The Texas Giant
| Texas | |
| 48" Height Requirement |
| Lapbar/Seatbelt Restraints | |
| High Thrill |
| Opened | March 17, 1990 |
| Closed | November 1, 2009 |
| Ride Type | Wooden Coaster |
| Ride Height | 143 Feet |
| Drop Height | 137 Feet |
| Track Length | 4,920 Feet |
| Top Speed | 62 MPH |
| Trains | 3 |
| Cars Per Train | 6 |
| Riders Per Car | 4 |
| Ride Manufacturer | Dinn Corporation |
| Train Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters |
| Designer | Curtis D. Summers |
Record-Breaking Giant, Awards
The Texas Giant was quite the marvel when constructed in 1990. The attraction was built at a cost of $5.5 million as the tallest and fastest wooden coaster in the world. The Texas Giant ride structure included 900,000 feet of lumber, 1,200 concrete piers, 10 tons of nails and 81,270 bolts.
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 in the 2000s.
The Texas Giant featured a first drop of 137 feet.
The Texas Giant was a massive wooden coaster with 4,920 feet of track.
A view of The Texas Giant from the park’s Oil Derrick observation tower.
Image: NBC 5
Becoming a Hybrid Giant
On November 1, 2009, the original Texas Giant closed in preparation for its renovation into a hybrid roller coaster. Throughout the 2010 season, extensive construction took place for the ride's reopening in 2011. Though Texas Giant was the tallest wooden coaster in the world when it opened, Rocky Mountain Construction designed the lift hill to increase by 10 more feet. New Texas Giant opened on April 22, 2011.
Ride History
The Texas Giant peers over the section’s treeline.
The Texas Giant was located in the park’s Texas section.
The main entrance to The Texas Giant.
The Texas Giant debuted at Six Flags Over Texas during its 1990 season.
The Texas Giant was made up of 900,000 feet of lumber.