Six Flags Over Texas Map and Brochure (1961 – 2024)

Location: Arlington, Texas

Years Active: 1961 – Active

Six Flags Over Texas, located in the vibrant city of Arlington, Texas, stands as a pioneering gem in the world of theme parks. This iconic amusement park, which first opened its gates on August 1, 1961, boasts a rich history and an enduring commitment to delivering unparalleled thrills and entertainment. Nestled in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, this park has become a beloved destination for families and thrill-seekers alike, offering a captivating blend of exciting rides, immersive themes, and a calendar filled with exhilarating festivals.

At its inception, Six Flags Over Texas set the stage for the future of theme parks by introducing the concept of a theme park with a consistent theme throughout, inspired by the six different flags that have flown over Texas throughout its history: Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America.

This unique theme serves as a backdrop for the park’s diverse array of attractions, including roller coasters like the world-renowned “Texas Giant,” the gravity-defying “Superman: Tower of Power,” and family-friendly rides such as “The Riddler’s Revenge.” In addition to these thrilling experiences, the park regularly hosts captivating festivals, like Fright Fest during Halloween and Holiday in the Park during the winter season.

Six Flags Over Texas continues to captivate visitors with its ever-evolving landscape of entertainment. In recent years, the park has attracted millions of guests annually, cementing its status as a premier amusement destination. With a commitment to growth and innovation, Six Flags Over Texas has unveiled ambitious expansion plans, promising new rides, attractions, and experiences to keep the excitement alive for generations to come. This enduring symbol of fun and adventure is not just a theme park; it’s a testament to the enduring spirit of joy and excitement that has made it a cherished institution in the Lone Star State and beyond.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2024

In 2024, Six Flags Over Texas introduced multiple new and refreshed attractions. Sylvester and Tweety Pounce and Bounce, a family drop tower, debuted alongside the return of Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters. The Chaparral Antique Cars were rethemed and renamed Dino Off Road Adventure, featuring new vehicles and animatronic dinosaurs. Additional updates included new queue theming for Batman and Mr. Freeze, a permanent Boomtown Bar structure, and Holiday in the Park expanding with seven new shows and four family activities.

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Six Flags Over Texas Map 2023

In 2023, Six Flags Over Texas introduced the AQUAMAN: Power Wave, a new water coaster and the first of its kind in North America, which officially opened to the public on March 11. That same year, the park expanded its GOTHAM CITY section with a new children’s area that featured three family-friendly rides and an updated design for the themed area, all debuting as part of the expansion.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2022

In 2022, Six Flags Over Texas opened Pirates of Speelunker Cave, a new family dark ride that became the park’s 27th attraction on May 14. Later in the year, Bugs Bunny Boomtown, the children’s area, officially closed in preparation for redevelopment into a Gotham City expansion. Additionally, the original Speelunker Cave attraction permanently closed, with its last day of operation recorded on September 25, marking the end of that long-running ride.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2021

In 2021, Six Flags Over Texas introduced a 60th Anniversary Walk-thru Museum in the Texas section of the park, featuring memorabilia highlighting six decades of history as part of the Diamond Jubilee season. That same year, the park also reopened its classic crooked house walk-through attraction, Casa Magnetica, bringing it back specifically for the anniversary celebration after having been unavailable in previous years.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2020

In 2020, Six Flags Over Texas suspended all operations and temporarily closed on March 14 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the closure initially set through the end of March. The park later reopened for the 2020 season on June 19, beginning with a special preview event for Members and Season Pass Holders, and introduced new health and safety measures as part of the reopening process to accommodate public health requirements.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2019

In 2019, Six Flags Over Texas opened El Diablo, the world’s largest loop coaster and the park’s 13th overall, officially debuting on May 29. Later that year, the Aquaman Splashdown water ride was permanently removed from the USA section of the park, with its closure making way for the planned Aquaman: Power Wave attraction that would replace the original ride in a future season as part of ongoing park development and expansion.

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In 2018, Six Flags Over Texas introduced HARLEY QUINN Spinsanity, a new spinning thrill ride that opened to the public on July 14 as the first of its kind in North America. During the same year, the Yosemite Sam and the Gold River Adventure dark ride closed to undergo a major refurbishment and retheming, marking the end of its operation in its existing form while preparations were made for future redevelopment of the attraction.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2017

In 2017, Six Flags Over Texas opened The Joker, a 4D Free Fly Coaster that became the park’s 13th roller coaster when it debuted to the public on May 20. That same year, the Crazy Legs spinning ride permanently closed and was removed from the park following the conclusion of the 2017 Fright Fest season, marking the end of its run as part of the attraction lineup after years of operation.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2016

In 2016, Six Flags Over Texas unveiled an expanded Gotham City section on March 4, introducing three new rides: THE RIDDLER Revenge, CATWOMAN Whip, and HARLEY QUINN Spinsanity. Later that month, on March 26, the park launched The New Revolution Virtual Reality Coaster in partnership with Samsung, transforming the iconic Shock Wave roller coaster into the first VR coaster experience in North America by incorporating virtual reality headsets into the ride experience.

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In 2015, Six Flags Over Texas reopened the Bugs Bunny Boomtown children’s area on March 7 after a full renovation, introducing five new family rides and an updated design for younger guests. Later that year, on May 23, the park debuted JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis, an interactive 4D dark ride combining motion-based vehicles and special effects, officially opening to the public following a special preview for Season Pass Holders the previous day.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2014

In 2014, Six Flags Over Texas introduced Wahoo Racer, a six-lane mat racing water slide that opened at the Hurricane Harbor water park on May 24. Later in the year, the Adventure Theater attraction was permanently closed and demolished on September 2 to prepare for a future development. Additionally, the Wile E. Coyote’s Grand Canyon Blaster children’s coaster was removed at the end of the season to make way for the upcoming re-themed Bugs Bunny Boomtown.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2013

In 2013, Six Flags Over Texas opened the Texas SkyScreamer on May 25, a 400-foot-tall swing ride that became the tallest of its kind in the world. That same year, the New Texas Giant roller coaster was temporarily closed on July 19 following a fatal incident. After safety modifications were made, including redesigned restraint bars, pads, and seat belts on all three trains, the ride officially reopened to the public on September 14.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2012

In 2012, Six Flags Over Texas permanently closed and removed the Flashback boomerang roller coaster from the Gotham City section of the park. The ride gave its final public runs on September 3 before being dismantled and cleared from the area, marking the end of its operational presence within the park’s lineup as preparations began for future development in that section of the park following the removal of the long-standing roller coaster attraction.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2011

In 2011, Six Flags Over Texas reopened the Texas Giant as the New Texas Giant on April 22, transforming the former wooden coaster into a hybrid steel-wood design after extensive renovations. As part of the park’s 50th-anniversary season, a new attraction, the Tazmanian Devil spinning ride, officially opened to the public on May 27, adding another feature to the park’s lineup during the milestone celebration year alongside the reintroduction of the renovated signature coaster.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2010

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2009

In 2009, Six Flags Over Texas closed the iconic Texas Giant wooden roller coaster on November 1, marking its final day of operation before beginning a complete, multi-year renovation project. The closure ended the ride’s run in its original wooden form as the park prepared for extensive reconstruction efforts that would ultimately transform the attraction into a new version scheduled for reopening after the lengthy redevelopment process was completed in the following years.

Six Flags Over Texas Kids Map 2009

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2008

In 2008, Six Flags Over Texas opened Tony Hawk’s Big Spin on May 17, a spinning roller coaster designed for families that officially debuted to the public as part of the park’s ride lineup. During the same year, the ACME Rock-n-Rocket simulator ride located in the Looney Tunes USA section was permanently closed and removed, ending its operation within the park to make space for future developments following its removal from the children’s area.

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Six Flags Over Texas Map 2007

In 2007, Six Flags Over Texas re-themed and renamed its children’s area to Looney Tunes USA, which introduced several family attractions including the new ACME Rock-n-Rocket simulator ride. Additionally, the Wildcatter Intamin drop tower, located near the park’s entrance, was permanently closed and dismantled at the end of the season, marking the removal of the long-standing attraction as part of the park’s broader updates and changes introduced throughout the year for families and thrill-seekers.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2006

In 2006, Six Flags Over Texas marked its 45th anniversary with the addition of ten new attractions, including multiple flat rides introduced as part of the celebration. On April 28, the park officially opened the Superman Tower of Power, a 325-foot-tall combination drop tower and space shot ride that became the headline attraction of the anniversary season. Additionally, the Avalanche Bobsled roller coaster was re-themed and renamed La Vibora, serving as the centerpiece of the Spain section’s La Fiesta De Las Tazas area.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2005

In 2005, Six Flags Over Texas permanently closed and removed the Virtual Quest Interactive Theater attraction from the USA section of the park. The ride, which had operated for several years, officially ended its run that season, leaving the building and surrounding area available for future redevelopment. Its removal marked the conclusion of the interactive theater’s operation within the park, reducing the number of attractions in the themed section as preparations were made for later changes.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2004

In 2004, Six Flags Over Texas introduced the Crash Test Dummies bumper car ride, a larger and more modern replacement for the park’s original Bumper Cars attraction. That same year, The Right Stuff: Mach 1 Adventure motion simulator closed permanently and was removed from the park, ending its operational run.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2003

In 2003, Six Flags Over Texas opened SpongeBob SquarePants: The Ride, a new motion simulator attraction located in the USA section that replaced The Looney Tunes Adventure. Additionally, The Saloon was introduced in the Texas section of the park, serving as both a live entertainment venue and a dining location.

Six Flags Over Texas Brochure 2003

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2002

In 2002, Six Flags Over Texas opened Scooby-Doo! and the Mystery of the Haunted Mansion on March 2, an interactive dark ride that became the park’s newest major attraction for its 41st season. That same year, The Looney Tunes Adventure simulator ride permanently closed to make way for a replacement attraction.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 2001

In 2001, Six Flags Over Texas opened Titan on April 28, a hyper-twister roller coaster that became the park’s tallest and fastest ride. The same year, the new Looney Tunes Land children’s area debuted in the USA section, adding several family-friendly flat rides. Additionally, the Goodtimes Theatre permanently closed at the end of the season to clear space for the upcoming Scooby-Doo! and the Mystery of the Haunted Mansion attraction, marking the removal of the theater.

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Six Flags Over Texas Map 1999

In 1999, Six Flags Over Texas opened Batman: The Ride on May 22, an inverted roller coaster that became the park’s newest headline attraction. The coaster served as the centerpiece of the newly introduced Gotham City section, which also officially debuted that year. This expansion added a major themed land and a signature ride to the park, significantly increasing its attraction lineup and providing a new area dedicated to DC Comics theming within the park.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1997

In 1997, Six Flags Over Texas opened Superman: Tower of Power, a 325-foot Intamin Giant Drop ride that became the park’s tallest attraction at the time. That same year, the Looney Tunes Land children’s area was re-themed and reopened with new family attractions, including Daffy Duck’s Capital Tours, Michigan J. Frog’s Tinseltown Revue, and The Bugs Bunny Spirit of St. Louis. Additionally, the long-running Casa Magnetica tilted house attraction permanently closed after operating since 1962.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1992

In 1992, Six Flags Over Texas opened Yosemite Sam and the Gold River Adventure in March, a new dark ride that replaced The Cave, one of the park’s original attractions. That same year, the Spinnaker, also known as The Rotor, located in the Tower section, was permanently closed and removed from the park.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1991

In 1991, Six Flags Over Texas marked its 30th anniversary season by opening The Looney Tunes Adventure, a motion simulator ride featuring a cartoon chase theme, along with The ACME Fun Factory, an interactive foam ball play structure. That same year, The Cave, one of the park’s original dark rides, permanently closed at the end of the season to prepare for its re-theme into Yosemite Sam and the Gold River Adventure, which would debut the following year.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1990

In 1990, Six Flags Over Texas opened the Texas Giant on March 17, a wooden roller coaster that debuted as the tallest of its kind in the world. That same year, the Silver Star Carousel was permanently closed and removed from the park at the end of the season, with plans to relocate the ride to Six Flags Fiesta Texas for its opening in 1992.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1989

In 1989, Six Flags Over Texas opened Flashback in the USA section, a European-designed boomerang-style roller coaster that debuted in the spring. That year also saw the closure of two attractions: the Crazy Horse Saloon, one of the park’s original show and dining venues, and The Great Six Flags Air Racer, a bi-plane themed ride that was permanently removed after operating for just a single season.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1988

In 1988, Six Flags Over Texas introduced The Great Six Flags Air Racer in the USA section, a spinning bi-plane ride where passengers could control the spin of their planes. That same year, two attractions were permanently removed: Humble’s Happy Motoring Freeway, the antique car ride, and the Missile Chaser, a classic spinning ride.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1987

In 1987, Six Flags Over Texas opened Splashwater Falls, a shoot-the-chutes style water ride featuring boats plunging down a 50-foot waterfall. That same year, the Goodtimes Square area of the park was rebranded through a sponsorship agreement, changing its name to KISS-FM’s Goodtimes Square.

Six Flags Over Texas Brochure 1986

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1985

In 1985, Six Flags Over Texas introduced Looney Tunes Land on March 9, a new children’s area featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and other Warner Bros. characters that replaced the former Pac-Man Land. That year, the Caddo War Canoes, one of the park’s original attractions, was permanently closed and removed. Additionally, the Happy Motoring Antique Cars lost its second track, which was permanently closed and dismantled, reducing the ride’s overall operating capacity within the park.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1984

In 1984, Six Flags Over Texas added Avalanche Bobsled in the France section, a Swiss-designed trackless roller coaster that opened in the spring and featured a half-mile-long trough layout. That same year, Pac-Man Land, the themed arcade and attraction area, was permanently closed at the end of the season.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1983

In 1983, Six Flags Over Texas debuted Roaring Rapids in the Tower section, a whitewater river rafting attraction that opened in the spring. At the end of the season, LaSalle’s River Boat Expedition was permanently closed to make way for the upcoming Avalanche Bobsled. Additionally, the Southern Palace show venue was renamed the USA/France Theatre, reflecting its location on the border of the two themed sections.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1980

In 1980, Six Flags Over Texas introduced Judge Roy Scream, a traditional wooden out-and-back roller coaster that officially opened to the public on March 1. The ride was positioned as a classic wooden coaster addition to the park’s lineup and became the newest major attraction of the season. Its debut provided Six Flags Over Texas with a new roller coaster experience, continuing the park’s expansion of thrill ride offerings during its nearly two decades of operation.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1979

In 1979, Six Flags Over Texas permanently closed and dismantled the Big Bend roller coaster after eight years of operation. That same year, the Astrolift, the park’s original sky ride attraction, was removed entirely. Additionally, the Ferrocarril Fiesta Train was retired, and its Mexico & Spain station was taken out, consolidating the park’s railroad operations.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1978

In 1978, Six Flags Over Texas introduced Shock Wave, a steel roller coaster featuring two consecutive 360-degree vertical loops, which officially opened to the public during the park’s spring season on April 22. The $2.5 million attraction became the park’s newest headline ride, offering a major addition to the thrill ride lineup.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1977

Six Flags Over Texas Brochure 1977

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1976

In 1976, Six Flags Over Texas opened Texas Chute-Out, a 200-foot-tall parachute drop ride that became the park’s newest major attraction. The ride was introduced alongside the debut of Goodtimes Square, a new themed area created to house the attraction. Both the ride and the section officially opened with the park’s 1976 season, expanding the park’s lineup with a unique vertical drop experience and adding an entirely new themed area to the overall park layout.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1975

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1974

In 1974, Six Flags Over Texas introduced two new attractions in the Texas section of the park. The Hay Baler, a spinning ride featuring nine giant tubs in a teacup-style format, officially opened to guests. Alongside it, the park added the Country & Western Music Museum, a new walk-through attraction highlighting the genre’s history.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1973

In 1973, Six Flags Over Texas introduced two new attractions. Dr. Featherstone’s All-Animal Revue, a children’s petting zoo experience, opened to provide an interactive animal encounter for younger guests. Additionally, the park added Copter-Taxis in the Boomtown section, a helicopter-themed spinning observation ride featuring six simulated helicopters that gave passengers panoramic views of the park.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1972

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1971

In 1971, Six Flags Over Texas introduced The Big Bend, a high-speed racing-style roller coaster that became the park’s third major coaster. The ride was added as part of the park’s 10th anniversary season, marking a significant expansion of thrill attractions within the lineup. The Big Bend featured a modern steel coaster design and was positioned as a centerpiece addition for the anniversary celebration, providing guests with a new headline roller coaster experience during the season.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1970

In 1970, Six Flags Over Texas added two new attractions to its lineup. The Happy Motoring Track, the park’s second antique auto ride, officially opened to the public, providing guests with an additional car-themed experience. Alongside it, a new bumper car attraction known as Dodge ’Em was introduced in the Tower section.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1969

In 1969, Six Flags Over Texas introduced the 300-foot Oil Derrick observation tower, which became a new park landmark and central attraction. That same season, The Gusher, a scrambler-style spinning ride simulating the excitement of an oil strike, was added to the Boomtown section. Additionally, the Southern Palace show venue was re-themed and renamed The Warner Bros. Theatre, marking a significant change in the park’s entertainment offerings alongside the introduction of its new tower and ride.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1968

In 1968, Six Flags Over Texas opened the new Boomtown themed area, modeled after a Texas oil boom town. A second log flume, El Aserradero II, was also added, making the park the first in the world to operate two flume rides. The original El Aserradero was renamed El Aserradero I to distinguish between the two. Additionally, the Casa de las Banderas theater, a small amphitheater, was permanently closed at the end of the season.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1967

In 1967, Six Flags Over Texas opened the new USA themed area, designed to depict the history and heritage of the United States. As part of the new section, the Swinging Buccaneer, a 60-passenger pirate ship ride swinging in a 180-degree arc, was introduced. That same year, Goat Island, an animal exhibit in the park’s waterway, was permanently closed, along with the Flying Jenny, a small carousel-style flat ride that was removed from the Boomtown area.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1966

In 1966, Six Flags Over Texas debuted the Runaway Mine Train, the world’s first tubular steel roller coaster, which officially opened as the park’s newest major attraction. That same year, the park added Casa de Banderas, a new Mexican restaurant serving as a major dining venue. Additionally, the original Confederate themed section of the park was rebranded and officially renamed The Confederacy, reflecting a change in the naming of one of the park’s original themed areas.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1965

In 1965, Six Flags Over Texas introduced the Tower section, a new area designed as a central hub for guest traffic. Within this section, the park added the Cinesphere, a 360-degree circular theater featuring a 25-foot-high screen surrounding the audience. At the same time, the Burro Ride, one of the park’s original attractions where guests rode live burros, was permanently removed, marking the end of its operation and altering the lineup of early themed experiences.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1964

In 1964, Six Flags Over Texas opened Spee-Lunker’s Cave, a dark ride boat attraction that took guests through a themed underground world, becoming the park’s newest major ride. That same year, the Modern USA section of the park was re-themed and officially renamed the United States Section, with its entrance modified to reflect the change.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1963

In 1963, Six Flags Over Texas debuted El Aserradero, the world’s first-ever log flume ride, which officially opened as the park’s major new attraction for the season. The introduction of this innovative water ride marked a groundbreaking addition to the amusement industry. That same year, the Nifty-Fifty-Nifty-States walk-through exhibit in the USA section was permanently closed and removed, ending its operation as part of the park’s early lineup of educational and themed attractions.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1962

In 1962, Six Flags Over Texas expanded with three new attractions. The Southern Palace, a large indoor theater for live entertainment, was added to the Old South section. In the Spain section, Casa Magnetica opened as a tilted house walk-through attraction offering an optical illusion experience. Additionally, the Chaparral Antique Cars debuted in the Texas section, giving guests the opportunity to drive a fleet of 25 antique-style vehicles along a themed course within the park.

Six Flags Over Texas Map 1961

In 1961, Six Flags Over Texas officially opened on August 5 with six original themed lands representing Spain, France, Mexico, the Confederacy, Texas, and the United States. Among its debut attractions were the Six Flags & Texas Railroad, a narrow-gauge train ride circling the park, and LaSalle’s River Boat Expedition, a scenic water journey.

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