Conquistador
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Spain |
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42" Height Requirement None with Adult |
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Lapbar Restraints |
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Medium Thrill |
| Opened | 1981 |
| Closed | March 23, 2025 |
| Ride Type | Bounty (Pirate Ship) |
| Rows | 10 |
| Riders Per Row | 4 |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Ride Colors | Brown & White |
Rider Experience
Conquistador was a classic swinging ship attraction built by Intamin. Located in the park’s Spain section, Conquistador swung riders back and forth, offering a sense of weightlessness. One unique aspect of the attraction was its rider interaction. Each of the ride’s ten rows faced towards the center of the swinging ship. Five rows on one end faced the five rows on the other end. Guests are in full view of their fellow rider’s screams of joy and terror.
Conquistador’s Removal
On September 17, Six Flags Over Texas announced Conquistador’s retirement, stating, “We wanted to share an update with you. After exploring multiple options, we have decided that the Conquistador has officially sailed its last voyage. Thank you to all our guests and team members who have shared countless memories aboard this iconic ride. While it’s always hard to say goodbye, we’re excited about the epic opportunities ahead. We will continue to create new signature adventures for generations to come, beginning with the reimagining of our Spain area anchored by our record breaking dive coaster in 2026.”
Six Flags explored several options with contractors for Conquistador’s future life, but the ride’s age and condition ultimately determined its fate. Conquistador last operated on March 23, 2025 before surrounding construction projects blocked it off from the rest of the park. Conquistador stood the test of time, operating and thrilling guests for over 40 seasons.
Did You Know?
Six Flags Over Texas featured an attraction known as the Ferrocarril Fiesta Train between 1961 and 1978. Guests would board a train and venture through several scenes that featured engulfing theming and animatronics. The ride’s volcano structure sat in the same location that was occupied by Conquistador between 1981 and 2025.