Judge Roy Scream
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USA |
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42" Height Requirement |
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Lapbar/Seatbelt Restraints |
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Medium Thrill |
| Opened | March 1, 1980 |
| Ride Type | Wooden Out & Back Coaster |
| Ride Height | 71 Feet |
| Drop Height | 65 Feet |
| Track Length | 2,670 Feet |
| Top Speed | 53 MPH |
| Trains | 2 |
| Cars Per Train | 4 |
| Riders Per Car | 6 |
| Designer | Bill Cobb |
| Train Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters |
| Ride Colors | White & Red |
Pro Tip
Avoid sitting on the “wheel seats” (first and third rows of each car) for a smoother ride experience.
Unique Ride Views
One unique feature about the Judge Roy Scream is that it is located outside of the main park layout. Riders must take a tunnel under the park's six-lane entrance to enter the queue line before arriving at the station. Judge Roy Scream travels out and back down the side of a pond that is located near the park’s main parking entrance, greeting guests as they arrive. Judge Roy Scream is also the only fully-wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags Over Texas.
Image: Amusement Today
The Coaster Ride-a-Thon
In 2006, as part of the park's 45th anniversary celebration, Six Flags Over Texas hosted a ride-a-thon in which sixteen contestants had to ride Judge Roy Scream for a total of 45 hours straight (with some breaks, of course). Ten contestants ended up winning the event, which included winnings of $450.00, all expenses paid trips, season passes and Flash Passes for future use. Each hour, contestants averaged eighteen laps around the ride's track. In the end, the grand total of travel was 555 laps (260.68 miles).
Ride History
2006
Judge Roy Scream undergoes major retracking and receives a new paint job (white track and supports).
Judge Roy Scream’s white train is completely rebuilt.
1997
AstroWorld’s Texas Cyclone PTC trains are stripped down and made into a third train for Judge Roy Scream.
Judge Roy Scream trains receive individual lapbars.
1994
Though only intended to take place in spring months, Judge Roy Scream trains run backwards the whole season.
Construction Updates
Follow along with ride construction, refurbishments, theming updates and fresh paint schemes.
