Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas, is the first Six Flags theme park built in America. After visiting Disneyland for the first time in the 1950s, Texas real estate mogul Angus G. Wynne Jr. thought his home state should have a theme park like Disney. Ten years later, in 1961, Six Flags Over Texas opened. Today, Six Flags has 16 theme parks and many more water parks under the name Hurricane Harbor. Yet, Six Flags Over Texas will always be the first.
Today, Six Flags Over Texas has 45 attractions, with 13 being rollercoasters. In this guide, all 45 rides will be covered in detail, providing you with important information like ride experience and descriptions, wait times, height requirements, and maybe the most vital part of your trip: whether the ride is operational or not. Six Flags has a strict seasonal schedule, meaning some rides may not operate depending on the month.
Each ride will be categorized by location so that when navigating Six Flags Over Texas during your trip, it will be easy to refer back to this guide and find each ride quickly.
Six Flags Over Texas Rides
| Ride | Type | Park Section Location | Thrill Level | Height Requirement | Average Wait Time |
| Silver Star Carousel | Carousel | Star Mall (Entrance) | Mild | N/A | 0-5 minutes |
| El Sombrero | Spinning | Mexico & Spain | Mild | N/A | 0-5 minutes |
| La Fiesta de las Tazas | Teacup Spinning | Mexico & Spain | Mild | N/A | 0-5 minutes |
| Conquistador | Swinging Boat | Mexico & Spain | Moderate | N/A | 0-5 minutes |
| La Vibora | Rollercoster | Mexico & Spain | Moderate | 42″ | 5-10 minutes |
| El Diablo | Loop Coaster | Spain | Max | 48″ | 5-10 minutes |
| El Aserradero | Flume Water Ride | Mexico & Spain | Mild | N/A | 5-10 minutes |
| Sidewinder | Spinning | Texas | Moderate | 36″ | 0-5 minutes |
| Titan | Rollercoaster | Texas | Max | 48″ | 10-20 minutes |
| Texas Depot | Train | Texas | Mild | N/A | 10-15 minutes |
| Boot Scootin’ | Kids | Texas | Mild | N/A | 0-5 minutes |
| New Texas Giant | Rollercoaster | Texas | Max | 48″ | 10-20 minutes |
| Chaparral Antique Cars | Kids | Texas | Mild | N/A | 5-10 minutes |
| Pirates of Speelunker Cave | Dark Ride | Texas | Mild | N/A | 5-10 minutes |
| Runaway Mountain | Rollercoaster | France | Moderate | 48″ | 5-10 minutes |
| Justice League: Battle for Metropolis | Dark Ride (Shooting Simulator) | USA | Moderate | 42″ | 10-20 minutes |
| Aquaman Power Wave | Water Coaster | USA | Max | 48″ | Coming Soon |
| Oil Derrick | Observation Tower | Tower | Moderate | N/A | 5-10 minutes |
| Six Flags Speedway Go Karts (Additional Fee) | Go Kart | Tower | Moderate | 40″ | 5-10 minutes |
| Shock Wave | Rollercoaster | Tower | Moderate | 42″ | 10-20 minutes |
| Roaring Rapids | Water Ride | Tower | Mild | 36″ | 10-20 minutes |
| Caddo Lake Barge | Boat | Tower | Mild | N/A | 5-10 minutes |
| Superman: Tower of Power | Drop Ride | Tower | Max | 52″ | 10-20 minutes |
| Dive Bomber Alley (Additional Fee) | Drop | Tower | Max | 42″ | 5-10 minutes |
| Runaway Mine Train | Rollercoaster | Boomtown | Moderate | 42″ | 10-20 minutes |
| Mini Mine Train | Rollercoaster | Boomtown | Mild | 36″ | 5-10 minutes |
| Gunslinger | Swing | Boomtown | Moderate | 42″ | 0-5 minutes |
| Boomtown Depot | Train | Boomtown | Mild | N/A | 10-15 minutes |
| Pandemonium | Rollercoaster | Boomtown | Moderate | 42″ | 5-10 minutes |
| Batman The Ride | Rollercoaster | Gotham City | Max | 54″ | 10-20 minutes |
| Mr. Freeze | Rollercoaster | Gotham City | Max | 54″ | 10-20 minutes |
| Batwing | Aerial Carousel | Gotham City | Moderate | N/A | 5-10 minutes |
| Catwoman Whip | Spinning | Gotham City | Max | 48″ | 5-10 minutes |
| The Riddler Revenge | Pendulum Swing | Gotham City | Max | 52″ | 10-20 minutes |
| The Joker | Rollercoaster | Gotham City | Max | 48″ | 10-20 minutes |
| Texas SkyScreamer | Giant Swing | Goodtimes Square | Max | 48″ | 10-20 minutes |
| Judge Roy Scream | Rollercoaster | Goodtimes Square | Moderate | 42″ | 5-10 minutes |
| Cloud Bouncer | Aerial Spinner | Goodtimes Square | Mild | N/A | 0-5 minutes |
| Taz Tornado Swings | Aerial Spinner | Bugs Bunny Boomtown | Mild | N/A | 0-5 minutes |
| Marvin the Martian Space Rockets | Aerial Carousel | Bugs Bunny Boomtown | Mild | 36″ | 0-5 minutes |
| Bugs Bunny Cloud Bouncer | Kid’s Drop Ride | Bugs Bunny Boomtown | Mild | N/A | 0-5 minutes |
| Wile E. Coyote’s Grand Canyon Blaster | Rollercoaster | Bugs Bunny Boomtown | Mild | 36″ | 5-10 minutes |
| Yosemite Sam’s Texas Tea Cups | Teacup Spinning | Bugs Bunny Boomtown | Mild | 36″ | 0-5 minutes |
| Sylvester & Tweety’s State Ferris Wheel | Kid’s Ferris Wheel | Bugs Bunny Boomtown | Mild | N/A | 0-5 minutes |
| Speedy Gonzales’ Truckin’ Across America | Kid’s Driving Ride | Bugs Bunny Boomtown | Mild | N/A | 0-5 minutes |
Star Mall
Star Mall is the first pavilion you will find upon entering Six Flags Over Texas. This area is named Star Mall for its iconic star-shaped fountain. It is also one of the oldest sections in the park since it’s been there, essentially unchanged, from opening day to today. Star Mall is home to one the oldest rides at Six Flags Over Texas, the Silver Star Carousel.
#1 – Silver Star Carousel
The Silver Star Carousel is one of the most iconic rides at Six Flags Over Texas. Originally made in 1928, the Silver Star Carousel is a classic ride suitable for guests of all ages. You can pick from various antique handcrafted horses to ride or sit on one of the few benches during the approximately 3 minute and 30 second experience.
If you visit Six Flags Over Texas during the winter season, the Silver Star Carousel has a beautiful winter theme, dubbed the Silver Star Christmas Carousel. During this time, festive white and red lights hang during the ride while Christmas music plays in the background.
Silver Star Carousel Height Requirements
There are no height requirements for the Silver Star Carousel.
Silver Star Carousel Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for the Silver Star Carousel at Six Flags Over Texas.
Mexico & Spain
The Mexico and Spain section of Six Flags Over Texas represents the time both Mexico and Spain controlled Texas. This area celebrates the Mexican and Spanish cultures, with the rides and buildings taking on themes related to those countries. The Mexico and Spain pavilion is home to six rides ranging from rollercoasters to water rides. You can also find Mexican restaurants with Tex-Mex in this area if you are looking for a tasty break from riding the rides.
#2 – El Sombrero
El Sombrero is a backward-spinning ride at Six Flags Over Texas that takes riders up and around in the air. The interesting aspect of El Sombrero is that, like its name, the ride’s shape is like a sombrero, and the direction the ride moves is in the form of the sombrero’s large brim. At least, that’s what Six Flags Over Texas was going for in their design of the ride. In reality, the ride tilts up and down as riders go around backward in a circle for approximately 1 minute.
El Sombrero Height Requirements
There is no height requirement to ride El Sombrero.
El Sombrero Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for this ride.
#3 – La Fiesta De Las Tazas
La Fiesta De Las Tazas at Six Flags Over Texas is a classic teacup ride where you control how fast and how much you spin.
La Fiesta de las Tazas Ride Experience
Each teacup comes with a wheel in the center of the cup, allowing riders to control their speed during the ride. The faster they turn the wheel, the faster the riders spin during the ride. Likewise, if the riders decide not to turn the wheel, they will not spin.
In addition, each teacup rotates around the large center kettle during the ride while also spinning in a smaller, contained circle simultaneously. These three different spins make La Fiesta de las Tazas one of the most dizzying experiences in the park.
La Fiesta de Las Tazas Height Requirements
There is no height requirement to ride La Fiesta de las Tazas.
La Fiesta De Las Tazas Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for this ride.
#4 – Conquistador
Conquistador at Six Flags Over Texas is a swinging boat ride based on the Spanish Conquistadors of the 1500s who came to the Americas on their warships. On Conquistador, riders swing back and forth high into the air to simulate what it may have felt like to go up and down the giant waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
Conquistador Height Requirements
There is no height requirement to ride Conquistador.
Conquistador Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for this ride.
#5 – La Vibora
La Vibora is a unique rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Texas, as it is one of only three in the world. La Vibora is a trackless, bobsled rollercoaster more akin to a giant, waterless waterslide than anything else.
La Vibora Ride Experience
Each bobsled (ride vehicle) contains three rows with single rider seats lined one after the other. If one of the riders is around 42 inches, the minimum height requirement, they are allowed to sit directly in front of their companion rider and share the single seat. Lap bars come down for safety.
The ride begins as riders leave the station and go up a 60 ft chain lift hill. After the hill, the track transitions to a large, yellow, downward-curving slide. Riders go down the curving slide at approximately 32 mph, making multiple wide turns on the path until they return to the station ending the ride. La Vibora’s ride duration is about 1 minute and 30 seconds.
As La Vibora has been in operation since 1986, it is easy to see the path the bobsled takes during the ride due to the indentions made on the slide over the years. Besides an outer red and black paint job to make the slide look more like the Coral Snake, no updates or changes have been made to this ride.
La Vibora Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 42 inches to ride La Vibora at Six Flags Over Texas.
La Vibora Average Wait Times
You can expect a 5-10 minute wait for this ride.
#6 – El Diablo
El Diablo is a loop coaster at Six Flags Over Texas which means that the entire ride is one repeating inversion, a continuous vertical loop.
El Diablo Ride Experience
Riders go through the approximately 100 ft loop twice in a forward-facing direction. In the third rotation, the train stops midway through the loop while passengers are upside-down and begins to move backward. From there, the train moves through the loop backward two times before returning to the starting position, ending the ride.
El Diablo Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 48″ to ride El Diablo.
El Diablo Average Wait Times
You can expect a 5-10 minute wait for this Six Flags Over Texas ride.
#7 – El Aserradero
Flume water rides are one of the most common and beloved water rides you can find at any theme park worldwide. From Splash Mountain at Disney World to Timber Mountain at Knotts Berry Farm, flume rides are a favorite at all parks. Only at Six Flags Over Texas can you ride the first flume ride ever built. El Aserradero at Six Flags Over Texas is the world’s first flume ride.
El Aserradero Ride Experience
Because El Aserradero is the world’s first flume ride, you shouldn’t expect animatronics or other theming like on some of the more advanced versions of this type of ride. Instead, El Aserradero is more like a proof of concept for the flume ride archetype. It has all the essential elements you would expect on a flume ride, like a tall drop and, of course, the log boat.
El Aserradero begins with riders leaving the station and traveling to the short conveyor belt hill that leads into a small wooden cabin. Riders drop a few feet out of the cabin and continue down the winding river. Riders eventually pass El Vibora and arrive at the larger, second conveyor belt hill. Riders drop down 30 ft into the flume river below, which creates a wave, wetting riders. The log takes riders back to the station, ending the ride.
El Aserradero Height Requirements
There are no height requirements to ride El Aserradero at Six Flags Over Texas.
El Aserradero Average Wait Times
You can expect a 5-10 minute wait for this ride.
When does El Aserradero Open?
Since El Aserradero is a water ride, it only opens during the Spring season (March) to the end of the Fall season (October 31st) with Fright Fest.
Texas
Between 1836 and 1845, Texas was its own country, known as the Republic of Texas. This section of Six Flags Over Texas is based on that time period.
#8 – Sidewinder
Sidewinder is a classic Scrambler spinning ride at Six Flags Over Texas. The basic concept of a scrambler ride is that riders spin in two directions simultaneously. All riders are put in three groups of three cars connected to a center gondola.
Each cluster of cars spins at a fast speed in one direction while the gondola continuously rotates in the opposite direction. This two-point spin creates a centrifugal force experience for the riders.
The ride duration for Sidewinder is approximately 3 minutes and 10 seconds.
Sidewinder Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 36″ to ride Sidewinder.
Sidewinder Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for Sidewinder at Six Flags Over Texas.
#9 – Titan
Titan is not only the tallest and fastest ride at Six Flags Over Texas; it is one of the tallest and fastest hypercoasters in the United States. Titan is the flagship ride for Six Flags Over Texas and is a must-ride for all rollercoaster fans visiting the park for the first time.
Titan Ride Experience
Titan begins with riders leaving the station and turning right toward the 245 ft chain lift hill. After about a 50-second climb, riders drop 255 ft, reaching a top speed of 85 mph, and enter a 120 ft underground tunnel. Riders exit the tunnel and climb a large right-angled turnaround hill before dropping. The train then goes over an airtime hill before beginning a 540-degree upward helix that ends with a midtrack brake run that slows the train to a near stop.
After the brake run, riders drop to the left and then make a wide turn to the right, leading into a downward 570-degree helix. The train exits the helix and makes a wide turn to the left, followed by a wide turn to the right that takes riders to the final brake run that brings them back to the station, ending the ride.
Titan Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 48″ to ride Titan.
Titan Average Wait Times
You can expect a 10-20 minute wait for this ride.
#10 – Texas Railroad (Texas Depot)
The Texas Railroad: Texas Depot is one of two stops on the classic 1961 train ride that takes riders on a scenic trip around Six Flags Over Texas. From the Texas Depot, riders travel to Boomtown by taking a route through the Texas and Tower portions of the park.
Texas Railroad Average Wait times
You can expect a 10-15 minute wait for this train ride.
#11 – Boot Scootin’
Boot Scootin is a bumpy, kids Jump Around ride in the Texas section of Six Flags Over Texas. During this ride, riders sit in boot-shaped vehicles and go around in a circle, occasionally bouncing up and down. Boot Scootin’s duration is approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Boot Scootin’ Height Requirements
There are no height requirements to ride Boot Scootin’.
Boot Scootin’ Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for this ride.
#12 – New Texas Giant
The New Texas Giant is the tallest and fastest hybrid wooden and steel rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Texas. Originally known as the Texas Giant, this ride operated from 1990-2009 as a wooden coaster. After changing to a steel track system, the New Texas Giant increased the maximum speed and height from the original Texas Giant layout.
New Texas Giant Ride Experience
New Texas Giant begins with the train leaving the station and turning right towards the 153 ft chain lift hill. After a 30-second climb, riders make it to the top of the hill with a sign that reads, “Wait, let’s discuss this.” On the top of the sign are the American and Texas flags.
Riders drop 147 ft at a 79-degree angle, reaching the max speed of 65 mph. The train goes over a small hill that leads into a 90-degree overbanked left turn, a small drop, and then a 95-degree left turn. Following this is another sharp 115-degree overbanked turn that leads to a small airtime hill that brings riders to a midcourse brake run.
Riders drop from the brake run on a left angle, then go over a series of airtime hills along with multiple directional changes. After this, the train enters a tunnel called the “Angus Oil and Gas #61 shaft,” lit by a few blinking colored lights. Riders exit the first tunnel, then enter a second tunnel, and then the third and final tunnel that has a sign that says “Adios!”
After exiting the third tunnel, the train goes over a final section of airtime hills that end with the last brake run that takes riders back to the station, ending the ride.
New Texas Giant Height Requirements
You must be 48″ to ride the New Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas.
New Texas Giant Average Wait Times
You can expect a 10-20 minute wait for this ride.
#13 – Chaparral Antique Cars
Chaparral Antique Cars at Six Flags Over Texas is a driving ride that is supposed to simulate what it may have been like to drive cars in the early 1900s. With the slogan, “Take a trip down memory lane,” Chaparral Antique Cars is simply a slow, on-rails, guided drive down a wooded course. It’s the perfect opportunity for kids of all ages to get behind the wheel.
Chaparral Antique Cars Average Wait Times
You can expect a 5-10 minute wait to ride Chaparral Antique Cars at Six Flags Over Texas.
#14 – Pirates of Speelunker Cave
Pirates of Speelunker Cave is a water/dark ride at Six Flags Over Texas. This attraction is an update to the classic Speelunker Cave ride that ran from the 1960s to the 1990s. It features the classic characters from the original ride with a new story involving a ghostly pirate crew, mermaids, and a sea witch. Though the story could make more sense, and the animatronics are outdated compared to other theme parks, it’s the best you’ll get at a Six Flags park if you want the dark ride experience.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave Ride Experience
Pirates of Speelunker Cave begins with riders entering the cave with a sign saying, “Pirates be warned.” In the cave, riders see skeletal pirates locked up in cages. A voiceover introduces the riders to Captain Moregold and his crew, who escape the jail. Captain Moregold finds a treasure map to Speelunker Cave and goes off with his skeleton crew to find the treasure.
On their way to the treasure, their pirate ship gets caught in a storm. During the storm, a giant squid attacks and capsizes the boat. The pirates awaken in Speelunker Cave. They meet beautiful mermaids who show them giant pearls and other riches. The pirates eventually find treasure, but a sea witch protects it. They defeat the sea witch and claim the treasure, but Speelunker Cave holds more secrets to discover.
Deeper into the cave, the pirates (and riders) come across ancient giant-headed statues of alien creatures. A stone skull with glowing green eyes is a final warning to the riders and the pirates to turn back. The pirates and riders continue forward and drop deeper into the cave, where they meet the ancient civilization known as the Spees.
The Spees are a friendly group of creatures who love singing and dancing. They spend their days with family in their homes and living in peace while mining the unending diamond supply from their cave.
Captain Moregold, the evil pirate he is, claims the Spees’ treasure for his own. Moregold and his crew attack the Spees, but the creatures turn out to be more than capable of defending themselves. The Spees overpower Captain Moregold and his crew due to their teamwork and creativity and eventually disarm and capture the pirates. The Spees celebrate their victory with more music, dance, and dress up in the pirates’ clothes. The ride ends with the Spees taking the pirate’s treasure and remarking on their fun adventure.
Riders exit the cave and return to the station, ending the ride.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave Height Requirements
There are no height requirements to ride Pirates of Speelunker Cave at Six Flags Over Texas.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave Average Wait Times
You can expect a 5-10 minute wait for this ride.
France
The France section of Six Flags Over Texas is one of the original park areas that has been around since the park’s opened in 1961. This area represents the short time when France claimed the land that would eventually be known as Texas between 1684 and 1689. In the France area, you will find the indoor rollercoaster Runaway Mountain.
#15 – Runaway Mountain
Runaway Mountain is an indoor rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Texas that takes place in complete darkness. Every twist, turn, and drop will surprise the riders as they traverse the course. Runaway Mountain has a maximum speed of 40 mph and a height of 65 ft, but the darkness makes the ride feel much faster than it is. There are no inversions on Runaway Mountain, so it is an excellent rollercoaster for kids.
Runaway Mountain Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 48″ to ride Runaway Mountain.
Runaway Mountain Average Wait Times
You can expect a 5-10 minute wait for this ride.
USA
The USA section of Six Flags Over Texas represents modern-day Texas as part of the United States of America. Here you will find the most modern-looking buildings and typical American food like burgers and pizza. The USA section of the park features two DC-inspired rides, Justice League: Battle for Metropolis and Aquaman Powerwave, opening in 2023.
#16 – Justice League: Battle for Metropolis
Justice League Battle for Metropolis is a 3D dark/arcade shooting ride at Six Flags Over Texas that features prominent figures of the DC Universe, including Batman, Superman, the Joker, and Lex Luthor.
Justice League Battle For Metropolis Ride Experience
As an arcade shooting ride, during Justice League Battle for Metropolis, riders travel to multiple rooms with screens. Each screen will play a video with the Justice League fighting villains. Riders must shoot at the villains with their provided laser guns during the videos.
During the ride, each rider is given a score determined by their performance. The more accurate the rider was with their shots and the more targets they hit, the higher their overall score. Each rider competes with one another to get the highest score in their vehicle, which can hold a total of six riders.
At the ride’s end, each rider’s total score is shown, and the winner is compared with the day’s high score.
The total duration of the ride is approximately 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
Justice League Battle for Metropolis Height Requirement
Riders must be at least 42″ to ride Justice League Battle for Metropolis.
Justice League Battle for metropolis Average Wait Time
You can expect a 10-20 minute wait for this ride.
#17 – Aquaman Powerwave (Coming Soon)
Aquaman Powerwave is an upcoming water rollercoaster ride at Six Flags Over Texas set to open in 2023.
Aquaman Powerwave Ride Experience
Aquaman Powerwave starts at the station, but a turntable moves the riders to the center of a two-pronged track that sits on top of an empty splash pool. The train moves backward until it gets around halfway up the back track, forward over a small hill, and then up to the top of the front track.
The train moves backward again back over the small hill at a fast speed and then to the top of the 146 ft back track at an approximate 90-degree angle. Then it drops, reaches the top speed of 62 mph, and crashes into the now filled splash pool, creating a huge wave that drenches all riders.
The train stops in the center of the track, where the turntable replaces the riders with another train by moving the riders back to the station and ending the ride.
Aquaman Powerwave Expected Opening Date
Summer 2023
Aquaman Powerwave Height Requirement
Riders must be at least 48″ to ride Aquaman Powerwave.
Tower
The Tower section of Six Flags Over Texas is named after the Oil Derrick Observation tower. Here you will find a variety of rides, including a rollercoaster, go-karts, a river rapids water ride, a skydiving experience, and the tallest ride in the park, Superman Tower of Power.
#18 – Oil Derrick
Oil Derrick is an iconic observational tower at Six Flags Over Texas that allows visitors to see the entirety of the park from 300 ft in the air in 360 degrees. Though the tower is named Oil Derrick, it is not a functioning oil derrick and has never been used to find oil.
Oil Derrick Average Wait Times
You can expect a 5-10 minute wait for this ride.
#19 – Six Flags Speedway Go Karts (Additional Fee)
The Six Flags Speedway is a go-karts race available in the Tower section of Six Flags Over Texas. 15+ cars can race around the course at once, but that is a rare occurrence. More than likely, if you decide to ride the Six Flags Speedway, no more than five people will race against you and your family. Because of the additional fee, less people are likely to participate in the Speedway at the same time.
Six Flags Speedway Go Karts Additional Fee Price
To ride the Six Flags Speedway, participants must pay an additional fee of $10 for a single ride or $20 to ride as many times as they want for the day.
Six Flags Speedway Go Karts Height Requirement
Riders must be at least 58″ or above to drive the single-passenger go-kart. Otherwise, riders must be at least 40″ to ride as a companion in a two-seater go-kart. Both the two-seater and single-seater go-karts have a maximum speed of 18 mph.
#20 – Shock wave
Shock Wave at Six Flags Over Texas is one of the oldest operating rollercoasters in the park. First launching in 1978, Shock Wave, to this day, has one of the world’s highest G-Force levels, topping at 5.9 Gs. Though it may not be one of the fastest rollercoasters in the park, nor the tallest, it is still one of the most intense you can experience at Six Flags Over Texas.
Shock wave Ride Experience
Shock Wave begins with riders leaving the station and moving directly to the 116 ft chain lift hill. After about a 35-second climb and a right turn pre-drop, riders drop, reaching the max speed of 60 mph. The drop leads directly into the Shock Wave’s two inversions, the double vertical loops.
After the loops, riders go up a small hill and over a brake run before making a wide right u-turn turn that leads to another drop. Riders go up a small hill that leads to a left u-turn that brings them to another drop.
Riders go over a bunny hill, make a left turn, then a final right u-turn that brings them to another small hill, and the final brake run that leads back to the station, ending the ride.
Shock wave Height Requirement
Riders must be at least 42″ to ride Shock Wave at Six Flags Over Texas.
Shock wave Average Wait Times
You can expect a 10-20 minute wait for this ride.
#21 – Roaring Rapids
Roaring Rapids at Six Flags Over Texas is the water ride you want to go on if you don’t want to get slightly wet but want to get completely soaked from head to toe. Unlike flume rides, roaring rapids is a river ride where riders sit in a 16-passenger round raft that floats freely on the fast-moving water. Throughout the ride, the raft crashes into waves, soaking all who are unlucky enough (or lucky, depending on your mood) to be on the side that hits the wave.
Roaring Rapids Average Wait Times
You can expect to wait 10-20 minutes to ride Roaring Rapids.
When is roaring rapids open at six flags Over Texas?
Because Roaring Rapids is a water ride, like the others, this ride is only open during the Spring and Fall season at the park (March-October 31st). This ride is closed between November 1st and February 28th.
#22 – Caddo Lake Barge
Caddo Lake Barge in the Tower section of Six Flags Over Texas is a half-pipe spinning ride. Riders move up and down the half-pipe track during this attraction while continuously spinning in a circle. Around the halfway point of the ride, the vehicle begins spinning in the opposite direction. The ride duration is approximately two minutes.
Caddo Lake Barge Height Requirements
There are no height requirements to ride the Caddo Lake Barge.
Caddo Lake Barge Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for this ride.
#23 – Superman Tower of Power
Superman Tower of Power is a drop ride at Six Flags Over Texas that has the fastest launch in the park. With a height of 325 ft, Superman Tower of Power gives riders a perfect view of the Dallas Fort Worth skyline and Six Flags Over Texas before dropping them 245 ft. On this ride, you will feel weightless in the air, like you’re Superman yourself.
Superman Tower of Power Ride Experience
The ride begins with riders slowly going up and down slightly above the station. During this time, the computer calculates the correct amount of air pressure for the ride experience. Riders then gradually go down towards the station before launching into the air at the maximum speed of 55 mph.
Before reaching the top of the tower, riders gradually slow, creating a feeling of weightlessness. They then drop to around the tower’s halfway point before returning to the top. At the top, riders slow down again and drop around 20 feet before slowly returning to the top, where they stop, giving riders a perfect view of the surrounding skyline.
After around 10 seconds, riders drop 245 ft at 55 mph, then gradually slow down by bouncing them a few times before slowly bringing them back to the station, ending the ride.
Superman Tower of Power Height Requirement
Riders must be at least 52″ to ride Superman Tower of Power.
Superman Tower of Power Average Wait Time
You can expect a 10-20 minute wait for this ride.
#24 – Dive Bomber Alley (Additional Fee)
Dive Bomber Alley in the Tower section of Six Flags Over Texas is a skydiving experience that raises you 173 ft into the air and drops you at 80 mph, creating a free-falling flight. Riders can either choose a harness where they lay on their stomachs or sit in an upright position. Once riders reach the top of the structure, they must pull a strap that releases them, allowing them to swing in the air.
Dive Bomber Alley Additional Fee Price
There is an additional charge of ~$35 to ride solo, $25 per flyer for two people, and $20 per flyer for three people.
Boomtown
The Boomtown section of Six Flags Over Texas represents the classic small Texas towns during the era of cowboys. Here, you will find a variety of rides and the second depot of the Texas Railway.
#25 – Runaway Mine Train
Runaway Mine Train is a historically significant ride at Six Flags Over Texas because it is the oldest rollercoaster in the park, making it the first rollercoaster at any Six Flags. It is also the first operating mine train ride, coming before all the others in the world. With these accolades and more, the American Coaster Enthusiasts designated Runaway Mine Train an ACE Coaster Landmark.
Runaway Mine Train Ride Experience
Runaway Mine Train begins with riders leaving the station on a u-turn, going through the mine cart storage area, and arriving at the first of three chain lift hills. After the hill, riders move around the track, making multiple turns, eventually going through an underground mine shaft and finally reaching the second chain lift hill designed to look like a rock crusher.
After the second chain lift hill, riders make a right u-turn followed by a left u-turn that takes riders under the rock crusher and around the underground tunnel to the third chain lift hill. The last chain lift hill takes riders into the ACE Hotel and Saloon, where riders see multiple wax-figure cowboys and a bartender. Riders exit from the back of the saloon on a drop into an underground tunnel below Johnson Creek. After leaving the tunnel, riders enter a brake run which leads back to the station, ending the ride.
Runaway Mine Train Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 42″ to ride Runaway Mine Train at Six Flags Over Texas.
Runaway Mine Train Average Wait Times
You can expect a 10-20 minute wait for this ride.
#26 – Mini Mine Train
The Mini Mine Train is a kid’s mine train ride in Boomtown at Six Flags Over Texas. At a maximum speed of 20 mph and with a 20 ft drop, the Mini Mine Train is a fun coaster for kids to experience.
Mini Mine Train Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 36″ to ride the Mini Mine Train.
Mini Mine Train Average Wait Times
You can expect a 5-10 minute wait for this ride.
#27 – Gunslinger
Gunslinger is a simple, single-passenger swing ride in the Boomtown section of Six Flags Over Texas. Riders won’t be going too high off the ground on Gunslinger; only approximately 8 ft in the air. Gunslinger also only reaches a top speed of 10 mph, making it a great ride for kids.
Gunslinger Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 42″ to ride Gunslinger.
Gunslinger Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for this ride.
#28 – Texas Railroad (Boomtown)
Texas Railroad Boomtown Depot takes riders from the Boomtown section of Six Flags Over Texas through Goodtimes Square, past Bugs Bunny’s Boomtown, around Mexico and Spain, and finally to the Texas section of the park.
Texas Railroad Average Wait Times
You can expect a 10-15 minute wait for the Boomtown Depot train to arrive back at the station.
#29 – Pandemonium
Pandemonium is a spinning Mouse Trap rollercoaster in the Boomtown section of Six Flags Over Texas. Pandemonium is a free-spin coaster, meaning that the amount of spinning is not determined by the coaster but rather by the placement of the four riders in the car and their weights. If the heaviest riders sit together on one side, the ride will spin faster.
Pandemonium Ride Experience
Pandemonium begins with riders leaving the station and climbing a 53 ft chain lift hill that leads to a left, swooping drop followed by going up a small hill. Riders move over multiple S-shaped turns before going over a banked figure 8 turn. After the figure 8 turn, riders go over numerous hills that lead into a downward helix. Riders then drop from a large hill before arriving at a brake run that leads back to the station, ending the ride. Throughout the entire ride, riders spin at a fast speed.
Pandemonium Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 42″ to ride Pandemonium.
Pandemonium Average Wait Times
You can expect a 5-10 minute wait for this ride.
Gotham City
The Gotham section of Six Flags Over Texas takes you into the DC Universe in the infamous city home to Batman and a variety of supervillains, including the Joker, Harley Quinn, the Riddler, and more. In Gotham, you will find some of Six Flags Over Texas’ best rollercoasters and rides based on the Batman comics characters.
#30 – Batman the Ride
Batman the Ride at Six Flags Over Texas is one of seven identical versions of this rollercoaster that appear in multiple Six Flags parks in America. The version at Six Flags Over Texas is the second newest of the rides, opening in 1999 at the same time the Gotham City section of the park launched. Batman the Ride has five inversions, a maximum speed of 50 mph, and an 85 ft drop, making it one of the max thrill level rides in the park.
Batman the Ride Ride Experience
Batman the Ride begins with the floor descending below the rider’s feet after every passenger is seated, causing the rider’s feet to dangle in the air. Riders leave the station and immediately begin the 100 ft climb up the chain lift hill.
Riders drop 85 ft on a 190-degree left turn, reaching a top speed of 50 mph, and begin the first inversion, a vertical loop. From the vertical loop, riders immediately go into the second inversion, a heartline spin, followed by the third inversion, a vertical loop.
Riders make a wide left turn followed by a wide right turn that leads into the fourth inversion, a corkscrew. Riders then make a sharp right turn, followed by another corkscrew that leads to a wide left turn into a brake run back to the station, ending the ride.
Batman the ride Height Requirments
Riders must be at least 54″ to ride Batman the Ride.
Batman the Ride Average Wait times
You can expect a 10-20 minute wait for this ride.
#31 – Mr. Freeze
Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast is a launch rollercoaster that takes riders 218 ft up a 90-degree hill at 70 mph backward and then repeats the process by going forward. It is the tallest rollercoaster in the park and has the fastest launch of all rides. Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast is one of the most intense rides in the park with a max thrill level.
In September 2022, Six Flags Over Texas closed Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast for a rework and refurbishment. Six Flags announced later that Mr. Freeze would reopen with a forward-facing launch rather than a backward launch.
The reopening date for Mr. Freeze has yet to be announced, but it will likely be sometime in 2023, with the launch of Aquaman Powerwave.
Mr. Freeze Ride Experience
Mr. Freeze begins with riders sliding to the main launch track. After a signal, riders launch backward, starting from 0 and reaching 70 mph in 3.8 seconds. Riders go through a multi-colored 190 ft tunnel and exit by climbing the 150 ft inversion, an inside tophat that flips riders upside down. Riders drop backward on a 113 ft turn that leads into a vertical spike. At the top of the spike, riders drop forward, going through the course a second time until they reach the station, ending the ride.
When Mr. Freeze reopens, the ride experience will reverse. Riders will launch forward from the station and go through the course a second time backward.
Mr. Freeze Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 54″ to ride Mr. Freeze.
Mr. Freeze Average Wait Times
You can expect a 20-30 minute wait when Mr. Freeze reopens at Six Flags Over Texas.
#32 – Batwing
Batwing is an aerial carousel at Six Flags Over Texas that puts riders on Batman’s famous aircraft, the Batwing. Each Batwing can hold up to two riders at a time. Riders can also lift the Batwing into the air during the ride by pulling up on a lever located in the front center of the vehicle. The ride duration for Batwing is approximately 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
Batwing Height Requirements
There is no height requirement to ride the Batwing.
Batwing Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for Batwing at Six Flags Over Texas.
#33 – Catwoman Whip
Catwoman Whip is a spinning ride in Gotham City at Six Flags Over Texas. Catwoman Whip begins like a high-speed aerial carousel. The riders continually tilt until each rotation takes them upside down. From there, riders go upside down per rotation until the ride ends. The total duration of Catwoman Whip is approximately 2 minutes and 40 seconds.
Catwoman Whip Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 48″ to ride Catwoman Whip.
Catwoman Whip Average Wait Times
You can expect a 5-10 minute wait for this ride.
#34 – The Riddler Revenge
The Riddler Revenge is a giant pendulum swing ride in the Gotham City area at Six Flags Over Texas. This ride is identical to other rides at various Six Flags parks under different names. At Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Six Flags Great Adventure, this ride is known as Wonder Woman’s Lasso of Truth, and at Six Flags Magic Mountain, it is known as CraZanity.
The Riddler Revenge Ride Experience
During The Riddler Revenge, riders swing back and forth, rotating clockwise and counterclockwise throughout. At the swing’s peak, riders reach 146 ft into the air and back down at a top speed of 70 mph. The total ride duration is approximately 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
The Riddler Revenge Height Requirement
Riders must be at least 52″ to ride The Riddler’s Revenge.
The Riddler Revenge Average Wait Times
You can expect a 10-20 minute wait time for this ride.
#35 – The Joker
The Joker is a free spin rollercoaster in the Gotham City section of Six Flags Over Texas. During the Joker, riders go around the track and flip upside down at least six times, seemingly randomly. The amount of spinning and the flips’ force is partly due to the weight of the riders and gravity.
The Joker Ride Experience
The Joker begins with riders climbing 120 ft vertical rise directly out of the station. At the top, riders go over a series of hills that cause them to flip forward multiple times before going down a 54 ft raven drop, bringing them to the second story.
Riders change directions and flip backward before going down a second raven drop which flips them forward and brings them back to the station, ending the ride. The total ride duration for the Joker is approximately 1 minute and 20 seconds.
The Joker Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 48″ to ride the Joker.
The Joker Average Wait Times
You can expect a 10-20 minute wait for this ride.
Goodtimes Square
Travel back to the 1950s in Goodtimes Square at Six Flags Over Texas. Here you will find two of the most iconic rides at Six Flags Over Texas, the Texas SkyScreamer and Judge Roy Scream.
#36 – Texas SkyScreamer
The Texas SkyScreamer is a giant swing ride at Goodtimes Square at Six Flags Over Texas. The SkyScreamer is one of Six Flags’ most common and recognized rides, as it currently operates in 11 out of the 13 Six Flags parks in America. Of the 11 versions, the Texas SkyScreamer is one of the tallest iterations, standing at 400 ft.
Texas SkyScreamer Ride Experience
During the ride, riders gradually swing in a wide circle, increasing their speed until they eventually reach the top. At the top of the tower, riders spin at a maximum speed of 35 mph and spin in a 124 ft circle. The riders then slowly decrease their speed and return to the ground where the ride ends.
Texas SkyScreamer Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 48″ to ride the Texas SkyScreamer.
Texas SkyScreamer Average Wait Times
You can expect a 10-20 minute wait for this ride.
#37 – Judge Roy Scream
The Judge Roy Scream is a classic wooden rollercoaster in the Goodtimes Square at Six Flags Over Texas. It is also the first wooden rollercoaster to release at the park, beginning operations in 1980.
Judge Roy Scream Ride Experience
Judge Roy Scream begins with riders leaving the station and taking a wide right turn towards the 71 ft chain lift hill. Riders drop 65 ft, followed by three airtime hills, with the first containing a short brake run. After the third airtime hill, riders make a u-turn that leads to three more medium-sized airtime hills, followed by two small ones. The last airtime hill leads to a long brake run that takes riders back to the station, ending the ride.
Judge Roy Scream Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 42″ to ride Judge Roy Scream.
Judge Roy Scream Average Wait Times
You can expect a 5-10 minute wait for this ride.
#38 – Cloud Bouncer
Cloud Bouncer is a spinning aerial carousel in the Goodtimes Square section of Six Flags Over Texas. During the Cloud Bouncer, riders can spin their air balloon by turning a wheel in the vehicle’s center. The faster they turn the wheel, the faster riders spin. Riders continuously move around in a circle until the ride ends. The total duration of Cloud Bouncer is approximately 2 minutes.
Cloud Bouncer Height Requirements
There are no height requirements to ride Cloud Bouncer.
Cloud Bouncer Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for this ride.
Bugs Bunny Boomtown
Take a trip to a Texas-themed Looney Tunes land at Bugs Bunny’s Boomtown. Here you will find a variety of kid’s rides themed to Looney Tunes characters. You will also be able to meet your favorite costumed characters from Looney Tunes, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, Sylvester, and more!
#39 – Taz Tornado Swings
Taz Tornado Swings is a kiddie swing ride in Bugs Bunny Boomtown at Six Flags Over Texas, themed after Taz the Tazmanian Devil. Kids slowly swing around in a circle a few feet off the ground during the ride. Two kids can sit in each swing at a time during the ride. The total ride duration is approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Taz Tornado Swings Height Requirements
There is no height requirement to ride Taz Tornado Swings.
Taz Tornado Swings Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for this ride.
#40 – Marvin the Martian Space Rockets
Marvin the Martian Space Rockets is an aerial carousel in Bugs Bunny Boomtown at Six Flags Over Texas. Kids can ride in the spaceships seen in the Marvin the Martian Looney Tunes cartoon on this aerial carousel. During the ride, kids can move their spaceship up and down by pulling on the handlebar in their ship. The ride lasts for around 2 minutes.
Marvin the Martian Space Rockets Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 36″ to ride this ride.
Marvin the Martian Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for this ride.
#41 – Bugs Bunny Cloud Bouncer
Bugs Bunny Cloud Bouncer is a kiddie drop ride in Bugs Bunny Boomtown at Six Flags Over Texas. Kids bounce up and down on their way up a small tower during the ride. At the end of the ride, the kids slowly return to the ground. The ride lasts for around 1 minute.
Bugs Bunny Cloud Bouncer Height Requirements
There are no height requirements to ride Bugs Bunny Cloud Bouncer.
Bugs Bunny Cloud Bouncer Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for this ride.
#42 – Wile E. Coyote Grand Canyon Blaster
Wile E. Coyote Grand Canyon Blaster is a kid’s rollercoaster in Bugs Bunny Boomtown in Six Flags Over Texas. With a height of 16 ft and a max speed of 15 mph, this kiddie coaster is the perfect experience for first-time rollercoaster riders.
Wile E. Coyote Grand Canyon Blaster Ride Experience
During the ride, riders will go over a few bumps and turns before returning to the station, where the ride repeats for a second time through the course. The total duration of Wile E. Coyote’s Grand Canyon Blaster is around 1 minute and 20 seconds.
Wile E. Coyote Grand Canyon Blaster Height Requirements
You must be at least 36″ to ride this ride.
Wile E. Coyote Grand Canyon Blaster Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for Wile E. Coyote’s Grand Canyon Blaster.
#43 – Yosemite Sam’s Texas Tea Cups
Yosemite Sam’s Texas Tea Cups is a classic kid’s tea cup ride in Bugs Bunny’s Boomtown at Six Flags Over Texas. Kids can spin their teacups with the wheel in the center of their cups during the ride. The faster they turn the wheel, the faster the cup spins. While they spin their cups, the kids will move around in a wide circle. The ride lasts for about 1 minute and 10 seconds.
Yosemite Sam’s Texas Tea Cups Height Requirements
Riders must be at least 36″ to ride.
Yosemite Sam’s Texas Tea Cups Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for this ride.
#44 – Sylvester & Tweety’s State Fair-is Wheel
Sylvester and Tweety’s State Fair-is Wheel is a kids Ferris Wheel in Bugs Bunny Boomtown at Six Flags Over Texas. Kids go up and around in a wide circle on this mini Ferris Wheel during this ride. Although this is classified as a kid’s ride, adults can also fit in each balloon so people of all ages can enjoy this experience.
Sylvester & Tweety’s State Far-Is Wheel Height Requirements
There are no height requirements to ride Sylvester and Tweety’s State Fair-is Wheel.
Sylvester & Tweety’s State Fair-is Wheel Average Wait Times
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for this ride.
#45 – Speedy Gonzales’ Truckin’ Across America
Speedy Gonzales’ Truckin’ Across America is a kid’s on-rail driving experience that puts them in a mini tractor trailer that allows two kids to drive in the front and three adults to sit in the back. Kids drive around a short circular course twice before the ride ends. The ride lasts around 1 minute and 10 seconds.
Speedy Gonzales’ Truckin’ Across America Height Requirements
There are no height requirements for this ride.
Speedy Gonzales’ Truckin’ Across America Average Wait Time
You can expect a 0-5 minute wait for this ride.