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A Very Hot Late-August Update: Fright Fest Construction and More

A Very Hot Late-August Update: Fright Fest Construction and More

Augusts in Texas are known for their brutal heat, so we expected nothing less during our visit to Six Flags over Texas on Sunday, August 18, 2024. After all, a National Weather Service heat warning was in effect for an expected high of 104°F. We have long suggested...

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How the Six Flags/Cedar Fair Merger Impacts Admission Options

How the Six Flags/Cedar Fair Merger Impacts Admission Options

Ever since the announcement dropped for Six Flags and Cedar Fair theme park chains merging late last year, one of the main questions passholders have had was how it would impact season passes and memberships. Wonder no more, as this article will dive into all the...

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Six Flags over Texas Unveils Fright Fest 2024 Plans

Six Flags over Texas Unveils Fright Fest 2024 Plans

Six Flags over Texas unveiled some of their plans today for Fright Fest 2024. Last month we posted the announcement from Six Flags corporate outlining a slew of new haunted attractions with familiar IP, but it was unclear at that time what (if anything) would be...

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Upcoming Events

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November 24 – December 31

Park Pulse

Brief updates and happenings around Six Flags over Texas

Final Fright Fest Weekend

Fright Fest wraps up this weekend, concluding on November 3. Visitors should also know this is the last park operating weekend for a while, with the park being closed to the public (for private events) until November 24 when the park will reopen for Holiday in the Park.

Ample Patience Required for Fright Fest

Fright Fest 2024 attendees will need to practice extreme patience during their visit to the popular event. Visitors are reporting extreme crowds and lines, including 2-3 hour traffic jams between exiting highways and getting into the parking lot. Park entry lines have extended back into the overflow lot. Ride wait times are topping 2 hours as well. Plan accordingly!

Chaperone Policy Announced for Fright Fest

Following the lead of several other parks in the chain, Six Flags over Texas announced a new chaperone policy new chaperone policy for Fright Fest.

Parking Prices Reduced

Positive changes under the combined Six Flags/Cedar Fair regime continue, with Six Flags over Texas unexpectedly dropping its parking prices. General parking has dropped from $45 to $30, and Preferred Parking has dropped from $55 to $45.

Discover Thrills

Check out Six Flags over Texas’ collection of over 50 roller coasters and rides

New for 2024

Explore our articles detailing what all is arriving at Six Flags over Texas in 2024

The Original

Discover Six Flags over Texas’ glorious 60+ year history with our extensive timeline

Ride Retrospectives

See how Six Flags over Texas’ planted its legacy through its past attractions

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Oktoberfest, Fright Fest, and Other Early Fall Updates

Regardless of the temperature readings, the Fall season is in full effect at Six Flags over Texas, with Oktoberfest and Fright Fest both running. We visited the park in mid September to catch up on all the capital improvements going on, as well as experiencing...

7 Ways to Beat the Heat at Six Flags over Texas

Seven easy tips to visit Six Flags over Texas on a summer day and live to tell the tale.

Return of the Pink Thing

The original flavor of the Pink Thing frozen treat is back at Six Flags over Texas in the form of ice cream!

Holiday in the Park on Black Friday

Holiday in the Park 2023 is in full swing at Six Flags over Texas, so we visited the park the day after Thanksgiving to see what's new, what's back, and what's gone compared to prior years' events. While visitors to the park reported light crowds at park opening, this...

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