Construction Updates

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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 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.

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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.

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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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Miscellaneous Capital Improvements

Several capital improvements continue around the park, including a new roof for the Buffalo Trading Post gift shop, an expansion of the Lone Star Twisters dining location, a new photo op mural in the Old South section and more.

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Pandemonium Paint Job, Looney Tunes Mall (Update 2)

The repainting of Pandemonium continues as just a few track and support segments remain. The ride is also having a covered structure built over its transfer area. The Looney Tunes Mall facade, minus the support structure, is completely gone. Work appears to have halted on this project for the time being as construction dumpsters have been removed.

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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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