Batman: The Ride facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Batman: The Ride |
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A vertical loop and corkscrew on the ride at Six Flags Great America
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| Six Flags Great America | |
| Park section | Yankee Harbor |
| Coordinates | 42°22′5.79″N 87°56′1.42″W / 42.3682750°N 87.9337278°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Soft operation date | May 2, 1992 |
| Opening date | May 9, 1992 |
| Replaced | Tidal Wave |
| Six Flags Great Adventure | |
| Park section | Movie Town |
| Coordinates | 40°8′8.73″N 74°26′38.05″W / 40.1357583°N 74.4439028°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 1, 1993 |
| Replaced | Lightnin' Loops |
| Six Flags Magic Mountain | |
| Park section | DC Universe |
| Coordinates | 34°25′33″N 118°36′03″W / 34.425854°N 118.600778°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | March 26, 1994 |
| Six Flags St. Louis | |
| Park section | Studio Backlot |
| Coordinates | 38°30′49″N 90°40′24″W / 38.513535°N 90.673207°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | April 22, 1995 |
| Six Flags Over Georgia | |
| Park section | Gotham City |
| Coordinates | 33°46′10″N 84°32′47″W / 33.769495°N 84.546366°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 3, 1997 |
| Six Flags Over Texas | |
| Park section | Gotham City |
| Coordinates | 32°45′30.31″N 97°3′59.93″W / 32.7584194°N 97.0666472°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 26, 1999 |
| Parque Warner Madrid | |
| Park section | DC Super Heroes World |
| Coordinates | 40°13′41″N 3°35′33″W / 40.228183°N 3.592378°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | April 6, 2002 |
| Six Flags New Orleans | |
| Park section | DC Comics Super Heroes Adventures |
| Coordinates | 30°02′59″N 89°56′05″W / 30.049732°N 89.934758°W |
| Status | Relocated to Six Flags Fiesta Texas where it operates as Goliath |
| Opening date | April 12, 2003 |
| Closing date | August 21, 2005 |
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| Type | Steel – Inverted |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Designer | Werner Stengel |
| Model | Inverted Coaster – Batman |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Inversions | 5 |
| Duration | 1:45 |
| Capacity | 1280–1400 riders per hour |
| G-force | 4 |
| Restraint Style | Over-the-shoulder |
| Height restriction | 54 in (137 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train. |
| Height | 100 or 105 ft (30 or 32 m) |
| Length | 2,693 or 2,700 ft (821 or 823 m) |
| Speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) |
| Drop | 84.5 ft |
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Batman: The Ride is an exciting steel roller coaster. You can find it at several Six Flags theme parks. It's an "inverted" coaster, which means the train runs below the track. Your feet hang freely in the air! This makes for a unique and thrilling experience. The ride was built by a company called Bolliger & Mabillard. It was the very first inverted roller coaster when it opened in 1992. Its theme is based on the first Batman movie.
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About Batman: The Ride
Batman: The Ride is a special type of roller coaster. It's called an inverted coaster. This means the track is above you, and your feet dangle freely. You sit in a car that hangs from the track. This gives you a feeling like you are flying! The ride is based on the popular superhero, Batman. It makes you feel like you are soaring through Gotham City.
Who Built It?
The roller coaster was built by a company named Bolliger & Mabillard. They are famous for making many exciting roller coasters. The original ride was partly designed by Jim Wintrode. He was the manager of Six Flags Great America at the time.
Thrilling Features
Batman: The Ride is known for its exciting elements. It has many twists, turns, and loops.
Height and Speed
The ride takes you up to a height of about 100 feet (30 m). That's as tall as a 10-story building! Then, you zoom down at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour (80 km/h). That's really fast!
Inversions
This roller coaster has five inversions. An inversion is when the track turns you upside down. On Batman: The Ride, you will go through:
- A giant vertical loop
- Two corkscrews, which twist you around
- A zero-g roll, which makes you feel weightless
The whole ride lasts about 1 minute and 45 seconds. It's a quick but intense adventure!
Where Can You Ride It?
Batman: The Ride is so popular that many parks have a copy of it. These are called "clones." This means they are almost exactly the same ride.
Locations in the United States
You can find Batman: The Ride at these Six Flags parks in the USA:
- Six Flags Great America (opened 1992)
- Six Flags Great Adventure (opened 1993)
- Six Flags Magic Mountain (opened 1994)
- Six Flags St. Louis (opened 1995)
- Six Flags Over Georgia (opened 1997)
- Six Flags Over Texas (opened 1999)
There was also one at Six Flags New Orleans. It opened in 2003 but closed in 2005. That ride was later moved to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. It is now called Goliath.
International Location
You can also ride a version of Batman: The Ride outside the USA. It is located at Parque Warner Madrid in Spain. This park opened its Batman ride in 2002.
A Roller Coaster First
When Batman: The Ride first opened in 1992, it was a big deal. It was the world's first inverted roller coaster. This means it was the first time riders hung below the track. This new design changed how roller coasters were built. Because it was so important, the American Coaster Enthusiasts group gave it a special award. They called it a "Coaster Landmark."
Images for kids
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Batman: The Ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain
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An overview of the ride's first drop and vertical loop at Six Flags Great Adventure
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Batman: The Ride theming at Six Flags Great America
See also
In Spanish: Batman: The Ride para niños
