El Sombrero

Information

	Mexico
	42 Inches (None w/Adult)
	Lapbar Restraints
	Low Thrill

Statistics

Opened	1965
Ride Type	Trabant
Riders Per Seat	2
Manufacturer	Chance Rides

The former entrance to El Sombrero. Credit: The Portal to Texas History

Moving Around

When El Sombrero was added to the park in 1965, it took over the former site of La Cucaracha, a roller coaster that had a short occupancy at the park. Shortly after, the hat ride was moved to the Spain section of the park in the current location of La Fiesta de las Tazas.

In 2006, El Sombrero found yet another new home. For the park's 45th anniversary ten new attractions were added to the park. With the addition of La Fiesta de las Tazas, El Sombrero found its way back into the Mexico section of the park and still stands there today.

Ride History

2006

El Sombrero is relocated back to the park’s Mexico section next to Bandera’s Resturante.

Construction Updates

Featured

Apr 2, 2006

45th Anniversary 10-Attraction Package (Update 8)

Apr 2, 2006

More fine details are completed on several attractions, Cloud Bouncer is topped off, and assembly of Sidewinder begins.

Apr 2, 2006

Mar 26, 2006

45th Anniversary 10-Attraction Package (Update 7)

Mar 26, 2006

Many of the park’s new, upcoming attractions have been installed onto their pads. Work also progresses on the relocation of the El Sombrero attraction to Mexico.

Mar 26, 2006

Mar 17, 2006

45th Anniversary 10-Attraction Package (Update 6), Turbo Bungy/Rockwall Removal

Mar 17, 2006

Progress continues to move at a quick pace for the park’s new 10-attraction addition. We also take a look at a couple of upcharge attractions that have been removed from the Tower section.

Mar 17, 2006

Mar 5, 2006

45th Anniversary 10-Attraction Package (Update 4), Texas Giant Improvements, Opening Weekend Changes

Mar 5, 2006

Many ride pads have been constructed for the new 10-attraction package. We also take a look at Texas Giant improvements and other changes from opening weekend of the 2006 season.

Mar 5, 2006