Let’s face it, Texas summers are miserably hot and visiting a theme park in the middle of a heat wave can quickly drain your energy or worse — lead to heat-related injuries. But quite often the hotter the day the shorter the lines, so being able to conquer a summer Six Flags visit can be very rewarding.
Check out our tips below for beating the heat during your visit to Six Flags over Texas.
1. Get Soaked
Water rides are the most obvious way to cool down at Six Flags over Texas. Roaring Rapids can be a gamble because depending on the direction the boat hits the waves, your seat may avoid splashes or may get absolutely drenched. You’ll get least wet on El Aserradero.
Roaring Rapids will most likely get you soaked
Tip: Bringing an extra pair of socks may seem odd, but worth it if you plan on doing the water rides. Walking around for hours in soggy socks isn’t part of a Six Flags day.
2. Mist Off
Numerous misting stations throughout the park can cool you down. Fun fact: Misters actually cool you down because as the water evaporates off your skin, it takes some of your skin’s heat along with it. Evaporation is a cooling process!
3. Play a Game
Check out one of the park’s indoor arcades for a quick cool down.
4. Catch a Show
Watch a show at one of the park’s indoor theaters for a brief, air-conditioned retreat. The Southern Palace and Majestic Theater tend to keep the audience especially frigid, and the shows are just the right amount of time to cool off before heading back outdoors.
Southern Palace is a cool place to watch the park’s best shows
5. Free Drinks
There’s no need to go broke buying endless sodas to stay hydrated. Most restaurants at the park will give a free cup of ice water upon request (this won’t work at temporary food/drink carts or snack stands).
If you visit more than once, the popular souvenir bottle is a wise investment that offers major savings over buying individual drinks.
6. Grab a Cold Treat
A scoop of Pink Thing ice cream
Between the ice cream, Icees, Lemon Chills, Dippin’ Dots, Pink Things, and milkshakes, there’s no shortage of cold concoctions at the park to cool your core down. Smith St. Ice Cream Parlor is our favorite.
There’s plenty of shops, but keep in mind most retail stores also have a freezer full of sweet treats.
7. Eat Indoors
Six Flags over Texas offers a number of indoor, air-conditioned dining locations. Here’s some of them: Johnny Rockets, All-American Cafe, Primo’s Pizzeria, JB’s Smokehouse BBQ.
What are some of your tips to cool down at Six Flags over Texas? Leave us a comment and let us know!
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