Former Rides & Attractions
Six Flags Over Texas has been home to several groundbreaking attractions, including Schwarzkopf’s Big Bend and the original Texas Giant. Below is a listing of rides, attractions, venues and events that once existed at the park.
Roller Coasters
La Cucaracha
An Allen Herschell Wild Mouse roller coaster that was originally constructed in the park's USA area and moved to Mexico in 1962.
Image: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
1961 - 1964 | |
Mexico |
Big Bend
A Schwarzkopf Speed Racer roller coaster. The ride was transported to Six Flags St. Louis after 1979, but was never reassembled.
Image: Six Flags Archives
1971 - 1979 | |
USA |
The Texas Giant was first constructed in 1990 as the world’s tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster. During the 2010 season, the attraction underwent a hybrid transformation, becoming New Texas Giant.
March 17, 1990 - November 1, 2009 | |
Texas |
A Vekoma Boomerang attraction. The roller coaster occupied the current location of The Riddler Revenge. Was relocated to Six Flags St. Louis as Boomerang.
March 18, 1989 - September 3, 2012 | |
Goodtimes Square |
A Intamin Bobsled attraction. The roller coaster was located in Spain and had previously operated as Sarajevo Bobsleds at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
1986 - November 3, 2024 | |
Spain |
Other Rides & Attractions
Los Conquistadores Mule Pack Ride
A burro ride featuring live animals. The ride’s layout was the same as flume one of El Aserradero.
1961 - 1962 | |
Spain |
Las Cocheses Cabras
An attraction that featured live goats pulling carts for smaller guests.
1961 - 1963 | |
Mexico |
Indian Village
A sub-section of the park, located on the borders of the Texas and Mexico sections, that paid tribute to the Native American presence in Texas. The small area featured teepees, decor and traditional performances by Native Americans.
1961 - 1967 | |
Indian Village |
Overland Butterfield Stagecoach
A stagecoach ride that featured live horses.
Image: Six Flags Archives
1961 - 1967 | |
Texas |
Sky Hook
A sky crane modified by Von Roll to be an observation attraction. It was removed to make way for Mini Mine Train. Sky Hook was relocated to Six Flags Over Georgia where it operated until 1977.
Image: Amusement Today
1963 - 1968 | |
Boomtown |
Jet Set
Jet Set was an Intamin Mini Jets attraction. This was the first-ever amusement attraction created by Intamin. Its removal made way for the Big Bend roller coaster.
Image: Warren Ludwig
1967 - 1970 | |
USA (Modern) |