New Texas Giant

Texas
48" Height Requirement
Lapbar/Seatbelt Restraints

High Thrill
Flash Pass Attraction
On-Ride Photos

Opened April 22, 2011
Ride Type Hybrid Coaster
Ride Height 153 Feet
Drop Height 147 Feet
Track Length 4,200 Feet
Top Speed 65 MPH
Trains 3
Cars Per Train 6
Riders Per Car 4
Ride Manufacturer Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC)
Train Manufacturer Gerstlauer
Track Color Red
Support Color Non-Painted

Becoming a Hybrid Giant

On November 1, 2009, the original Texas Giant closed in preparations for its renovation into a hybrid roller coaster. Throughout the 2010 season, extensive construction took place for the ride's reopening in 2011. Texas Giant was the tallest wooden coaster in the world when it opened and Rocky Mountain Construction increased the lift hill height by 10 more feet. New Texas Giant was transformed with several intense elements, including over-banked turns ranging from 90 to 115 degrees. The ride’s first drop was steepened to 79 degrees and featured a new top speed of 65 miles per hour. The popularity and success of the New Texas Giant has prompted a widespread surge in Rocky Mountain Construction make-overs throughout recent history.

New Texas Giant features a 147-foot first drop.

The main entrance portal to New Texas Giant.

New Texas Giant features several moments of intense airtime.

The original Texas Giant.

Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards

Though Texas Giant opened in 1990, it remained popular throughout the decade. In 1998 and 1999, Texas Giant won Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Award for “Best Wooden Coaster.” Unfortunately, the coaster experienced a ratings decline through the 2000s. In 2011, after the extensive construction into a hybrid coaster, New Texas Giant took top honors once more by winning “Best New Ride.”

Ride History

New Texas Giant features a top speed of 65 miles per hour.

New Texas Giant also features several high-thrill turns and direction changes.

New Texas Giant trains are themed to classic Cadillac cars.

New Texas Giant was RMC’s first hybrid roller coaster project.

New Texas Giant is located in the park’s Texas section.