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The '''Batwing Spaceshot''' is a thrill ride located at [[Warner Bros. Movie World]] on the [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]], Australia.<ref name="Official">{{cite web|title=Batwing Spaceshot|url=http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Rides/BATWING-Spaceshot.htm|publisher=MyFun|accessdate=15 August 2010| |
The '''Batwing Spaceshot''' is a thrill ride located at [[Warner Bros. Movie World]] on the [[Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]], Australia.<ref name="Official">{{cite web|title=Batwing Spaceshot|url=http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Rides/BATWING-Spaceshot.htm|publisher=MyFun|accessdate=15 August 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100822191223/http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Rides/BATWING-Spaceshot.htm|archivedate=22 August 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> It opened on 20 December 2006. The ride is an [[S&S Power|S&S]] [[Space Shot (ride)|Space Shot]], a pneumatic powered ride which shoots riders up and then back down. The rise reaches a height of {{Convert|61|m}} and riders experience a force of up to 4 [[G force|Gs]] while travelling at a speed of {{Convert|64|km/h}}. It carries 360 passengers per hour, and lasts for 50 seconds. The ride opened almost one year after the opening of the [[Superman Escape]] roller coaster, which opened on 26 December 2005. The logo’s design based on the [[bat-signal]] in the film [[Batman Begins]]. However, the ride has no other similarity to that film.<ref name="Parkz">{{cite web|title=Batwing Spaceshot (Warner Bros. Movie World)|url=http://www.parkz.com.au/parks/AU/Gold_Coast/Warner_Bros_Movie_World/rides/176-Batwing-Spaceshot.html|work=Database Entry|publisher=Parkz|accessdate=3 May 2010}}</ref><ref name="ParkzSE">{{cite web|title=Superman Escape (Warner Bros. Movie World)|url=http://www.parkz.com.au/parks/AU/Gold_Coast/Warner_Bros_Movie_World/rides/282-Superman-Escape.html|work=Database Entry|publisher=Parkz|accessdate=15 August 2010}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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First signs of construction were seen in the middle of 2006 when the queue for the former Looney Tunes Musical Revue show was demolished. This was followed by the excavation of ground in the area. In July 2006, it was confirmed that the ride would be a S&S Power Space Shot.<ref name="Construction photos">{{cite web|last=Wilson|first=Richard|title=Batwing Spaceshot (Warner Bros. Movie World)|url=http://www.parkz.com.au/photos/AU/Gold_Coast/Warner_Bros_Movie_World/176-Batwing-Spaceshot/construction/|work=Photo gallery|publisher=Parkz|accessdate=15 August 2010|date=17 July 2006}}</ref> The ride was later announced to be a [[Batman]] themed space shot tower called Batwing Spaceshot. On 20 December 2006, the ride opened to the public.<ref name=Parkz /> The ride was installed by [[Ride Entertainment Group]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Projects|url=http://www.rideentertainment.com/projects|publisher=Ride Entertainment Group|accessdate=22 November 2013}}</ref> |
First signs of construction were seen in the middle of 2006 when the queue for the former [[List of former Warner Bros. Movie World attractions|Looney Tunes Musical Revue]] show was demolished. This was followed by the excavation of ground in the area. In July 2006, it was confirmed that the ride would be a S&S Power Space Shot.<ref name="Construction photos">{{cite web|last=Wilson|first=Richard|title=Batwing Spaceshot (Warner Bros. Movie World)|url=http://www.parkz.com.au/photos/AU/Gold_Coast/Warner_Bros_Movie_World/176-Batwing-Spaceshot/construction/|work=Photo gallery|publisher=Parkz|accessdate=15 August 2010|date=17 July 2006}}</ref> The ride was later announced to be a [[Batman]] themed space shot tower called Batwing Spaceshot. On 20 December 2006, the ride opened to the public.<ref name=Parkz /> The ride was installed by [[Ride Entertainment Group]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Projects|url=http://www.rideentertainment.com/projects|publisher=Ride Entertainment Group|accessdate=22 November 2013}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:30, 13 February 2024
Batwing Spaceshot | |
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![]() The 61-metre (200 ft) tall tower of the Batwing Spaceshot | |
Warner Bros. Movie World | |
Coordinates | 27°54′27.5″S 153°18′46.26″E / 27.907639°S 153.3128500°E |
Status | Operating |
Cost | A$5,000,000 |
Opening date | 20 December 2006 |
Ride statistics | |
Attraction type | Space Shot |
Manufacturer | S&S Power |
Height | 61 m (200 ft) |
Speed | 64 km/h (40 mph) |
G-force | 4 |
Capacity | 360 riders per hour |
Vehicles | 1 |
Riders per vehicle | 16 |
Duration | 50 seconds |
Height restriction | 48.42 in (123 cm) |
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The Batwing Spaceshot is a thrill ride located at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Australia.[1] It opened on 20 December 2006. The ride is an S&S Space Shot, a pneumatic powered ride which shoots riders up and then back down. The rise reaches a height of 61 metres (200 ft) and riders experience a force of up to 4 Gs while travelling at a speed of 64 kilometres per hour (40 mph). It carries 360 passengers per hour, and lasts for 50 seconds. The ride opened almost one year after the opening of the Superman Escape roller coaster, which opened on 26 December 2005. The logo’s design based on the bat-signal in the film Batman Begins. However, the ride has no other similarity to that film.[2][3]
History
First signs of construction were seen in the middle of 2006 when the queue for the former Looney Tunes Musical Revue show was demolished. This was followed by the excavation of ground in the area. In July 2006, it was confirmed that the ride would be a S&S Power Space Shot.[4] The ride was later announced to be a Batman themed space shot tower called Batwing Spaceshot. On 20 December 2006, the ride opened to the public.[2] The ride was installed by Ride Entertainment Group.[5]
References
- ^ "Batwing Spaceshot". MyFun. Archived from the original on 22 August 2010. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Batwing Spaceshot (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Database Entry. Parkz. Retrieved 3 May 2010.
- ^ "Superman Escape (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Database Entry. Parkz. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
- ^ Wilson, Richard (17 July 2006). "Batwing Spaceshot (Warner Bros. Movie World)". Photo gallery. Parkz. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
- ^ "Projects". Ride Entertainment Group. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
External links
- Operating amusement attractions
- Amusement rides introduced in 2006
- Drop tower rides
- Warner Bros. Movie World
- Amusement rides manufactured by S&S – Sansei Technologies
- Towers completed in 2006
- Batman in amusement parks
- 2006 establishments in Australia
- Warner Bros. Global Brands and Experiences attractions
- Amusement ride stubs