Batman & Robin: The Chiller was a dual-tracked, launched shuttle coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, designed by Premier Rides with layout engineering from Werner Stengel’s firm, Ing.-Büro Stengel GmbH. Branded around the 1997 film Batman & Robin, the ride used two side-by-side tracks, named for the film’s dueling heroes, that launched trains backward and forward using linear induction motor (LIM) technology, a novelty for coasters at the time.
The Chiller had a troubled debut, opening for limited operation on June 7, 1997, then shutting down for repairs before its full public opening in 1998. Standing 200 feet tall and launching riders to 65 mph via LIM propulsion in about 4 seconds, it was one of the most powerful launched coasters of its era, but chronic downtime plagued the ride for most of its decade in operation.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Six Flags Great Adventure
- Manufacturer: Premier Rides
- Opened: June 7, 1997 (limited); 1998 (full)
- Closed: 2007
- Height: 200 feet
- Top speed: 65 mph
- Length: Batman track: 1,137 ft; Robin track: 1,229 ft
- Inversions: Batman track: 1 (top hat); Robin track: 2 (cobra roll)
The Ride Experience
Riders boarded one of two trains, Batman or Robin, that launched simultaneously in opposite directions from a shared station using LIM propulsion rather than a traditional lift hill. The Batman train rocketed through a 139-foot inverted top hat, while the Robin train traversed a separate 105-foot cobra roll counted as two inversions, each track’s train then continuing to a 200-foot incline before rolling backward through the same element and back into the station.
Mechanical Troubles and Closure
The Chiller’s advanced LIM launch system, cutting-edge for a 1997 coaster, proved difficult and costly to maintain. The ride suffered recurring computer errors, stalled trains, overheating motors, and uncomfortable restraints (originally over-the-shoulder harnesses, later swapped for lap bars in 2001-2002), leading to long stretches of downtime nearly every season. By 2007, Six Flags announced the Chiller would not reopen, and demolition followed that fall. The site eventually became home to Justice League: Battle for Metropolis, The Dark Knight Coaster, and The Flash: Vertical Velocity.
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Batman & Robin: The Chiller Photo Archive: July 2001
These are original ThrillZing photos of Batman & Robin: The Chiller taken at Six Flags Great Adventure on July 15 and 16, 2001, restored and upscaled from the original camera files. They show the Premier Rides dueling launch coaster in its fifth season, before the top hats were removed: the entrance sign, the blue Batman and red Robin towers above the trees, the loops framed by evergreens, the queue beneath the towers, and the red tower and twisting track up close. All photos are free to reuse under a CC BY 4.0 license with credit to ThrillZing and a link to this page.
Batman & Robin: The Chiller FAQs
What kind of coaster was the Chiller at Six Flags Great Adventure?
It was a dual-tracked, LIM-launched shuttle coaster manufactured by Premier Rides, officially named Batman & Robin: The Chiller, with two parallel tracks that launched trains in opposite directions.
Did both Chiller trains go through the same inversions?
No. The Batman train went through a 139-foot inverted top hat (one inversion), while the separate Robin train went through a 105-foot cobra roll (counted as two inversions) — each track had its own distinct element.
Why did the Chiller close?
Recurring mechanical failures in its linear induction motor launch system, including stalled trains and overheating motors, made the ride too unreliable and costly to keep running, prompting Six Flags to permanently close it after the 2007 season.
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