Plenty of changes are afoot at Six Flags over Texas, with 2022 being a big year for the park. Both Aquaman Power Wave and Pirates of Speelunker Cave are set to open this year, along with a slew of other ongoing projects such as completely retooling the entry plaza and tons of smaller capital improvements throughout.
Entry Plaza Changes
The initial covered area now acts as both security screening and admission. The process couldn’t have been faster. The old admission booths have been removed, creating a much more open, cohesive entry plaza. QR codes plastered everywhere heavily encourage guests to buy your tickets online rather than wait in line at one of the few remaining ticket booths.
Without the entry booths the entry plaza feels much more open and less congested.
-
Entry booth foundations have been paved over
-
New multicolored stars now adorn the entry fountain area, along with a newly-painted Carousel
-
Flash Pass has been related to the entrance courtyard.
-
Much of the foliage/overgrowth has been removed around the railroad, breaking some of the immersion.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave
The themed pirate ship and cave entry has been completed and honestly looks pretty good. Lots of work on the queue line and loading dock too as some reports indicate it will be significantly reworked from Yosemite Sam’s layout.
Theming coming along nicely throughout the queue.
-
The well-done new ride entry
-
Various "Wanted" posters throughout the queue line are visible
-
Loading station being reworked
-
Much of the loading dock is still blocked off
-
Large display at the previous Chaparral Car queue
-
More ads for the new Pirates ride
Aquaman Power Wave Update
Construction does appear to be progressing on Aquaman whether it seems like it or not. The late change to a turntable loading station for increased rider throughput really mucked up plans causing much of the delay.
Progress slowly continues. Forms for the water area appear to be going up.
Food, Get your Food Here
Themed characters have been strategically placed near the entrance of several restaurants, calling out to passerby’s to drum up interest in the food. For example, 50s-era people at Johnny Rockets, cheerleaders at the All-American Cafe, and western folk at JB’s Barbecue. It’s an interesting tactic.
-
Brisket sandwich ($11.99) with waffle fries ($1.99 upcharge).
-
The brisket had a strange pot roast texture from it being cut with the grain instead of against.
Texas SkyScreamer Flying Experience
The Texas SkyScreamer flying experience continues to be offered, allowing riders (for an upcharge) to soar 400 feet in the area attached to harnesses instead of the regular seats. We didn’t see anyone partaking during our visit.
-
Regular seats and one of the special harness connection for the new flying experience
-
Harnesses for the Texas SkyScreamer flying experience
Random Other Things
The park added single rider lines to several rides including Batman and New Texas Giant. The park has also continued its painting spree, completing the new paint job on Mr. Freeze and on various buildings throughout Texas and Boomtown.
-
A single-rider entrance has been added to several rides including Batman
-
Buildings repainted after the Texas backporch stage removal.
-
Several trees removed around Chaparral Antique Cars, opening up the sightline to Shock Wave
-
New Six Flags sign at the Historical Display
-
New turquoise paint on the Mini Mine Train is a bit jarring
-
Judge is currently closed for refurbishment. It will likely reopen by summer.
-
Mr. Freeze has been repainted to more-or-less its original blue color scheme.
Recent Comments