Judge Roy Scream
| USA | |
| 42" Height Requirement |
| Lapbar/Seatbelt Restraints | |
| 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 |
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.
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Judge Roy Scream is the only fully wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas.
Judge Roy Scream features a top speed of 53 miles per hour.
Judge Roy Scream uses trains created by the Philadelphia Toboggan Coaster company.
Judge Roy Scream is located outside of the park’s primary perimeter.
The ride gives guests a great view of the pond near the park’s main entrance.
The family wooden coaster features a height of 71 feet.
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).
Judge Roy Scream holds up to 24 riders per cycle.
Judge Roy Scream is a classic out-and-back roller coaster.
Judge Roy Scream is located in the park’s USA section.
The main entrance tunnel to Judge Roy Scream.
Judge Roy Scream’s lift hill and first drop are visible from the ride’s exit ramp.
Judge Roy Scream greets visitors as they enter the parking lot at Six Flags Over Texas.
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.
Judge Roy Scream opened in 1980 and was designed by Bill Cobb.
A view of Judge Roy Scream’s primary ride layout from the former Texas Chute Out attraction.
Construction Updates
Follow along with ride construction, refurbishments, theming updates and fresh paint schemes.
A look at the continuing progress of the park’s 10-attraction installation, a fresh coat of paint on Judge Roy Scream, and more.