Conquistador

Swinging Ship Ride

Height Requirement (Solo)

42 inches

Height Requirement (Accompanied)

inches

Past Ride

Ride Alert: Conquistador was removed in 2025 as part of an update to the Spain section of the park that also introduced Tormenta.

Conquistador was a classic swinging ship ride at Six Flags Over Texas, simulating an ocean voyage on rough seas by swinging riders back and forth to dizzying heights. The ship was themed to a Spanish galleon and surrounded by tiled fountains, making it a perfect fit for the Spain section of the park where it resided.

Conquistador was removed in 2025 after evaluations by the park determined that after 44 years of operation, the ride had reached its end of life. The park maintained its signature fountains however, making it part of the entrance to Tormenta Rampaging Run. A bit of Conquistador also lives on in the form of a mast from the ship being stuck in the plants area next to the right-side fountain.

Conquistador Stats

Year Added:1981
Year Removed:2025
Manufacturer:Intamin
Ride Model:Bounty (swinging ship)
Height Requirement:None w/adult (no lap children), 42 in. to ride alone
Thrill Rating:Moderate
Park Section:Mexico & Spain
Status:Removed
Replaced By:Tormenta's entrance
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Where to Sit?

Riding in the outer seats gave the greatest stomach-taking sensation, while riding in the middle gave the tamest experience.

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