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Aquaman Testing Video, Other Late February Updates

Feb 19, 2023 | 0 Comments

We visited the park on a brisk, late-February Saturday to see Aquaman continuing to test in preparation for its March opening, and also explore some of the other ongoing changes to the park in preparation for the 2023 season. Aquaman Testing As you’d hope for a ride…

Opening Dates Announced for Gotham City Expansion, 2 New Rides

May 22, 2016

Six Flags over Texas is celebrating the expansion of Gotham City and its 2 brand new rides starting May 25th.

Riddler Revenge Construction Update and the “Perfect Storm” Weekend

Apr 2, 2016

We visited Six Flags over Texas during it’s “perfect storm” weekend of crowd-causing events to get an update on the New-for-2016 rides.

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Opening Dates Announced for Gotham City Expansion, 2 New Rides

Six Flags over Texas is celebrating the expansion of Gotham City and its 2 brand new rides starting May 25th.

Riddler Revenge Construction Update and the “Perfect Storm” Weekend

We visited Six Flags over Texas during it’s “perfect storm” weekend of crowd-causing events to get an update on the New-for-2016 rides.

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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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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…

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!

7 Animals you Might Encounter at Six Flags over Texas

Although the early Six Flags over Texas relied on animals to power several of its rides and entertain guests, the modern day park delivers its thrills with roller coasters. But that’s not to say you won’t see any animals during your trip. As Arlington rapidly…

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…

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