Construction Updates

New ride construction, park enhancements, ride removals and other significant changes.

Mine Train & Park-Wide Updates, Rodeo & Caddo Lake Barge Paint Refreshes
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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.

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Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 20), Gotham City Games Midway
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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.

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Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 19)
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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.

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Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 18)
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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.

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Dining & Shopping Updates
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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.

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Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 7), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 16), General Park Updates
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Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 7), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 16), General Park Updates

Paint refreshes and other big building changes continue to progress around the park. The dock area of Pirates of Speelunker Cave is shaping up with new themed elements, changes to the ride’s boats and more. Removed track has been reinstalled on Aquaman: Power Wave, along with new progress on the ride’s water pond and turntable mechanism.

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Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 5), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 15), Various Park-Wide Projects
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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.

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Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 4), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 14), Various Park-Wide Projects
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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.

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Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 13), Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 3), Mr. Freeze (Update 3), Front Gate & More
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Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 13), Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 3), Mr. Freeze (Update 3), Front Gate & More

Work continues on several projects at Six Flags Over Texas. Aquaman: Power Wave and Pirates of the Deep Sea continue to progress for their 2022 opening. Painting of the Mr. Freeze roller coaster appears all but complete. Major changes and improvements have also taken place in the park’s Front Gate and Old South sections.

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Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 12), Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 2), Mr. Freeze Paint Job (Update 2), Parking Lot & Building Refurbishments
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Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 12), Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 2), Mr. Freeze Paint Job (Update 2), Parking Lot & Building Refurbishments

Aquaman: Power Wave’s turntable is taking shape as footers and new concrete begin to appear. Work also continues on the new entrance to the Pirates of Speelunker Cave attraction, along with the fresh paint job on Mr. Freeze. Other active projects include the parking lot repave and refurbishment of buildings in the Texas and Old South sections.

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Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 1), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 11), Mr. Freeze Paint Job
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Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 1), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 11), Mr. Freeze Paint Job

Several ride-related projects are taking place around Six Flags Over Texas. Work continues on the new turntable addition for Aquaman: Power Wave, Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast is currently receiving a fresh paint job and a new entrance and facade has been constructed for the upcoming Pirates of Speelunker Cave attraction.

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Pandemonium Paint Job, Looney Tunes Mall (Update 2)
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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.

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