Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom Review, Six Flags Magic Mountain Drop Tower | California's Scariest Ride

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  • Опубликовано: 5 мар 2023
  • Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom opened in 2012 as the world's tallest drop tower. This Intamin drop tower stands 400 feet tall and was added to the side of Superman: Escape from Krypton. While this ride lost the height record, it still may be the scariest drop tower out there between it's size and sway.
    Video Credits
    Giant Drop 1 (dreamworldAU)- • Girl free-falls on the...
    Giant Drop 2 (dreamworldAU)- • The Giant Drop - POV -...
    Lex Luthor Announcement (Six Flags Magic Mountain)
    Lex Luthor Commercial (Six Flags Magic Mountain)
    Lex Luthor Off-Ride (coastercrutchfield)- • Lex Luthor: Drop of Do...
    Lex Luthor POV (coastercrutchfield)- • Lex Luthor: Drop of Do...
    Lex Luthor VR (Six Flags Magic Mountain)- • West Coast’s Tallest D...
    Superman (Menachem Piekarski)- • superman the escape si...
    Tower of Terror (Intamin)- • Tower of Terror II: Dr...
    Background Music
    Stylish Innovation Technology by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Sun Dreams- • Stylish Innovation Tec...
    Epic Drone Background Music by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Alioth- • Epic Drone Background ...

Комментарии • 109

  • @BoomerBaskins
    @BoomerBaskins Год назад +34

    I consider myself a rollercoaster enthusiast. For some reason, nothing scares me more than a decent drop tower.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +2

      Definitely a thrill.

    • @Didyus
      @Didyus Год назад +1

      Same

    • @greensleeves8095
      @greensleeves8095 Год назад +1

      Nothing gives me butterflies more than this drop. The suspense when it slowly pulls you up and the suspense when it holds you for a second or two never gets old.

    • @MIKEYPOOHBEARJACKSON
      @MIKEYPOOHBEARJACKSON 10 месяцев назад

      Same, though I favor Coasters more than drop towers and flat rides

  • @jordanbeckstead3160
    @jordanbeckstead3160 Год назад +2

    When you talk about the gut punch feeling on a drop tower, i think of the ridiculous Larson drop towers(ex: Panic Plunge, Silverwood). Those things are the worst, in a good way.

  • @VelocicoasterFanboy
    @VelocicoasterFanboy Год назад +1

    Awesome Review🤩

  • @Kittyhat
    @Kittyhat Год назад +5

    Wild how at one point this park had this, and America's only 2 4d coasters, that's how you know your lineup is geared towards thrillseekers

  • @Joypyf
    @Joypyf 2 месяца назад

    My feet began sweating just hearing your narration of going up lol 🙈

  • @SadlySorrowful
    @SadlySorrowful 8 месяцев назад

    I was wondering what the difference between this ride and drop zone at california great america in san jose california. I went on that it was about 60 mph and 260ish feet high i think.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  7 месяцев назад +1

      Drop Zone has more power, but this drop is faster and longer.

    • @SadlySorrowful
      @SadlySorrowful 7 месяцев назад

      @@CanobieCoaster between supreme scream and the drop tower at california great america which is more intense and why?

  • @coasterfamilyfeud3247
    @coasterfamilyfeud3247 Год назад +4

    This ride is pretty insane! I kept thinking ‘shouldn’t we be slowing down now??!!’ I loved it!

  • @ElectriKong-
    @ElectriKong- Год назад +2

    2:49 guess there is a reason though, Muntanya Russa is getting VR in April.

  • @skeletor325
    @skeletor325 Год назад

    Can you do a review of fearfall at kentucky kingdom? It's a 130 foot drop tower

  • @zackf3688
    @zackf3688 9 месяцев назад +1

    Ive gone to Magic Mountain countless times and it never occured to me to ride Drop of Doom because its so scary. My palms were sweaty just watching this video. Ill only go if my 10 year old son decides he wants to challenge it, otherwise im a no. Lol, thannks for this review!

  • @trinity-draws123
    @trinity-draws123 4 месяца назад +2

    How many drop towers are at this six flags? Planning on going there and I’m absolutely terrified of drop towers😅

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  4 месяца назад +2

      This one has a kiddie drop tower and this one.

    • @trinity-draws123
      @trinity-draws123 4 месяца назад

      @@CanobieCoaster ah, thank you!

  • @m_ianO
    @m_ianO Год назад +3

    It swayed so much when I dropped on it once and the side to side motion was so intense

  • @Thuggysmurf
    @Thuggysmurf Год назад +1

    7:33 Yep. Demon Drop at Dorney Park is still the only perfect score :)
    That's awesome you got footage of Superman and Drop of Doom running at the same time. A rare sight these days. Drop of Doom always keeps me guessing with that late break.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      I was lucky both were open at the same time.

  • @masterwatermelonthemeparks
    @masterwatermelonthemeparks Год назад

    going to Seaworld Orlando tomorow :D

  • @chongarcia977
    @chongarcia977 Год назад

    You know you are 💯 percent correct..Although as of now I haven't been on LLDOD I've been on many drop towers..The new ones like Scream @ SFFT and Superman @ SFOT are high but there not that scary..I rode a 2nd generation drop tower in Dungeon Drop @ SIx Flags Houston and as far that has been the scariest I've been on..I think even the 1st generation drop towers were good..I.e demon drop..those packed a punch..Is this one really that scary?because I've been disappointed in the new ones..They Are high but there to air compressed..meaning not a direct free fall..If yall know of any good ones that leave your stomach in the air please let me know..Because the new ones are no good..

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      The early Intamin ones have an intense fall.

  • @michaeltaylor1603
    @michaeltaylor1603 Год назад +1

    I laugh at peoples fear of a wooden roller coasters sWaY. I remark that when you open/close door to your house, the house sways a bit especially when its windy. Steel coasters sway as well. Shockwave SFoTX. has a noticeable sway as the columns like on Mindbender are far apart. Still I GET IT! It's a bit unnerving to feel that sWaY from the energy of another moving ride.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      It's definitely freakiest on this ride for me.

  • @MIKEYPOOHBEARJACKSON
    @MIKEYPOOHBEARJACKSON 10 месяцев назад

    With those restraints i learned if you cross your arms like water slides you will feel a little bit secured.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  10 месяцев назад +1

      I usually go hands off for the descent.

  • @Raging_Red_Bulls
    @Raging_Red_Bulls Год назад +4

    I’d rather smoke crack, then get on that roller coaster ride 🎢

  • @messinwithzacksquatch
    @messinwithzacksquatch Год назад +2

    Got a chance to ride this back in 2016 and loved it. But ever since riding Gravity Bomb in Branson, I can't help but imagine how S&S could have given Six Flags the most terrifying, forceful drop tower of all time. 200 feet with just a seat belt was giving me a panic attack...I can't even imagine 400!

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +1

      Gravity Bomb has a more forceful drop, but it doesn't scare me like Lex Luthor.

  • @micoasters
    @micoasters Год назад +4

    I’m terrified of drop towers, the only ones I’ll ride are the smaller s&s doubble shots and arm Larson towers

    • @360coasters
      @360coasters Год назад +2

      In my opinion the small drop towers are scarier than this.

    • @micoasters
      @micoasters Год назад +2

      @@360coasters I don't like suspense. So those have a shorter suspense time

    • @jayminyoel7911
      @jayminyoel7911 Год назад +1

      I used to be more scared, but not anymore. When you’ve done one, you’ve done them all.

    • @AmazingElevatorsandClaws
      @AmazingElevatorsandClaws Год назад

      What scares you about drop towers? They’re so fun

    • @micoasters
      @micoasters Год назад

      @@AmazingElevatorsandClaws I don't like not knowing when I drop. I'm autistic so it freaks me out too much

  • @Joemama..
    @Joemama.. Год назад +2

    Ive Been on both this and zuminjaro at great adventure and this one just felt a lot more open and much more forceful. I’ve only been on it once but still remember it is probably the 5th or 6th best ride in the park

  • @timothywait9457
    @timothywait9457 Год назад

    CanobieCoaster i do not find rides to be scary but if i did this would not be the scarist in California It would be X2 that is far more intence this is a good ride though with nice tummy felling

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      This one freaks me out more with the height and sway.

  • @Lloyd00
    @Lloyd00 Год назад +1

    Dude it takes forever to get to the top. It's agonizing. Once was enough for me. I gotta be in the mood to get on it

  • @keithstransitexperiences9749
    @keithstransitexperiences9749 9 дней назад

    Top Thrill 2 has those same restraints and I've heard that skinny people won't vbe able to ride, which Cedar Point cites safety like. unless someone is stapled per the guidelines for that ride post lawsuit, Zamperla is afraid for things beyond loose articles, meaning restraints not in contact with a guest's thighs. I do remember my thighs being in contact on the lap bar of this ride.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  8 дней назад

      I've seen parks like Six Flags Mexico enforce thigh contact.

  • @maxhagenauer24
    @maxhagenauer24 Год назад

    What an absolutely insane experience this must be. I love Intamin Drop Towers. As I do prefer the more intense towers than the bigger ones, these bigger ones are still intense and have that crazy fear factor in their enormous height. I wonder how scary it is as a sway ride when Superman is running. Also, did you notice any negative Gs on this ride where you felt the restraint when falling or was it just strong enough for a 1 - 0 G weightlessness feeling?

  • @VerticalLoop
    @VerticalLoop Год назад +2

    You said "the drop is nearly 5 seconds in duration" twice

  • @ThrillsofColdplay
    @ThrillsofColdplay Год назад

    You’ll probably get a better ride if you get a dueling experience on Zumanjaro Drop of Doom

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      True, but I've heard it doesn't sway like Superman

    • @ThrillsofColdplay
      @ThrillsofColdplay Год назад

      @@CanobieCoaster it does move though you can feel it

  • @nathancruz9172
    @nathancruz9172 10 месяцев назад

    That’s what I called Superman vs lex Luthor ride.

  • @OriginalJoe
    @OriginalJoe Год назад +1

    Have you been on the drop tower at the top of Stratosphere in Vegas? That one is shorter in ride height, but the height above the ground is something you seldom are able to experience.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +2

      I prefer that one for the view and airtime, but it doesn't scare me like this one.

    • @fadedidentity
      @fadedidentity Год назад +1

      I live in Vegas and the Big Shot is one of the best rides out there. not only does the incredible view make it feel much taller, but you get some wicked airtime once you hit the crest. it almost feels like you get pushed back down instead of free falling with how intense it is

    • @LyfeWithJoy
      @LyfeWithJoy Год назад

      I’ve ridden that one and I am terrified to try drop of doom it looks so intense lol

  • @OklahomaCoasterFan
    @OklahomaCoasterFan Год назад

    On my first ride, I had no idea that the tower swayed like that when Superman was running, then it happened when we were getting close to the top. It freaked me out, and I loved it. I was disappointed to have both rides closed on my last trip.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +2

      My last visit was the first time I've seen both open in a long time.

  • @WCfanboy
    @WCfanboy Год назад +2

    6:49 audio repeated twice

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      Thank you! I'll get that fixed.

    • @WhatAG23
      @WhatAG23 Год назад

      No it’s not

    • @WCfanboy
      @WCfanboy Год назад

      @@WhatAG23 it was fixed, maybe read the replies

  • @brucegibson1813
    @brucegibson1813 Год назад +2

    I would probably start crying if I went on this

  • @AlexRuckusFTW
    @AlexRuckusFTW Год назад

    I'm so glad its been closed the few times I've gone lol

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      Scared?

    • @AlexRuckusFTW
      @AlexRuckusFTW Год назад

      @Canobie Coaster most definitely but I did say I would ride it just to knock it off my list

  • @Ihatethoosies
    @Ihatethoosies Год назад

    This ride is intimidating but I think x2 is scarier

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +2

      I think this is scarier, but X2 is more intense.

  • @user-kc7sg2yz3e
    @user-kc7sg2yz3e Год назад +1

    fuck that shit is scary

  • @williamjones9707
    @williamjones9707 Год назад

    This doesn't scare me anyone. it goes up very quickly and drops right away.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад

      The height and sway is still terrifying.

    • @williamjones9707
      @williamjones9707 Год назад

      @@CanobieCoaster it scared me at first but it just goes up so quick. Drop zone at kings island gives me more trouble becuase it is very slow and the drop is way more powerful. The drop is so chill.

  • @qoscarjenkins9527
    @qoscarjenkins9527 Год назад

    I ain't never ridin another drop Tower again.. I used to do it just to impress broads but I'm too old now... Strictly coasters

  • @princeerick11
    @princeerick11 Год назад +2

    I Love How This Ride Is So Unique With Another Ride Attach To It❤️

  • @trevorjensen2706
    @trevorjensen2706 Год назад +1

    Sorry, I am still disappointed Superman fails to go close to the actual 400 foot mark. I hope in the future, Magic Mountain gets a more modern, and more powerful launch that can help this ride soar to the heighth it was intended to reach.
    In regards to the drop of Lex Luther, I have yet to go on it, but I imagine the swaying is indeed un-nerving.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Год назад +1

      I wish they can get Superman up to its max speed reliably one day.

  • @clairefunnell8481
    @clairefunnell8481 Год назад

    Bit too scary. Neat though.