Construction Timeline of The Flash: Speed Force
Officially announced in mid-2023 with rumors circulating from early 2023, The Flash: Speed Force is an Intamin halfpipe shuttle coaster. Originally opening in 2007 at Wet'n'Wild Water World, a sister park of Movie World, this ride is built by Intamin and stands 20 meters tall. Riders sit on a train that accommodates 12 people and spins freely.
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- Ride Updates:
- 17/05/2024 | The Flash: Speed Force Officially Open!
- 13/05/2024 | The Flash: Speed Force Officially Opened to the Public!
- 09/05/2024 | Construction Wall Removal, Awaiting Opening Date Announcement!
- 15/04/2024 | The Flash: Speed Force Theming Completed
- 12/04/2024 | The Flash: Speed Force Seat Installation Begins
- 29/03/2024 | The Flash: Speed Force Ride Testing has Begun
- 22/03/2024 | The Flash: Speed Force Ride Board Announced
Ride Updates:
17/05/2024 | The Flash: Speed Force Officially Open!
Friday, May 17th 2024
As of Friday, May 17th, Warner Bros. Movie World has officially confirmed that The Flash: Speed Force is now open to the public!
This exciting new attraction has been over a year in the making. From early concept images to achieving a new world record for a ride within a ride, Warner Bros. Movie World should be commended for the suprising level of quality of The Flash: Speed Force.
13/05/2024 | The Flash: Speed Force Officially Opened to the Public!
Monday, May 13th 2024
Warner Bros. Movie World has still not oficially announced an opening date. As a result, the ride's availability may vary, with it potentially being open one day and closed the next until we recieve an official date.
Various signage has been installed at the enterance of the ride including the Ride Restrictions Sign.
Another sign has also been spotted at the rides entrance indicating that the ride is currently undergoing Techincal Rehearsals
Heaps of photos were posted on the Parkz Forum, by user Tricoart of the queue and the ride in action!
Some photos of the rides Queue Line
09/05/2024 | Construction Wall Removal, Awaiting Opening Date Announcement!
Thursday, May 9th 2024
Warner Brothers Movie World has teased the upcoming opening date of Flash Speed Force on their social media story.
"We first saw movement on site in February 2023 and 15 months later, it’s finally going to open." - Parkz Forum User
The construction walls have been removed and a sign teasing the upcoming date has been placed at the entrance of the queue, as confirmed by Dion Summergreene's, Art Director of Consumer Products at Village Roadshow Theme Parks, Instagram story.
We anticipate a mid-May opening date, has been confirmed by our sources. Stay tuned for further updates!
15/04/2024 | The Flash: Speed Force Theming Completed
Monday, April 15th 2024
Warner Bros. Movie World has reached a significant milestone in the development of its latest roller coaster, The Flash: Speed Force. Today marked the completion of all themeing for the attraction, with the installation of the coaster's iconic statues of The Flash and Reverse Flash at the ride's entrance. Crafted by sculptstudios (the same company responsiable for the Leviathan statue at Sea World), these hand-made statues have 'zoomed' into Movie World, poised to become the centerpiece of The Flash: Speed Force.
With themeing now in we are awaiting the park's announcement of the ride's official opening date and the completion of commissioning by the manufacturer INTAMIN
We anticipate a mid-May opening date, which has been confimed by our sources.
12/04/2024 | The Flash: Speed Force Seat Installation Begins
Friday, April 12th 2024
Warner Bros. Movie World's "newest" roller coaster, The Flash: Speed Force, is nearing completion as the commissioning process progresses. Recent updates provided by the park indicate significant milestones in the ride's development. According to information shared by Movie World, the commissioning process has advanced, with the removal of gondolas from the ride vehicles following successful pull-throughs and initial inspections by Intamin, the ride manufacturer. The focus has now shifted to the installation of seats and harnesses, marking another crucial step towards the ride's completion. Source: Facebook
In a previous report, we speculated that The Flash: Speed Force would feature the old restraints similar identical to Surf Rider and Superman Escape. Recent findings from the parks latest Facebook post's last picture confirm our statement.
As part of the standard safety protocols for new coasters, The Flash: Speed Force must undergo a specified number of test cycles before opening to the public. While the exact number remains undisclosed our sources have provided us that it is 500 Cycles. Movie World's responses on social media also suggestst a meticulous approach to ensure an unparalleled experience for riders. The park's statements indicate significant upgrades and technological advancements incorporated into the ride, hinting at a rigorous testing process akin to that of a new attraction.
We anticipate a mid-May opening date, which has been confimed by our sources.
29/03/2024 | The Flash: Speed Force Ride Testing has Begun
29 March, 2024