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New for 2024: El Rio Lento

New for 2024 Attraction Announced: El Rio Lento

Aug 30, 2023

Six Flags parks nationwide announced their new-for-2024 attractions today, revealing that Six Flags over Texas will see a new spin on an old favorite. Per the press release: Six Flags Over Texas – The world’s first log flume now becomes one of the world’s longest log…

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Pirates of Speelunker Cave 2023 reopening

Ride the Updated Pirates of Speelunker Cave

Jul 15, 2023

When Pirates of Speelunker Cave opened in 2022, it lasted a mere 3 months before floods extensively damaged and closed the attraction (the very same fate that Yosemite Sam endured). But Pirates of Speelunker Cave is back and better than ever with even more theming and…

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Today: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tomorrow: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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SFOT Celebrates its 65th Anniversary

by | August 5, 2026 | Park Pulse | 0 Comments

Six Flags Over Texas celebrated its official 65th anniversary today with a small ceremony. The park originally opened on August 5, 1961 and has been thrilling guests from around the world ever since.

Christmas in July Sale

by | July 26, 2026 | Park Pulse | 0 Comments

Six Flags Over Texas is having a Christmas in July ticket sale, allowing guests to buy a single-day SFOT ticket for $39 or a 2-day, 2-park ticket for SFOT/Hurricane Harbor for $50. Tickets can be purchased online from the official site until July 31 and the tickets can be used until September 7, 2026 (Labor Day).

Tormenta Opens to the Public

by | July 9, 2026 | Park Pulse | 0 Comments

Tormenta Rampaging Run has finally opened to the masses as of this morning with the public grand opening ceremony. This massive new signature ride represents renewed investment in the original Six Flags park.

Tormenta Soft Opening

by | July 3, 2026 | Park Pulse | 0 Comments

The park is currently letting season passholders and members ride Tormenta Rampaging Run as part of “technical rehearsals” according to signs at the front of the park today (July 3). The signs emphasize the ride may operate intermittently, so riders shouldn’t necessarily expect a guaranteed ride. The official public grand opening remains to be July 9.

New Tormenta Opening Date Announced

by | July 1, 2026 | Park Pulse | 0 Comments

After a brief setback, the much-anticipated Tormenta Rampaging Run is once again set to open to the public on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Are you ready to tame the bull?

 

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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.

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Titan Turns 20 – A Look Back

As the Titan roller coaster turns 20 in 2021, we take a look back at the early rumors and follow it through its construction.

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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!

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The 5 Oldest Rides at Six Flags over Texas

After being open for 60 years, Six Flags over Texas is chock-full of history. Numerous attractions have come and gone, but have you ever wondered what rides currently at the park have been there the longest? In this article we’ll take a look at the 5 oldest…

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