The famed 200-acre theme park features fun and fantasy in settings of lavish landscaping. Rides include breathtakers like the Texas Giant, a massive wooden roller coaster that climbs 143 feet into the sky, then takes off for a ride reaching a top speed of 62 mph (voted twice the top roller coaster in the world), the Texas Chute-Out, a 17-story parachute drop, the Texas Cliff Hanger whose gondolas drop like falling elevators, and the huge Shock Wave double-loop roller coaster. Then, there's the Flashback, a roller coaster ride that drops from a 125-ft. tower and careens through three loops at speeds of 55 mph, and just when you think its over, you relive the experience--this time backwards! Elegant mid-1920s carousel, The Silver Star, restored to all its grandeur with some 66 prancing wooden horses, welcomes visitors just behind the park's landmark flags and fountain. Roaring Rapids offers white-water boating thrills. Looney Tunes Land is a charming area of "soft play" fun especially for younger kids; even facilities for infants. More than five hours of special shows, musical revues, the popular Batman stunt show, and puppet theater are available with all the rides on an all-inclusive admission ticket. Food, beverages, and souvenirs extra. Two-day and season tickets available. Open weekends spring and fall; daily during summer. From I-30 between Dallas and Fort Worth, exit on Texas 360 south.
Fright Fest at Halloween (three weekends in Oct.) features ghoulish decorations, ghosts and goblins, haunted houses, and special shows for the entire family.
"Holiday in the Park" features Christmas musicals, ice show, and Bugs Bunny holiday show. Giant sledding hill, complete with "snow," and holiday lights transform park into a glittering
wonderland. Park open weekends starting Fri. after Thanksgiving; nightly Dec. 16-31 except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For exact dates call 817/640-8900.
