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The latest Six Flags over Texas news and updates.
ACE Designates Shock Wave as Roller Coaster Landmark
by BrandonR | February 15, 2025 | Park News | 0 Comments
The American Coaster Enthusiasts recently announced that Six Flags over Texas' Shock Wave roller coaster is set to become an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark in 2025. The classic, Schwarzkopf-built coaster debuted in 1978 with several innovations, but perhaps none more...
2025 Event Schedule Released
by BrandonR | January 23, 2025 | Park News | 3 Comments
Six Flags over Texas recently unveiled their special event lineup for 2025 via social media. Here are the events announced: Spring Break Days (March 13-23, 2025) Viva la Fiesta (April 5-May 4, 2025) Hurricane Harbor opens with new Splash Island (May 10, 2025)...
Record-Breaking Dive Coaster Coming to Six Flags over Texas
by BrandonR | November 14, 2024 | Park News | 4 Comments
Six Flags over Texas will be getting a record-breaking dive coaster for 2026. This was just confirmed in a rather nonchalant chain-wide press release highlighting $1 billion of investments being put into the parks over the next 2 years. As we recently reported, the...
La Vibora, El Diablo Being Removed for 2026 Attraction
by BrandonR | November 9, 2024 | Park News | 2 Comments
Multiple sources are now reporting that La Vibora and El Diablo are both being removed to make way for a new attraction set to debut at Six Flags over Texas in 2026. Though the park is currently closed for private events through November 24th, at which point it will...
Six Flags over Texas Unveils Fright Fest 2024 Plans
by BrandonR | July 16, 2024 | Park News | 0 Comments
Six Flags over Texas unveiled some of their plans today for Fright Fest 2024. Last month we posted the announcement from Six Flags corporate outlining a slew of new haunted attractions with familiar IP, but it was unclear at that time what (if anything) would be...
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FAA Filings Reveal Details about 2026 Dive Coaster
by BrandonR | February 4, 2025 | Park Articles | 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...
La Vibora & El Diablo Removal Updates
by BrandonR | January 1, 2025 | Park Articles | 0 Comments
2025 is underway and so is the removal of La Vibora and El Diablo. We visited the park on the first day of the New Year to see how both rides' removals were going. As was previously announced, both rides are being removed to make way for a record-breaking dive coaster...
Holiday in the Park 2024 Opening Day Trip Report
by BrandonR | November 25, 2024 | Park Articles | 0 Comments
Holiday in the Park 2024 is upon us and we visited Six Flags over Texas for the holiday spectacular's opening day to see if the promise of the expanded, reimagined event was true. While this trip report will only cover this initial daytime visit, be sure to visit our...
A Very Hot Late-August Update: Fright Fest Construction and More
by BrandonR | August 18, 2024 | Park Articles | 0 Comments
Augusts in Texas are known for their brutal heat, so we expected nothing less during our visit to Six Flags over Texas on Sunday, August 18, 2024. After all, a National Weather Service heat warning was in effect for an expected high of 104°F. We have long suggested...
How the Six Flags/Cedar Fair Merger Impacts Admission Options
by BrandonR | August 14, 2024 | Park Articles | 1 Comment
Ever since the announcement dropped for Six Flags and Cedar Fair theme park chains merging late last year, one of the main questions passholders have had was how it would impact season passes and memberships. Wonder no more, as this article will dive into all the...