Oil Derrick (Update 4), Virtual Reality, & New Restaurants

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The former ice cream shop in Old South now has fabric in the windows obstructing our view from the outside.

The Oil Derrick paint job is all but complete.

Oil Derrick looks amazing with a fresh coat of paint.

It appears that virtual reality is coming to the red tower on Superman: Tower of Power.

This gray box is part of making the virtual reality headsets function.

Another look at the structure that will house virtual reality headsets.

Construction is coming along on the brand new Gotham City restaurant.

A look at the side of the Gotham City restaurant structure.

Materials await installation at the new Gotham City restaurant.

Another angle of the front of the new Gotham City restaurant. A shade structure is going up above the ordering lines.

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Titan Paint Job (Update 2), La Vibora & El Diablo Demolition (Update 3), Various Park Projects
Titan Paint Job (Update 2), La Vibora & El Diablo Demolition (Update 3), Various Park Projects

At this stage, nearly every piece of the former La Vibora roller coaster has been moved off-site as the area is prepped for a dive coaster in 2026. Other updates include changes near front gate, a look at Judge Roy Scream’s annual maintenance and the continued paint job transforming Titan.

Titan Paint Job (Update 1), La Vibora & El Diablo Demolition (Update 2), Refurbishments
Titan Paint Job (Update 1), La Vibora & El Diablo Demolition (Update 2), Refurbishments

Demolition of La Vibora, the park’s former bobsled coaster, continues as nearly all track pieces have been removed. Most of what stands are support columns. El Diablo’s queue line has also begun to come down. Titan’s big paint job transformation is under way as track and support segments receive new coats.

La Vibora Demolition (Update 1), Sidewinder Refurbishment
La Vibora Demolition (Update 1), Sidewinder Refurbishment

With its permanent closure less than two months ago, quick demolition of the La Vibora bobsled roller coaster is under way. Track segments are coming down rapidly with multiple areas only having support columns still standing. Sidewinder has also begun an extensive refurbishment as its central hub has been deconstructed.

Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters, Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce (Update 6) & More
Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters, Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce (Update 6) & More

With an anticipated top-of-July opening date, both Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce and Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters continue to move along with construction. Wile E. Coyote’s Grand Canyon Blaster, a neighboring roller coaster, has also received a fresh coat of paint. Work also continues on the new Boomtown Bar structure.

Dino Off Road Adventure (Update 2), Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters & Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce (Update 5)
Dino Off Road Adventure (Update 2), Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters & Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce (Update 5)

In Bugs Bunny Boomtown, the tower for Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce has been constructed, along with building structures. Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters is also moving along with its ride units in place. Across the park, more animatronics have been installed for the future Dino Off Road Adventure car attraction.

Dino Off Road Adventure (Update 1), Bugs Bunny Boomtown & More
Dino Off Road Adventure (Update 1), Bugs Bunny Boomtown & More

Six Flags Over Texas has begun the installation of dinosaur animatronics for Dino Off Road Adventure, a new ride set to open this summer. Other happenings around the park also include work within Bugs Bunny Boomtown for its two new children’s attractions.

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