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Six Flags Over Texas consists of nine themed areas, including areas themed to Texas and different aspects of its culture, other nations, and Looney Tunes/DC characters. Rides are interspersed throughout these sections.
Oil Derrick an icon of the park
Areas and attractions
Roller coasters
As of November 2024[update], Six Flags Over Texas features 13 operating roller coasters.[1]
Intended to appeal to the older Baby Boomers generation,[3] Batman: The Ride was designed by Werner Stengel and opened on May 26, 1999.[4] It is situated in the Gotham City section of the park, which also debuted the same year.[3]
Judge Roy Scream opened as the park's first wooden coaster on March 1, 1980.[5][6] Designed by William Cobb and constructed at a cost of $2.1 million,[7] the 71-foot (22 m) ride features a 65-foot (20 m) drop and a maximum speed of 45 mph (72 km/h).[6]
A kiddie coaster geared for younger riders, the Mini Mine Train is a family-friendly mine train roller coaster with swift turns and maximum drop height of 20 feet (6.1 m).[8]
Designed by Werner Stengel, Mr. Freeze is a launched roller coaster powered by a linear induction motor (LIM). It features a height of 218 feet (66 m) and a maximum speed of 70 mph (110 km/h).[9] This coaster was originally set to open in 1997. The opening was delayed to March 28, 1998 due to flaws with the launch system.[10] The shoulder restraints were replaced with lap bars after the 2001 season.[9] The ride operates two trains; since 2023, one is launched facing forward, and the other is launched facing backward.[9]
Previously known as Texas Giant (1990–2009) before its track conversion from wood to steel,[11] the coaster reemerged as New Texas Giant in 2011 after an extensive refurbishment by Rocky Mountain Construction.[12][13] It was the first roller coaster to utilize the company's patented I-Box track technology, and its height and speed were slightly increased in the process.[13]
Originally branded as Tony Hawk's Big Spin (2008–2010), the name was later changed to Pandemonium in 2011. The Spinning Coaster model was designed by Werner Stengel, and features four-person cars that freely spin as riders traverse the track.[14]
An enclosed roller coaster designed by Werner Stengel that opened on June 12, 1996.[17] Marketed with the slogan, "The coaster that dares the darkness", it reaches a height of 65 feet (20 m) and a maximum speed of 40 mph (64 km/h).[18]
Designed by Werner Stengel, Shock Wave is a custom-designed steel coaster from Anton Schwarzkopf that features two inversions and a maximum speed of 60 mph (97 km/h).[19]
Designed by Alan Schilke, The Joker is the second spinning roller coaster to open at the park following Pandemonium.[20] It features a 90-degree lift hill that stands 120-foot (37 m) tall, with each car able to spin 360 degrees vertically throughout the course of the track in a semi-controlled manner.[21]
A hypercoaster designed by Werner Stengel that stands 245 feet (75 m) high with a drop of 255 feet (78 m) and a maximum speed of 85 mph (137 km/h).[22] Titan is the tallest, fastest, and longest coaster in the park as well as the state of Texas.[23]
A kiddie coaster located in the Boomtown section of the park that features a maximum height of 16.1 feet (4.9 m).[24]
Star Mall
The area serves as the entry gate for Six Flags Over Texas. It was one of the original sections of the park when it opened in 1961. It is named for the large star-shaped fountain located in the section.
A classic carousel ride. The carousel was the last to be built by William Dentzel. Originally located in the Boomtown section, ride was removed for restoration in 1985 and reopened at current location in 1988.
Mexico and Spain
The Mexico & Spain area consists of two sections both of which were originally part of the park in 1961. Both sections represent a flag that has flown over the state of Texas.
The Texas section of the park was another original section when the park opened in 1961. It is named after the Republic of Texas flag that once flew over the state.
The ride was originally called Chaparral Antique Cars until 2023. The ride was reimaged in 2024, which features 15 animatronic dinosaurs along the path of the ride.[25]
The attraction was called The Spee-Lunker's Cave from 1964 to 1991, and rethemed to Yosemite Sam and the Gold River Adventure! in 1992.[26] A flooding event in September 2018 damaged the ride and caused it to remain idle. The park announced on its 60th anniversary that the dark ride would be reimagined with a new theme for the 2022 season.
The Old South & France area consists of two sections both of which were originally part of the park in 1961. Both sections represent a flag that has flown over the state of Texas. The Old South was originally called The Confederacy and featured Civil War reenactments, including performances representing the execution of a captured Union spy.[27] Wynne originally intended to name the park "Texas Under Six Flags." Various legends have attributed the name change to his wife Joann; a group called "The Daughters of The Texas Republic" — of which his wife may, or may not, have been a member; or his entertainment director, Charles Meeker, stating that, "Texas isn’t 'under' anything."[28]
United States
The USA area of the park opened with the park in 1961. It was originally named the Modern Section, but still represented the United States flag that has flown over Texas. USA also has a kids' sub-section called Bugs Bunny Boomtown.
The kid's area of the park originally opened in 1983 as Pac-Man Land. With the introduction of Looney Tunes characters to the park, it was renamed to Looney Tunes Land around 1985. In 2001, the area was renamed once again when it was expanded to include new attractions. It was renamed Bugs Bunny Boomtown for 2014.
A Watermania ride. Due to the construction of Aquaman: Power Wave, the ride was removed and put into storage in 2021. The ride water ride was reconstructed and opened in a new location in 2024.[29]
Goodtimes Square opened in 1973 along with Mayor H.R. Pufnstuf and The Sid & Marty Krofft Superstars at that time. But over the years it took on a loose 1950's theme.
An observation ride adapted from a cargo crane by Von Roll of Switzerland. Relocated to Six Flags Over Georgia in 1969, then relocated to Magic Springs in 1978.[28]
A first-of-its-kind Schwarzkopf roller coaster. Another example of the model is the Whizzer at Six Flags Great America that still operates today, and a clone of the ride formerly operated at California's Great America.
Originally located at Six Flags Magic Mountain where it debuted in 1984 as Sarajevo Bobsleds, the bobsled roller coaster was later relocated to Six Flags Over Texas. The roller coaster operated at the park from 1986 to 2024.[32][31]
^Strope, Leigh (March 19, 1998). "Six Flags to thaw out Mr. Freeze". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Star-Telegram Staff Writer. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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