Judge Roy Scream

Wooden Roller Coaster

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Height Requirement (Solo)

48 inches

USA Area

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The Judge Roy Scream is a family-friendly wooden roller coaster at Six Flags over Texas. Located along the park’s scenic entry lake, guests must access the isolated ride via an underground tunnel in the USA section of the park. The tunnel, which can be a challenge for park newcomers to find, is located next to the Texas Skyscreamer.

Judge Roy Scream entrance sign

Sign above the tunnel leading to the coaster

A relatively mild ride, the Judge Roy Scream is a great beginner coaster and provides a good transition between “kiddie” coasters and the larger thrill rides. Its classic out-and-back layout is simplistic in nature, with low-hanging supports providing a “head chopper” effect just before the final brake run.

The name “Judge Roy Scream” is a nod to the eccentric Texas Justice of the Peace, Judge Roy Bean. In keeping with the legal puns, the last thing riders see before plummeting down the first drop is a sign stating “Appeal Denied.”

Judge Roy Scream Stats

Ride Type:Wooden out-and-back coaster
Height:71 ft
Top Speed:53 mph
Length:2670 ft
Year Introduced:1980
Inversions:0
Manufacturer:William Cobb & Associates (Trains by PTC)
Duration:1 min, 30 sec
Height Requirement:48 in
Status:Operating
Flash Pass Enabled:No
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Where to Sit?

Sit in the middle row of the cars for a smoother ride, since the middle rows aren't directly above an axle.

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Judge Roy Scream layout

Judge Roy Scream Panoramic

Judge Roy Scream entrance sign

Judge Roy Scream Sign

Judge Roy Scream first drop

Judge Roy Scream First Drop

Judge Roy Scream hill

Second Hill on Judge Roy Scream

Judge Roy Scream turnaround

Judge Roy Scream Turnaround

Judge Roy Scream and past attractions

Past Rides Alongside Judge Roy Scream

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Geese

Ride History

Six Flags over Texas was actually seeking a bobsled-style ride for its 1980 season, but due to technical challenges, the manufacturer failed to provide such an attraction. That’s when the park contacted Dallas resident and coaster designer William “Bill” Cobb to design the Judge Roy Scream, and its classic, out-and-back layout. The park would eventually get a bobsled ride 6 years later as a transfer from Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Unexpectedly frigid temperatures made the ride’s opening unpleasant, especially so for costumed dance teams from local high schools.

In 1993 the park turned the Judge’s trains backwards for a spring promotion that ended up lasting all year due to its popularity.

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