Former Rides & Attractions
Six Flags Over Texas has been home to several groundbreaking attractions, including Schwarzkopf’s Big Bend roller coaster and the original Texas Giant. Step back in time and learn about the attractions of yesterday.
Los Conquistadores Mule Pack Ride
1961 - 1962
A burro ride featuring live animals. The ride’s layout was the same as flume one of El Aserradero.
Las Cocheses Cabras
1961 - 1963
An attraction that featured live goats pulling carts for smaller guests.
La Cucaracha
1961 - 1967
An Allen Herschell Wild Mouse roller coaster that was originally constructed in the park's USA area and moved to Mexico in 1962.
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Indian Village
1961 - 1967
A sub-section of the park, located on the borders of the Texas and Mexico sections, that paid tribute to the Native American presence in Texas. The small area featured teepees, decor and traditional performances by Native Americans.
Overland Butterfield Stagecoach
1961 - 1967
A stagecoach ride that featured live horses.
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Texas Pavilion
1965 - 1974
The Texas Pavilion, also known as the County Fair arena and Texas Arena, was a 2,000-seat outdoor venue that featured productions, such as the Wild West Show and Los Voladores Flying Indian Spectacular. It was the first attraction constructed outside the railroad loop.
Little Dixie Carousel
1961 - 1974
Commonly known as the Flying Jenny, a carousel attraction that was powered by mules.
Will Rogers Show/The Fun Guns of Dry Gulch
1972 - 1975
A show building showcasing the Will Rogers Show and The Fun Guns of Dry Gulch attractions. The structure later became Texas Chute Out’s queue.
Tower Slide
1969 - 1976
A twelve-lane slide attraction that came off the first level of Oil Derrick. Guests would travel down on burlap sacks.
Missile Chaser
1961 - 1977
An Eli Bridge Scrambler attraction. There were multiple installations of the ride, this being the first version.
Ferrocarril Fiesta Train
1961 - 1978
A train ride that traveled through several themed scenes. The attraction was remodeled and upgraded in 1968.
Cyclorama Museum
1968 - 1978
A large, 90-foot long curved cyclorama display at the back of the Indian Village Trading Post that depicted the lives of Texas Native Americans. The display featured life-sized figures and historical, authentic relics.
La Salle’s River Adventure
1961 - 1982
La Salle's River Adventure was a guided boat ride in which guests took an adventure through various themed scenes. The ride once sat in part of the current location of Roaring Rapids.
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Crazy Legs
1973 - 1982
The park's first version of Crazy Legs was a Eyerly Aircraft Monster attraction located in Good Time Square.
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Skull Island
1961 - 1982
Skull Island was a multi-functional playground attraction that sat in parts of the current-day Old South and Tower park areas. It was eventually removed completely as the Tower area expanded.
Petting Zoo
1961 - 1983
The petting zoo was an attraction featured in the park's USA area. It was located in present-day Bugs Bunny Boomtown.