AstroWorld History

A Group of Dedicated Historians, Preserving Houston's World of Fun.

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AstroWorld opened, 57 years ago today.

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20 Years Ago, today We shut our doors for the Final Time.
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On This Date 20 Years ago, Hurricane Katrina hit the City of New Orleans. that caused 1,392 fatalities and damages estimated at $125 billion in late August 2005.
The Hurricane Damaged Six Flags New Orleans a Park Competing with AstroWorld The Park Never Re-Opened.

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Recent Update on Demolition of the Former Six Flags in New Orleans.

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WaterWorld Originally opened in June 1983, Next to AstroWorld. it was Houston's first major water park.

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Here is a news report from 1990 about AstroWorld's new Ultra Twister.

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Happy 85th, Birthday to our Favorite Wabbit...

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Bugs Bunny turns 85.

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Did you know, at the end of the 1998 season, Excalibur was planned to be removed and relocated to Frontier City? Unfortunately, during the dismantling process and shipment to Frontier City, the ride was damaged and eventually scrapped in 2005.

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A Batman the Escape Police Car Sits. in Texas on the Side of the Road

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AstroWorld 20 Years Later.

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The Wonderful World of Fun!

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@HoustonSixFlags @RetroSixFlags We also have a whole section of Cyclone track, too!

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I Was so happy to hear, This Barn Door. At the @coastermuseum Is made out of the Texas Cyclone Wood.

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@coastermuseum @RetroSixFlags More Peices they own.