People riding a red roller coaster at an amusement park under a clear blue sky, with a tall structure in the background adorned with colorful flags.

Pandemonium

USA

47" Height Requirement
42" with Adult

Lapbar Restraints

Medium Thrill

Flash Pass Attraction
Opened May 17, 2008
Ride Type Steel Spinning Coaster
Ride Height 53 Feet
Drop Height 27 Feet
Track Length 1,351 Feet
Top Speed 31 MPH
Cars 8
Riders Per Car 4
Riders Per Hour 720
Manufacturer Gerstlauer
Track Color Purple
Support Color Gray

The Tony Hawk Era

Between 2007 and 2008, Six Flags installed four spinning roller coasters at Six Flags Over Texas, Fiesta Texas, Discovery Kingdom and Six Flags St. Louis. All of these attractions, inspired by the pro skater Tony Hawk, were painted red and black and featured cars themed to skateboards. The queue lines were also themed with informational boards that showcased the history of skateboarding. In 2010, Six Flags began canceling licensing agreements with various brands. One of these brands was Tony Hawk. In 2011, Tony Hawk’s Big Spin at Six Flags Over Texas was renamed Big Spin. In 2012, Big Spin was renamed Pandemonium.

Wildcatter (1982 to 2007)

Past Attractions

Two notable past attractions, the Happy Motoring Freeway and Wildcatter, stood in the location now occupied by Pandemonium. Happy Motoring Freeway, an attraction manufactured by Arrow Dynamics, stood in this area from 1961 to 1987. Some remnants of the old Happy Motoring track can still be found near the back side of the ride in Boomtown. Wildcatter, the first-ever Intamin Freefall attraction, stood in the area from 1982 through 2007. It went out with a bang after being imploded in October 2007.

Ride History

  • 2021

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    In August, Pandemonium is repainted with purple track and gray supports.

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  • 2018

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    A continuously-moving station is added to increase hourly throughput and efficiency.

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  • 2012

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    Big Spin is renamed Pandemonium.

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  • 2011

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    Tony Hawk’s Big Spin is renamed Big Spin.

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Construction Updates

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

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

Pandemonium Paint Job, Looney Tunes Mall (Update 1)
Pandemonium Paint Job, Looney Tunes Mall (Update 1)

A new paint job is under way on Pandemonium as the roller coaster receives its first refresh since opening in 2008. Six Flags Over Texas is also quickly working on the demolition of the Looney Tunes Mall exterior facade.

Tony Hawk's Big Spin (Update 2), Shock Wave Refurbishment
Tony Hawk's Big Spin (Update 2), Shock Wave Refurbishment

Remaining track and support pieces from Tony Hawk’s Big Spin sit in the parking lot awaiting installation. Shock Wave track pieces also await installation after undergoing refurbishment.