DC Rivals HyperCoaster

{{Infobox roller coaster

| name = DC Rivals HyperCoaster

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| image = DC Rivals HyperCoaster 1.jpg

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| location = Warner Bros. Movie World

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| status = Open

| opened = 22 September 2017

| soft_opened = {{Start date|2017|09|16|df=y}}

| year = 2017

| cost = A$30 million
(${{formatprice|{{Inflation|AU|30000000|2018}}}} in {{Inflation-year|AU}} dollars{{inflation-fn|AU}})

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| type = Steel—Backwards

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| manufacturer = Mack Rides

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| model = Hyper Coaster

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| height_m = 61.6

| drop_m = 59.4

| length_m = 1,400.0

| speed_km/h = 115.1

| inversions = 0

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| capacity = 960

| gforce = 4.3

| trains = 2

| carspertrain = 6

| rowspercar = 2

| ridersperrow = 2

| restriction_cm = 130

| theme = DC Universe

| virtual_queue_name = Fast Track

| virtual_queue_image = Warner Bros. Movie World Fast Track availability.svg

| virtual_queue_status = available

| single_rider = available

| website = {{Official website|http://movieworld.com.au/rides-and-attractions/thrill-rides/dc-rivals-hypercoaster.aspx}}

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DC Rivals HyperCoaster is a steel hypercoaster at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Manufactured by Mack Rides, it is the fastest, and tallest hypercoaster in the Southern Hemisphere.{{Cite news |last=Ralph |first=Owen |date=5 June 2017 |title=DC Rivals hyper coaster to open at Australia's Warner Bros Movie World |language=en-GB |work=blooloop |url=https://blooloop.com/news/dc-rivals-warner-bros-movie-world/ |access-date=11 June 2017}}{{Cite news |last=McElroy |first=Nicholas |date=4 June 2017 |title=Movie World's new 'HyperCoaster' |work=Gold Coast Bulletin |publisher=News Corp Australia |url=https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/entertainment/movie-world-reveals-new-longest-tallest-and-fastest-hypercoaster-in-southern-hemisphere/news-story/1eb33f0f2890ab0402e8d246140dd957 |access-date=11 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818173656/https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/entertainment/movie-world-reveals-new-longest-tallest-and-fastest-hypercoaster-in-southern-hemisphere/news-story/1eb33f0f2890ab0402e8d246140dd957 |archive-date=18 August 2017}} It officially opened on 22 September 2017, becoming the newest attraction added to Warner Bros. Movie World since Doomsday Destroyer in 2016 and the latest roller coaster addition since Green Lantern Coaster in 2011.{{Cite news|url=https://www.parkz.com.au/article/2017/06/06/474-DC_Rivals_HyperCoaster_what_you_need_to_know_about_Movie_Worlds_new_coaster.html|title=DC Rivals HyperCoaster: what you need to know about Movie World's new coaster|last=Wilson|first=Richard|date=6 June 2017|work=Parkz|access-date=19 September 2017|language=en}} The roller coaster reaches a height of {{Convert|61.6|m|ft|adj=off}} with a maximum speed of {{Convert|115.1|km/h|mph}} and has a total track length of 1.4 kilometres (4,593.2 ft).{{Cite web |title=DC Rivals HyperCoaster |url=https://movieworld.com.au/attractions/dc-rivals-hypercoaster |access-date=2022-04-09 |website=Warner Bros. Movie World}}

History

In September 2016, crates from Mack Rides began to appear on groundwork that was ongoing in the park.{{Cite news|url=https://www.parkz.com.au/update/2016/09/02/413-Groundwork_underway_on_Movie_Worlds_2017_roller_coaster.html|title=Groundwork underway on Movie World's 2017 roller coaster|last=Wilson|first=Richard|date=2 September 2016|work=Parkz|access-date=11 June 2017|language=en}} In March 2017, construction blueprints were published about the roller coasters layout and station,{{Cite news|url=https://www.parkz.com.au/article/2017/03/14/465-Tender_documents_reveal_Movie_Worlds_hypercoaster_station.html|title=Tender documents reveal Movie World's hypercoaster station|last=Wilson|first=Richard|date=14 March 2017|work=Parkz|access-date=11 June 2017|language=en}} and construction began in April.{{Cite news|url=https://www.parkz.com.au/update/2017/04/19/484-Movie_Worlds_hypercoaster_commences_vertical_construction.html|title=Movie World's hypercoaster commences vertical construction|last=Wilson|first=Richard|date=19 April 2017|work=Parkz|access-date=11 June 2017|language=en}} 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.{{Cite news|url=https://www.parkz.com.au/article/2017/05/26/502-Movie_World_drops_first_official_hints_for_forthcoming_hypercoaster.html|title=Movie World drops first official hints for forthcoming hypercoaster|last=Wilson|first=Richard|date=26 May 2017|work=Parkz|access-date=11 June 2017|language=en}} 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.{{Cite web|url=http://ourworlds.co/2017/theme-parks/dc-rivals-hypercoaster-announcement/|title=Australia's best roller-coaster is coming to Movie World - DC Rivals Hypercoaster|last=Roache|first=Ben|date=4 June 2017|website=Our Worlds|language=en-US|access-date=11 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=https://interpark.co.uk/movie-world-developing-dc-rivals-hypercoaster/|title=Movie World developing DC Rivals HyperCoaster|last=Lennox|first=Adrian|date=9 June 2017|work=InterPark|access-date=11 June 2017|language=en-GB}}

In July 2017, it was reported that the ride cost the park A$30 million to build.{{Cite web|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/lifestyle/movie-worlds-dc-rivals-pegged-as-30-million-catalyst-for-gold-coast-theme-park-turnaround/news-story/e33e9e1af4434d047d20c12047026753|title=Movie World's DC Rivals pegged as $30 million catalyst for Gold Coast theme park turnaround|last=Skene|first=Kathleen|date=27 July 2017|website=Gold Coast Bulletin|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=20 August 2017|url-access=subscription }} On 4 August 2017, the final piece of track was put into place,{{Cite news|url=https://www.parkz.com.au/article/2017/08/04/530-DC_Rivals_HyperCoaster_tops_out_at_Movie_World.html|title=DC Rivals HyperCoaster tops out at Movie World|last=Wilson|first=Richard|date=4 August 2017|work=Parkz|access-date=20 August 2017|language=en}} with testing beginning later on 19 August.{{Cite news|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/entertainment/gold-coast-movie-worlds-newest-rollercoaster-takes-first-test-run/news-story/353265574325f888cddb54aace2d0670|title=Gold Coast Movie World's newest rollercoaster takes first test run|date=20 August 2017|work=Gold Coast Bulletin|access-date=20 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822065223/https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/entertainment/gold-coast-movie-worlds-newest-rollercoaster-takes-first-test-run/news-story/353265574325f888cddb54aace2d0670|archive-date=22 August 2017|publisher=News Corp Australia}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.parkz.com.au/article/2017/08/19/536-DC_Rivals_HyperCoaster_commences_testing.html|title=DC Rivals HyperCoaster commences testing|last=Wilson|first=Richard|date=19 August 2017|work=Parkz|access-date=20 August 2017|language=en}} 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 advertisement centred around characters from the DC Universe.{{Cite news|url=https://www.parkz.com.au/article/2017/09/10/544-Movie_Worlds_DC_Rivals_HyperCoaster_mini-site_answers_all_the_big_questions.html|title=Movie World's DC Rivals HyperCoaster mini-site answers all the big questions|last=Wilson|first=Richard|date=11 September 2017|work=Parkz|access-date=18 September 2017|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/movie-world-release-ad-ahead-of-dc-rivals-hypercoaster-launch-next-week-on-gold-coast/news-story/93f79a79ce01476ab146deba5e4d16a2|title=Movie World release ad ahead of DC Rivals Hypercoaster launch next week on Gold Coast|last1=Skene|first1=Kathleen|date=11 September 2017|work=Gold Coast Bulletin|access-date=18 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914143658/http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/gold-coast/movie-world-release-ad-ahead-of-dc-rivals-hypercoaster-launch-next-week-on-gold-coast/news-story/93f79a79ce01476ab146deba5e4d16a2|archive-date=14 September 2017|publisher=News Corp Australia|last2=Potts|first2=Andrew}} Around this time, it was initially detailed by the Gold Coast Bulletin that the ride would be formally launched on 21 September 2017 during a VIP event. On 16 September 2017, the ride soft-opened to the public for technical rehearsals,{{Cite news|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/lifestyle/you-could-try-out-the-gold-coast-dc-rivals-hypercoaster-before-it-officially-opens/news-story/103f46d2c6c0904dea69f4ecd075fce4|title=You could try out the Gold Coast DC Rivals Hypercoaster before it officially opens|last=Robbemond|first=Amanda|date=17 September 2017|work=Gold Coast Bulletin|access-date=18 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920072747/http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/lifestyle/you-could-try-out-the-gold-coast-dc-rivals-hypercoaster-before-it-officially-opens/news-story/103f46d2c6c0904dea69f4ecd075fce4|archive-date=20 September 2017|publisher=News Corp Australia}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.parkz.com.au/update/2017/09/18/548-DC_Rivals_HyperCoaster_is_now_open_for_preview_rides.html|title=The Parkz Update: DC Rivals HyperCoaster is now open for preview rides|last=Wilson|first=Richard|date=18 September 2017|work=Parkz|access-date=18 September 2017|language=en}} and officially opened on 22 September 2017.{{Cite news|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/movie-worlds-new-dc-rivals-hypercoaster-is-the-biggest-fastest-rollercoaster-in-the-southern-hemisphere/news-story/75c98c152309e12c1a16a7459cc5a097|title=New HyperCoaster rivals the world's best|last=Stolz|first=Greg|date=21 September 2017|work=The Courier Mail|access-date=22 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925025537/http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/movie-worlds-new-dc-rivals-hypercoaster-is-the-biggest-fastest-rollercoaster-in-the-southern-hemisphere/news-story/75c98c152309e12c1a16a7459cc5a097|archive-date=25 September 2017|publisher=Queensland Newspapers}}{{Cite web|url=http://travel.nine.com.au/2017/09/21/13/23/new-gold-coast-rollercoaster|title=The Gold Coast's Movie World opens a new rollercoaster|last=Nelmes|first=Amy|date=21 September 2017|website=Nine.com.au|publisher=Mi9|access-date=21 September 2017}}

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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/business/dc-rivals-hypercoaster-already-delivering-for-movie-world-less-than-a-fortnight-after-launch/news-story/623517e320d09f1ac4e92a302e52ba0e|title=DC Rivals HyperCoaster already delivering for Movie World — less than a fortnight after launch|last=Skene|first=Kathleen|date=3 October 2017|website=Gold Coast Bulletin|publisher=News Corp Australia|access-date=4 October 2017|url-access=subscription }}{{Cite news|url=https://www.parkz.com.au/article/2017/10/03/551-Movie_World_breaks_a_September_record_with_DC_Rivals_HyperCoaster_launch.html|title=Movie World breaks a September record with DC Rivals HyperCoaster launch|last=Wilson|first=Richard|date=3 October 2017|work=Parkz|access-date=4 October 2017|language=en}} In addition, the opening day brought in 11,500 visitors to the park as a whole. During annual maintenance of the roller coaster in August 2018, the track was replaced on the camelback element to make the ride smoother.{{Cite web|url=https://www.parkz.com.au/article/2018/08/24/620-Track_comes_down_from_DC_Rivals_HyperCoaster_during_annual_maintenance.html|title=Track comes down from DC Rivals HyperCoaster during annual maintenance|last=Wilson|first=Richard|date=24 August 2018|website=Parkz|language=en|access-date=26 March 2019}}

Ride experience

= Queue =

DC Rivals HyperCoaster has two main queues: 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.{{Cite web|url=http://movieworld.com.au/plan-your-day/fast-track.aspx|title=Fast Track|publisher=Warner Bros. Movie World|access-date=18 September 2017}} Upon entering the station, riders—depending on their status—can choose from either four queues: general admission, backwards, Fast Track or single riders.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhlWfMgDkro|title=DC Rivals Hypercoaster Official Opening - Off Ride POV - Movie World 16/09/17|date=16 September 2017|publisher=Gold Coast Theme Parks|via=YouTube|access-date=19 September 2017}}

= Layout =

File:DC Rivals HyperCoaster's Non-Inverted Loop.jpg

After it is dispatched from the station, the train takes a right turn into the {{convert|61.6|m|ft|adj=on}} lift hill.{{Cite web|url=https://rcdb.com/13637.htm|title=DC Rivals HyperCoaster - Warner Bros. Movie World (Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia)|publisher=Roller Coaster DataBase|language=en|access-date=19 September 2017}} Upon reaching its maximum height, riders take a twist down the {{convert|59.4|m|ft|adj=on}} 85-degree-drop. At the bottom, the ride reaches its maximum speed of {{Convert|115.1|km/h|mph}}. Then, the train ascends the ride's tallest camel back hill before descending left to follow into the {{convert|40|m|ft|adj=on}} non-inverting loop. 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. Following, the train enters a 480-degree-helix, then exits into a series of S-bend curves. 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLRCaK8wmzw|title=DC Rivals HyperCoaster POV - Virtual Point of View - OurWorlds|date=8 August 2017|website=Our Worlds|access-date=18 September 2017}}

Characteristics

= Trains =

Each train has six cars with two rows of two seats. The last car has only one row with backwards facing seats. In total, each train seats 22 passengers. Each of the ride's two trains are themed to the Batmobile.

Reception

DC Rivals HyperCoaster was acclaimed for its long, forceful layout and smooth ride experience. Finder.com.au{{'s}} Chris Stead cited the roller coaster as Warner Bros. Movie World's highlight attraction.{{cite web|url=https://www.finder.com.au/warner-bros-movie-world-gold-coast-review-2020|title=Warner Bros. Movie World Gold Coast review: Travelling with kids|last=Stead|first=Chris|date=2 March 2020|publisher=finder|access-date=10 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200510165756/https://www.finder.com.au/warner-bros-movie-world-gold-coast-review-2020|archive-date=10 May 2020|url-status=live}}