Gotham City Gauntlet: Escape from Arkham Asylum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gotham City Gauntlet: Escape from Arkham Asylum |
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| Previously known as Road Runner Express at Kentucky Kingdom | |
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| Six Flags New England | |
| Park section | DC Universe |
| Coordinates | 42°02′26″N 72°36′53″W / 42.0406°N 72.6146°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | April 16, 2011 |
| Kentucky Kingdom | |
| Coordinates | 38°11′47″N 85°44′39″W / 38.196385°N 85.744267°W |
| Status | Relocated to Six Flags New England |
| Opening date | May 2000 |
| Closing date | 2009 |
| Replaced | The Vampire |
| Replaced by | Professor John’s Flying Machines |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Wild Mouse – Family |
| Manufacturer | Maurer AG |
| Designer | Ingenieur Buro Stengel GmbH |
| Model | Wilde Maus Classic |
| Height | 49.25 ft (15.01 m) |
| Length | 1,213.9 ft (370.0 m) |
| Speed | 28 mph (45 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 1:32 |
| Max vertical angle | 46° |
| Capacity | 900 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 46 in (117 cm) |
 Flash Pass Available |
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| Gotham City Gauntlet: Escape from Arkham Asylum at RCDB | |
Gotham City Gauntlet: Escape from Arkham Asylum is a super fun roller coaster at Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts. It's a special type of ride called a wild mouse coaster. Before it got its cool Batman theme, it was known as the Road Runner Express.
Ride History
This roller coaster first opened in May 2000 at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky. It was called the Road Runner Express back then. The ride was built where another coaster, The Vampire, used to be. Interestingly, The Vampire also moved to Six Flags New England and became Flashback.
The Road Runner Express operated until the end of 2009. At that time, Six Flags decided to close Kentucky Kingdom after a disagreement with the Kentucky State Fair Board. As part of a deal, the Road Runner Express was taken apart and moved to Six Flags New England.
In 2011, the coaster reopened with its new name, Gotham City Gauntlet: Escape From Arkham Asylum. It was built on the spot where a Batman Stunt Show arena used to be. This area was also planned for a different Batman-themed roller coaster, but that plan was canceled. The Gauntlet ride is very similar to the canceled Batman coaster design.
About the Ride
Gotham City Gauntlet: Escape From Arkham Asylum is a classic wild mouse roller coaster. These rides are known for their sharp, sudden turns that make you feel like you're going to fall off the track! Each car on the ride can hold four people.
The highest point of the coaster is about 49 feet (15 meters) tall. During the ride, you'll experience 17 turns and several drops. This coaster is great for families and younger kids, but it's not a "junior" coaster. Riders need to be at least 46 inches (1.17 meters) tall to ride.
Ride Theme
The ride has a cool Batman theme. Each car is designed to look like a different villain from the Batman stories. The idea is that you are helping your chosen villain escape from Arkham Asylum. When the ride was at Kentucky Kingdom, it had a different theme based on The Looney Tunes characters.
