Why did Texas Chute Out Close?
On October 10, 2012, the Texas Chute Out was demolished with explosives to make room for construction of the Texas SkyScreamer.
How tall is the parachute ride at Six Flags Over Texas?
You and a brave buddy can take a seat under a giant parachute and get hauled straight up to the top of a staggering 250-foot tall tower.
Is the new Texas Giant rough?
Past-their-prime wooden roller coasters that had become excessively rough have been given a new lease on life. Instead of literally shaking up and disappointing passengers, the reborn coasters are giving them incredibly smooth rides and putting wide grins on them.
When did the Texas Giant reopen?
September 14, 2013
The park completed its investigation stating on September 10, 2013, that mechanical failure was not to blame. The ride reopened on September 14, 2013, after redesigned restraint bars, pads, and seat belts were installed on all three trains.
How tall do you have to be to ride the Judge Roy Scream?
3′ 6″Judge Roy Scream / Height restriction
How big is the drop on Texas Giant?
147′New Texas Giant / Drop
How big is the drop on the Titan?
255′Titan / Drop
Who died on the Texas Giant?
ARLINGTON (CBSDFW.COM) – A woman riding a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, plummeted to her death Friday evening around 6:45 p.m.On July 22 the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office officially identified the victim as Rosa Ayala-Goana.
Is the Texas Giant still made of wood?
Following its closure in 2009, Texas Giant underwent an 18-month refurbishment by Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC). It reemerged as New Texas Giant in 2011. Much of the original wooden structure was kept, but the wooden track was replaced with steel using RMC’s I-Box track technology.
How steep is the drop on Titan?
255-foot
Well, the Titan easily clears that distinction, with a mind-blowing 255-foot drop, and that’s just for starters.