Introducing the New Texas Giant GuideToSFoT 2011-04-26 | Video showcasing the New Texas Giant, now open at Six Flags over Texas. Mixture of off and on-ride footage, and interviews. The New Texas Giant is Texas' biggest new thrill. Introduced for the 2011 season, the New Texas Giant has taken the structure and basic layout of the 20-year-old wooden Texas Giant roller coaster and transformed it into an extreme and unique "hybrid" coaster.For more information about the New Texas Giant and SFoT park information, visit the web's most comprehensive, unofficial guide to the park -- Guide to Six Flags over Texas at http://www.guidetosfot.com
Six Flags over Texas Park-Wide Power Outage GuideToSFoT 2023-12-29 | Some video clips from the December 28, 2023 parkwide power outage at Six Flags over Texas. Our full experience/trip report can be found here: guidetosfot.com/2023/12/final-visit-of-2023-experiencing-a-park-wide-power-outageVisit guidetosfot.com for the most comprehensive, unofficial guide to Six Flags over Texas.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave: 2023 Reopening GuideToSFoT 2023-07-16 | Full ride-through of the Pirates of Speelunker Cave ride at its June 2023 reopening. Extensive flood damage closed the ride just 3 months after its opening in 2022, and its reopening introduced various new theming and scenery.For more information about Pirates of Speelunker Cave, visit guidetosfot.com/rides/piratesspeelunkercaveVisit guidetosfot.com for the most comprehensive, unofficial guide to Six Flags over Texas.
Roaring Rapids at Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2023-07-15 | Some random, older, off-ride footage of the absolute drenching you're sure to get on the Roaring Rapids water ride at Six Flags over Texas.Visit guidetosfot.com for the most comprehensive, unofficial guide to Six Flags over Texas.
Aquaman: Power Wave Testing GuideToSFoT 2023-02-19 | Footage of the new Aquaman: Power Wave water ride testing before its official opening to the public on March 11, 2023. More info and photos here: guidetosfot.com/2023/02/aquaman-testing-video-other-late-february-updatesVisit guidetosfot.com for the most comprehensive, unofficial guide to Six Flags over Texas.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave - Full POV Ride-Through GuideToSFoT 2022-05-15 | Full on-ride POV of Pirates of Speelunker Cave at Six Flags over Texas.This quirky ride brings back the beloved Speelunkers, which debuted with the original Cave ride back in 1964. For more info, visit our ride page: guidetosfot.com/rides/pirates-of-speelunker-caveVisit guidetosfot.com for the most comprehensive, unofficial guide to Six Flags over Texas.
Titan vs. Goliath POV Comparison GuideToSFoT 2021-02-01 | A unique, side-by-side, on-ride comparison between the Titan (Six Flags over Texas) and Goliath (Six Flags Magic Mountain) rollercoasters.What differences (other than the extra helix on Titan) do you notice between the two rides? Let us know in the comments!Visit guidetosfot.com for the internet's most comprehensive, unofficial guide to Six Flags over Texas.Ride POVs courtesy of SFoT (youtube.com/channel/UCPFfagxwCuDLk9w_MkUxDQA) and SFMM (youtube.com/user/sfmmtube)
Six Flags over Texas Commercial - Texas Anthem from 2000 GuideToSFoT 2020-12-24 | Old Six Flags over Texas commercial from 2000 featuring an iconic, unique song.Credits to original video creators/owners.
New Texas Giant Nanocoaster Model Review GuideToSFoT 2019-11-27 | We take a look at the New Texas Giant Nanocoaster model from CoasterDynamix. Only available at the park, this model is a fairly accurate depiction of the New Texas Giant roller coaster at Six Flags over Texas.For more information about Six Flags over Texas, visit http://guidetosfot.com
The Joker - Full Ride from Tower GuideToSFoT 2017-07-24 | The Joker's full ride course as filmed from the Oil Derrick observation tower at Six Flags over Texas.
Titan at Six Flags over Texas — Guide to SFoT GuideToSFoT 2016-09-04 | Info-video of the Titan roller coaster at Six Flags over Texas. Titan is a massive steel hypercoaster that reaches speeds of 85mph while dropping over 250 feet into an underground tunnel. For more information about Titan and other Six Flags over Texas topics, visit http://guidetosfot.com for the most comprehensive, unofficial SFoT website.
El Sombrero (Hat Ride) at Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2016-06-28 | El Sombrero is a Trabant ride from Chance Rides and was added to Six Flags over Texas in 1965. For more information about this and other SFoT rides, visit http://www.guidetosfot.com
New Revolution - Virtual Reality Coaster on Shock Wave at Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2016-03-04 | In spring 2016, Six Flags over Texas will transform the Shock Wave coaster with an virtual-reality experience during the ride. Riders can opt to wear a VR headset during the ride with a 3D experience that's perfectly synced to Shock Wave's motion.For more information, visit http://guidetosfot.com/2016/03/shock-wave-getting-virtual-reality-treatment-2016and Guide to SFoT.Video courtesy Six Flags over Texas.
Huge Crowds at Holiday in the Park (Six Flags over Texas) GuideToSFoT 2015-04-05 | Holiday in the Park, Six Flags over Texas' annual holiday festival, can draw some huge crowds to the theme park. Here are some tips for avoiding long front entrance lines like these.Visit http://www.guidetosfot.com for more tips on making your visit to Six Flags over Texas the best possible!
Caddo Lake Barge (Zamperla Rockin Tug ride) at Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2015-01-22 | The Caddo Lake Barge ride at Six Flags over Texas is a rockin', reversin' ship ride the whole family can enjoy. For more information about this and other Six Flags over Texas attractions, visit http://www.guidetosfot.com
Rodeo (HUSS Breakdance ride) at Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2015-01-17 | Located in the Texas section of Six Flags over Texas, Rodeo flings riders around like they're on a bucking bronco. For more about this ride and other Six Flags over Texas info, visit http://www.guidetosfot.com Music: "RetroFuture Nasty" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
11/28/14 Progress on Justice League Ride at Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2014-12-09 | Very short clip of the progress Six Flags over Texas has made on its new-for-2015 attraction, Justice League: Battle for Metropolis. They're gutting the old Adventure Theater to build the new ride in.Visit http://www.guidetosfot.com for more info and updates on the new ride and everything else Six Flags over Texas!
Holiday in the Park 2014 at Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2014-11-29 | Some of the highlights of Holiday in the Park 2014 at Six Flags over Texas. The theme park is transformed into a winter wonderland extravaganza. For event information, visit http://www.guidetosfot.comMusic: "Deck the Halls B" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
New for 2014 at Six Flags over Texas: Bugs Bunny Boomtown GuideToSFoT 2014-01-26 | Six Flags over Texas is revamping its kids section for 2014, including a new play area and a new water-based teacups ride.
Superman Tower of Power and Texas SkyScreamer GuideToSFoT 2013-09-09 | An aerial view of Six Flags over Texas showing Superman Tower of Power (foreground) and the Texas SkyScreamer (background) operating. Downtown Dallas can be seen directly behind Superman's tower. Video was taken from the upper deck of the Oil Derrick observation tower.For more information about all things Six Flags over Texas, visit http://www.guidetosfot.com
Hidden Dining Area at Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2013-09-09 | Six Flags over Texas is full of hidden spots that few guests know about. This video shows one such place. Tucked away behind the Panda Express dining location is a rarely-used patio next to a waterway with plenty of foliage. The views and seclusion from the rest of the park makes this one of our favorite areas to visit.For more information for everything related to Six Flags over Texas, visit http://www.guidetosfot.com
Scenic Picnic Area at Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2013-09-08 | Prefer eating your own food versus getting something to eat at the park? Six Flags over Texas offers a naturally-landscaped and shaded free picnic area in the parking lot. Large trees offer ample protection from the sun while streaming water attracts nearby ducks, fish, and turtles. Restrooms and vending machines are also available for use.For more tips and info on visiting Six Flags over Texas, visit http://www.guidetosfot.com
Six Flags over Texas 50th Anniversary Opening Day Ceremonies GuideToSFoT 2013-09-07 | Six Flags over Texas celebrated 50 years of operation in 2011, and selected clips of the opening-day ceremonies are presented in this video clip. For more information regarding Six Flags over Texas, visit http://www.guidetosfot.com
Silver Star Carousel at Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2013-09-07 | The last ride crafted by master carousel creator William Dentzel, the Silver Star Carousel is a classic, hand-carved, wooden carousel. Although added to the park in 1963, the carousel was created much earlier between 1925 to 1926. The attraction opened for operation at Rockaways' Playland Amusement Park in New York in 1928. It remained in operation at the park from 1928-1937 and from 1945-1962 until Six Flags over Texas purchased the ride for $25,000. The ride was declared a historical site by the Texas Historical Commission in 1966.For more information about the Silver Star Carousel and everything else related to Six Flags over Texas, visit http://www.guidetosfot.com
Texas SkyScreamer Commercial for Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2013-06-08 | This comical commercial aired throughout the DFW area for the new Texas SkyScreamer ride at Six Flags over Texas. The Texas SkyScreamer debuted in 2013 as the world's tallest swing ride.For more information about the Texas SkyScreamer and everything else related to Six Flags over Texas, visit GuideToSFoT at http://www.guidetosfot.comCommercial is copyright Six Flags Theme Parks - no claim of ownership is being made to this video.
Texas SkyScreamer at Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2013-06-04 | At a towering 400 feet tall, the Texas SkyScreamer is the world's tallest swing ride. Introduced for the 2013 season at Six Flags over Texas, the SkyScreamer is sure to inspire acrophobia (fear of heights) in even the most confident of riders.Guide to SFoT will eventually provide a longer/better-quality video of the SkyScreamer. In the meantime, enjoy this one!For more information about the Texas SkyScreamer and all things Six Flags over Texas, visit the web's most comprehensive guide to Six Flags over Texas -- http://www.guidetosfot.comMusic clips credit: "Constancy Part Two" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a CC Attribution 3.0.http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100773
Superman Tower of Power Commercial GuideToSFoT 2013-05-20 | Commercial for the Superman Tower of Power ride at Six Flags over Texas. Superman Tower of Power is a combo drop tower manufactured by S&S and opened in 2003.For more information about Superman Tower of Power and all other things Six Flags over Texas, visit Guide To SFoT at http://www.guidetosfot.comCommercial is copyright its original/respective owner. No claim of ownership is made by GuideToSFoT.
New Texas Giants Continuous Loading Procedure GuideToSFoT 2013-01-07 | In late 2012/early 2013, Six Flags over Texas experimented with a "continuous loading procedure" with the New Texas Giant. This video shows this process, and that instead of the train stopping in the station and unloading/loading, it slowly creeps through the station. Once each row passes a certain point, riders are unloaded and new riders get on. Small zippered pouches installed on the trains speed up the loading by allowing small carry-on articles. Lapbars are checked as the train passes another point. The train never stops. Six Flags over Texas began testing this new loading procedure during Holiday in the Park 2012. At the time of this recording, the new loading procedure did not allow seat selections but if implemented would apparently have separate lines for front and rear rows.Ultimately the park has decided not to use this loading procedure at this time and reverted the line back to the old standard queue. It is unknown whether it actually resulted in quicker lines or more efficient loading.Video recorded on 1/6/2013 (last day of the 2012 operating season). For more information about the New Texas Giant and all things Six Flags over Texas, visit Guide to Six Flags over Texas: http://www.guidetosfot.com
Six Flags over Texas Railroad - Full POV Ride-Along GuideToSFoT 2012-12-23 | A full POV ride-along of the Six Flags over Texas Railroad, which has operated continuously since the park's opening in 1961. Complete with the spiel, this video shows the entire journey around the park from both sides of the train. This footage was taken on 10/17/2010 when the New Texas Giant was still under construction.For more information about the Six Flags Railroad and all other things Six Flags over Texas, visit GuideToSFoT, the web's most comprehensive guide to SFoT: http://www.guidetosfot.com/attractions/rides/railroadMusic clips credit: "Corncob" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a CC Attribution 3.0.http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100565.
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2012-12-22 | Various clips of Holiday in the Park filmed at Six Flags over Texas during 2012. Featured are Frosty's Snow Hill, the Christmas Tree of Trees, campfires, and some of the million+ Christmas lights strung throughout the park. For more Holiday in the Park information and videos/photos, visit GuideToSFoT, the web's most comprehensive guide to Six Flags over Texas: http://www.guidetosfot.com Music: "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a CC Attribution 3.0. http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100369.
Texas Chute Outs Last Days GuideToSFoT 2012-12-22 | A farewell video for the Texas Chute Out parachute ride, formerly at Six Flags over Texas. The footage was shot September 2, 2012 during the ride's last weekend of operation (9/3 was its final day). The Texas Chute Out was later imploded to make way for the Texas SkyScreamer, the world's tallest swings ride debuting at Six Flags over Texas in 2013.For more information on the Texas Chute Out, visit GuideToSFoT - http://www.guidetosfot.com/attractions/rides/texaschuteoutMusic: Water Droplets on the River by Kevin MacLeod -- http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100427
Texas SkyScreamer - New for 2013 at Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2012-08-30 | Six Flags over Texas will introduce the world's tallest swing ride for 2013 with the Texas SkyScreamer. Guests will swing around a central hub with nothing but their chair below them as they spin 400 feet off the ground - roughly a hundred more feet above the Oil Derrick observation tower or the Superman Tower of Power drop ride.Be sure and check out Guide to Six Flags over Texas - http://www.guidetosfot.com for all the latest status updates.Video copyright Six Flags over Texas. All Rights Reserved.
La Salles River Adventure - Six Flags over Texas Ride GuideToSFoT 2011-10-10 | A virtual ride-through of the former themed riverboat ride at Six Flags over Texas. "La Salle's River Adventure" is re-created in this video through historic photos and an authentic narrated spiel. For more information about La Salle's River Adventure and other past and present Six Flags over Texas attractions, visit Guide to SFoT at http://www.guidetosfot.com CreditsNarration: Clint SkinnerVideo Editing: Brandon RodriguezPhotos: Clint Skinner, Davis McCown (http://www.parktimes.com), Six Flags over Texas, Et Al.All images within video are copyright their respective owners. No claim to ownership is made by GuideToSFoT.
Casa Magnetica attraction at Six Flags over Texas GuideToSFoT 2011-08-06 | Walk-through video showing the Casa Magnetica crooked house attraction at Six Flags over Texas. Six Flags re-opened Casa Magnetica for the park's 50 Days of Fun celebration. This showing was filmed during Six Flags over Texas' 50th anniversary on August 5, 2011. For more information on Casa Magnetica and other SFoT attractions, visit GuideToSFoT.com, the web's most comprehensive, unofficial guide to Six Flags over Texas.Casa Magnetica information page: http://www.guidetosfot.com/attractions/rides/casamagnetica
Ride Operator Control Panel for Windows/NoLimits Coaster Simulator GuideToSFoT 2011-07-31 | This is a custom "ride operator" control panel that can be used to accomplish otherwise mundane computer tasks with buttons and flashing lights. Underneath the control panel is a Arduino Uno microcontroller which controls all the buttons and LED lights. A free program called Gobetwino takes the button inputs and converts them into actions (keystrokes or program launches). Sure it's all a bit useless, but it sure does look neat!For the first part of the video you can see the buttons used to control basic Windows functions (opening programs, locking the computer). These are just examples (no, I don't really need a quick/easy way to play the Halo 3 theme song). The second part of the video shows how it integrated into the NoLimits coaster simulator where it mimics the in-game control panel.I'd be glad to answer any questions at all about the control panel, just keep in mind I'm pretty new at Arduino myself.If you're looking to make your own, here are the resources I found to be helpful and used the most:http://www.arduino.cc - The official Arduino website that has the reference and tons of project ideas and examples of what can be done with this amazingly simple microcontroller (using it to light up a few LEDs and control a few button pushes is really just scratching the surface).http://www.sparkfun.com - for all things Arduino and electronics projects. I bought my Arduino board here as well as a bunch of other stuff unreleated to this project.http://www.mikmo.dk/gobetwino.html - when I was looking for an easy way to turn the button pushes into actions on my computer, I found Gobetwino to do the trick. It's a free program that can easily turn the code from the Arduino board into launching programs and doing a whole lot more.http://www.ebay.com - where I found the button enclosure and hoards of gently-used push buttons at reasonable prices. High-quality, brand-new push buttons cost upwards of $50-100 apiece(!), so I think going used for something like this project is the way to go. Push button enclosures cost even more. The reason for the high prices are because these enclosures and buttons are typically used for operating heavy machines in extreme environments.http://www.superbrightleds.com - I replaced all the incandescent bulbs inside the illuminated push buttons with 6V LEDs so they'd be colored and brighter/more compatible with the standard 5V the Arduino board delivers (the incandescent bulbs were typically 12 or 24 V and were way too dim when lit by 5V). This website had a great selection and shipped super-fast.
New Texas Giant Commercial (HD) GuideToSFoT 2011-06-09 | Commercial for the New Texas Giant roller coaster at Six Flags over Texas.
New Texas Giant Commercial Shoot GuideToSFoT 2011-03-13 | Video from the Texas Giant commercial shoot on March 10, 2011. The new ride is scheduled to open to the public April 22, 2011. Video courtesy Joseph Edwards. View more Texas Giant construction photos and videos at http://www.guidetosfot.com -- the web's most comprehensive, unofficial guide to Six Flags over Texas.
New Texas Giant Overview GuideToSFoT 2011-03-05 | The new, completed Texas Giant as seen from the train as of March 5, 2011. More information, including construction photos and updates, can be found at Guide to Six Flags over Texas - http://www.guidetosfot.com
Holiday in the Park Light Show GuideToSFoT 2010-12-11 | A small sampling of the synchronized light show at Six Flags over Texas' Holiday in the Park event. Thousands of Christmas lights are synchronized to holiday songs and showed throughout the evening. Video shot during Holiday in the Park 2010. For more photos and Holiday in the Park information, visit: http://www.guidetosfot.com/parkinfo/events/holidayinthepark
Texas Area - RCT3 SFoT Re-creation GuideToSFoT 2010-06-05 | Texas area of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Six Flags over Texas re-creation available for download at http://www.guidetosfot.com/features
Gotham City Area - RCT3 SFoT Re-creation GuideToSFoT 2010-06-05 | Gotham City area of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Six Flags over Texas re-creation available for download at http://www.guidetosfot.com/features
Tower Area - RCT3 SFoT Re-creation GuideToSFoT 2010-06-05 | Tower area of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Six Flags over Texas re-creation available for download at http://www.guidetosfot.com/features
Boomtown Area - RCT3 SFoT Re-creation GuideToSFoT 2010-06-05 | Boomtown area of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Six Flags over Texas re-creation available for download at http://www.guidetosfot.com/features
USA Area - RCT3 SFoT Re-creation GuideToSFoT 2010-06-05 | USA area of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Six Flags over Texas re-creation available for download at http://www.guidetosfot.com/features
Goodtimes Square Area - RCT3 SFoT Re-creation GuideToSFoT 2010-06-05 | Goodtimes Square area of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Six Flags over Texas re-creation available for download at http://www.guidetosfot.com/features
Old South & France Area - RCT3 SFoT Re-creation GuideToSFoT 2010-06-05 | Video of Old South & France area of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Six Flags over Texas re-creation available at http://www.guidetosfot.com/features
Mexico Area - RCT3 SFoT Re-creation GuideToSFoT 2010-06-04 | Video of the Mexico & Spain section of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Six Flags over Texas re-creation available at http://www.guidetosfot.com/features
Front Gate & Looney Tunes USA Area - RCT3 SFoT Re-creation GuideToSFoT 2010-06-04 | Video of the USA and Looney Tunes USA areas from the RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Six Flags over Texas re-creation available at http://www.guidetosfot.com/features
Mine Train - SFoT RCT3 Re-Creation GuideToSFoT 2010-06-03 | On-ride video of the Mine Train roller coaster from a RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 re-creation of Six Flags over Texas. Re-creation available from http://www.guidetosfot.com/features
