Six Flags Over Texas (SFOT) Discussion Thread

[The username]

Thanks for the input you guys.

[Sportsdude360]

Watching the Total Solar Eclipse from the Oil Derrick!

[Sportsdude360]

Photos from SFOT Solar Coaster Total Eclipse viewing event!

 

[bert425]

^ looks like you had a great time!!
 

[Doppel Looping]

Did they play pink floyd as you looked up at the dark side of the moon?

 

it would have been cool if the t shirts were glow in the dark.  Next time…

[Sportsdude360]

13 hours ago, bert425 said:

^ looks like you had a great time!!
 

It was an incredible experience! I can't even put into words the emotions I felt as the sun went into total eclipse from the moon! 

[Sportsdude360]

4 hours ago, Doppel Looping said:

Did they play pink floyd as you looked up at the dark side of the moon?

 

it would have been cool if the t shirts were glow in the dark.  Next time…

Check out my YouTube video for the songs played. The theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey was played as the sun went into full eclipse. The shirts were not glow in the dark.

[bigboy]

That looked like a great event.  We lucked out in the DFW area with the weather.  The sporadic cloud cover didn't dampen the impact of the few minutes of darkness even a little.

[Sportsdude360]

Dino: Off Road Adventure replaces the Chapparal Antique Cars. 

[Skysthelimit]

Hey all, my husband and I are visiting SFOT tomorrow Saturday 8/17. We already bought our tickets and Flash Pass but was curious if anyone has any recent tips on the park. We visited once about 4 years ago and enjoyed it, but we’re definitely more familiar with the east coast parks. 

It looks like everything should be open, but there website is a little unclear on the loose article policies. Does anyone recall if lockers are mandatory and if so which rides? Also, is Mr. Freeze still running one train forward and one backward?

Appreciate any recommendations for the day, especially if there are any operational “quirks” we should be aware of! 

[bert425]

if you see Freeze running?  go to it.   It will go up and down all day, and if it goes down while you're in queue?  give it 20 minutes.  (it likely will come back up). 
Same is true of Riddler (the Zamperla giant discovery - it goes down a lot because people pull on the restraints and trigger estop, and the mechanics have to come reset it . . a LOT).

Freeze typically is only running one side. . so expect just to go forwards.   (if the 2nd side opens, it's a pleasant surprise).

I don't recall any rides requiring lockers on my last visit (in April) and most coasters/rides have cubbies.  (even Runaway Mountain. . don't miss it. . it's an indoor coaster that doesn't do much, but it's a lot of fun).

expect La Vibora to have a line - even with Flash Pass you'll end up waiting, that's because this Bobsled has glacial loading.  it just is.

if you have ANY back issues?   Avoid La Vibora, and Judge Roy Scream.. ..   but if you do ride the judge?  go for a non-wheel seat for a tolerable ride.

[Skysthelimit]

Thanks so much, Bert!

[Sportsdude360]

Apparently, this has been confirmed and both rides are already in the process of being removed. Supposedly a new attraction is coming, possibly a coaster. I will visit the park myself to try and get a firsthand look at what's happening. Stay tuned.

[Sportsdude360]

It appears that a major new attraction is coming to SFOT! I will be at the park covering any and all new ride construction! Stay tuned!

[SoCalJasonland]

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[Sportsdude360]

Photos of the soon to be removed La Vibora and El Diablo! It is expected that a shiny new B&M Dive Coaster will take their place. Stay tuned!

We can see the fence stretches all the way around both rides 

 

 

[prozach626]

Thank God another Super Loop bites the dust. The sad part is this will bring down their coaster count. Luckily, I'm sure they will ship it to Saint Louis.

[Sportsdude360]

 

 

La Vibora and El Diablo are on their way out.

[Sportsdude360]

This is an interesting concept of what the park will be getting.

 

[Sportsdude360]

On 11/30/2024 at 6:24 PM, prozach626 said:

Thank God another Super Loop bites the dust. The sad part is this will bring down their coaster count. Luckily, I'm sure they will ship it to Saint Louis.

I'm not so concerned with quantity as I am quality of the ride selection at the park. And while we don't know the specs of the new B&M Dive Coaster coming in, possibly Giga, we do know that it is part of th $1 billion investment that Cedar Fair, is making into the parks. This means they care about SFOT and want to add new rides and attractions that will bring guests in. A shiny new coaster with great rider capacity might just fill the bill.

[prozach626]

18 hours ago, Sportsdude360 said:

A shiny new coaster with great rider capacity might just fill the bill.

Said no one from Six Flags St. Louis leadership.

[Sportsdude360]

12 hours ago, prozach626 said:

Said no one from Six Flags St. Louis leadership.

I fully understand what you're getting at. It would be great if Cedar Fair would give us some hint at what their plans are with regards to SFSTL. 

[Sportsdude360]

La Vibora deconstruction is well under way. Photos credited to Andrew Floyd and Texas Thrillseekers. This section sits on the ground.

[thrillseeker4552]

Good riddance. I know it's a unique coaster with an interesting history but this ride beat the crap out of me when I rode it last year. Uncomfortable + low capacity + high maintenance, so its demolition makes sense. Bring on the B&M Dive!

[Sportsdude360]

Photos credited to Melanie J. Leary and Six Flags Over Texas Junkies.