Gunslinger
Swing Ride
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Boomtown |
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42" Height Requirement |
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Seatbelt Restraints |
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Low Thrill |
| Opened | 1983 |
| Ride Type | Yo-Yo |
| Riders Per Swing | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Chance Rides |
| Ride Colors | Silver & Tan |
Name & Location Changes
Gunslinger, previously known as Texas Tornado, has gone through a few different transformations and location changes throughout its history. When the attraction opened in 1983, Texas Tornado called the Good Time Square park area. In 1989, to make room for Flashback!, the ride was moved into the Boomtown section of the park. Its Boomtown move placed it at the former location of Antique Carousel.
In 2006, Six Flags Over Texas inherited a few large gun props from the closed AstroWorld park in Houston, Texas. The park made great use of these, putting them around the base of the attraction. Texas Tornado would soon be repainted silver and tan and be renamed Gunslinger.
Gunslinger’s main entrance and queue house.
Gunslinger originally debuted as Texas Tornado for the park’s 1983 season.
Gunslinger features a classic lighting package at night.
Gunslinger has been a part of the park’s Boomtown section since 1989.
Gunslinger is themed perfectly into the park’s Boomtown section.
Ride History
2015
Gunslinger is repainted with the same color scheme.
2006
Texas Tornado is repainted tan and silver and is renamed Gunslinger.
Large guns, originally located at the defunct AstroWorld, are placed around the ride’s base.
1989
Texas Tornado is relocated to Boomtown, leaving Good Time Square.
Construction Updates
Follow along with ride construction, refurbishments, theming updates and fresh paint schemes.
A look at the progress of Texas Tornado being re-themed to Gunslinger. A new queue area and entrance is also coming to the Spongebob Squarepants 4D attraction.