Six Flags Over Texas News

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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...

Texas Giant Nanocoaster

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.

Six Flags over Texas Year-Round Operation

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...

Krofft character on new-for-2020 sign

Late July Park Updates

As summer continues, so do a number of projects at the park. Here are some observations we made on our most recent trip to Six Flags over Texas in late July 2019, including updates on Aquaman's removal, Yosemite Sam's closure, and a sign of Spinsanity potentially...

Aquaman Replacement

More Proof of 2020’s New Attraction?

When we recently analyzed the latest new attraction rumor, we concluded it seemed unlikely from a dimensional perspective. New purported evidence, however, indicates it might be much more likely than initially thought. A user posted screenshots on Reddit Wednesday...

El Diablo Opening Date Revealed

El Diablo Opening Date Revealed

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Six Flags over Texas announced a tiered opening schedule for their new El Diablo ride, culminating in the ride opening to the general public with a celebration on Tuesday, May 28th. As we reported a week ago, the ride still had...

Could Aquaman’s Replacement Rumors be True?

Could Aquaman’s Replacement Rumors be True?

Aquaman Splashdown appears to be seeing its final days at Six Flags over Texas. Last seen operating in 2018, the park has removed the water ride's pumps and signature Aquaman statue. But what will take its place for 2020 or beyond? In this post we'll analyze one...