It Has Been 19 Years Since Astroworld Has Closed

October 30th marked the 19th Anniversary of the closing of the iconic Astroworld in Houston, Texas. So many memories for many of us growing in Texas. Some of the best childhood memories I have growing up as a kid were at Astroworld and Waterworld in Houston. It saddens me to look to the right of 610 as I pass the Astrodome and see a space of empty land. It was my introduction to many awesome rides such as the Bamboo shoots, XLR-8, 'The Ultra Twister,' Texas Cyclone, and of course we can't forget about cooling off at Waterworld.

Check out some of these videos that will bring back those memories...

@_prowla_ 1997 Astroworld Commercial #astroworld #houston #texas #history #nostalgia #glimps #past #commercial #713 #281 #astro ♬ Flowers - Miley Cyrus

@googletheworld Ep 778 | Then & Now | Six Flags AstroWorld in Septmber 2005. The park closed in October 30, 2005 #houston #houstontx #htown #713houston #astroworld #sixflagsastroworld #easttexas #fyp #vhsvideo ♬ Piano solo: Sabi 2 minutes 41 seconds: Healing(1011705) - Tsuyopon

@jakexploring Replying to @jpizzledfw Did you ever go to AstroWorld? #abandoned #googlemaps #astroworld #houston #texas #tx #google #maps #exploring #amusementpark #rollercoaster #fyp ♬ Dârk Mâttêr - Tcezy Second

final date of park operation was October 30, 2005, and it was soon demolished afterward.  Share what your favorite ride at Astroworld was in the Facebook comments of this post.

Check out some of the iconic rollercoasters that Astrowold brought us:

Who remembers Texas Cyclone? It was an iconic wooden roller coaster that became a symbol of Houston Texas.

X-L-R-8

X-L-R-8 was the first thrill ride I ever went on. The suspended steel coaster definitely brought up the adrenaline.

TAZ'S TEXAS TORNADO:

This roller coaster didn't open until March 14, 1998, and was renamed Taz Texas Tornado. I still remember Taz in the commercials.

VIPER:

During its run at Six Flags AstroWorld, it featured a tunnel surrounding the first drop. The exterior had a dragon mural although most people mistook it for a Viper. I mean that is the name of the ride.