Wildcatter
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Boomtown
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42 Inches
Height Requirement |
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Over-the-Shoulder
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High Thrill Level |
Going Out in Style
It was announced in 2007 that Wildcatter would be removed from the park for a brand new attraction, Tony Hawk’s Big Spin. Instead of a standard ride removal, Six Flags Over Texas took Wildcatter down in spectacular style. On October 2, 2007 the ride was imploded and eventually scrapped.
| Opened | 1982 |
| Closed | 2007 |
| Ride Type | Freefall |
| Ride Height | 128 Feet |
| Riders Per Car | 4 |
| Manufacturer | Intamin AG |
| Ride Colors | Red & Black |
The First-Ever
When Wildcatter was constructed in 1982, it was the first-ever Intamin Freefall attraction in the world, opening the same season as Freefall at Magic Mountain. This innovative technology quickly became a popular staple for many theme parks around the world. A total of fifteen Intamin first-generation Freefall attractions were installed in the USA, Canada and Japan.
While many new technological innovations have come to the amusement industry, a few of these models are still standing. These first freefall attractions opened the door to a large number of unique vertical flat rides across the world. Intamin still designs and constructs several freefall attractions today.
Construction Updates
