La Vibora
Roller Coaster
|
|
Spain |
|
|
42" Height Requirement |
|
|
Lapbar Restraints |
|
|
Medium Thrill |
| Opened | 1986 |
| Closed | November 3, 2024 |
| Ride Type | Steel Bobsled Coaster |
| Ride Height | 60 Feet |
| Track Length | 1,490 Feet |
| Top Speed | 32 MPH |
| Cars | 6 |
| Riders Per Car | 4 |
| Manufacturer | Intamin AG |
| Track Color | Yellow, Red & Black |
| Support Color | Dark Green |
La Vibora was known as Avalanche Bobsled when it opened in 1986, sporting a light blue color scheme.
Making a Big Move
La Vibora originally opened at Six Flags Magic Mountain in 1984 as the Sarajevo Bobsleds. However, as part of the ride rotation program that Six Flags was operating in the 1980s, the coaster was dismantled and removed from Magic Mountain at the end of 1985. In 1986, the ride officially opened at Six Flags Over Texas as Avalanche Bobsled, sporting the same light blue paint scheme from its short tenure at Magic Mountain. In 1995, the ride was repainted and renamed to La Vibora, fully embracing its Spain location within the park. La Vibora’s final operating day was November 3, 2024. La Vibora will be removed to make way for a record-breaking dive coaster to open in 2026.
La Vibora as seen from the park’s Oil Derrick observation tower.
The entryway outside of La Vibora’s main queue area.
La Vibora was a unique bobsled roller coaster.
La Vibora’s final paint scheme resembled a snake, linking to its “viper” name.
La Vibora’s main entrance, along with its primary covered queue house.
La Vibora stood 60 feet tall and reached a top speed of 32 miles per hour.
Ride History
2013
La Vibora receives a paint job with yellow, red, and black track and green supports.
1997
La Vibora receives a paint job with yellow, red, and black track and green supports.
1995
Avalanche Bobsled is renamed La Vibora, which means The Viper in Spanish.
1986
Avalanche Bobsled opens at Six Flags Over Texas after being relocated from Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Construction Updates
Demolition of La Vibora, the park’s former bobsled coaster, continues as nearly all track pieces have been removed. Most of what stands are support columns. El Diablo’s queue line has also begun to come down. Titan’s big paint job transformation is under way as track and support segments receive new coats.