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El Sombrero Refurbishment, New Ride Lockers, Park-Wide Projects

Extensive El Sombrero refurbishment is under way as the attraction receives a fresh paint job. Other theming enhancements, including upgrades to the park’s Mexico section, have begun. Additions coming up include a second Roller Coaster Coffee near the park’s entrance, along with free ride lockers at Aquaman: Power Wave.

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Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 20), Gotham City Games Midway

Aquaman: Power Wave’s completion moves closer as ride signage and an entrance portal have been erected and construction walls have come down. Small segments of work continue, including the installation of a test seat and themed pieces. Six Flags Over Texas has also closed off the Gotham City games midway in what appears to be significant refurbishment of the area.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 7)

All track and support pieces have been installed on Aquaman: Power Wave. Work still continues on the ride’s trough section and future station. The new eating area at JB’s Smokehouse BBQ has also rapidly progressed as walls and a roof have been installed.

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