Its track was fabricated by Dynamic Structures and Intermountain Lift, Inc.[1][2] On October 8, 1998, Six Flags Fiesta Texas announced a $30 million expansion on new rides.

[5] The attraction closed temporarily in 2021 for refurbishment, which included a new color scheme, upgraded queue line, and repainted station.

After that riders spiral downward and to the left and after more twists and turns they pass through a corkscrew before arriving at the ride's final brake run.

Initially, the ride had over-the-shoulder restraints, but due to numerous reports of pain and discomfort, these were replaced in 2002 with more traditional individual ratcheting lapbars.

Poltergeist is also featured in Barnes & Noble's Roller Coasters: A Thrill Seeker's Guide to the Ultimate Scream Machines.