Six Flags Over Texas News
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Six Flags over Texas Celebrates 60th Anniversary, Announces Additional Ride for 2022
Six Flags over Texas celebrated its 60th anniversary Thursday by announcing that Aquaman: Power Wave would not be the only new attraction in 2022. Pirates of Speelunker Cave will also open next year, filling the defunct Yosemite Sam dark ride with a mixture of unique...
Best of Texas Festival Returns to Six Flags over Texas
Six Flags over Texas is keeping its continuous 60th season party going with the return of the Best of Texas festival. Running May 28 through August 8, the festival will highlight Texas culture and what makes the state great. Happenings throughout the event include:...
Major Changes to Mask, Reservation Policies
Six Flags over Texas has announced major changes to the additional Covid safety policies at the park. As of Saturday May 22, the park no longer requires masks for vaccinated guests and staff. The change aligns with recent CDC recommendations. Reservations are also no...
Viva la Fiesta at Six Flags over Texas
Viva la Fiesta, running weekends from April 24 through May 16, is a celebration of "Latin culture through food, live music, dance, and other experiences" as the park puts it. This new event is continuing the park's (and new park president Ron McKenzie) trend of...
Titan Turns 20 – A Look Back
As the Titan roller coaster turns 20 in 2021, we take a look back at the early rumors and follow it through its construction.
Updates for Yosemite Sam, Aquaman Power Wave
The American Coaster Enthusiasts recently had their annual, regional Winterfest event at Six Flags over Texas and a few quick noteworthy items were announced. Aquaman: Power Wave has been delayed to a 2022 opening, but for good reason. The park is working with the...
Six Flags Kicks Off Fire and Ice Festival
Six Flags over Texas is extending the Holiday in the Park magic through its new Fire and Ice winter festival, kicking off its 60th anniversary season. Weekends from Jan. 9 through February 28th, as well as January 18 and February 15, guests can continue to enjoy many...
Holiday in the Park 2020 Update & Aquaman Construction Update
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....
Holiday in the Park Runs November 20 – January 4
Six Flags over Texas' annual Christmas celebration Holiday in the Park kicks off today and runs select dates through January 4th. Check out our Holiday in the Park page for more details. Remember to make your required reservations early at the official Six Flags site...
Six Flags over Texas: Hallowfest 2020
With the Covid-19 pandemic still active, Six Flags over Texas responded by switching things up for 2020 and organizing Hallowfest for its annual Halloween event instead of the typical Fright Fest. We'll take a look at the event and share our thoughts on how the park...
Hallowfest Invades Six Flags over Texas September 25
With Covid-19 pandemic measures still in affect, Six Flags over Texas has replaced its traditional Fright Fest event with Hallowfest for the 2020 season. Every weekend from September 25 through November 1, the park will host numerous events, all while abiding to...
Six Flags over Texas Reopening Starting June 19
Six Flags over Texas announced today plans to reopen the park amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with enhanced cleaning and cautionary protocols. As previously mentioned, advance reservations will be required as with guests wearing masks and going through temperature...