Construction Updates
New ride construction, park enhancements, ride removals and other significant changes.
Bugs Bunny Boomtown Ride Removals, Various Park-Wide Projects
Changes are happening quickly within the park’s Bugs Bunny Boomtown section as Sylvester & Tweety’s State Fair-Is Wheel and Yosemite Sam’s Texas Tea Cups have been removed. Other park projects are in the works, such as upgrades to All American Cafe and a new wooden bridge structure in the park’s Texas section.
Mine Train & Park-Wide Updates, Rodeo & Caddo Lake Barge Paint Refreshes
Though daily summer operations have begun, improvements around Six Flags Over Texas move on. This update takes a look at theming enhancements, changes to the parking toll booth area and the continued progress of the second Roller Coaster Coffee location. Ride refurbishments also continue as Rodeo and Caddo Lake Barge are undergoing paint refreshes, while Runaway Mine Train receives its upgraded operating system.
El Sombrero Refurbishment, New Ride Lockers, Park-Wide Projects
Extensive El Sombrero refurbishment is under way as the attraction receives a fresh paint job. Other theming enhancements, including upgrades to the park’s Mexico section, have begun. Additions coming up include a second Roller Coaster Coffee near the park’s entrance, along with free ride lockers at Aquaman: Power Wave.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 20), Gotham City Games Midway
Aquaman: Power Wave’s completion moves closer as ride signage and an entrance portal have been erected and construction walls have come down. Small segments of work continue, including the installation of a test seat and themed pieces. Six Flags Over Texas has also closed off the Gotham City games midway in what appears to be significant refurbishment of the area.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 19)
Aquaman: Power Wave creeps closer to making its first test runs. Construction walls have begun coming down as the ride’s perimeter fencing is installed. Crews continue to work on the queue and station and water is now being added to the attraction’s retention pond.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 18)
Though delayed another year, construction continues to move forward on Aquaman: Power Wave. Shade structures and railings have been installed in the ride’s queue and station. The retention pond and walls have been built out, while the first of two ride vehicles has been installed on the track.
Dining & Shopping Updates
A number of dining and shopping locations continue to undergo changes at Six Flags Over Texas. This latest update takes a look at Auntie Anne’s, the new Looney Tunes Mall facade, an updated location for Katz Coffee, France area enhancements and more.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 5), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 15), Various Park-Wide Projects
Work continues to move quickly on Pirates of Speelunker Cave as it appears to be close to a grand opening. Aquaman: Power Wave progress also continues with the addition of a larger splash pool and updates on the turntable element. Other park projects include Looney Tunes Mall, more fresh paint and the relocation of some in-park services.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 4), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 14), Various Park-Wide Projects
Work on the exterior of Pirates of Speelunker Cave has picked up as crews continue to transform the new entrance and outdoor queue. On the other side of the park, the turntable for Aquaman: Power Wave is beginning to take shape with some parts now onsite. Other big improvements, including a refresh of the Looney Tunes facade and Silver Star Carousel building, also continue.
Miscellaneous Capital Improvements
Several capital improvements continue around the park, including a new roof for the Buffalo Trading Post gift shop, an expansion of the Lone Star Twisters dining location, a new photo op mural in the Old South section and more.
Looney Tunes Mall (Update 3), Various Park-Wide Improvement Projects
Several park-wide improvements and changes are taking place at Six Flags Over Texas, including more work on the new Looney Tunes Mall facade, fresh paint on multiple buildings, the demolition of Back Porch Stage, pathway expansions and more.
Aquaman: Power Wave Construction Tour (Update 10)
Join us for an exclusive construction tour of Aquaman: Power Wave, Six Flags Over Texas’ 2022 attraction. We learn more about updated queue concepts, along with late design changes that include the addition of a turntable for two-boat operations.
Pandemonium Paint Job, Looney Tunes Mall (Update 2)
The repainting of Pandemonium continues as just a few track and support segments remain. The ride is also having a covered structure built over its transfer area. The Looney Tunes Mall facade, minus the support structure, is completely gone. Work appears to have halted on this project for the time being as construction dumpsters have been removed.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 8)
Six Flags Over Texas reopens after months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A structure, likely to house pumps and other electrical components, has been built. Construction overall, however, appears to have paused. Six Flags has also removed in-park banners and advertisements for the attraction.
Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 6)
Work has rapidly progressed on Aquaman: Power Wave, Six Flags Over Texas’ 2020 addition, as one of the ride’s 148-foot-tall spikes, along with track pieces and other elements have been constructed.
Aquaman Splashdown (Update 5), Gold River Adventure (Update 3)
Demolition of Aquaman Splashdown continues as the ride’s station and exit splash bridge are now removed. Retro signage teasing a 2020 attraction are also now visible. Six Flags has placed new walls around various parts of Gold River Adventure.
Aquaman Splashdown (Update 2) & El Diablo (Update 5)
The removal of Aquaman Splashdown pieces continues as ground work around El Diablo begins to clear for the upcoming installation of the queue line.
El Diablo (Update 1) & New Dining Locations
We visit Six Flags Over Texas on a rainy day to see the beginning stages of El Diablo construction as well as progress on the all-new Chop Six and Smith Street Ice Cream Parlor locations.
Oil Derrick (Update 4), Virtual Reality, & New Restaurants
We take a look at progress on new in-park restaurants, virtual reality coming to Superman: Tower of Power, and the progress of Oil Derrick’s new paint job at Six Flags Over Texas.
Harley Quinn Spinsanity (Update 3) & More
Our visit to the park features crews installing a new lighting package on Harley Quinn Spinsanity, a bit of testing on the brand new ride, as well as a look at new restaurant construction in the park. Harley Quinn Spinsanity is set to open July 14th at Six Flags Over Texas