Six Flags Over Texas Then & Now

Series Two | March 2017

Then: Circa 1960s

Now: 2017

Chaparral Antique Cars

Opened in 1962, the Chaparral Antique Cars are the second oldest attraction still operating at Six Flags Over Texas. Many details of the ride have changed, such as the car coverings and direction traveled. Other features, however, remain the same. As seen in the “before” picture, the outdoor queue line and covered queue house still carry the original style, just with different paint colors. The ride layout itself has also remained untouched throughout time. The Six Flags Railroad can also still be seen operating in the background.

Then: Circa 1960s

Now: 2017

Pierre’s Treasures

France is quite an interesting section of Six Flags Over Texas. Today, it is mostly a walk-through area with limited features. In the past, however, the area had more to offer. Pierre's Treasures was a shop in the park that existed in the France park area, featuring several unique souvenir offerings as it stood across from La Salle’s River Adventure. Today, however, this location is only occasionally home to a face painting station. The buildings in each photo are shaped nearly the same, but it is possible that they are different structures. Pierre’s Treasures features an indoor area while the current-day structure only features an outdoor counter.
"Then" Photo Credit: Ken Martinez

Then: 1961

Now: 2017

Crazy Horse Saloon

The Crazy Horse Saloon is one of the few original structures inside the park that has not gone through an extensive transformation. Seen above, the awning over the door remains the same as well as the windows. The park has also kept the signage, though now only Coca-Cola is represented. The main sign near the top has changed and the paint scheme has been updated throughout the years. One major change noticed is the porch area on the left-hand side of each image. When Six Flags Over Texas opened in 1961, steps led guests directly into the venue. Today, a larger concrete platform has been constructed, likely keep up with current-day accessibility standards.

Then: 1968

Now: 2017

Krofft Puppet Theatre

The Krofft Puppet Theatre, now known as the Majestic Theatre, has gone through quite a transformation over the years. Originally constructed in 1968, the Krofft Puppet Theatre was built to feature puppet shows produced by Sid and Marty Krofft. The theatre, however, has gone through multiple transformations throughout the decades, including name and facade changes. The “now” photo is what the venue looks like today. Some aspects are still similar to the original design. The main entrances to Majestic Theatre are still in their original locations. A square flower bed on the left-hand side of each photograph is still present, though the outer facade has undergone drastic transformation.

Then: Circa 1980s

Now: 2017

The Cave Entrance

One of the most loved and missed attractions in Six Flags Over Texas history was The Spee-lunker Cave. Originally built in 1964, The Cave called the park home until 1991. At this time, the Spee-lunkers were removed and the Looney Tunes moved in. To this day, the Spee-lunkers are still popular topics of conversation. The old Cave entrance is not used as an entrance to the Gold River Adventure. It has been blocked by the covered queue for the current attraction. However, many reminders of the old Cave entrance still exist. A close look at the rock structures show the same formations. The tree on the left-hand side of the “then" photo still exists today.
"Then" Photo Credit: Davis McCown