Rides and Amusements | Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Rides & Amusements

Pleasure Pier is one of the few spots in the world that has this many rides
over the water! You’ll be flying over guests on the Pier, soaring over the
Gulf of Mexico and anticipating your next ride!

The Revolution Ride & The Iron Shark are temporarily closed for maintenance until further notice.

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Iron Shark Rollercoaster
Must be 48” to ride.

Pirate's Plunge
Must be 42" to ride.

Gulf Glider
Must be 44" to ride; must be 38" to ride accompanied.

Revolution
Must be 48" to ride.

Galaxy Wheel
Must be 42" to ride; under 42" must be accompanied.

Cyclone
Must be 48" to ride.

Sea Dragon
Must be 48" to ride.

Rock N Roll
Must be 48" to ride; 42" to 48" must be accompanied by someone over 48".

Sky Shooter
Must be 42" to ride.

Carousel
Must be 42" to ride; under 42" must be accompanied.

Big Wheelin'
Must be 42" to ride; under 42" must be accompanied.

Frog Hopper
Must be 36" to ride.

Texas Tea
Must be 36" to ride; under 36" must be accompanied.

Pier Pileup
Must be over 50" to drive in the adult section; persons over 42" may ride as a passenger in adult cars.

Pier Pileup Jr.
Must be 38" to drive in the kid section; maximum 50" to drive in kid section.

Texas Star Flyer
Must be 48" to ride; must be 44" to ride accompanied.

Lil' Captain Wheel
Under 42" must be accompanied by an adult buccaneer

Midway Games

Step right up and give these games of chance and skill a shot! You'll win a Prize at almost all of them!

Whac-a-Mole - Big Shot Hoops - Nothin' But Net - Tub Toss - Ring Toss
Iron Shark Attack - High Striker - Pirate Striker - Lucky Duck - Balloon Pop - Guess Your Weight or Age

5D Theater

Shark Attack $8

Mysterious Underworld $8
Combo Ticket for Both $14

Pleasure Pier Ride and 5D theater Combo Available! See option when purchasing online!