List of Six Flags Over Texas attractions

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Six Flags Over Texas consists of nine themed areas.

Areas and attractions[]

Roller coasters[]

As of June 2021, Six Flags Over Texas features 13 roller coasters.^[1]

Name	Opened	Manufacturer	Model	Type	Description
Batman: The Ride	1999	Bolliger & Mabillard	Inverted Coaster	Steel	Intended to appeal to the older Baby Boomers generation,[2] Batman: The Ride was designed by Werner Stengel and opened on May 26, 1999.[3] It is situated in the Gotham City section of the park, which also debuted the same year.[2]
Judge Roy Scream	1980	William Cobb & Associates	Custom	Wood	Judge Roy Scream opened as the park's first wooden coaster on March 1, 1980.[4][5] Designed by William Cobb and constructed at a cost of $2.1 million,[6] the 71-foot (22 m) ride features a 65-foot (20 m) drop and a maximum speed of 45 mph (72 km/h).[5]
La Vibora	1986	Intamin	Swiss Bob	Steel	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. It reopened as La Vibora in 1986.[7]
Mini Mine Train	1969	Arrow Dynamics	Mini Mine Train	Steel	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]
Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast	1998	Premier Rides	LIM Shuttle Loop Coaster	Steel	Designed by Werner Stengel, Mr. Freeze is a launched roller coaster powered by a linear induction motor (LIM). It features a drop of 194 feet (59 m) and a maximum speed of 70 mph (110 km/h). Its trains originally ran facing forward but were changed in 2012 to run facing backward, coinciding with its name change adding "Reverse Blast" to the title.[9]
New Texas Giant	2011	Rocky Mountain Construction	I-Box – Custom	Steel	Previously known as Texas Giant (1990–2009) before its track conversion from wood to steel,[10] the coaster reemerged as New Texas Giant in 2011 after an extensive refurbishment by Rocky Mountain Construction.[11][12] 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.[12]
Pandemonium	2008	Gerstlauer	Spinning Coaster	Steel	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.[13]
Runaway Mine Train	1966	Arrow Development	Mine Train	Steel	Designated as a historic Coaster Landmark by American Coaster Enthusiasts,[14] the mine train roller coaster is the oldest coaster in the park.[1] It opened as Run-A-Way Mine Train in 1966.[15]
Runaway Mountain	1996	Premier Rides	Standard Coaster	Steel	An enclosed roller coaster designed by Werner Stengel that opened on June 12, 1996.[16] 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).[17]
Shock Wave	1978	Anton Schwarzkopf		Steel	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).[18]
The Joker	2017	S&S – Sansei Technologies	4D Free Spin	Steel	Designed by Alan Schilke, The Joker is the second spinning roller coaster to open at the park following Pandemonium.[19] 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.[20]
Titan	2001	Giovanola	Mega Coaster	Steel	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).[21] Titan is the tallest, fastest, and longest coaster in the park as well as the state of Texas.[22]
Wile E. Coyote's Grand Canyon Blaster	2001	Chance Rides	Big Dipper	Steel	A kiddie coaster located in the Boomtown section of the park that features a maximum height of 16.1 feet (4.9 m).[23]

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.

• Silver Star Carousel, a 1963 Dentzel carousel. 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.

• Conquistador, a 1981 Intamin Bounty swinging ship.
• El Aserradero, a 1963 Arrow Log flume. World's First Log Flume. Features two separate log flumes: Flume I (1963) & Flume II (1968).
• El Diablo, a 2019 Larson Giga Loop 100 Ft. The ride was planned to open in the tower section as "Lone Star Revolution".
• El Sombrero, a 1965 Chance Wipeout. Located where La Fiesta de las Tazas current operates until 2005.
• La Fiesta de las Tazas, a 2006 Zamperla Teacups.
• La Vibora, a 1986 Intamin Swiss Bob.

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.

• Boot Scootin', a 2006 Zamperla Jump Around.
• Chaparral Antique Cars, a 1962 Arrow antique cars.
• New Texas Giant, a 2011 Rocky Mountain Construction Hybrid roller coaster. Replaced the former Texas Giant.
• Rodeo, a 2006 HUSS Breakdance.
• Sidewinder, a 2006 Eli Bridge Scrambler.
• Texas Depot, a station for the 1961 train ride that takes around the park, Six Flags & Texas Railroad.
• Titan, a 2001 Giovanola Hypercoaster.

Old South and France[]

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.^[24] 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."^[25]

• Runaway Mountain, a 1996 Premier Rides indoor roller coaster.

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.

• Justice League: Battle for Metropolis, a 2015 Sally Interactive dark ride.

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.

• Bugs Bunny Cloud Bouncer, a 2001 SBF/VISA group Happy Tower.
• Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters, a 2014 Zamperla Watermania.
• Looney Tunes Adventure Camp, a 2014 Miracle Recreation Equipment play structure.
• Marvin the Martian Space Rockets, a 2014 Zamperla Rocket ride.
• Speedy Gonzales' Truckin' Across America, a 1992 Zamperla convoy ride.
• Sylvester & Tweety's State Fair-is Wheel, a 2001 Zamperla mini Ferris wheel.
• Taz Tornado Swings, a 2014 Zamperla Lolly Swing.
• Wile E. Coyote's Grand Canyon Blaster, a 2001 Chance Big Dipper roller coaster.
• Yosemite Sam's Texas Tea Cups, a 2001 SBF/VISA group mini Teacups.

Goodtimes Square[]

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.

• Cloud Bouncer, a 2006 Zamperla Samba balloon tower.
• Judge Roy Scream, a 1980 William Cobb Wooden roller coaster.
• Texas SkyScreamer, a 2013 Funtime Swing ride.

Gotham City[]

Gotham City opened in 1999 and is themed to the DC Comics Batman universe.

• Batman: The Ride, a 1999 Bolliger & Mabillard Inverted roller coaster.
• Batwing, a 2006 Zamperla Telecombat.
• Catwoman Whip, a 2016 Zamperla Endeavor.
• Harley Quinn Spinsanity, a 2018 ABC Rides Tourbillon.
• Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast, a 1998 Premier Rides Shuttle Launched roller coaster.
• The Joker, a 2017 S&S Free Spin.
• The Riddler Revenge, a 2016 Zamperla Giant Discovery.

Boomtown[]

The Boomtown section opened in 1963. It is based on the Texas boomtowns that sprung up in Texas during the oil boom era.

• Boomtown Depot, a station for the 1961 train ride that takes around the park, Six Flags & Texas Railroad.
• Mini Mine Train, a 1969 Arrow Mine train roller coaster. Track of the roller coaster was modified in 1997 for Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast.
• Pandemonium, a 2008 Gerstlauer Spinning roller coaster.
• Runaway Mine Train, a 1966 Arrow Mine train roller coaster.
• The Gunslinger, a 1983 Chance Yo-Yo. Operated as Texas Tornado until 2007. Currently standing but not operating.

Tower[]

The Tower Section opened in 1969 and is named after the Oil Derrick tower location in the section.

• Caddo Lake Barge, a 2006 Zamperla Rockin’ Tug.
• Dive Bomber Alley, a 1996 Skycoaster. Extra Charge
• Oil Derrick, a 1969 Intamin Observation tower.
• Roaring Rapids, an 1983 Intamin River rapids ride.
• Shockwave, a 1978 Schwarzkopf Looping roller coaster.
• Six Flags Speedway Go Karts, a 1999 Go Karts. Extra Charge
• Superman: Tower of Power, a 2003 S&S 3-tower Combo Complex.

Future attractions[]

• Aquaman: Power Wave, a Mack steel launch shuttle roller coaster.
• Pirates of Speelunker Cave, a Arrow Development, Floating Dark Ride.^[26] The attraction was called Spee-Lunker's Cave from 1964 to 1991 and rethemed to Yosemite Sam And The Gold River Adventure in 1992.^[26] After a flooding event in September 2018, led the ride to remain idle. The park announced on its, 60th anniversary, that the dark ride will be reimagined with a new theme for the 2022 season.

Former attractions[]

Ride Name	Opened	Closed	Type	Former location	Notes
Los Conquistadores Mule Pack Ride Coronado Trek[27]	1961	1962		Spain	Although titled "mule pack ride," guests actually rode burros and were led by a host dressed as conquistador, riding a horse.[25]
Las Cocheses Cabras Goat Cart	1961	1963		Mexico	Goat powered cart ride
La Cucaracha	1961	1964	Allan Herschell, Wild Mouse	Mexico	Originally named Sidewinder and was located in the USA section in 1961. Name changed and moved to Mexico section in 1962.
Overland Butterfield Stagecoach	1961	1967	Stagecoach	Old South
Sky Hook	1963	1968	Sky Crane	Boomtown	An observation ride adapted from a cargo crane by Von Roll of Switzerland.[25]
Little Dixie Carousel	1961	1974	Animal Powered Carousel	Old South	Also known as Flying Jenny
Tower Slide	1969	1976	Fun Slide	Tower
Ferrocarril Fiesta Train	1961	1978	Train Ride	Mexico
Big Bend	1971	1979	Schwarzkopf, Speed Racer	USA	The Frist of its kind of a Schwarzkopf Roller Coaster. Another Clone was the Wizzer at Six Flags Great America that is still operates today.
Humble's Happy Motoring Freeway Track I & II	1961/2	1979 (Track I); 1986 (Track II)	Arrow Development, Sports Cars	USA
Astro-Lift	1961	1980	Von Roll type 101 aerial ropeway
Crazy Legs	1973	1980	Eyerly Aircraft Monster
LaSalle's Riverboat Expedition	1961	1982	Guided Old Mill	France
Skull Island	1961	1982	Playground	Skull Island
Caddo War Canoes	1962	1983	Canoe Ride	Boomtown
Cinesphere Chevy Show	1969	1984	Cinema 180	Old South
Rotoriculous	1975	1988	Reverchon, Himalaya	Goodtimes Square
Spindletop	1967	1989	Chance Rides, Rotor	Present-day Tower; Texas	Relocated to Frontier City as Terrible Twister (renamed Tumbleweed in 2014), where it operated from 1992 until 2019.
Spinnaker	1977	1995	Schwarzkopf GmbH, Enterprise	Tower
Great Six Flags Air Racer	1984	1999	Intamin, Air Racer	Tower
Missile Chaser	1961 (version 1); 2000 (version 2)	1977 (version 1); 2002 (version 2)	Eli Bridge Company, Scrambler	USA; Tower/Texas	Version two on the present site of Superman: Tower of Power for one season before moving near Titan; moved to Six Flags Magic Mountain to replace its damaged model
Bumper Cars	1973	2007		Goodtimes Square
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Ride	2004	2007	motion simulator	USA
Wildcatter	1982	2007	Intamin, Freefall	Boomtown	Previously known as G-Force and Texas Cliffhanger
Flashback	1989	2012	Vekoma, Boomerang	Goodtimes Square	It was closed on September 3, 2012. Ride relocated to Six Flags St. Louis, re-opened in 2013 as Boomerang.
Texas Chute Out	1976	2012	Intamin, Parachute Tower	Goodtimes Square	Replaced by SkyScreamer.
Bugs Bunny's Spirit of St. Louie	1976	2013	Zamperla, mini airplane ride	Looney Tunes USA
Daffy Duck's Capitol Tours	2001	2013	SBF/VISA group, kiddie crazy bus ride	Looney Tunes USA
Michigan J. Frog's Tinsel Town Revue	1985	2013	Zamperla, mini swing ride	Looney Tunes USA
Route 66 Bumper Cars	2001	2013	SBF/VISA group, mini bumper cars	Looney Tunes USA
ACME Rock-n-Rocket	2006	2014	Intamin, Looping Starship	USA	Closed on August 24, 2014. Replaced by Justice League: Battle for Metropolis.
Harley Quinn Spinsanity	2006	2018	Huss, Troika	Goodtimes Square	Operated as Crazy Legs from 2006–2016.
Aquaman Splashdown	1987	2019	Hopkins Rides, Shoot-the-Chutes	USA	Operated as Splash Water Falls from 1987–2007.
Turbo Bungy			Bungee trampoline
Helicopter Rides			helicopter tours above the park
Jet Set			Intamin Mini Jet		Intamin's very first ride.
Petting Zoo
Porky Pig Magic Wheel			Eli Bridge Company, Ferris wheel	Looney Tunes USA	Where the current "Fair-is Wheel" is located

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