Sidewinder

Scrambler Ride

Texas

48" Height Requirement
36" with Adult

Lapbar/Seatbelt Restraints

Medium Thrill
Opened April 28, 2006
Ride Type Scrambler
Cars 12
Riders Per Car 3
Manufacturer Eli Bridge
Ride Colors Red & Silver

The park’s original Scrambler, known as Missile Chaser.

Three Eli Bridge Scramblers

Sidewinder is the third Eli Bridge Scrambler that Six Flags Over Texas has featured in their arsenal of flat rides. Six Flags Over Texas’ first Eli Bridge Scrambler was located in the USA park area from 1961 to 1977 as Missile Chaser (seen near the top left of the image above). The second reincarnation of the ride, also named Missile Chaser, sat in the current Superman: Tower of Power location from 2000 to 2002. This model would be removed and sent to Magic Mountain after the 2002 season.

In 2006, as part of the park's 45th anniversary, Sidewinder was installed near Titan. The third version of this attraction came from the defunct AstroWorld theme park in Houston, Texas. Sidewinder was one of ten new attractions installed for the 2006 season.

Pro Tip
Larger guests should ride on the outside of the car as Sidewinder’s forces push riders outward.

Sidewinder was introduced in 2006 for the park’s 45th anniversary celebration.

Sidewinder underwent extensive refurbishment in 2025, taking on a red paint scheme.

Sidewinder is the third different Scrambler attraction for Six Flags Over Texas

The main entrance to Sidewinder.

Sidewinder was relocated from the defunct AstroWorld theme park in Houston.

Sidewinder originally featured a different color scheme for its cars.

Ride History

2025

  • Beginning in January, Sidewinder undergoes an extensive refurbishment. When the attraction reopens in the spring, it features a bright red paint scheme with silver cars.

2007

  • Sidewinder’s cars are refurbished and repainted silver and red.

Construction Updates

Follow along with ride construction, refurbishments, theming updates and fresh paint schemes.

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Titan Paint Job (Update 3), Sidewinder Refurbishment (Update 2), Major Park Enhancement Projects
Titan Paint Job (Update 3), Sidewinder Refurbishment (Update 2), Major Park Enhancement Projects

A record number of enhancement projects are under way at Six Flags Over Texas. This includes structure demolitions, pavement improvements and dining refreshes and remodels. Though Titan has reopened, its paint job continues with a segment of supports still remaining. Sidewinder has also reopened and sports a fresh paint scheme as well.

Titan Paint Job (Update 2), La Vibora & El Diablo Demolition (Update 3), Various Park Projects
Titan Paint Job (Update 2), La Vibora & El Diablo Demolition (Update 3), Various Park Projects

At this stage, nearly every piece of the former La Vibora roller coaster has been moved off-site as the area is prepped for a dive coaster in 2026. Other updates include changes near front gate, a look at Judge Roy Scream’s annual maintenance and the continued paint job transforming Titan.

Titan Paint Job (Update 1), La Vibora & El Diablo Demolition (Update 2), Refurbishments
Titan Paint Job (Update 1), La Vibora & El Diablo Demolition (Update 2), Refurbishments

Demolition of La Vibora, the park’s former bobsled coaster, continues as nearly all track pieces have been removed. Most of what stands are support columns. El Diablo’s queue line has also begun to come down. Titan’s big paint job transformation is under way as track and support segments receive new coats.