Judge Roy Scream, Wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, United States
Judge Roy Scream is a wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington featuring a back-and-forth track design. The ride runs along the park's entrance lake with steep descents that define the wooden coaster experience.
The ride opened in 1980 as the park's first wooden coaster and became a landmark attraction. Its arrival marked a turning point for the park's development and brought new visitors seeking thrilling wooden coaster experiences.
The name refers to Judge Roy Bean, a legendary Texas lawman from the 1800s whose story remains part of local heritage. This Western connection shapes how the coaster fits into the park's Texas-themed atmosphere.
You reach the coaster by passing through a tunnel in Goodtimes Square that runs under the parking lot entrance. The route is straightforward and guides visitors directly to the queue area.
During the 1994 season, the coaster ran backward to give riders a completely different experience on the familiar track. This unusual operation attracted visitors seeking a fresh perspective on the ride.
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