Batman & Robin: The Chiller was a dual-tracked, launched roller coaster located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey. Designed by Premier Rides, the ride was themed to the Batman & Robin movie. It opened to the public on June 7, 1997, but after a series of setbacks shortly after its debut, the roller coaster closed for much of its inaugural season and didn't reopen until 1998. When it did, ride operation was changed to launch only one side at a time as a result of the amount of power required by the ride's linear induction motor (LIM) launch system. Although modifications were made over the years to improve the ride experience and limit the amount of downtime, the park decided to remove the attraction following the 2007 season. History Development and opening In 1996, Six Flags Great Adventure announced the addition of a new roller coaster for the 1997 season. The new ride would be a dual-tracked, launched roller coaster called "Batman & Robin: The Chiller", featuring linear induction motor (LIM) technology for its launch system. The theme was chosen with the intent of promoting the Batman & Robin film, which was set to open in mid-1997. The Observatory prop that loomed over the launch tracks and exit ramp was inspired by the film source material. Each track represented one of the title characters, with the blue track for Batman and the red track for Robin. The ride was fabricated by Dynamic Structures and Intermountain Lift, Inc. It was the most expensive single attraction ever developed by Six Flags Great Adventure at the time. Batman & Robin: The Chiller would also be the first LIM launched dueling coaster in the world, as well as the second Batman-themed coaster in the park (after Batman: The Ride). Following a series of delays, Batman & Robin: The Chiller opened to the public on June 7, 1997. Among the first riders were 80 pairs of twins, as well as members of nonprofit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts and 50 students who raised money for UNICEF. The ride only operated for a short time, closing on June 18. Six Flags Great Adventure cited "inconsistencies" with the LIM launch system and unsatisfactory ride quality. Early adjustments included changes to the LIM configuration and the installation of additional padding to the passenger restraints. These changes failed to solve the issue and, on July 30,