New Texas Giant
2021-01-01
When the first Texas Giant opened at Six Flags over Texas in 1990, it justify to its name by being the tallest wooden roller coaster in the world. Arriving at velocities of 62 mph, the huge ride included long drops, diving turns, and an "enchantment cover" finale that perplexed riders by appearing to continually pick up speed. The Giant was additionally widely praised, being named #1 Wooden Roller Coaster in the World by editors of Amusement Today, pursuers of Inside Track magazine, and individuals from the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Anyway like most huge wooden crazy rides, the Texas Giant didn't age nimbly.