Shadows of Arkham

This article is about the roller coaster in Spain. For the defunct roller coaster in Australia, see Arkham Asylum – Shock Therapy. For the video game, see Batman: Arkham Asylum.

Shadows of Arkham is a Bolliger & Mabillard steel roller coaster at Parque Warner Madrid in Spain. It is located in the "DC Super Heroes World" location in the park. It is a mirror clone of Batman: The Ride, the popular inverted roller coaster located at several Six Flags parks in the United States. The ride formerly operated under the name Batman la Fuga (English: Batman the Escape) from 2002 until 2017, when it was changed to Batman: Arkham Asylum. The name was again changed in 2023 to Shadows of Arkham, coinciding with the opening of the park's Intamin launched roller coaster, Batman Gotham City Escape [de].^[1][2]

Shadows of Arkham
Previously known as Batman la Fuga (2002-2017) Batman: Arkham Asylum (2017-2023)
Parque Warner Madrid
Location	Parque Warner Madrid
Park section	DC Super Heroes World
Coordinates	40.228183°N 3.592378°W / 40.228183; -3.592378
Status	Operating
Opening date	6 April 2002; 23 years ago (2002-04-06)
General statistics
Type	Steel – Inverted
Manufacturer	Bolliger & Mabillard
Model	Inverted Coaster (Batman)
Lift/launch system	Chain lift hill
Height	105 ft (32 m)
Length	2,700.2 ft (823.0 m)
Speed	49.7 mph (80.0 km/h)
Inversions	5
Duration	1:15
G-force	4.9
Height restriction	52 in (132 cm)
Shadows of Arkham at RCDB

History

The ride is 1:15 seconds long, and opened on 6 April 2002 along with Parque Warner Madrid. The color scheme of the ride is yellow and blue.^[1]

In 2017, the ride was equipped with new virtual reality glasses, making it the first virtual reality coaster in Spain.

In early 2024, the ride underwent minor thematic updates to enhance its immersive experience, adding more interactive queue elements and advanced projection mapping in line with the latest DC Universe visual trends. This update also celebrates the continued success of Batman Gotham City Escape [de], as both attractions work together to form a dynamic and cohesive Batman-themed experience in Parque Warner Madrid.^[3]

Layout

Main article: Batman: The Ride