Poltergeist
| Rockville | |
| 54" Height Requirement | |
| Lapbar/Seatbelt Restraints |
| High Thrill | |
| 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 |
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.
Image: Jason Knutson
Poltergeist’s main entrance features a ghoulish glow at night.
Poltergeist was repainted in 2021.
Poltergeist features four high-thrill inversions.
Poltergeist is located in the park’s Rockville section.
In 2021, Poltergeist’s queue and station underwent a major retheme.
Ghostly figures stand atop the coaster’s indoor queue and station.
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.
Poltergeist’s outdoor queue area also received a major overhaul in 2021.
Themed elements and fresh foliage now line Poltergeist’s outdoor queue.
Poltergeist’s queue leads riders along a eerie journey prior to boarding.
Creepy statues and other haunting figures also line Poltergeist’s queue.
A look at Poltergeist prior to its major makeover.
Poltergeist is a compact layout of track and supports.
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.
Poltergeist reopened to Fiesta Texas guests on September 3. The refreshed attraction features a new paint job, entrance, outdoor queue and an enhanced indoor queue and station. Join us for a virtual tour of this enhanced ride experience.