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.
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.
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 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.
The Joker (Update 5)
The station of The Joker at Six Flags Over Texas and other pathways begin to take shape. Ride vehicles have also been installed.
The Joker (Update 4)
We visit the park on a dreary day to see the main structure of The Joker at Six Flags Over Texas all but complete.
The Joker (Update 3)
The Joker coaster track is being installed as the ride structure begins to take a recognizable shape at Six Flags Over Texas.
The Joker (Update 1)
We check out The Joker track parts as they begin to arrive on-site at Six Flags Over Texas.