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Six Flags Over Texas consists of nine themed areas.

Oil Derrick an icon of the park

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). Flume 1 is currently Standing But Not Operating.
  • 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.

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.[1] 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."[2]

USA

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.

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

The Goodtimes Square section of the park opened in 1973. Over the years, it took on a loose 1950s theme.

Gotham City

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

Boomtown

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

Tower

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

Former attractions

Ride Name Opened Closed Type Former location Notes
Los Conquistadores Mule Pack Ride Coronado Trek[3] 1961 1962 Spain Although titled "mule pack ride," guests actually rode burros and were led by a host dressed as conquistador, riding a horse.[2]
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.[2]
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
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 Goodtimes Square / Texas
Spee-Lunker's Cave 1964 1991 Arrow Development, Floating Dark Ride Texas
Spinnaker 1977 1995 Schwarzkopf GmbH, Enterprise Tower
Great Six Flags Air Racer 1984 1999 Intamin AG, Air Racer Tower
Bumper Cars 1973 2007 Goodtimes Square
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Ride 2004 2007 motion simulator USA
Wildcatter 1982 2007 Intamin, Freefall Boomtown
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 AG, 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.

Future attractions

References

  1. ^ Victoria W. Wolcott (16 August 2012). Race, Riots, and Roller Coasters: The Struggle Over Segregated Recreation in America. University of Pennsylvania Press. p. 158. ISBN 0-8122-0759-9. Archived from the original on 23 June 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d Seifert, Jeffrey (2011). "Six Flags Over Five Decades". RollerCoaster! Magazine. 32 (3): 4–23. ISSN 0896-7261.
  3. ^ "1961 Map of Six Flags Over Texas". American Coaster Enthusiasts. Archived from the original on 30 November 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
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