The Tower section of Six Flags Over Texas is an area named after the Oil Derrick. It opened with the ride in 1969. This area is known for its scenery, being the location of Caddo Lake and Johnson Creek.
History[]
The park's Tower Section was created with the opening of the Oil Derrick in 1969.[1] Compared to the other areas of Six Flags Over Texas, the Tower Section did not have a distinct theme.
On April 22, 1978, Shock Wave opened[1] as the tallest complete circuit roller coaster in the world, a record that was usurped in June of that same year by Loch Ness Monster at Busch Gardens: The Old Country.
In 1983, Roaring Rapids opened to the public.[1] It is a river rapids ride.
In 1991, The Batman Stunt Show debuted in the location of the old dolphin and stunt shows.[1]
In 1996, Dive Bomber Alley, an upcharge Skycoaster attraction opened.[1]
In 1999, the Six Flags Speedway Go Karts was introduced. It is an upcharge go-karts attraction.[1]
In 2000, Missile Chaser was relocated to the Tower Section in the spot of the Air Racer.[1]
In 2002, the Turbo Bungy was relocated from Gotham City and placed near Shock Wave.[1]
In 2003, Superman: Tower of Power opened.[1]
At the end of the 2005 season, the Turbo Bungy and the Texas Cliffhanger rock wall were removed.[1]
For the 2007 season, a Cold Stone Limited location opened replacing the Chuckwagon Grill.[1]
In 2018, Oliver's Tavern replaced the former Cold Stone Limited location.
Early in the 2022 season, Oliver's Tavern is replaced by Six Flags Icehouse.
Attractions[]
The Oil Derrick, the namesake and star attraction of the Tower Section.
Current[]
- Oil Derrick (opened 1969)
- Shock Wave (opened 1978)
- Roaring Rapids (opened 1983)
- Dive Bomber Alley (opened 1996)
- Six Flags Speedway Go Karts (opened 1999)
- Superman: Tower of Power (opened 2003)
- Caddo Lake Barge (opened 2006)
Former[]
- Galveston Gus Games (?)
- Hoop Toss (?)
- Skee Ball Palace (?)
- Hot Shot (?)
- Milk Can (?)
- Missile Chaser (2000-2002)
- Remote Control Cars (?)
- Spinnaker (1977–1995)
- The Great Six Flags Air Racer (1984–1999)
- Turbo Bungy (2001–2005)
Restaurants[]
Current[]
- Newman's Café
- Red River Funnel Cakes
- Six Flags Icehouse
- Tower Dippin' Dots
Former[]
- Prima Pizza (?)
- Fresh Cut French Fries (?)
- Tower Snack Stand (?)
- Chuckwagon Grill (?–2006)
- Cold Stone Creamery (?-20
- Oliver's Tavern (2018-2022)
Venues[]
Timeline[]
- 1969: The Oil Derrick opens to the public, along with the Tower Slides attached at the Derrick's 50-foot level. The Tower Section is formed.
- 1976: The Tower Slides and the Skull Island Rafts are removed.
- 1977: Spinnaker opens.
- 1978: Shock Wave opens.
- 1981: The Kiddie Ferris wheel is added near the Oil Derrick.
- 1983: Roaring Rapids opens in the former spot of Skull Island and La Salle's River Adventure. The dolphin show closes at the end of the season.
- 1984: The Great Six Flags Air Racer opens and the US High Diving Show debuts.
- 1988: The US High Diving Show is removed.
- 1989: The dolphin show returns for its second and final run.
- 1991: The Batman Stunt Show debuts in the spot of the old stunt and dolphin shows.
- 1995: Roaring Rapids is renamed La Salle's River Rapids and the entrance is moved to the France section. The Music Mill Amphitheater is expanded from 10,000 to 15,000 seats, and Spinnaker is removed at the end of the season.
- 1996: Dive Bomber Alley, a Skycoaster attraction, is added.
- 1998: La Salle's River Rapids is reverted back to Roaring Rapids and its entrance is moved back to the Tower Section.
- 1999: Six Flags Speedway, a go-karts attraction, is added. The Great Six Flags Air Racer is removed.
- 2000: Missile Chaser is relocated to the Tower Section in the spot of the Air Racer.
- 2002: Turbo Bungy is relocated from Gotham City to the Tower Section and is placed near Shock Wave.
- 2005: Turbo Bungy and the Texas Cliffhanger rock wall are removed.
- 2007: Cold Stone Limited replaces Chuckwagon Grill.
- 2018: Oliver's Tavern replaces Cold Stone Limited.
- 2022: Six Flags Icehouse replaces Oliver's Tavern.
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