El Sombrero Spinning Hat Ride Six Flags Over Texas

El Sombrero

Mexico

42" Height Requirement
None with Adult

Lapbar Restraints

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

The Hat Relocation Dance

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. In 1979, El Sombrero would be transported to the location that was once home to Ferrocarril Fiesta Train. The attraction would even use Fiesta Train’s original entrance and queue structure. El Sombrero was moved to its new location to make way for the park’s backstage employee restaurant.

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 closer to the park entrance. Though it doesn’t reside in its original location, El Sombrero stands a short distance away across the pathway from its original 1965 placement.

Ride History

  • 2023

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    In April, El Sombrero receives a new paint job, featuring an orange, red, yellow, blue and white hat topper with multi-colored seats.

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  • 2006

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

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  • 1979

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    El Sombrero is moved to the former site of the Ferrocarril Fiesta Train.

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Construction Updates

Follow along with ride construction, refurbishments, theming updates and fresh paint schemes.

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El Sombrero Refurbishment (Update 2), New Dining Location
El Sombrero Refurbishment (Update 2), New Dining Location

This quick construction update shows off the ongoing progress on El Sombrero’s new paint scheme, which will feature several vivid color options. The park is also renovating the former Miss Abby’s location as it will transform into a Cinnabon.

El Sombrero Refurbishment, New Ride Lockers, Park-Wide Projects
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.

45th Anniversary 10-Attraction Package (Update 10)
45th Anniversary 10-Attraction Package (Update 10)

Construction continues at a quick pace on the 45th anniversary attraction package. Many ride signs have now been placed as crews begin to work on landscaping and other details.