Park News & Articles
Stay up to date on everything happening at Six Flags Over Texas. For over 16 years, Guide to SFOT has been an independent source for news at the Arlington, TX theme park, from breaking updates and trip reports to in-depth articles and editorials.
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...
Six Flags over Texas to Require Reservations Upon Reopening
While the theme park still has no firm date announced yet, Six Flags over Texas has updated its operating hours page to announce that advance reservations will be required to visit the park upon its reopening: IMPORTANT: ALL VISITORS (INCLUDING PASS HOLDERS AND...
Six Flags Suspends Operations Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Six Flags over Texas announced today it would be suspending park operations until at least the end of March amid ongoing concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID 19). Six Flags President & CEO Mike Spanos stated in an email to members and passholders that the chain...
New Texas Giant Nanocoaster Review
Our video review of the New Texas Giant Nanocoaster model from CoasterDynamix shows what comes in the box, some of the assembly, and our final verdict of the coolest new souvenir at Six Flags over Texas.
Year-Round Operation Coming for Six Flags over Texas
In addition to adding Aquaman: Power Wave, Six Flags over Texas will have another big change in 2020: year-round operation. Effectively it means the park will be open weekends and holidays throughout the year. Given the park's off-season has been shrinking over the...