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FAA Filings Reveal Details about 2026 Dive Coaster

Feb 4, 2025 | 0 Comments

Internet sleuths on Reddit have uncovered details seemingly about Six Flags over Texas’ 2026 dive coaster thanks to public filings made with the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA requires companies to file requests before construction commences if they are…

July 4th Weekend Updates

Jul 10, 2022

Texas’ early summer heatwave continues and if there’s one benefit of super hot weather, it’s the lighter crowds at Six Flags over Texas. Our visit to the park over the July 4th weekend celebration started with an pleasantly sparse parking lot, but there were other…

Aquaman Power Wave Opening Delayed Until 2023

Jul 6, 2022

Six Flags over Texas announced today on social media that its new water ride Aquaman: Power Wave would yet again be delayed, and is now scheduled to open in Spring 2023. Announced in 2019, Aquaman: Power Wave was originally scheduled to open in 2020, yet was delayed…

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SFOT Celebrates its 65th Anniversary

by BrandonR | 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 BrandonR | 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 BrandonR | 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 BrandonR | 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 BrandonR | 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

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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…

The Pink Thing: a Six Flags over Texas Original

A brief history of the Pink Thing, the persevering frozen treat unique to Six Flags over Texas.

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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