Photo from Six Flags

Six Flags had just announced that they are adding a new ride to their Magic Mountain park. According to the L.A. Times, "Six Flags Magic Mountain will add a new 40-story thrill ride in spring 2012 themed to DC Comics villain Lex Luthor that will rank as the world’s tallest and fastest drop tower. The 400-foot-tall Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom will be attached to both sides of the Valencia amusement park's 415-foot-tall Superman: Escape from Krypton coaster tower."

Whenever I have gone to Magic Mountain, I have always enjoyed their coasters, but I felt like there was an empty void to fill when the Freefall ride was taken out a few years ago.  The park was lacking a solid drop ride that would be a nice break from the traditional coaster; now that void has finally been filled.

When I first heard the rumor that Six Flags would finally be adding a drop ride to the park a few months ago, I figured that they would build their own tower to accommodate the ride. I have no idea why, but I never figured that they would attach a drop ride onto the Superman tower. I think this move is genius on Six Flags' part. Not only would it really save money from the expense of building a separate tower, but it will be good for marketing purposes to be able to say, "We are opening the world's tallest drop ride!"

As thrilled as I am about this, I can't help but think of how loud it's going to be knowing that the Superman ride vehicles will be right behind riders' ears. I'm sure all they would have to do is cover their ears but still, it would be a serious nuisance. What I'm worried about is having to hear that while waiting in line. Hopefully they'll utilize an indoor queue or something. Lastly, the ride looks like it'll be pretty low-capacity, meaning long lines....just like almost every ride at Six Flags.

Whatever the case, I'm pretty excited for 2012. Universal will finally get their long-awaited West Coast version of the "Amazing Adventures of Spider-man" with their upcoming "Transformers: The Ride 3D"; Disney will have their highly-detailed Carsland with their highly anticipated "Radiator Springs Racers"; Sea World will be adding their first true coaster with Manta and Magic Mountain will finally be adding the world's tallest drop ride. 2012 is going to be a very good year for theme park freaks.