Ride Retrospective - Guide to Six Flags over Texas

Our Ride Retrospectives special feature is all about honoring past attractions throughout Six Flags over Texas' illustrious half-century history. If you have photos, videos, information, or even suggestions about previous park attractions, we'd appreciate you submitting them so that they can be showcased here in current or future articles.

Astrolift

As one of the original Six Flags over Texas attractions, the Astrolift transported guests high across the park in suspended gondolas. The cable cars' leisurely pace gave a unique perspective on the park and made getting to the opposite side of the park a breeze. Created by the Von Roll company, Astrolift operated for nearly 20 years before being dismantled after a series of accidents on similar rides in the late 70s.

Big Bend

The Big Bend is likely one of the most memorable and missed past attractions from Six Flags over Texas' history. This short-lived steel roller coaster featured quick drops and tight, highly-banked turns through the park's landscape to thrill riders. Urban legends further implanted the ride in guests' minds who enjoyed the attraction throughout the 1970s. Seemingly endless maintenance and capacity problems ultimately led to the ride's removal.

La Cucaracha

Often forgotten and barely mentioned, La Cucaracha holds the distinction of being Six Flags over Texas' first roller coaster. Lasting only 4 seasons, the ride began its short life as the "Sidewynder" before relocating to the Mexico/Spain section and being renamed to La Cucaracha. As a typical wild mouse-style coaster, it featured tight turns that gave the illusion of imminent derailment. The park's success and desire for bigger, more unique rides resulted in La Cucaracha's removal in 1965.

La Salle's River Adventure

While most of Six Flags over Texas' original rides were quite basic (and often animal-powered), La Salle's River Adventure took guests on a heavily-themed river adventure. Narrated by a colorful guide and complete with Indian attacks, wild animal encounters, and even hidden treasure, La Salle's entertained guests for 20 years. Eventually the ride was removed to make way for the Roaring Rapids attraction, but not before becoming a significant piece of park nostalgia.

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