Negative-G Six Flags Over Texas 2007 Page Seven

Six Flags Over Texas
Arlington, TX
October 20. 2007
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Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX

A week before our visit on this site sat the Wildcatter. It was a ten story tall drop ride that opened at the park in 1982. While a thrilling ride, especially the anticipation filled few seconds before you plummet to the earth - but it was a bit dated and dwarfed by the Superman Tower of Power. So with some strategically placed demolition charges it came tumbling on down. Quick to get working on the new for 2008 Tony Hawk's Top Spin that was to replace the Wildcatter all that remained when we visited was this clearing.

Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX

Not content to just plow under what was to be forgotten like most parks Six Flags Over Texas remembers their past.

Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX

If you look carefully you can even find some remains of the Big Bend while walking on one of the parks tree covered walkways. I'd have loved to been able to ride Big Bend as I'm a huge fan of its designer Anton Schwarzkopf but it looked like a fantastic ride. Unfortunately being the first coaster of its kind it had a few bugs that Anton corrected with his later "Speed Racer" line of coasters like the Whizzer at Six Flags Great America.

Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX

One thing that I really like about Six Flags Over Texas is that there are tons of tree covered walkways that aren't crowded in with stuff. You can walk and enjoy the shade and the wind through the trees on an beautiful day.