Construction Updates
New ride construction, park enhancements, ride removals and other significant changes.
El Diablo Removal (Update 4), Restaurant Upgrades, Park Enhancement Projects
Aggressive construction projects continue to move forward at Six Flags Over Texas. JB’s Smokehouse BBQ has reopened with a refreshed serving area and refill station, while All American Cafe and other snack stands temporarily close for upgrades. El Diablo has also been dismantled and shipped out of the park. Sections near front gate have reopened with new pavement and pavers.
Titan Paint Job (Update 1), La Vibora & El Diablo Demolition (Update 2), Refurbishments
Demolition of La Vibora, the park’s former bobsled coaster, continues as nearly all track pieces have been removed. Most of what stands are support columns. El Diablo’s queue line has also begun to come down. Titan’s big paint job transformation is under way as track and support segments receive new coats.
La Vibora Demolition (Update 1), Sidewinder Refurbishment
With its permanent closure less than two months ago, quick demolition of the La Vibora bobsled roller coaster is under way. Track segments are coming down rapidly with multiple areas only having support columns still standing. Sidewinder has also begun an extensive refurbishment as its central hub has been deconstructed.
Aquaman Splashdown (Update 7)
Aquaman Splashdown has been completely dismantled and removed from its former home at Six Flags Over Texas. A few other surrounding park elements have also been demolished in the process.
Aquaman Splashdown (Update 6)
The demolition of Aquaman Splashdown continues at a rapid pace. The ride’s lift hill has been deconstructed, along with the bottom of the main drop. The trough that once held water for the attraction has been transformed into a pile of dirt and debris.
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 4)
Extensive construction walls have been placed around the perimeter of Aquaman Splashdown. The pathway from Majestic Theatre to Bugs Bunny Boomtown has been closed off, also ceasing operation of Cloud Bouncer and the Six Flags Railroad.
El Diablo (Update 6), Gold River Adventure (Update 2) & Aquaman Splashdown (Update 3)
Work on El Diablo’s queue line is in full swing as footers have been poured and polls for a future shade structure are going into place. More signage and theming has also been removed from 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 4), Aquaman Splashdown (Update 1) & Gold River Adventure (Update 1)
El Diablo has gone vertical and main components of the ride are now constructed. We also check out Aquaman Splashdown as pieces are being removed from the attraction.
Wildcatter Demolition
An in-depth look at the 2007 implosion of the Wildcatter attraction to make way for Tony Hawk’s Big Spin.