Holiday in the Park is in full swing at Six Flags over Texas, albeit the ongoing pandemic has of course changed a few things here and there. We visited in late November to experience the park’s annual holiday event and see if it lives up to past years’ expectations. This post shows but a portion of what we saw Holiday in the Park offering — check out the official HiTP Event Guide and Six Flags website for more info.
Aquaman: Power Wave Construction
Originally scheduled to debut this year, Aquaman: Power Wave has obviously been delayed to a 2021 opening. Trackwork appears complete, along with a nondescript gray building (probably a pump/control room) near Looney Land, but nothing has started for the actual ride’s station.
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Completed trackwork for Aquaman: Power Wave
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The ride is a tight fit to Pandemonium
Specialty Food Vendors
One highlight of Holiday in the Park is the external food vendors offering special holiday treats typically not available at the park. Many of this year’s vendors were initially welcomed to the park during Hallowfest since the State Fair of Texas did not open this year. Be sure not to miss some of their tasty offerings because they will likely be gone come 2021.
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Fried PB&J, cookie dough, pizza, and jambalaya are all available at Vandalay Industries
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Fried Oreos, Snickers, Twinkies, S'mores, buckets of cookies, and butter beer are the specialty at Stiffler's Mom
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Specialty drinks, potato twirls, and cheese dogs are featured at the previous Pineapple Man food stand
Holiday Offerings
Families can still schedule a visit with Santa for a socially-distanced photo op at Crazy Horse Saloon. The Mystic Acres Holiday Trail between the Texas/Tower sections also has plenty of photo ops.
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Personal, yet socially-distanced, photo packages with Santa are available at the Crazy Horse Saloon
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Sign with more details about the Mystic Acres Holiday Trail
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Plenty of family photo ops are available in this free holiday attraction walk-through
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Machine to convert cash to a prepaid card since all shops are now cashless
Holiday Performances
No Holiday in the Park would be complete without holiday performances. And although the most elaborate show that takes place in Southern Palace isn’t offered due to social distancing requirements, there are plenty of other outdoor performances to try and make up for it.
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Socially-distanced holiday concert area in Gotham City
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Expert carolers bring the holiday spirit on the Boomtown stage
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Making their 28th annual appearance at Holiday in the Park, this show in the Texas section delights families
Holiday Decorations
The park has been exquisitely decorated as expected, with hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights strewn on bushes, trees, buildings, and more.
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The Holiday Tree of Trees is back at the park entrance with a nightly lighting set to Christmas music
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The familiar sight of the Oil Derrick tower transformed into the largest Christmas tree around
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The Texas section is especially festive during Holiday in the Park
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Lights near the Tower section
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Big balls at the transition between Texas and the Old South
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Light shows synchronized to Christmas music are regular events in the Texas section
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A Texas-sized Santa photo op between the Tower and Boomtown sections
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Holiday decorations in the France section
Six Flags Railroad Rides Again
One of the most exciting discoveries of Holiday in the Park was that the Six Flags Railroad was once again open and transporting guests around the park. Not only an efficient way to get across the park, it’s also a great way of seeing the many Christmas lights and decorations. Plexiglass shields have been installed between each row for additional guest safety.
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The Six Flags railroad is finally reopen after Aquaman construction has blocked its operation for months
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Shields have been installed on the Six Flags Railroad for additional safety
Final Thoughts
All things considered, the park has done a great job bringing back Holiday in the Park, a tradition for many Six Flags-going families, while making the relatively minor changes needed during the ongoing pandemic. We definitely recommend a visit to the park (be sure to make reservations beforehand and bring masks) to experience the one-of-a-kind holiday event that will hopefully return to normal come 2021.
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