Mr. Freeze
Early concept art of Mr. Freeze that didn’t exactly nail the overbanked turn
Mr. Freeze is a magnetically-launched roller coaster within the Gotham City section of Six Flags over Texas. Dozens of linear induction motors (LIMs) act as synchronized electromagnets and accelerate riders from 0-70 mph in a mere 3.8 seconds. After the train blasts through a twisting top-hat inversion and a 120° overbanked turn, passengers are propelled vertically up the 218-foot “spike” tower before reversing and going through everything again the other direction.
Additional LIMs on the tower give the train an extra boost upwards and downwards, ensuring it’ll have enough momentum to make it through the ride’s course in reverse. Mr. Freeze’s close proximity to Batman the Ride makes it appear as if the rides are “dueling” each other.
This view of Mr. Freeze is only attainable from the Six Flags Railroad.
To combat the problem of shuttle coastersCoasters that don't make a complete circuit having notoriously low capacity because of one-train operation, Mr. Freeze features an innovative loading station where trains are placed on transfer tracks that allow one train to unload/load while the other runs its course.
In 2002, Six Flags retrofitted Mr. Freeze’s trains to swap its over-the-shoulder harnesses to lapbars. The change drastically improved the ride experience as the original over-the-shoulder restraints could cause headbanging.
Mr. Freeze has a sister ride of the same name with an identical, mirrored layout at Six Flags St. Louis in Missouri.
Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast
In March 2012 Six Flags over Texas announced it would reverse the trains of Mr. Freeze and add “Reverse Blast” to its name. Although Mr. Freeze is a shuttle coaster and already travels both forwards and backwards anyway, reversing the trains resulted in two big ride experience changes: launching from 0-70 mph backwards and facing straight down during the train’s climb up the vertical spike.
Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast opened to the public May 12th, 2012 with an inaugural concert by Vanilla Ice. In September 2022 the park reversed the trains back to their original, forward-launching configuration and returned to the original name.
In mid-2023, the park turned one train back around, giving riders the choice to ride Mr. Freeze forwards or backwards.
Mr. Freeze Building
The queue line is themed to be an ice cream factory.
Mr. Freeze Layout
Mr. Freeze is a shuttle coaster which means it doesn’t make a complete circuit.
Spike Tower of Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast
With trains running backwards on Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast, you better not have a fear of heights.
Vertical Airtime
When the train peaks at the top, riders are treated to a few seconds of accelerated freefall.
Top Hat Inversion
The top hat element on Mr. Freeze is the only actual inversion.
Tophat Closeup
A close-up of riders experiencing the tophat inversion.
Mr. Freeze Launch
The 0-70 mph 3-second launch in backwards on Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast.
Overbanked Turn
The overbanked turn on Mr. Freeze isn’t technically an inversion.
The Massive Spike Tower
This view of Mr. Freeze is only attainable from the Six Flags Railroad.
Mr. Freeze Trivia
Technical Difficulties
A Foggy Idea
Electrical Stats
Mr. Freeze’s launch is so energy-consuming that in unusually hot Texas summers when electricity usage peaks and rolling blackouts are a possibility, Six Flags over Texas opts to not operate the ride.
Valley Ride
A catwalk on the track section allows for easier guest evacuation.
Mr. Freeze Stats
| Ride Type: | Steel LIM-launched coaster |
| Height: | 218 ft |
| Top Speed: | 70 mph |
| Length: | 1372 ft |
| Year Introduced: | 1998 |
| Inversions: | 2 (one forward, one backward) |
| Manufacturer: | Premier Rides |
| Duration: | 45 sec |
| Height Requirement: | 54" |
| Status: | Operating |
| Flash Pass Enabled: | Yes |
Live Wait Time
MR. FREEZE: Reverse Blast is currently closed.
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Where to Sit?
Ride in the back of the train (the row closest to the tunnel) to have reach the greatest height on the vertical tower.
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