Six Flags Over Texas News
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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.
Six Flags Over Texas Announces Major Expansion to Season Pass Program
In recognition of the Cedar Fair merger’s first anniversary, Six Flags Over Texas will offer enhanced benefits for guests who purchase or renew 2026 Gold or Prestige Passes between July 30 and September 1, 2025. Passholders during this promotional period will receive...
Southern Palace Renovation Underway
While the Southern Palace Theater may not be in use this summer, the park is using this time begin a multi-phase renovation of the historic theater. Guests have seen workers repairing and repainting the exterior and installing a new sign, while work inside the theater...
First Footer Completed for 2026 Coaster
A social media post from regional president Jeffrey Siebert confirms the New for 2026 ride's first footer has been poured and completed. Track and supports continue to flow into the park being staged both on and off-site.
June Trip Report: 2026 Ride Updates, New Food Reviews, and a Big Milestone
We visited Six Flags over Texas on June 1, 2025 to not only get updates on the New for 2026 dive coaster and try new food offerings around the park, but to celebrate a big GuideToSFoT milestone (more on that in a bit). Titan Repainting Titan's repainting slowly but...
Summer Season Begins with Limited Entertainment and other Park Shakeups
Daily operations are underway at Six Flags over Texas marking the official start of the summer season. The park has unveiled its lineup of entertainment and events for the months ahead. Summer Entertainment Guests can look forward to the return of Texas Justice Stunt...
Six Flags over Texas Launches New Rewards Program
Following suit with other Six Flags parks across the newly-combined chain, Six Flags over Texas has launched a new rewards program for season passholders and members effective May 1, 2025. The new program, dubbed Six Flags Pass Perks, offers a new set of perks...
Dive Coaster Track Begins to Arrive
Track for Six Flags over Texas' New for 2026 Dive Coaster has started to arrive, being staged in an area blocked off in the parking lot. Photos of the track show a brown and tan color scheme leading to speculation of the ride's names and theme.
Viva La Fiesta Review, Interview with Executive Chef, and Other New for 2025/2026 Updates
Viva La Fiesta is in full swing at Six Flags over Texas, and the park graciously invited us out to check out the event, taste some of the new food, see all the ongoing projects, and even interview the new executive chef Douwe Iedema where we learned even more...