Six Flags over Texas experienced what could only be considered the perfect storm of crowd-causing events during the weekend of April 2-3, 2016. Guide to SFoT was at the park Saturday to document the insane amounts of traffic and get an update on the new for 2016 rides.
But first let’s examine what events contributed to this situation:
- WWE’s annual Wrestlemania event is at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. Attendance estimates for that event alone top 100,000, but plenty of other wrestling-related events are also occurring throughout the weekend drawing huge crowds (both local and international).
- Texas Ranger’s opening weekend increased area traffic, especially since Six Flags also sells spots in its overflow lot to tailgaters.
- Six Flags over Texas declared it a Season Pass Appreciation Day with the dreaded Bring-a-Friend Free promotion going on
- Sunny weather with highs in the 70s that only worsened the crowds
Park Traffic
All roads leading to the park looked like this only 15 minutes after opening
Metal Detectors Lines
Despite being fully-staffed, lines at the metal detectors grew long by midday
Flash Pass Line
The line to buy a Flash Pass could have used a Flash Pass itself, with the line stretching all the way to the carousel
Queue Line for Food
Even the All American Cafe had a long line with switchbacks full both inside and outside
Superman and Traffic
All the traffic you see were people trying to get to Six Flags over Texas
New-for-2016 Ride Construction
The park has completed construction on Riddler Revenge‘s structure. The ride vehicle hasn’t been attached to the large swinging arm yet. Much of Catwoman Whip‘s main structure looks to be installed too. Johnny Rockets is being renovated and will reopen in May, probably along with the new rides.
Riddler Revenge
Riddler Revenge’s location near the entrance will serve as a park billboard, much like Flashback used to
Riddler Revenge
With its main structure complete, progress will move rapidly with the rest of the ride
Riddler Revenge
Peeking through the fence reveals the ride vehicles haven’t been installed to the main arm yet
Riddler Revenge
Aerial view showing the placement of Riddler Revenge and Catwoman Whip (the black structure directly over Johnny Rockets’ on the left)
Johnny Rockets Sign
Johnny Rockets in Goodtimes Square is closed pending a renovation and a new “dinning” experience
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