
Located on top of the park near Ninja, you will find the white Fortress of Solitude. Superman has gone through many various changes and kinks to be worked out. Since it opened back in 1997, it has been one of the most popular and adrenaline filled rides that Six Flags Magic Mountain has to offer. The rides shoots you to 100mph in 7 seconds. Just don’t try to simulate it on the road. For 25 seconds, it can seem like a long ride. The name has gone from Superman: The Escape to Superman: Escape from Krypton.
Riders enter the Kyrptonian’s Fortress of Solitude. On a busy season, both queues are open. In slower days/​months, only one side and car is available. There are four lines: three with four people and one row with two people. Before, Superman used to be a face-​forward attraction. I believe Superman used to be backwards during Fright Fest periods. However, it looks like it has become a permanent backwards attraction. When you are launched forward and shot off, you would see Superman at the end standing tall. When you are shot off backwards, you get a great view of the entire park and surrounding areas.
With Six Flags focusing on synergy attractions, you’ll notice another ride connected to Superman. Its Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom. Superman’s biggest rival and definitely fits putting both characters. Imagine if Lex Luthor and Superman ride were timed well to drop at the same time versus having gravity drop you. This would give a story to this ride. The ride has gone through many various color schemes, but I do like how it was re-​invented with the blue, yellow. and red. Superman’s colors.
Superman: The Escape or Escape from Kyrpton is a fun attraction. With Six Flags’ theme catering to the DC Universefans, all attractions from Superman to Batman will always be fun. Imagine if there was another re-​theme called: Flash vs Superman. Which side would you choose?
You think I write too much? Well, you can call me a Unilocal-​O-​Holic!

I did not realize this ride went backwards! So much fun, ohmigosh! Such fantastic ride and I’m sure that waiting in the cool line is a godsend when its a hot summer day!

Well you cant say much about superman, you either like it or you dont. Some think its a waste of time since its over in 10 seconds and other love the speed and height. Its cool to me. I would have passed but it was my gf birthday and i got on cause she wanted to.
Its a fun ride and the take off is the best in my opinion.

«She’s talking to angels,
Counting the stars
Making a wish on a passing car
She’s dancing with strangers,
She’s falling apart
Waiting for Superman to pick her up
In his arms, yeah, in his arms, yeah
She’s waiting for Superman…»
— Daughtry, «Waiting For Superman»
For a 26-​second ride on a 100-​mph coaster that goes straight up and straight down… and being launched backwards? The wait is sure worth it!
I’d ridden Superman: The Ride years ago, and the speed rush is exhilarating (not to mention feeling your butt lift out of your seat is quite terrifying). The ride’s been changed to Superman: Escape From Krypton… and not only have the seats been reoriented so that they’re facing backwards as you’re being launched, the hang time at the top seems a bit shorter. It was also my girlfriend’s first time riding this, and she loved every second! Plus, we were wearing our Superman capes that we’d won earlier in the day — a fitting touch!
Additionally, the air-​conditioning inside the building feels nice, especially on a hot day, and hearing the John Williams score from the Superman movies is stirring. And the wait isn’t too long, though I wish there were more Superman references inside.
Still, a great way to end our trip to Magic Mountain!

SUPERMAN. This is one of my favorite rides at Six Flags, and it deserves more praise than Unilocal is giving it.

I look forward to getting on this ride every time I go to six flags! The line is always a 15 minute wait. Sure this ride goes by super damn quick and sure enough it’s over but the speed and exhilarating feeling is exuberant! It’s like getting able to cheat by driving your car as fast as you can without getting into any trouble ^-^ if only my car went this fast! …=/​… *tear –_-.

Hands down my favorite ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain!
My first time riding this was a couple of years ago, and I rode it three or four times that same day! I just love the rush of being pulled backwards and up at ~100mph! It’s downright addicting.
During my most recent visit, I was only able to go on this Superman ride only once, since one of the cars wasn’t operating. (Even though this is my favorite ride, the frequent repairs/​maintenance that this ride seems to require prevents me from giving this 5 stars.) The park wasn’t that packed, and about 40 minutes later, I got to ride my favorite Six Flags ride!
Can I have this ride installed in my backyard?

SUCH AN AWESOME RIDE~
went to 6 flags yesterday, and Im surprised that the place wasnt packed at all.
last time i went was 3 years ago, and Superman was shut down. so this time i went, the line was so fast, 15minutes wait the most. haha.
you sat down and then BOOM!!! move backwards so fast and then went high up and go forward so fast too. its amazing.
i say you guys should try this ride. its not a coaster ride, but its fun kuz its probably the fastest ride in 6 flag for speed.

I just figured out there are individual rides on Unilocal.
Superman is probably my favorite ride I’ve ever been on.
The wait is really long, so go when the park first opens or just at closing.
Seriously thrilling ride though!
LOVE
Wish the track were longer. It goes so fast that the ride is only a few seconds long.
Do not miss this ride if you are in Magic Mountain!