Poltergeist
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Rockville |
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54" Height Requirement |
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Lapbar/Seatbelt Restraints |
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High Thrill |
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Flash Pass Attraction |
| Opened | May 28, 1999 |
| Ride Type | Steel LIM Launch Coaster |
| Ride Height | 79 Feet |
| Track Length | 2,705 Feet |
| Top Speed | 60 MPH |
| Inversions | 4 |
| Trains | 2 |
| Cars Per Train | 6 |
| Riders Per Car | 4 |
| Manufacturer | Premier Rides |
| Track Color | Light Green |
| Support Color | Dark Green-Gray |
Image: Jason Knutson
Major Park Expansion
Poltergeist was one of ten new attractions added to Six Flags Fiesta Texas for the 1999 season. In an effort to bring new interest to the park and increase attendance, Six Flags expanded their offerings of rides and attractions at the park. Other well-known attractions, including Boomerang, Scream and Lone Star Lagoon, also made their Fiesta Texas debuts during 1999.
Let’s Golf
Before the addition of Poltergeist, this area of Six Flags Fiesta Texas invited guests to a classic round of mini golf. Seaside Golf resided in the current Poltergeist location from 1992 through 1998. During this time, the patch of land was considered a part of Fiesta Bay Boardwalk.
Image: Tim Baldwin
Poltergeist Clones, Rider Experience
Poltergeist is one of five roller coasters of its layout found across the world. Some of these clones are more interesting than others. Both Kings Island and Kings Dominion have a model called Flight of Fear. These two roller coasters are indoor versions of Poltergeist with special lighting effects and an alien theme. The other three, including Poltergeist, are all more traditional in the fact that they reside outside. Have you been on any other installments of this roller coaster? Poltergeist lives up to its name as its queue and station are themed around supernatural horror. Once riders board the train, they are launched through a tunnel from 0 to 60 miles per hour in only 3.5 seconds. Once outside the tunnel, those on board experience an intense climb to the top of the tangle of track. As the ride continues, guests experience wild twists and turns and corkscrew, sidewinder and cobra roll inversions prior to returning to the station.
Ride History
2023
Poltergeist closes on July 5 for a major refresh and enhancement. The attraction receives a paint job with light green track and dark green-gray supports. The trains also receive paint jobs and refreshed graphic designs. Poltergeist’s queue is rethemed with an indoor portion and new entry portal added. Poltergeist reopens on September 3.
2009
Poltergeist receives a paint job with yellow track and green supports.
2002
Over-the-shoulder restraints are replaced with lapbar/seatbelt restraints.
Construction Updates
Follow along with ride construction, refurbishments, theming updates and fresh paint schemes.
