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.
40th Annual Holiday in the Park Begins November 23
Holiday in the Park 2025 is set to be the biggest ever, with this year marking the 40th anniversary of the event which Six Flags over Texas started back in 1985. To celebrate the momentous event, hundreds of new decorations are being installed alongside 2.5 million...
Final Weekend for Fright Fest and other Fall Events
The final weekend of Fall events is upon us, with Sunday, November 2 being the last day to experience Fright Fest, Tricks and Treats, and Oktoberfest at Six Flags over Texas. Fright Fest provides the full Halloween experience, with the park fully decorated for the...
Two More Weeks of Fright Fest
There are just two more weekends left to experience all the Fall festivities at Six Flags over Texas, including Fright Fest, Oktoberfest, and Tricks and Treats. Be sure to check them out before they disappear!
Tormenta Rampaging Run Construction Achieves Key Milestone
Six Flags over Texas' New for 2026 coaster Tormenta Rampaging Run just achieved a key milestone by installing the first pieces of track. The park broke the news on social media on October 7, 2025: One of the first two pieces installed was the track piece previously on...
Tormenta Track Installation Begins
Another Tormenta Rampaging Run milestone was achieved with the first track pieces being installed, one of which features the signatures of hundreds of guests attending the announcement event. The massive crane that will erect the 309' lift hill and first drop has also...
Fall Daytime Activities at Six Flags over Texas
Our exclusive video guide to Six Flags over Texas’ Fall family-friendly daytime events: Oktoberfest and Tricks and Treats.
Tormenta Rampaging Run Announced as 2026 Record-Breaking Dive Coaster
Six Flags over Texas made things official yesterday by announcing Tormenta Rampaging Run as the multi-record breaking new-for-2026 ride. Much of the announcement lined up with what had been gathered through FAA and trademark filings, but it ultimately revealed the...
Conquistador Closing
Conquistador will not return as part of the New for 2026 ride construction and reimagining of the Spain area, the park has confirmed in a social media post. Initially the ride was intended to remain, but it's likely that further evaluations deemed it unfeasible for...
Fright Fest, Oktoberfest, and More Kick Off at Six Flags over Texas
The 2025 Fall event season has officially began at Six Flags over Texas, offering something for every family member whether it be Fright Fest, Oktoberfest, or Tricks and Treats. Between the events, specialty food offerings, and the standard collection of world-class...
Casa Magnetica Returning
Casa Magnetica will return this fall per recent social media posts from Regional Park President Jeffrey Siebert. The historic walk-through attraction has operated sporadically over recent years.
Details Released for Six Flags over Texas’ Fright Fest 2025
Six Flags over Texas has officially released all the details about this year's Fright Fest, the biggest event of the year. Highlights about the six haunted houses from the press release below include: An exclusive haunted maze inspired by the films The Strangers:...
New Ride Announcement Coming September 25
Six Flags over Texas will announce all the details for their record-breaking New for 2026 roller coaster on September 25. Guide to SFoT will feature all the details and more for this historic new attraction.