Original Texas Giant Wooden Roller Coaster Front Seat POV Six Flags Over Texas

Shot in 1999, this is the ORIGINAL version of the Texas Giant! What do you think? Do you prefer this one, or the "New" version? Post your comments below! Filmed & Edited by Robb Alvey - www.themeparkre... - / themeparkreview

[@AnnieBrackett88]

This was basically a car crash simulator 😂 I was covered in bruises every day after a Six Flags visit with this original model. The new model is much smoother, but still absolutely crazy.

[@jccall05]

Still a fun ride but i definitely enjoyed the rougher ride more.

[@davidperry4013]

I can thank RMC for doctoring up an old worn out Dinn corporation coaster

[@evoandy]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who would ride the original giant until I was too bruised and battered to continue.

[@TommyBowerscoasters]

In it's early days, it was truly the best. 🎢

[@baddog6003]

Yeah, can verify. In it's later years it required some degree of masochism to go on this thing.

[@theyellowentity9668]

I love how you can physically hear the trim breaks on the first drop

[@spankyspork5808]

I can hear your mom on the first drop

[@neelixleefurball]

1:27 Its ok camera, I broke in the exact same spot... Seriously, it was a fun coaster but after it shattered my spine, pelvis and collapsed my lungs... I was done lol.

[@gobecraftygirl1335]

lol

[@lilliankobzdej]

calvin salvin they're obviously being sarcastic. How old are you?

[@Scriff779]

Oof

[@GwenMotoGirl]

Once is enough!

[@InfinityBlock192]

Hold up

[@shawnrw3727]

I really miss that ride. opening season back in 89, I was 12 years old. we waited 3 hours to ride. and it was worth it!! RIP Giant

[@pennwoman]

We’re probably the same age, great comment!

[@scarymsmary]

HA! Same!! It was so worth it too. It will always be my favorite coaster.

[@ladennayoung2939]

Yep. It was a nice ride. ❤❤❤

[@disneyfan85]

"Wait! Let's discuss this!" -Wile E. Coyote

[@cliftonthomas2609]

I felt like I was beat to death when I first rode this one.

[@Brianna-bx1pw]

Clifton Thomas so did I I rode it today and I'm 10 and I died

[@lunchmeat395]

I rode the new one a few days ago, I LOVED IT, but the drop was SO FREAKING SCARY.

[@Spirit_Found666]

Michael Harrington I didn't realize that on ride because I have a syndrome and my head bobbled around lol 😂

[@emilysitton7999]

omg yes try mr freeze

[@spaceye]

The new Texas Giant is smoother, stepper, faster... so yeah, it's better. But there will always be a special place in my heart for the original. I'm glad that Six Flags Over Texas still has one (real) wooden coaster left, Judge Roy Scream.

[@kevincrouch54]

Yeah but.. Judge Roy Scream sucks

[@johnulmerRacing]

tobylishus vasquez Ride it in the middle seat of the 3 seat car. It's an amazing difference. The second to last seat on the train is a surprisingly good ride. The 1st and 3rd seats of each car are over the axles, which beat the living shit out of the bottom of your seat.

[@JoeySehn]

john ulmer makes it smoother?

[@professormetal4411]

I know I'm 3 years late, but I really like the RMC retrack, but I wish the layout stayed exactly the same (but keep the steeper drop and the heavily banked turns like the NTG has)

[@simplekiller5181]

Yea but the old one has a longer drop

[@bobbylindsey]

(Every other comment): "A lady fell out of this" People die in car accidents everyday but yall still ride in cars; the GP can be annoying as all hell.

[@trenthenry7432]

Also the woman fell out after iron horse treatment

[@silvergust]

Ok??? They're just pointing out the truth. Roller coaster enthusiasts can't stand opinions

[@VesiustheBoneCruncher]

I rode this in the mid 90s. It was super shaky (although not actually painful) back then. I felt the shakiness of it actually added to the ride as it felt like it was falling apart. Glad I didn’t ride it in later years - I sure it would have been brutal. On the day I was there it was in my top two rides there, top 1 for thrills, and I went in thinking it would be dull. How wrong can one person be.

[@malcolmwhite9935]

When I rode that old Texas Giant way back in 2006, it was painful and jerky.

[@henrydog80]

I haven't ridden the new version, but I had a love/hate relationship with the old one. It was so unstable and shaky, but fun!

[@Chuckatory]

The real original Texas Giant had a double up on the turn around by the lift hill before going to the midcourse brake. This was taken after the double up was removed. I like the original but he new one is awesome too

[@TheEricHaugenGroup]

first wooden rollercoaster I ever rode, age 11. I havent rode the new version yet, but I know I will forever miss the wood version

[@halftimesportscards]

The newer version is so much smoother, and you cannot beat that first drop that almost goes straight down.

[@MasonThatWeirdGuy]

Yeah, the RMC Texas Giant's drop is 79°!

[@alexf02071999]

No, that was PTC (Philadelphia Toboggan Company). Though Charlie Dinn did help in rebuilding it after it was relocated from Playland, Texas where it originally ran as "the Rocket".

[@coolmovieman1]

Rode that coaster when it first got there in 1990 in the early 2000's that thing got so ruff it hurt riding anywhere on it. I quit riding it the last 6 years before they added steel in it. I ride it now with no problem at all Great coaster.

[@texasbbq3191]

I enjoy the New Texas Giant, but I have my days where I miss the feeling of the good old wooden version of it, I don't care if you felt like you got hit by a truck afterwards, I got off and could walk with a smile on my face.

[@jahvioncarson7291]

Sexy person

[@jahvioncarson7291]

Sexy person

[@tykenstein]

This ride was a real blast I loved it.

[@josephwythe8757]

this is the original version. they remodeled it and then someone fell out.

[@ЭмиДаКартошка]

Thats not the roller coasters fault....its the lazy workers fault....she was to “big” the bar did not come down correctly and she fell of,...

[@coasterglitch]

I have never rode this ride new or old version but by looking at this videos the new one looks better-no a fence old version fans.

[@FullSpectrumRainbow]

the coaster has been renovated since this video and has angles now that appear to have the rider on their sides at at least one point i can tell....hydraulic restraints, no seat belts.....my hydraulic restraints have released a couple of times over the years and years i patroned six flags.....i can see how it can happen.....this is a very old video prior to renovation from all wood to a steel/wood hybrid coaster....very good question from you for the older coaster presented here...cheers

[@johnfoltz8183]

I want to go on something more thrilling than Wooden Roller Coaster 2.

[@Metallidethium]

Looks amazing, much better than the new one. I've never even been on either but I'd much rather ride this.

[@urbex_coasters]

The ORIGINAL of CORSE. Wood is usually more fun than steel, with the Phantom's Revenge being an exception.

[@jax8740]

Fucking loved this ride as a kid. So much damn fun. New one is a lot smoother though

[@alwayspink07]

I got to ride the original. It was painful as all hell. It really needed that remodel.

[@FordSony13]

she wasn't properly secured in her seat, she told a worker who said as long and you heard it click its fine, fell out after the first hill.

[@deathandbananas2152]

Mean Streak: Texas Version

[@itskylelucas]

Nope, Texas Giant was built a whole year before Mean Streak 😉

[@bodiejones4844]

They are very similar but the original giant was a MUCH better ride than mean streak was. It was probably tougher though there towards the end!!

[@dollofvoodoo]

I haven't been on either but I like the original design better but the smoothness of the new.

[@jasbiancavazos415]

oh my goodness I just can't even imagine what was going through that woman's head before she knew she was about to fall off. I can't even watch this it makes me sick to think something like that happened. I've always been afraid of things like that and I never knew it was ever possible. it was only final destination type you know. they're gonna probably get sued because that teenage worker.

[@commoncourtesy6741]

@ajsachs00 it was shot in 1999. I'm sure it was shot on tape. Either way the recording is quite a bit old.

[@GreenGravy99]

there is nothing fun about getting a kink in your neck, hurting your back, or getting headaches on a roller coaster when you are SUPPOSED to be having a blast!!

[@neilbradbury8303]

This isn't the original version; it's the re-profiled version (The double up is missing)

[@amusementacademy5465]

Best 1990 roller coaster

[@TheEpic22]

They will probably add seatbelts to it. So if the lap bar fails, the strap will keep you in

[@the3crazys831]

They still have it opened

[@kam3410]

this ride was great but damn if it didn't beat the living crap outta you.

[@armyusa071]

aahhh the good old days when you broke your neck lol gosh i loved this!!

[@ravenstorm8870]

I rode on that ride 20 years or so ago good fun

[@adventures223]

Now thats a wooden beast its just like mean streake

[@emmasingsmellowmarshmello7458]

I went on that a couple weeks ago and it was fun and I would definitely do it again and I went on mister freeze it was scary it was awesome I went on the newer versions though

[@WillysBurgGuy]

Yep--looks a bit brutal. I never rode the original Texas Giant, but I love the new one.

[@katieoof1019]

The new one is better it's more intense and it's smooth and fun

[@gr3asydabr1g69]

im only 10 and this one looks fun but i like the new texas giant better i heard this one throws you around

[@MrVekoma1979]

this looks like a mirror image of meanstreak at ceder point

[@MrVekoma1979]

yeh its a mirrored version of meanstreak that all it is and the only difference is the height and ending

[@donnamouledous7708]

creeperboom gaming except mean streak is way more rough

[@thesoftparade1990]

creeperboom gaming they were designed by the same company, Dinn and Summers

[@thesoftparade1990]

The double helix was one of the best parts of Giant. Just before that fast and furious finale.

[@thesoftparade1990]

Actually the last time I rode it was a weekday in June of 2008. It was walk on so I re rode it a few times. It was as good as any year before and the roughness was typical of that of any other Woodie. Dunno if it really even needed refurbished but it is what it is. Mean Streak I rode past year (first time in a couple years) and it was rough to the point of being nearly nauseating. Hopefully RMC can make it profitable. The sad part is Mean Streak was probably the most picturesque wooden coaster I've ever seen. Situated there in the back around trees by the clear blue water, absolutely gigantic. Just wish it was as good to ride as look at.

[@br123mn]

looks nice, but i prefer the woodies that dont have that much curves in the hills, i prefer those that have hills and after the hills the curves and stuff, still it looks intense!

[@chronicdisease1722]

Kings Point in Michigan... meanstreak+kings island tower?

[@themarlatts]

Is it just me or is this a mini mean streak

[@MigGames7274]

Wow! Really REALLY Made out of wood! Just like Son Of Beast

[@BoosterDawg]

Why did they have to change this? It was probably one of my favorites and a classic

[@alexf02071999]

Not as bad as RCCA ;) Dinn had some half-decent coasters. Thunder Run, Wolverine Wildcat and Georgia Cyclone are all fairly decent (though Georgia Cyclone is rough as hell, it has soon good airtime). Meanwhile, every single one of RCCA's coasters are/were slow, forceless and rough.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

It kinda had the same layout as mean streak at cedar point near the beginning.

[@thesoftparade1990]

Same designers.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Ah I see

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

New Texas Giant, way better obviously :) Dinn Corporation didn't really make the best rides in the world.

[@twb2010]

Despite feeling like you were beat with a baseball bat. Still an awesome ride.

[@robloxmike146]

yeah it is dude you haven't checked out a book from your library

[@TheNerdnificant]

R.I.P to the lady that died on this.

[@Bob18818]

Rip the lady who lost her life

[@alorajackson2262]

I MISS IT,!!

[@xxmiwxedlxx1426]

The old Texas giant at six flags over texas was re built as new texas giant

[@jacksonmartin4881]

I like the originals line :)

[@emilyhansen9606]

Honestly this one looks realy fun but after the accident I prepher the new one

[@mhtube01]

+Emily Hansen The accident happened on the new one, not this one. To my knowledge, this one never saw an accident, it was just known for being rough. The only reason they gave it the "iron horse treatment" is because they neglected this one (like they do all wooden coasters) and it kept getting rougher so it lost popularity. If they had maintained it from the beginning, it could still be there. Cresting that drop and seeing that mess of wood you were about to go through is something the new one definitely doesn't have.

[@redtrex5775]

There was 3 the first one was this the second one was when they changed it and where the women died and third one just had different seats to make it safer.

[@myka7194]

This was my first roller coaster when I was 7😒

[@SuicideSauceNoodles]

0Myka Richardson0 why did you use an emoji what did that add to the comment?

[@myka7194]

Vormix bc at the time i was a petite sized child and we were sitting in the front, well.... I literally was about to fall out but thankfully my dad has his arm around me... sooooo ya🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Willy-uk9tr]

Myka_ that’s called airtime

[@freddysinai7965]

oh wow this ride was ver very old!!

[@Gabsterstudio]

Dude there's no turning back... Rip

[@kennethwilliams6916]

Better in my opinion

[@adamfergie1962]

This looks like a small Mean Streak

[@nmborto]

New seems more exciting and smooth... I have never been there.

[@MyLe23S]

How did she fall ?

[@kobeconomon3528]

this was horrible before the update, super rough and it felt like youd fall out every like, idk 30 feet

[@ecat1533]

The only bad thing about the new one is someone fell out of it

[@josesolis7637]

imagine All the preassure

[@1omegabeast]

@1blueshe The park six flags over Texas was original so yah

[@ralphgomez78]

I remember riding this thing and my body poping in places I didn’t know it could pop 😬😬

[@daleftuprightatsoldierfield]

Mean streak of the south

[@RedHeadBadger]

I was a tiny twig of a kid when i first rode this and nearly fell out, so i kinda prefer the new lol

[@dakotabraught4514]

I went on that ride for real

[@kaelyntubelova123]

Poor lady I live in Houston I have never went on a roller coaster ever

[@Lucky_9705]

This ride was extremely rough, had a boring layout full of boring banked turns, no airtime, and beat up everyone who rode it.

[@beastmode1842]

Maybe we should of discussed this

[@PonyPalGirl2000]

my mom rode this in high school..... my mom is extreme!

[@crazytacos1000]

this version is better

[@Fredo20k]

awsome

[@mariahpainter2758]

That's mean streak from cedar point

[@FanOfVacuums2]

Mariah Painter That's the Texas Giant from Six Flags Over Texas. They were both built by Dinn Corporation, though.

[@ryanel181]

+Mariah Painter No its not

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I would prefer The New Texas Giant

[@Kimballgoss]

That is the purpose of rollercoasters! (;

[@nou780]

This was the second Rollercoaster I had ever ridden. Note to self, the mine train is NOT a good warm up for this 😅 I was like 6 when I rode this and I remember being thrown around like a ragdoll the whole time lol. Still loved it tho

[@ladymelisandreee]

One of my core memories when I was 8, my family and I visited SFOT. I didn’t get to ride the other rollercoasters due to my size lol and I was sad about it. So almost to closing time, my dad wanted to check out the original Texas Giant. So we went and when we ask the operator if I was able to ride. They said yes, honestly I was so excited but scared. So I sit next to my dad and he holds my hand tight. As soon we get to the top hill, I remember my dad said, “are you ready?” I’m like “yes!”. After the ride ended, I couldn’t stop talking about how it was my first rollercoaster and the thrill was amazing. Thus my love for rollercoasters began…So original Texas Giant holds a special place in my heart. Because now when I’m riding rollercoasters it brings my inner child out. ❤️

[@lesterine77]

It was my first roller coaster as well. My mom was so worried I'd lift out bc I was lifted up in the seat. I loved it. My mom got a headache. I haven't ridden the new one. I think I rode this when it was new. But I wish they'd left it alone.

[@johnfuller1308]

Old TG - teeth-rattling New TG - smoother, faster, slams you against the sides of the car a lot harder.

[@rmc_fan]

new tg: EJECTOR AIRTIME

[@kotchapakmaneechote2062]

New TG: OVERBANK

[@MasonThatWeirdGuy]

New TG: WHIPPINESS OVER THE OVERBANKS

[@tubalubsplaysdestiny9612]

New is better. AND THE ONLY REASON THAT LADY FELL OUT IS CUZ SHE WEIGHED HALF A FREAKING TON AND COULD BARLLEY FIT

[@thesun849]

Um, that woman died on the NEW one.

[@redtrex5775]

+The Sun that's the point

[@hellsbells288]

The Sun Thats what he meant.

[@GGamerCentral]

Grady Pennington actually the when the new texas giant came in the restraints clicked but then the incident came along and they replaced the clicking restraints with hydraulic restraints

[@masoncena37]

Grady Pennington they used to click I remember

[@itskylelucas]

This is the Texas Giant as I remember it. My favorite ride as a kid, it was so relentless-especially that last run out back into the brake-run. I’m sure I’ll enjoy New Texas Giant whenever I get the chance to ride it, but I’ll always cherish my memories of the original.

[@Legacy-sw7bv]

I thought my screen was cracked.

[@zanderman27]

I know me too!

[@riantorres]

why? 💁

[@big-rock-live]

My screen is already cracked ;3;

[@AravisKenobi14]

As someone who was a fan of the original ride, I'm SO glad they updated it. This version was ridiculously rough (as evidenced by the rough camera footage), and I always felt that it was rather rickety.

[@chelseafn104]

This is the Texas Giant I remember. I was in ACE and we had a Weekend Convention at Six Flags over Texas. I rode this 30 times over 2 days!! It was great!! After the park closed and we had extra time on it. We didnt have to get out of the train if there wasnt anyone in line for that spot. I rode it 6 times in a row! I loved that trip!!! Also they turned off the lights!! Amazing!!

[@ladennayoung2939]

Yeah. I really liked the original version of the Giant. It wasn't rough to me at all. The Freeze was a rough ride to me though, but not the original Giant.

[@BatStong]

This was my first roller coaster and damn that was the best ride I’ve ever been on. You feel the wood and everything on it. Very rugged which are my favorite

[@pixarian]

i like 'em both. the new one a little more so (i think the hybrid takes it to a whole new level), but i loved how the old lift hill went underneath two lines of track.

[@jonmartinez2467]

Man I miss that flying carpet finale that defied physics.

[@Joemobo]

Never rode this version. Tomorrow im gonna ride the RMC Version!

[@Spirit_Found666]

I rode this yesterday and once we got in the cart I got scared and cried because it was my first BIG roller coaster and at the top I said "time to face my fears..." in a scared way and we went down and my butt came out of the seat a little bit lol, when the ride was over, my nose was bleeding 😂😂😂 it was fun tho

[@Sin_Lord]

The new Giant is really amazing but, sometimes I wish I could've experienced this one. Alas, I was born too late.

[@manicpepsicola3431]

Same the new Texas giant was my very first roller coaster (I'm from arlington) and I rode it the year it opened in 2011. I wish I got to ride the original If only I got the guts a few years before.

[@landonsouth9207]

This ride was so fun. I remember my good buddy hitting his head on the side of the coaster front row & we both died laughing the whole ride very wild coaster lol but need to try the new Texas Giant

[@oneblackhorse]

I remember this when it was first built. I always thought it looked like an entire forest of trees was destroyed to build it. Not exactly eco conscious but cool looking just the same.

[@buckman72]

Old TG was great and rough like a woody should be, had a lot more character, really liked the original layout. New TG is smoother but less character, definitely lost something with the conversion mainly due to changes in layout IMHO. Still a great revival of an aging ride.