How I Spent My Summer Vacation (Part II)

CoasterMatt · 08-12-2012, 11:13 PM

This is where I'm gonna put some of the photos I took during last week's visit to Six Flags over Texas.

"New" Texas Giant - The main reason I've gone to this park two years in a row-

Super smooth, and filled with TONS of airtime- it's so forceful, it actually ripped one of my keychains right off it's loop.

A view of the Texas Giant from the Oil Derrick observation deck.

If you look closely, you can see three rides going at once in this shot- Batman is in it's first vertical loop, Superman: Tower of Power is launching up, and Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast is going through the overbanked curve

Shock Wave, which opened in 1978, is still an amazingly fun, smooth ride.

It's a classic design from Anton Schwarzkopf, one of the greatest steel coaster designers.

A newer ride that really packs a punch is Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast

Mr. Freeze looks down at the guests...

Snapped this AS the train was launching.

I'll post more as I get them sorted out- I got a lot of pictures of different attractions and details of the park, including still photos inside the park's fun little dark ride/boat ride.

lashbear · 08-14-2012, 07:54 AM

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including still photos inside the park's fun little dark ride/boat ride.

Is that the one with the Looney Tunes Characters in it?

madmonkeygirl · 08-14-2012, 10:11 AM

Yes it is. It's cheesy BUT at least has air conditioning and inside and is a 5 minute boat ride to sit down.

RStar · 08-14-2012, 10:59 AM

Wow, Matt! You got some GREAT pictures! I don't know how you do it!

lashbear · 08-14-2012, 06:40 PM

There was a water-ride (more of an indoor dark ride really) at Movie World on the Gold Coast, and it used a LOT of the same animatronics as the Texas ride. Reminded me of it quite a bit.

madmonkeygirl · 08-14-2012, 07:18 PM

The dark ride is cute. I did like it.

08-12-2012, 11:13 PM	#1
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	How I Spent My Summer Vacation (Part II) This is where I'm gonna put some of the photos I took during last week's visit to Six Flags over Texas. "New" Texas Giant - The main reason I've gone to this park two years in a row- Super smooth, and filled with TONS of airtime- it's so forceful, it actually ripped one of my keychains right off it's loop. A view of the Texas Giant from the Oil Derrick observation deck. If you look closely, you can see three rides going at once in this shot- Batman is in it's first vertical loop, Superman: Tower of Power is launching up, and Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast is going through the overbanked curve Shock Wave, which opened in 1978, is still an amazingly fun, smooth ride. It's a classic design from Anton Schwarzkopf, one of the greatest steel coaster designers. A newer ride that really packs a punch is Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast Mr. Freeze looks down at the guests... Snapped this AS the train was launching. I'll post more as I get them sorted out- I got a lot of pictures of different attractions and details of the park, including still photos inside the park's fun little dark ride/boat ride. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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madmonkeygirl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 764	Yes it is. It's cheesy BUT at least has air conditioning and inside and is a 5 minute boat ride to sit down.
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	There was a water-ride (more of an indoor dark ride really) at Movie World on the Gold Coast, and it used a LOT of the same animatronics as the Texas ride. Reminded me of it quite a bit. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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08-14-2012, 07:18 PM	#6
madmonkeygirl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 764	The dark ride is cute. I did like it.
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