El Sombrero
| Mexico | |
| 42" Height Requirement
(None w/Adult) |
| Lapbar Restraints | |
| Low Thrill | |
| Opened | 1965 |
| Ride Type | Trabant |
| Riders Per Seat | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Chance Rides |
The Hat Relocation Dance
When El Sombrero was added to the park in 1965, it took over the former site of La Cucaracha, a roller coaster that had a short occupancy at the park. In 1979, El Sombrero would be transported to the location that was once home to Ferrocarril Fiesta Train. The attraction would even use Fiesta Train’s original entrance and queue structure. El Sombrero was moved to its new location to make way for the park’s backstage employee restaurant.
In 2006, El Sombrero found yet another new home. For the park's 45th anniversary, ten new attractions were added to the park. With the addition of La Fiesta de las Tazas, El Sombrero found its way closer to the park entrance. Though it doesn’t reside in its original location, El Sombrero stands a short distance away across the pathway from its original 1965 placement.
El Sombrero was repainted during the 2023 season.
El Sombrero is located in the park’s Mexico section, near the park’s main entrance.
El Sombrero first debuted during the park’s 1965 season.
El Sombrero holds up to two riders per seat.
El Sombrero was moved back to the park’s Mexico section in 2006.
El Sombrero’s second home was in Spain from 1979 to 2005.
Ride History
2023
In April, El Sombrero receives a new paint job, featuring an orange, red, yellow, blue and white hat topper with multi-colored seats.
2006
El Sombrero is relocated back to the park’s Mexico section next to Bandera’s Restaurante.
1979
El Sombrero is moved to the former site of the Ferrocarril Fiesta Train.
Construction Updates
Follow along with ride construction, refurbishments, theming updates and fresh paint schemes.
This quick construction update shows off the ongoing progress on El Sombrero’s new paint scheme, which will feature several vivid color options. The park is also renovating the former Miss Abby’s location as it will transform into a Cinnabon.