Mr. Freeze (roller coaster)

Overview

Mr. Freeze

logodimensions	250px
imagedimensions	250px
previousnames	Mr. Freeze (1998–2012) Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast (2012–2023)
location	Six Flags Over Texas
section	Gotham City
coordinates	32.75778°N, -97.0675°W
soft opened	March 24, 1998‡R1R‡
opened	March 28, 1998‡R2R‡
year	1998
status	Operating
type	Steel
type2	Launched
type3	Shuttle
manufacturer	Premier Rides
designer	Werner Stengel
model	LIM Shuttle Loop Coaster
lift	Linear induction motors
height ft	218
drop ft	194
length ft	1300
speed mph	70
inversions	1 (traversed twice)
angle	90
acceleration from	0
acceleration mph	70
acceleration in	3.8
gforce	4
restriction in	54
trains	2
carspertrain	5
rowspercar	2
ridersperrow	2
virtual queue name	Fast Lane
virtual queue image	Cedar Fair Fast Lane availability icon.svg
virtual queue status	available
rcdb number	281

Mr. Freeze is a launched shuttle roller coaster located at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas, with another installation known as Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Missouri. The steel coasters feature a linear induction motor (LIM) launch system that accelerate riders from 0 - 70 mi/h in 3.8 seconds.[4][5] The two installations are mirror images of one another and are themed to the famous Batman villain Mr. Freeze. Originally, they were themed after the 1997 film Batman & Robin prior to a conversion in 2012 to operate backward. The Over Texas version returned to forward operation in 2022, but in July 2023, it started operating with one train launching backward and one train launching forward to offer different experiences.

History

Mr. Freeze (1998–2011; 2022-present)

On December 18, 1996, Six Flags Over Texas announced that Mr. Freeze would be added to the park.

Ride experience

Based on the 1997 film Batman & Robin, riders enter an old, abandoned ice cream factory that has now become the hideout of Mr. Freeze.

Queue

Six Flags Over Texas

At Six Flags Over Texas, guests walk into Snowy's Cones by passing under the mouth. Inside the factory, guests make a left turn and start on the lower level, where they approach some paths. In the center, there is a mixer and four flavor containers. These containers are vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and orange. Guests turn right and pass through a hallway with spray paint walls. An outdoor section of the queue can be found in this hallway. This area features switchbacks that run next to the Six Flags & Texas Railroad train tracks. Guests go up some ramps and navigate through the upper level. Along the way, there is a sign that says Home Of The Big Freeze. Now on the upper level, guests can get views of the lower level, the mixer and the flavor containers. Guests then head into the station, where they board the ride.

Six Flags St. Louis

The St. Louis location features a different queue line which takes place outside. Guests pass underneath the mouth to Snowy's Ice Cream Factory Tours, where they make a right-handed curve followed by a left-handed curve. These curves lead to a straight path and some small ramps. After making a left turn, guests walk down a long pathway where they can get views of the ride. Guests turn right and cross a bridge over the Thunder River rapids ride. Following the bridge, guests go down a curved ramp. Then, guests enter an area with switchbacks and a few passages. Several curved paths lead to a straight section of the pathway followed by a left turn. As guests get closer to the factory, there is a board with news and advertisements. After a right turn, guests enter the factory where they navigate through a hallway. Guests then climb the staircase and enter the loading station where they are greeted by Mr. Freeze (who is positioned toward the top of the exit.)

Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags St. Louis

Layout

The ride begins when the train slides onto the main launch. Soon afterwards, an alarm is sounded and riders are boosted through a 190 ft tunnel and up into a 150 ft-tall inside top hat that flips riders completely upside-down. This element is followed by a 113 ft overbanked turn that banks riders at a 140-degree angle and a vertical spike. As the train climbs this spike and slows, it is gently pushed up almost all the way to the top by another set of LIMs. The train then freefalls down the tower back through the course.[4][5]

Mr. Freeze (roller coaster)

History

Mr. Freeze (1998–2011; 2022-present)

Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast (2012–2022)

Characteristics

Ride experience

Queue

Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags St. Louis

Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags St. Louis

Layout

Records

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