Catwoman’s Whip is a steel family coaster at Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts, built by German manufacturer Zierer as part of its Tivoli Large product line. The ride opened on May 5, 2000, as Poison Ivy’s Tangled Train when the park was rebranded from Riverside Park into Six Flags New England.
In 2007, the attraction was rethemed around the DC Comics villain Catwoman, complete with a Catwoman statue relocated from the shuttered Six Flags New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. The coaster’s wavy, double figure-8 track layout twists through the air like a whip, giving the ride its name and its reputation as a gentle introduction to coasters for younger riders.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Six Flags New England
- Manufacturer: Zierer (Tivoli Large)
- Opened: May 5, 2000 (rethemed in 2007)
- Height: about 26 feet
- Top speed: about 22 mph
- Length: about 1,181 feet
- Inversions: 0
The Ride Experience
Catwoman’s Whip runs a single 20-car train, with riders seated two across, carrying up to 40 guests per cycle through a looping double figure-8 layout. Set in the park’s DC Universe area, it’s built as a step between a kiddie ride and a full-size thrill coaster, making it a popular first coaster for younger park guests.
The modest height and speed keep the ride approachable, while the winding, whip-like track shape gives it more personality than a typical junior coaster.
From Poison Ivy to Catwoman
The ride’s current identity dates to 2007, when Six Flags New England swapped its Poison Ivy’s Tangled Train theme for Catwoman, adding a statue of the character originally displayed at Six Flags New Orleans before that park closed permanently in 2005.
The retheme tied the family coaster into the park’s broader DC Comics-themed section alongside other superhero and villain attractions.
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Catwoman’s Whip FAQs
What kind of roller coaster is Catwoman’s Whip?
It’s a steel family coaster built by Zierer using the company’s Tivoli Large model, featuring a double figure-8 layout with no inversions.
When did Catwoman’s Whip open?
The ride opened on May 5, 2000, under the name Poison Ivy’s Tangled Train and was rethemed to Catwoman’s Whip for the 2007 season.
How fast and how tall is Catwoman’s Whip?
The coaster reaches a top speed of about 22 mph and stands roughly 26 feet tall at its highest point.
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