The first drop is terrific. Safety restrictions prohibit guests under 130cm tall and under 7 years of age from experiencing DC Rivals HyperCoaster. The ride also has pink track and dark grey supports. [7] In late-May 2017, the park sent out email teasers to its guests indicating a new ride was going to be announced with varying quotes alongside a 3D rendered track. Finder.com.au's Chris Stead cited the roller coaster as Warner Bros. Movie World's highlight attraction. Safety restrictions prohibit guests under 130cm tall and under 7 years of age from experiencing DC Rivals HyperCoaster. DC Rivals Hypercoaster is regarded as the longest, fastest, and tallest hypercoaster in Australia. [13][14] On 11 September 2017, Warner Bros. Movie World launched advertisements for the ride, one in the form of an online website about the ride's statistics and another in the form of a television ad centered around the DC Universes characters. The fact that we have great roller-coasters like Abyss or Superman Escape is a pretty impressive feat in itself. Photographer, film-maker & thrillseeker, sometimes all three at the same time. [31][unreliable source? At 61.6m high, when combined with theming and final touches, this will easily be Village Roadshow’s tallest ever attraction, and indeed the tallest currently standing at Warner Bros. Movie World. [11] On 4 August 2017, the final piece of track was put into place,[12] with testing beginning later on 19 August. I've ridden DC Rivals HyperCoaster. For more information download our Safety and Accessibility Guide or for further assistance please contact our friendly Guest Services team on (07) 5573 8380. DC Rivals HyperCoaster has two main queues: One is a general admission queue for guests who do not own a pass and a Fast Track queue for those who have purchased to bypass queues for the major attractions at the park. Keep up to date with what’s cool, tall & fast. [2][3] It is the first new attraction added to Warner Bros. Movie World since Doomsday Destroyer in 2016 and the first new roller coaster added since Green Lantern Coaster opened in 2011. It is well-paced. Roller coaster ride with the longest duration (110 seconds) in Australia.DC Rivals HyperCoaster. The DC Rivals HyperCoaster Lift Climb features 282 stairs with guests climbing 61 metres to the top of the tallest peak of the attraction, where they can take in the sites of this iconic ride. It placed ninth on Coaster Bot's 2019 list of the world's top 100 coasters (ranked by over 900 participants). [26] The last car of the train has one row facing backwards with two across in a single row, therefore each train seats 22 passengers. Some rides are not recommended for participants with heart problems or other serious medical conditions All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. Roller Coaster Thrill Ride. [29] ReviewTyme's Dominic Lacey called DC Rivals HyperCoaster "one the greatest coasters I've ever ridden" and praised its first drop, smooth ride experience and open, unrestrictive restraints. At the bottom, the ride reaches its maximum speed of 115.1 kilometres per hour (71.5 mph). [30][unreliable source?] If you have any concerns please see a team member prior to lining up. This page was last edited on 8 January 2021, at 10:25. What’s a helix of death, you ask? What if we told you the HyperCoaster is 61.6 metres high, 1.4 km long and reaches speeds of 115 km per hour? Due to the restrictive nature of the harness, some riders may experience difficulty meeting harness requirements. Some of the world’s highest ranked roller-coasters aren’t the tallest or fastest, actually, they are in fact in the same realm as DC Rivals in terms of speed, height and length, and, as the proverbial goes, sometimes it’s about what you do with it, not how big it is, that makes the experience truly great. © Valve Corporation. (With thanks to Parkz for yesterday’s media call photos.). [9][10], In July 2017, it was reported that the ride cost the park $30 million dollars to build. Comparison View: Comparing DC Rivals HyperCoaster with Zadra from Roller Coasters in the World. DC Rivals Hypercoaster: Almost passed out. [28] OurWorlds' Ben Roache noted the ride had abundant air time and that its non-inverting loop was comfortable and well-paced; he called DC Rivals HyperCoaster Australia's best roller coaster and said that the forceful layout borrowed and improved on elements from some of the world's best coasters. Fastest roller coaster in Australia at a max speed of 115km/h. Safety Restrictions: As far as spending goes, Tower of Terror / Giant Drop at Dreamworld, Superman Escape at Movie World & Storm at Sea World all fall in the ballpark of 16-20 million, so when you base the price of DC Rivals off other hypercoasters in the world, the spend, which could be up and over 30 million, is a big, risky gamble, one the park and enthusiasts alike hope will pay off. First thing first: DC Rivals is a very good coaster. The second hill hits -1.2g and is again 0.8 seconds. [15] Subsequently, the train rises and dips into two bunny hops before descending left towards a third bunny hill and into the final brake run leading riders back into the station after a right hand turn. Judging by leaked documents earlier in the year, a Green Lantern level of theming (basic station that’s jazzed up a little) is going to be expected. Reaching the middle, we start to fly into over-banked city. It's been a little while since we last had an update. [8] In the forthcoming weeks on 4 June 2017, the park formally announced the roller coaster as "DC Rivals HyperCoaster" which was initially scheduled to be opened in October 2017 and would be themed to the DC Universe. Fastest roller coaster in Australia at a max speed of 115km/h. 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Movie World (Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia)", "DC Rivals HyperCoaster POV - Virtual Point of View - OurWorlds", "Warner Bros. Movie World Gold Coast review: Travelling with kids", "Warner Brothers Movie World Overview & Review", "The World's Top 100 Roller Coasters - Golden Cog Awards 2019", Warner Bros. What this is, is a hypercoaster beast. Take on DC Rivals HyperCoaster and experience a menacing 89 degree drop and speeds up to 115km. Location – it goes without saying, because of our tiny little population, we just don’t have the numbers to support rides as big as our overseas counterparts. All rights reserved. From there, we hit up a huge ejector air-time hill that’s going to try and pry you from your seat, before descending into the ride’s signature element, the non-inverting loop. Upon entering the station riders, depending on their rider status, can choose from either four queues: general admission, backwards, Fast Track, or single riders. [5] In March 2017, construction blueprints were published about the roller coasters layout and station,[6] and construction began in April. Now that we’ve had a day to digest the announcement, let’s dive deeper with a breakdown of what’s coming and what’s already here. https://vimeo.com/251215518 Mercedes Benz Stronger Than Time https://vimeo.com/251265645 Houdini Process 2017 Every turn, no matter how high or low to the ground, is designed to make  you feel like the park should’ve opted for something more snug than just a lap-bar to hold you in. Some of the world’s highest ranked roller-coasters aren’t the tallest or fastest, actually, they are in fact in the same realm as DC Rivals in terms of speed, height and length, and, as the proverbial goes, sometimes it’s about what you do with it, not how big it is, that makes the experience truly great. That being said, what it does with over a kilometre and a half of track is relentlessly awesome. DC Rivals HyperCoaster. A customizable modal perfect for newsletters. Beyond the twisting first drop, you’ll be relentlessly hurdled through nearly 1.5km’s worth of track, virtually double the length of the country’s best roller-coaster, Superman Escape. Safety Restrictions: You will feel like the ride is going too fast, and you will love it. Become lost in a world of fantasy and fun, meet your favourite stars and super-heroes and experience the exhilaration of world-class adventure rides and film attractions. Village Roadshow Theme Parks Chief Operating Officer, Bikash Randhawa said he is excited for guests to experience the coaster from a new angle. In mid September 2017, the ride soft opened in preparation for its official opening on September 22. The big airtime hill is now up and work has started on the first drop: Source: parkz.com.au At the end of the day, with a roller-coaster this big, theming is really a secondary thought, not a main part of the experience. ARE you ready to scream With the soft opening of Movie Worlds DC Rivals Hypercoaster underway, theres a chance you could jump on the 115kmh … The experience peaks at its 61.6-metre lift hill dubbed as the Joker’s Lair … Given that the roller-coaster train will have lap-bars, this will the first of many occassions where guests will feel like they’re being flung or pulled out from their seats. This roller-coaster shouldn’t exist in Australia, period. We’re not kidding. Warner Bros. Movie World is home to the DC Rivals Hypercoaster which is the first of its kind in the whole of Australia. Lover of great design, captivating stories & amazing people. [15][26] Next, the train goes through a Stengel dive to the right before entering its left bank turning the train's direction back towards the station and then entering a series of twisted camel back hills. Coming to Warner Bros. Movie World in October, previews of the ride already have rollercoaster and comic fans buzzing with excitement. In September 2016, crates from Mack Rides began to appear on groundwork that was ongoing in the park. DC Rivals HyperCoaster is a steel hypercoaster at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. [15][27], Each train has six cars with riders arranged in two across in a two rows. This brand new hypercoaster surely won’t disappoint. [19][20], Shortly thereafter, in October 2017 Warner Bros. Movie World reported that the ride had made 6.9 million impressions through media coverage and 9.3 million impressions through social media. DC Rivals HyperCoaster is worth travelling half way across the world for, and Dreamworld should take note, because the bar for what thrill rides should be like in the future has been well and truly set very, very high. Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, A new future for Dreamworld – A Mega Roller-Coaster, Water-Slides & Sky Voyager’s Finally Open, Movie World to become “DC World” for school holidays, Dreamworld Guide & Review – Australia’s greatest one-stop experience. [4] The roller coaster reaches a height of 61.6 metres (202 ft) with a maximum speed of 115.1 kilometres per hour (71.5 mph) and has a total track length of 1,400 metres (4,593.2 ft). Warner Bros. Movie World have finally released the details their long-awaited, world class ride, DC Rivals HyperCoaster. If you are heading out to experience this unique hypercoaster of a ride for yourself, then brace yourself! hype it up on the dc rivals hypercoaster february 6, 2018 Gear up for the longest, highest and fastest rollercoaster in the southern hemisphere. Let’s take a quick snapshot of what’s being built, and why it’s going to be awesome. Records Tallest roller coaster track in Australia at 62 meters. [24] Upon entering the station riders, depending on their rider status, can choose from either four queues: general admission, backwards, Fast Track, or single riders. One of the most famous first drops on any roller-coaster is Expedition Geforce’s at Holiday Park, Germany, and this looks set to mimic that same 90 degree first drop fling. WARNER Bros Movie World has today announced what they’re calling a “game changer” for Australian theme parks by officially unveiling the ‘DC Rivals HyperCoaster’. 37 reviews – “Very Good”. If you have any concerns please see a team member prior to lining up. 2 trains with 6 cars. [23], DC Rivals HyperCoaster has two main queues: One is a general admission queue for guests who do not own a pass and a Fast Track queue for those who have purchased to bypass queues for the major attractions at the park. Manufactured by Mack Rides, it officially opened on 22 September 2017, being promoted as the longest, fastest, and tallest hypercoaster in the Southern Hemisphere. A lot, seriously, 1.5km is a lot of roller-coaster to take on in one hit. [26] Each of the ride's two trains are themed to the Batmobile. [21][22] During annual maintenance of the roller coaster in August 2018, track was replaced on the camel back element to make the ride smoother. Picture a giant 360 degree turn that drives you into the bottom of your seat, and that’s exactly what you’re getting here. Global Brands and Experiences attractions, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Articles lacking reliable references from July 2020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Safety restrictions prohibit guests under 130cm tall and under 7 years of age from experiencing DC Rivals HyperCoaster. It mimics I305 at Kings Island or Maverick at Cedar Point, both of which are highly regarded by enthusiasts for its crazy fast transitions. It opened in 2017 and was manufactured by Mack Rides. If the park can pull this off, and I really hope to hell they do, then not only does this have the potential to bring in a metric ton of new tourism in to the Gold Coast, but could also potentially signal a change in the forecast ahead, one where parks like Sea World and Dreamworld continue this trend of spending big, and even, dare I say, down the line, another a park pops up. We’re not kidding. - See 6 traveler reviews, candid photos, and great deals for Oxenford, Australia, at Tripadvisor. On August 19, 2017, the ride began testing. Theming – Originally rumoured to be Suicide Squad themed, the idea was rumoured to be quickly canned in light of appearing insensitive to events that happened last year at Dreamworld. What’s abundantly clear is that in recent years Village Roadshow has brought in talent passionate about roller-coasters, and it shows, from start to finish, DC Rivals looks like a “greatest hits” of all the very best elements of the world’s most highly regarded rides. Building a roller-coaster is very much like the world’s largest LEGO Set – every single piece of steel is designed come together in a certain place and order to create what will certainly become Movie World’s new signature attraction. Classics & Great Gremlins Adventure, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=DC_Rivals_HyperCoaster&oldid=999073121, Roller coasters manufactured by Mack Rides, Roller coasters operated by Village Roadshow Theme Parks, Warner Bros. DC Rivals HyperCoaster is a highly rated roller coaster operating … Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. Longest roller coaster track in Australia at 1,400 meters. [25][26] After reaching its maximum height, riders take a twist down the 59.4-metre (195 ft) 85-degree-drop. The airtime hill and non-inverting loop are particularly good. DC Rivals HyperCoaster is a steel roller coaster at Warner Bros. Movie World in Australia. [21][22] In addition, the opening day brought in 11,500 visitors to the park as a whole. So the fact that we may just have one of the world’s best roller-coasters at our doorsteps is nothing short of extraordinary. Longest roller coaster track in Australia at 1,400 meters. (It's a bit meandery in the middle, and the turning hill after the … The DC Rivals HyperCoaster boasts a height of 61.6 metres, which will set a new record for roller coasters. Congrats. I don’t know about other readers, but I for one can’t wait to ride this when it opens later this year. You also won’t want to miss the world-first DC Comics Super-Villain Unleashed themed area and the Doomsday Destroyer, a monstrous looping ride like nothing else. Voila, you now know what to expect when you ride it later this year. DC Rivals HyperCoaster is a steel hypercoaster at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Manufactured by Mack Rides, it officially opened on 22 September 2017, being promoted as the longest, fastest, and tallest hypercoaster in the Southern Hemisphere. Ride Duration: approx 2:20 minutes. The best curated reviews for your travels & adventures. Copyright © 2013-2020. For now, the ride is still very much in construction. Plus, you won’t want to miss the newest attraction to Warner Bros. Movie World, tallest, longest and fastest HyperCoaster in the Southern Hemisphere, the DC Rivals HyperCoaster. Minimal restraints & Reversed seating – as mentioned above, the trains will have elevated seats with pseudo lap-bars, similar to that of Buzzsaw at Dreamworld or Jet Rescue at Sea World but with just a slight more bulk. Last up, we’ve got a helix of death followed by a series of bunny hops. Speaking of, while Superman’s big 100k/ph launch is an indeed a huge rush, it still doesn’t have the hyper-coaster beat, with Rival’s first drop’s speed coming in at a solid 115k/ph. Restrictions: 130cm minimum, at least 7 years of age Height: 202.0 ft: Speed: 71.5 mph: Inversions: 0: Elements: Chain Lift Hill 131.3 ft tall Non Inverting Loop Safety restrictions prohibit guests under 130cm tall and under 7 years of age from experiencing DC Rivals HyperCoaster. Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast is set to become home to the longest, fastest and highest rollercoaster in the Southern Hemisphere - and you can even ride it backwards. It’s pretty self explanatory, from all reports, this will be one of the ride’s most memorable and unique moments, the degree of twisting is insanely sharp, which should make for one hell of a moment in the sky. It is the first new Records Tallest roller coaster track in Australia at 62 meters. * Denotes a hypercoaster that is also a giga coaster, a roller coaster that exceeds 300 ft (91 … Like all good hypercoasters, Rivals features a run of airtime-full bunny hills to round out the ride. DC Rivals HyperCoaster facts: Height: 61.6 m or 202 feet; Length: 1.4km; Speed: Top Speed 115km/h; The best way to experience the DC Rivals HyperCoaster is with a Mega Pass which gives unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast and Paradise Country for 12 months. Height from low point: 7.3m, 7.1m, 6.0m. Scheduled to open this October, which is the start of the busy season in Australia, Movie World Gold Coast is hard at work on finishing up construction of the DC Rivals Hypercoaster.The impressive design from Mack Rides will tower of the park at 202 feet in … Due to the restrictive nature of the harness, some riders may experience difficulty meeting harness requirements. [15][16] Around this time, it was initially detailed by the Gold Coast Bulletin that the official ride opening would be launched after 21 September 2017 during a VIP event. The third reaches -0.95g and lasts 0.6 seconds. Warner Bros. Movie World. Let’s start with the first drop. All rights reserved. Launched in 2017, the Batmobile-like train runs at 115 km/h along the 1.4-kilometre track. What will truly set DC Rivals apart though will be the last two seats which face the opposite direction of travel, resulting in a crazy experience for those who really want to live life on the edge. Pieces continue to arrive by the container-load everyday, and will probably continue to do so until July at the latest if building trends for roller-coasters of this size are anything to go by.