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
Other Rides & Attractions

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
Texas Giant Wooden Roller Coaster Six Flags Over Texas History

The Texas Giant


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
Flashback Roller Coaster Six Flags Over Texas History

Flashback!


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
La Vibora Bobsled Roller Coaster Six Flags Over Texas History

La Vibora


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

Roller Coasters
Other Rides & Attractions

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)

Little Dixie Carousel


Commonly known as the Flying Jenny, a carousel attraction that was powered by mules.

1961 - 1974
Confederacy

Will Rogers Show/The Fun Guns of Dry Gulch


A show building showcasing the Will Rogers Show and The Fun Guns of Dry Gulch attractions. The structure later became Texas Chute Out’s queue.

1972 - 1975
Good Time Square

Tower Slide


A twelve-lane slide attraction that came off the first level of Oil Derrick. Guests would travel down on burlap sacks.

1969 - 1976
Tower

Missile Chaser


An Eli Bridge Scrambler attraction. There were multiple installations of the ride, this being the first version.

1961 - 1977
USA (Modern)

Ferrocarril Fiesta Train


A train ride that traveled through several themed scenes. The attraction was remodeled and upgraded in 1968.

1961 - 1978
Mexico

Cyclorama Museum


A large, 90-foot long curved cyclorama display at the back of the Indian Village Trading Post that depicted the lives of Texas Native Americans. The display featured life-sized figures and historical, authentic relics.

1968 - 1978
Mexico

Astrolift


A Von Roll 101 sky ride attraction. The ride had two stations located in the USA and Texas park areas.

Image: Six Flags Archives

1961 - 1980
USA (Modern) to Texas

La Salle’s River Adventure


La Salle's River Adventure was a guided boat ride in which guests took an adventure through various themed scenes. The ride once sat in part of the current location of Roaring Rapids.

Image: Six Flags Archives

1961 - 1982
France

Crazy Legs


The park's first version of Crazy Legs was a Eyerly Aircraft Monster attraction located in Good Time Square.

Image: Six Flags Archives

1973 - 1982
Good Time Square

Skull Island


Skull Island was a multi-functional playground attraction that sat in parts of the current-day Old South and Tower park areas. It was eventually removed completely as the Tower area expanded.

1961 - 1982
Confederacy & Tower

Petting Zoo


The petting zoo was an attraction featured in the park's USA area. It was located in present-day Bugs Bunny Boomtown.

1961 - 1983
USA (Modern)

Caddo War Canoes


An interactive canoe attraction located in Boomtown. Guests would aid in the rowing of their canoe.

Image: Six Flags Archives

1961 - 1983
Boomtown
The Sensational Sense Machine 1979 - 1984 USA A 50-seat virtual reality attraction designed by Intamin A.G. The ride’s structure would “shift” in sync with the movie being displayed via hydraulics. Plagued with t

The Sensational Sense Machine
1979 - 1984
USA
A 50-seat virtual reality attraction designed by Intamin A.G. The ride’s structure would “shift” in sync with the movie being displayed via hydraulics. Plagued with technical issues, the attraction typically showed its feature film without movement.

Cinesphere Chevy Show 1969 - 1984 Texas A Cinema 180 attraction. The structure eventually became the Lone Star Theatre. Image: Six Flags Archives

Cinesphere Chevy Show
1969 - 1984
Texas
A Cinema 180 attraction. The structure eventually became the Lone Star Theatre.
Image: Six Flags Archives

Happy Motoring Freeway 1961 - 1987 USA An Arrow Dynamics attraction that sat in the current location of the Pandemonium roller coaster. Happy Motoring Freeway featured two tracks. Track one existed from 1961 to 1

Happy Motoring Freeway
1961 - 1987
USA
An Arrow Dynamics attraction that sat in the current location of the Pandemonium roller coaster. Happy Motoring Freeway featured two tracks. Track one existed from 1961 to 1979. Track two existed from 1962 to 1987.
Image: Six Flags Archives

Rotoriculous 1975 - 1988 Good Time Square A Reverchon Himalaya attraction that was also known as Roto Disco for a period of time. Image: Six Flags Archives

Rotoriculous
1975 - 1988
Good Time Square
A Reverchon Himalaya attraction that was also known as Roto Disco for a period of time.
Image: Six Flags Archives

Spindletop 1967 - 1989 Texas A Chance Rides Rotor attraction. The ride was relocated to Frontier City in Oklahoma City, OK. Image: Six Flags Archives

Spindletop
1967 - 1989
Texas
A Chance Rides Rotor attraction. The ride was relocated to Frontier City in Oklahoma City, OK.
Image: Six Flags Archives

The Cave 1964 - 1991 Texas An Arrow Development dark ride attraction that featured the first inception of the famous Speelunker character. It would be replaced by Yosemite Sam & the Gold River Adventure. Image:

The Cave
1964 - 1991
Texas
An Arrow Development dark ride attraction that featured the first inception of the famous Speelunker character. It would be replaced by Yosemite Sam & the Gold River Adventure.
Image: Six Flags Archives

Spinnaker 1977- 1995 Tower A Schwarzkopf Enterprise attraction that once occupied the current Runaway Mountain location. Spinnaker was relocated to Six Flags Fiesta Texas as the Wagon Wheel. Image: Six Flags A

Spinnaker
1977- 1995
Tower
A Schwarzkopf Enterprise attraction that once occupied the current Runaway Mountain location. Spinnaker was relocated to Six Flags Fiesta Texas as the Wagon Wheel.
Image: Six Flags Archives

Elmer Fudd's Fewwis Wheel 1982 - 1997 USA Also known as Kiddie Ferris Wheel, a small children’s Ferris Wheel attraction.

Elmer Fudd's Fewwis Wheel
1982 - 1997
USA
Also known as Kiddie Ferris Wheel, a small children’s Ferris Wheel attraction.

Chameleon Virtual Reality 1995 - 1998 USA A virtual reality upcharge attraction.

Chameleon Virtual Reality
1995 - 1998
USA
A virtual reality upcharge attraction.

The Great Six Flags Air Racer 1984 - 1999 Tower An Intamin Bi-Plane Tower attraction that once occupied the current Superman: Tower of Power location. Image: Six Flags Archives

The Great Six Flags Air Racer
1984 - 1999
Tower
An Intamin Bi-Plane Tower attraction that once occupied the current Superman: Tower of Power location.
Image: Six Flags Archives

Porky Pig Magic Wheel 1991 - 2000 USA An Eli Bridge Ferris Wheel attraction. It was removed to make way for the newly-renovated Looney Tunes USA children’s area.

Porky Pig Magic Wheel
1991 - 2000
USA
An Eli Bridge Ferris Wheel attraction. It was removed to make way for the newly-renovated Looney Tunes USA children’s area.

Road Runner Runaround 1972 - 2000 USA Also known as Rugged Buggy, was a children’s car ride attraction. It was removed to make way for the newly-renovated Looney Tunes USA children’s area.

Road Runner Runaround
1972 - 2000
USA
Also known as Rugged Buggy, was a children’s car ride attraction. It was removed to make way for the newly-renovated Looney Tunes USA children’s area.

Daffy Duck Lake 1985 - 2000 USA A children’s boat attraction that was removed to make way for the newly-renovated Looney Tunes USA area.

Daffy Duck Lake
1985 - 2000
USA
A children’s boat attraction that was removed to make way for the newly-renovated Looney Tunes USA area.

Missile Chaser 2000 - 2002 Tower An Eli Bridge Scrambler attraction. There were two installations of the ride, this being the second. It stood where Superman: Tower of Power is located. Image: Amusement Planet

Missile Chaser
2000 - 2002
Tower
An Eli Bridge Scrambler attraction. There were two installations of the ride, this being the second. It stood where Superman: Tower of Power is located.
Image: Amusement Planet

Virtual Quest Interactive Theater 2002 - 2003 Goodtimes Square A virtual reality attraction. Image: Amusement Planet

Virtual Quest Interactive Theater
2002 - 2003
Goodtimes Square
A virtual reality attraction.
Image: Amusement Planet

Turbo Bungy 2001 - 2005 Tower A Eurobungy attraction once located near the entrance to Six Flags Speedway. The former Turbo Bungy pad is currently part of the Shock Wave queue line. Image: Amusement Planet

Turbo Bungy
2001 - 2005
Tower
A Eurobungy attraction once located near the entrance to Six Flags Speedway. The former Turbo Bungy pad is currently part of the Shock Wave queue line.
Image: Amusement Planet

Wildcatter 1982 - 2007 Boomtown Known by three different names: Wildcatter, G-Force and Texas Cliffhanger. Was a first-generation Intamin Freefall attraction that was imploded when removed. Once occupied the cu

Wildcatter
1982 - 2007
Boomtown
Known by three different names: Wildcatter, G-Force and Texas Cliffhanger. Was a first-generation Intamin Freefall attraction that was imploded when removed. Once occupied the current Pandemonium location.

Bumper Cars 1973 - 2007 Goodtimes Square A Soli Bumper Cars attraction. The ride was standing, but not operating until 2016 when it was demolished to make way for Catwoman Whip.

Bumper Cars
1973 - 2007
Goodtimes Square
A Soli Bumper Cars attraction. The ride was standing, but not operating until 2016 when it was demolished to make way for Catwoman Whip.

Adventure Theater 1995 - 2010 USA A motion simulator theater attraction that was SBNO from 2011 to 2014. The structure was remodeled/expanded and transformed into Justice League: Battle for Metropolis.

Adventure Theater
1995 - 2010
USA
A motion simulator theater attraction that was SBNO from 2011 to 2014. The structure was remodeled/expanded and transformed into Justice League: Battle for Metropolis.

Texas Chute Out 1976 - September 3, 2012 Goodtimes Square An Intamin Parachute Tower attraction that was imploded when demolished. It stood at the current Texas SkyScreamer location.

Texas Chute Out
1976 - September 3, 2012
Goodtimes Square
An Intamin Parachute Tower attraction that was imploded when demolished. It stood at the current Texas SkyScreamer location.

Bugs Bunny's Spirit of St. Louie 1975 - 2013 Looney Tunes USA A children’s biplane attraction that was also formerly known as The C. Cosmo Flying Machine Co. and Red Baron. Removed during the children's area tran

Bugs Bunny's Spirit of St. Louie
1975 - 2013
Looney Tunes USA
A children’s biplane attraction that was also formerly known as The C. Cosmo Flying Machine Co. and Red Baron. Removed during the children's area transformation into Bugs Bunny Boomtown.

Michigan J. Frog's Tinsel Town Revue 1991 - 2013 Looney Tunes USA Also known as Martian Escape, a Zamperla Mini Swinger attraction. Removed during the children's area transformation into Bugs Bunny Boomtown.

Michigan J. Frog's Tinsel Town Revue
1991 - 2013
Looney Tunes USA
Also known as Martian Escape, a Zamperla Mini Swinger attraction. Removed during the children's area transformation into Bugs Bunny Boomtown.

Elmer Fudd's "America the Beautiful" Railway 1991 - 2013 Looney Tunes USA Also known as Sylvester’s Junior’s Train, a Zamperla Rio Grande attraction. Removed during the children's area transformation into Bugs Bu

Elmer Fudd's "America the Beautiful" Railway
1991 - 2013
Looney Tunes USA
Also known as Sylvester’s Junior’s Train, a Zamperla Rio Grande attraction. Removed during the children's area transformation into Bugs Bunny Boomtown.

Daffy Duck's Capitol Tours 2001 - 2013 Looney Tunes USA A SBF/VISA Crazy Bus attraction. Removed during the children's area transformation into Bugs Bunny Boomtown.

Daffy Duck's Capitol Tours
2001 - 2013
Looney Tunes USA
A SBF/VISA Crazy Bus attraction. Removed during the children's area transformation into Bugs Bunny Boomtown.

Route 66 Bumper Cars 2001 - 2013 Looney Tunes USA A SBF/VISA Mini Bumper Cars attraction. Removed during the children's area transformation into Bugs Bunny Boomtown.

Route 66 Bumper Cars
2001 - 2013
Looney Tunes USA
A SBF/VISA Mini Bumper Cars attraction. Removed during the children's area transformation into Bugs Bunny Boomtown.

ACME Rock-n-Rocket June 16, 2006 - August 24, 2014 USA An Intamin Looping Starship attraction that was removed for the addition of Justice League: Battle for Metropolis.

ACME Rock-n-Rocket
June 16, 2006 - August 24, 2014
USA
An Intamin Looping Starship attraction that was removed for the addition of Justice League: Battle for Metropolis.

Goodtimes Square 1973 - 2016 Goodtimes Square Good Time Square was introduced at Six Flags Over Texas in 1973 and was the first location in the park to feature games of skill. In 1989, with the addition of Flashb

Goodtimes Square
1973 - 2016
Goodtimes Square
Good Time Square was introduced at Six Flags Over Texas in 1973 and was the first location in the park to feature games of skill. In 1989, with the addition of Flashback!, Good Time Square was transformed into the 50s-themed Goodtimes Square. Much of the area was transformed into Gotham City in 1999. For the 2016 season, Gotham City was expanded once again, engulfing the remainder of Goodtimes Square.
Image: Six Flags Archives

Harley Quinn Spinsanity April 28, 2006 - January 7, 2018 Gotham City A Huss Troika attraction. From 2006 to 2015, the ride was named Crazy Legs. In 2016, the ride was renamed Harley Quinn Spinsanity to fit the

Harley Quinn Spinsanity
April 28, 2006 - January 7, 2018
Gotham City
A Huss Troika attraction. From 2006 to 2015, the ride was named Crazy Legs. In 2016, the ride was renamed Harley Quinn Spinsanity to fit the newly-expanded Gotham City theme. Currently in storage.

Aquaman Splashdown 1987 - 2018 USA Aquaman Splashdown was a Hopkins Rides Shoot the Chutes water attraction. The ride last operated during the 2018 season and removal began in spring of 2019.

Aquaman Splashdown
1987 - 2018
USA
Aquaman Splashdown was a Hopkins Rides Shoot the Chutes water attraction. The ride last operated during the 2018 season and removal began in spring of 2019.

Yosemite Sam & the Gold River Adventure 1992 - 2018 Texas Yosemite Sam & the Gold River Adventure, which replaced the Spee-lunkers Cave in 1992, was a dark ride featuring a story line driven by Looney Tunes cha

Yosemite Sam & the Gold River Adventure
1992 - 2018
Texas
Yosemite Sam & the Gold River Adventure, which replaced the Spee-lunkers Cave in 1992, was a dark ride featuring a story line driven by Looney Tunes characters. The attraction closed in 2018 after substantial flooding and was replaced by Pirates of Speelunker Cave in 2022.

Sylvester & Tweety's State Fair-is Wheel 2001 - 2022 Bugs Bunny Boomtown A Zamperla Mini Ferris Wheel attraction. The ride was standing, but not operating prior to its removal in December 2023.

Sylvester & Tweety's State Fair-is Wheel
2001 - 2022
Bugs Bunny Boomtown
A Zamperla Mini Ferris Wheel attraction. The ride was standing, but not operating prior to its removal in December 2023.

Harley Quinn Spinsanity July 14, 2018 - 2023 Gotham City An ABC Rides Tourbillon attraction, which was the second installation in North America. The ride's closure was confirmed in February of 2023 and it was r

Harley Quinn Spinsanity
July 14, 2018 - 2023
Gotham City
An ABC Rides Tourbillon attraction, which was the second installation in North America. The ride's closure was confirmed in February of 2023 and it was removed in November of 2023.

Yosemite Sam's Texas Tea Cups 2001 - January 7, 2024 Bugs Bunny Boomtown A Mini Teacups children's attraction that stood in the spot once occupied by Daffy Duck Lake. The ride was removed the month of its closu

Yosemite Sam's Texas Tea Cups
2001 - January 7, 2024
Bugs Bunny Boomtown
A Mini Teacups children's attraction that stood in the spot once occupied by Daffy Duck Lake. The ride was removed the month of its closure.

Chaparral Antique Cars 1962 - April, 2024 Bugs Bunny Boomtown An Arrow Development Antique Cars attraction that was replaced by Dino Off Road Adventure.

Chaparral Antique Cars
1962 - April, 2024
Bugs Bunny Boomtown
An Arrow Development Antique Cars attraction that was replaced by Dino Off Road Adventure.

El Diablo May 28, 2019 - November 3, 2024 Spain A Larson International Giga Loop attraction that was located near the La Vibora roller coaster.

El Diablo
May 28, 2019 - November 3, 2024
Spain
A Larson International Giga Loop attraction that was located near the La Vibora roller coaster.

Performance Venues

Performance Venues

Texas Pavilion 1965 - 1974 Texas The Texas Pavilion, also known as the County Fair arena and Texas Arena, was a 2,000-seat outdoor venue that featured productions, such as the Wild West Show and Los Voladores

Texas Pavilion
1965 - 1974
Texas
The Texas Pavilion, also known as the County Fair arena and Texas Arena, was a 2,000-seat outdoor venue that featured productions, such as the Wild West Show and Los Voladores Flying Indian Spectacular. It was the first attraction constructed outside the railroad loop.

People Mover Theatre 1979 - 1984 Mexico Located behind Indian Village Trading Post, a 400-seat indoor venue that was home to The People Mover Show , the Country Critter Revue animatronic show and the Pac-Man

People Mover Theatre
1979 - 1984
Mexico
Located behind Indian Village Trading Post, a 400-seat indoor venue that was home to The People Mover Show, the Country Critter Revue animatronic show and the Pac-Man Show.

Aquatic Theatre 1969 - 1991 Tower A 1,000-seat outdoor venue that featured water-based entertainment, such as The Dolphin Show and the U.S. High Diving Team . For its last season, Aquatic Theatre’s pool was co

Aquatic Theatre
1969 - 1991
Tower
A 1,000-seat outdoor venue that featured water-based entertainment, such as The Dolphin Show and the U.S. High Diving Team. For its last season, Aquatic Theatre’s pool was covered for The Hollywood Stunt Show.

USA Stage 2000 - 2007 USA USA stage featured a number of live entertainment productions. The venue was removed with the addition of Pandemonium.

USA Stage
2000 - 2007
USA
USA stage featured a number of live entertainment productions. The venue was removed with the addition of Pandemonium.

Lone Star Theatre 1985 - 2019 Texas An indoor performance venue that was once home to the Cinesphere Chevy Show prior to 1985. Though demolished in May of 2019, the venue's final production was during Holiday i

Lone Star Theatre
1985 - 2019
Texas
An indoor performance venue that was once home to the Cinesphere Chevy Show prior to 1985. Though demolished in May of 2019, the venue's final production was during Holiday in the Park 2014.

Back Porch Stage 2001 - 2021 Texas Back Porch Stage was an outdoor performance venue in the park’s Texas section. Introduced for Six Flags Over Texas’ 40th anniversary, the stage featured productions in the 200

Back Porch Stage
2001 - 2021
Texas
Back Porch Stage was an outdoor performance venue in the park’s Texas section. Introduced for Six Flags Over Texas’ 40th anniversary, the stage featured productions in the 2000s.

Events & Celebrations

Events & Celebrations

Festival Latino 2006 - 2013 A themed festival celebrating the Latino heritage of Texas. The event featured live entertainment, specialty food and decor.

Festival Latino
2006 - 2013
A themed festival celebrating the Latino heritage of Texas. The event featured live entertainment, specialty food and decor.

Hallowfest 2020 A Halloween-themed alternative to Fright Fest in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event included Halloween zones and a State Fair-themed food festival.

Hallowfest
2020
A Halloween-themed alternative to Fright Fest in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event included Halloween zones and a State Fair-themed food festival.

Fire & Ice Winter Festival 2021 Fire & Ice Winter Festival, which immediately followed Holiday in the Park, featured themed live entertainment, fireworks displays atop the Oil Derrick and specialty food and drink offerings.

Fire & Ice Winter Festival
2021
Fire & Ice Winter Festival, which immediately followed Holiday in the Park, featured themed live entertainment, fireworks displays atop the Oil Derrick and specialty food and drink offerings.

Best of Texas Festival 1990 - 2008, 2021 A festival celebrating the heritage of Texas with food, live music, skilled demonstrations and other activities. The event was also known as the Texas Heritage Crafts Festival for sev

Best of Texas Festival
1990 - 2008, 2021
A festival celebrating the heritage of Texas with food, live music, skilled demonstrations and other activities. The event was also known as the Texas Heritage Crafts Festival for several seasons.
2005 | 2006

Summer Nights Spectacular 2023 A summer-themed event (Jul 1 to Aug 2) that featured new live entertainment, fireworks displays and specialty food booths.

Summer Nights Spectacular
2023
A summer-themed event (Jul 1 to Aug 2) that featured new live entertainment, fireworks displays and specialty food booths.