deejay_linkz
Mouseketeer
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- Apr 3, 2008
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I did some research today and I found that the track layout is similar or identical to another ride across the world!
Roller Coaster: Xpress (2005 to ?)
Superman The Ride (4/2000 to 2004)
Amusement Park: Walibi World (Biddinghuizen, Flevoland Netherlands)
Classification: Roller Coaster
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Status: Operating since 4/2000
Make / Model: Vekoma / LSM Coaster (996m)
Lift / Launch System: LSM
Capacity: 1200 riders per hour
Length: 3267' 9"
Height: 84' 8"
Inversions: 3
Speed: 55.9 mph
Duration: 1:40
G-Force: 5
Max Acceleration: 0 − 55.9 mph in 2.8 seconds
Elements: Roll Over
Corkscrew
Trains: 2 trains with 6 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train.
Theme:
The Xpress / Superman was initially to be called "Riddler's Revenge" and was painted green at the factory. Shortly before the ride was installed, it was decided that Europeans know of Batman, but not necessarily all of the related villains. So the track was repainted with red and blue supports and given a Superman theme. The station was given the theme of the Daily Planet offices.
With the departure of Six Flags and Warner Brothers, for the 2005 season the theme was changed to that of a travel agency. The ride is expected to be repainted for next season.
History: The Xpress has nearly the same track layout as the "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster" models at Disney Parks. The Xpress' layout is a bit more spacious to compensate for a higher speed launch due to the trains being lighter without the musical hardware.
Copyright: http://www.rcdb.com/id769.htm
I would never have thought that Disney would use a same layout as other parks! I thought they would be unique to its own!
Roller Coaster: Xpress (2005 to ?)
Superman The Ride (4/2000 to 2004)
Amusement Park: Walibi World (Biddinghuizen, Flevoland Netherlands)
Classification: Roller Coaster
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Status: Operating since 4/2000
Make / Model: Vekoma / LSM Coaster (996m)
Lift / Launch System: LSM
Capacity: 1200 riders per hour
Length: 3267' 9"
Height: 84' 8"
Inversions: 3
Speed: 55.9 mph
Duration: 1:40
G-Force: 5
Max Acceleration: 0 − 55.9 mph in 2.8 seconds
Elements: Roll Over
Corkscrew
Trains: 2 trains with 6 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train.
Theme:
The Xpress / Superman was initially to be called "Riddler's Revenge" and was painted green at the factory. Shortly before the ride was installed, it was decided that Europeans know of Batman, but not necessarily all of the related villains. So the track was repainted with red and blue supports and given a Superman theme. The station was given the theme of the Daily Planet offices.
With the departure of Six Flags and Warner Brothers, for the 2005 season the theme was changed to that of a travel agency. The ride is expected to be repainted for next season.
History: The Xpress has nearly the same track layout as the "Rock 'n' Roller Coaster" models at Disney Parks. The Xpress' layout is a bit more spacious to compensate for a higher speed launch due to the trains being lighter without the musical hardware.
Copyright: http://www.rcdb.com/id769.htm
I would never have thought that Disney would use a same layout as other parks! I thought they would be unique to its own!
