Construction Updates
New rides and attractions construction, in-park projects, ride removals and other significant changes.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.