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.
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.
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.”
New Texas Giant was RMC’s first hybrid roller coaster project.
New Texas Giant is located in the park’s Texas section.
Ride History
2010 - 2011
The Texas Giant undergoes major construction and is transformed into the RMC hybrid roller coaster (steel track, wooden supports) known as New Texas Giant.