 Batman : The Dark Knight ( formerly known as Batman : The Ride ) is a steel floorless roller coaster designed by Bolliger & Mabillard located in the south end of Six Flags New England . The roller coaster has 2 @,@ 600 feet ( 790 m ) of track , reaches a maximum height of 117 @.@ 8 feet ( 35 @.@ 9 m ) , and features five inversions . The coaster was announced on February 6 , 2002 and opened to the public on April 20 , 2002 . In 2008 , the ride 's name was changed to Batman : The Ride to avoid confusion with The Dark Knight Coaster that was planned to be built at the park ; after the project was cancelled , the ride 's name reverted to its original . 
