Judge Roy Scream

USA
42" Height Requirement

Lapbar/Seatbelt Restraints
Medium Thrill

Opened March 1, 1980
Ride Type Wooden Out & Back Coaster
Ride Height 71 Feet
Drop Height 65 Feet
Track Length 2,670 Feet
Top Speed 53 MPH
Trains 2
Cars Per Train 4
Riders Per Car 6
Designer Bill Cobb
Train Manufacturer Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters
Ride Colors White & Red

Unique Ride Views

One unique feature about the Judge Roy Scream is that it is located outside of the main park layout. Riders must take a tunnel under the park's six-lane entrance to enter the queue line before arriving at the station. Judge Roy Scream travels out and back down the side of a pond that is located near the park’s main parking entrance, greeting guests as they arrive. Judge Roy Scream is also the only fully-wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags Over Texas.

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Judge Roy Scream is the only fully wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas.

Judge Roy Scream features a top speed of 53 miles per hour.

Judge Roy Scream uses trains created by the Philadelphia Toboggan Coaster company.

The Coaster Ride-a-Thon

In 2006, as part of the park's 45th anniversary celebration, Six Flags Over Texas hosted a ride-a-thon in which sixteen contestants had to ride Judge Roy Scream for a total of 45 hours straight (with some breaks, of course). Ten contestants ended up winning the event, which included winnings of $450.00, all expenses paid trips, season passes and Flash Passes for future use. Each hour, contestants averaged eighteen laps around the ride's track. In the end, the grand total of travel was 555 laps (260.68 miles).

Judge Roy Scream is located outside of the park’s primary perimeter.

The ride gives guests a great view of the pond near the park’s main entrance.

The family wooden coaster features a height of 71 feet.

Judge Roy Scream holds up to 24 riders per cycle.

Judge Roy Scream is a classic out-and-back roller coaster.

Judge Roy Scream is located in the park’s USA section.

Ride History

  • 2006

    • Judge Roy Scream undergoes major retracking and receives a new paint job with white track and white supports.

    • The white train of Judge Roy Scream is completely rebuilt.

  • 1997

    • AstroWorld’s Texas Cyclone PTC trains are stripped down and made into a third train for Judge Roy Scream.

    • Judge Roy Scream trains receive individual lapbars.

  • 1994

    • Though only intended to take place in spring months, Judge Roy Scream trains run backwards the whole season.

The main entrance tunnel to Judge Roy Scream.

Judge Roy Scream’s lift hill and first drop are visible from the ride’s exit ramp.

Judge Roy Scream greets visitors as they enter the parking lot at Six Flags Over Texas.

Judge Roy Scream opened in 1980 and was designed by Bill Cobb.

A view of Judge Roy Scream’s primary ride layout from the former Texas Chute Out attraction.