Construction Updates
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 19)
Aquaman: Power Wave creeps closer to making its first test runs. Construction walls have begun coming down as the ride’s perimeter fencing is installed. Crews continue to work on the queue and station and water is now being added to the attraction’s retention pond.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 18)
Though delayed another year, construction continues to move forward on Aquaman: Power Wave. Shade structures and railings have been installed in the ride’s queue and station. The retention pond and walls have been built out, while the first of two ride vehicles has been installed on the track.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 17), General Park Updates
Work continues on Aquaman: Power Wave as the splashdown pond progresses and new pieces are going vertical on the turntable mechanism. Around the park, new dining locations and expansions are being prepared for debut, along with a new shopping location in the France section.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 7), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 16), General Park Updates
Paint refreshes and other big building changes continue to progress around the park. The dock area of Pirates of Speelunker Cave is shaping up with new themed elements, changes to the ride’s boats and more. Removed track has been reinstalled on Aquaman: Power Wave, along with new progress on the ride’s water pond and turntable mechanism.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 5), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 15), Various Park-Wide Projects
Work continues to move quickly on Pirates of Speelunker Cave as it appears to be close to a grand opening. Aquaman: Power Wave progress also continues with the addition of a larger splash pool and updates on the turntable element. Other park projects include Looney Tunes Mall, more fresh paint and the relocation of some in-park services.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 4), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 14), Various Park-Wide Projects
Work on the exterior of Pirates of Speelunker Cave has picked up as crews continue to transform the new entrance and outdoor queue. On the other side of the park, the turntable for Aquaman: Power Wave is beginning to take shape with some parts now onsite. Other big improvements, including a refresh of the Looney Tunes facade and Silver Star Carousel building, also continue.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 13), Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 3), Mr. Freeze (Update 3), Front Gate & More
Work continues on several projects at Six Flags Over Texas. Aquaman: Power Wave and Pirates of the Deep Sea continue to progress for their 2022 opening. Painting of the Mr. Freeze roller coaster appears all but complete. Major changes and improvements have also taken place in the park’s Front Gate and Old South sections.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 12), Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 2), Mr. Freeze Paint Job (Update 2), Parking Lot & Building Refurbishments
Aquaman: Power Wave’s turntable is taking shape as footers and new concrete begin to appear. Work also continues on the new entrance to the Pirates of Speelunker Cave attraction, along with the fresh paint job on Mr. Freeze. Other active projects include the parking lot repave and refurbishment of buildings in the Texas and Old South sections.
Aquaman: Power Wave Construction Tour (Update 10)
Join us for an exclusive construction tour of Aquaman: Power Wave, Six Flags Over Texas’ 2022 attraction. We learn more about updated queue concepts, along with late design changes that include the addition of a turntable for two-boat operations.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 9)
After over a year hiatus, construction picks back up on the park’s 2022 attraction, Aquaman: Power Wave. With the new addition of a turntable, crews work to demolish parts of the previous station structure. Station track pieces have also been removed to make way for the change.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 1)
Aquaman: Power Wave has officially been confirmed as the park’s new attraction for 2020! Crews have completely cleared out the former site of Aquaman Splashdown and the first shipment of parts for the all-new Mack Rides PowerSplash attraction has arrived.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 8)
Six Flags Over Texas reopens after months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A structure, likely to house pumps and other electrical components, has been built. Construction overall, however, appears to have paused. Six Flags has also removed in-park banners and advertisements for the attraction.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 6)
Work has rapidly progressed on Aquaman: Power Wave, Six Flags Over Texas’ 2020 addition, as one of the ride’s 148-foot-tall spikes, along with track pieces and other elements have been constructed.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 5), Other Park Projects
Vertical construction has begun at Aquaman: Power Wave as the first support columns have been installed. Six Flags Over Texas has also begun construction of the all-new air-conditioned eating area at JB’s Smokehouse BBQ. Plus, other in-park refurbishment projects.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 4)
Work continues on Aquaman: Power Wave as more footers have been poured, the “trough” is taking shape, ride supports and additional supplies have arrived in the parking lot and more.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 3)
More footers have been poured for Aquaman: Power Wave. Crews have also prepped more footers to be poured in the near future and new equipment has also arrived to the construction site.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 2)
Aquaman: Power Wave construction continues to move forward as footers are now being poured at the ride’s future site.