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What to Expect at Six Flags over Texas’ Spring Break 2024

Mar 9, 2024 | 0 Comments

Spring Break has officially started at Six Flags over Texas, and here’s everything to expect if you check out the annual event. Returning for Spring Break 2024 is Live and Local, which has local musicians performing live music on the Silver Star Carousel stage. Eight…

More Proof of 2020’s New Attraction?

Jul 18, 2019

When we recently analyzed the latest new attraction rumor, we concluded it seemed unlikely from a dimensional perspective. New purported evidence, however, indicates it might be much more likely than initially thought. A user posted screenshots on Reddit Wednesday…

El Diablo Opening Date Revealed

May 23, 2019

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Six Flags over Texas announced a tiered opening schedule for their new El Diablo ride, culminating in the ride opening to the general public with a celebration on Tuesday, May 28th. As we reported a week ago, the ride still had…

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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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What to Expect at Six Flags over Texas in 2026

Six Flags over Texas wraps up its 2025 season on January 4, 2026, at which point the park will close throughout January and February to prepare for the 2026 season—the park’s 65th anniversary. That short offseason, a departure from year-round operation, will help the…

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.

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…

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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Guide to SFOT is the ultimate, unofficial guide to the Six Flags Over Texas theme park. We offer high-quality articles, news, editorials, photos, videos, special features, trip tips, history, and more related to the original Six Flags park in Arlington, Texas. Whether you’re a casual parkgoer looking to plan a trip, or a hardcore Six Flags Over Texas fan seeking construction updates and new ride rumors, you’ll find the latest unbiased, independent information at Guide to SFOT. For more information, see our About Us page.