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When the Superman: Escape from Krypton and Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom operate simultaneously, the steel framework tower that supports both rides is likely to sway as much as 2 feet (0.61 m) side to side. Mass of the gondolas is 600 kilograms (1,300 lb) without any riders.

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The gondolas are then released into 5-second free fall descent, attaining a terminal velocity of 85 miles per hour (137 km/h). As the gondolas reach the apex, riders are greeted with a pre-recorded audio spiel from Lex Luthor. Catch cars hoist the gondolas up the tower for approximately 60 seconds before reaching a dynamic height of 400 feet (120 m). Riders are harnessed in by over-the-shoulder restraints.

Both rides feature a single floorless gondola seating eight-abreast. Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom consists of two towers, with each mounted to a lateral flank of the Superman: Escape from Krypton structure. The station for Lex Luthor Drop of Doom Ride Superman: Escape from Krypton in 2011, prior to the addition of Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom on the lateral flanks of the structure the following year. Guests will stand in front of the chain and wait for the ride operator to direct them to the next available seat. The ride has a single rider line, which is located near the exit. Heading outside, guests walk down a short pathway before reaching the loading area. This hallway even has a door labeled Research & Development, which is the Flash Pass entrance. Guests then move through a secure access hallway, passing company mottos and offices. These recordings often feature ominous sayings to tell the guests that something is wrong. From time to time Lex can be heard welcoming guests and thanking them for volunteering to test his newest project. At the far end is a fake elevator and Lex Luthor's Power suit, his weapon for fighting Superman. One wall features a picture of Lex and the company goal. One wall features blueprints for Lexcorp weapons. Inside, there are posters advertising Luthor's different corporations such as LexAir, LexPower, Lexcom, and Lexcorp. Guests enter the Lexcorp headquarters, the lair of Lex Luthor.

This was the second attraction at Six Flags Magic Mountain to be equipped with virtual reality, with the first one being The New Revolution. At the end, the anti-gravity ray gun exploded, causing guests to plummet towards the streets. Lex Luthor would use his anti-gravity ray gun to levitate guests above the skyscrapers as the two heroes battled the Lex Bots. The experience put guests in a battle between Lex Luthor, Superman and Wonder Woman. Riders had the option to wear Samsung Gear VR headsets, powered by Oculus to create a 360-degree, 3D experience while riding. The experience would be called DC Super Heroes: Drop of Doom VR. Operation ĭuring the 2018 season, Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom offered a virtual reality experience for a limited time. Testing began on June 22, two weeks before it opened to the public on July 7, 2012. By May 30, the ride gondolas were placed onto the tower to start testing. By the second week of May, all the pieces for the ride were attached to the tower. During the first week of May, vertical pieces for Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom were attached to the Superman tower. On April 12, 2012, pieces of the ride were taken up in the air by helicopter above the Superman tower (415 feet (126 m) in the air) to connect the ride pieces to the tower. Pieces for the lower part of drop tower arrived at the park on April 2, 2012. In middle to late March, the electrical part of the ride was constructed to operate the drop tower. Superman: Escape from Krypton was expected to reopen when Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom opened to the public. On February 5, 2012, Superman: Escape from Krypton closed, so that the park could start construction of Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom on the coaster. On September 1, 2011, Six Flags Magic Mountain officially announced that they would be adding Intamin drop towers to the sides of the Superman: Escape from Krypton tower. The video concluded hinting at a possible new attraction in 2012 to be installed on Superman: Escape from Krypton. On August 25, 2011, Six Flags Magic Mountain released a 'GoBigCam' video. The ride is integrated onto the existing Superman: Escape from Krypton tower structure. Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom is a drop tower located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.