Six Flags Over Texas News
Stay up to date on everything happening at Six Flags Over Texas. For over 16 years, Guide to SFOT has been a source of independent news and info for the Arlington, TX theme park, from breaking updates and trip reports to in-depth articles and editorials.
Viva La Fiesta Returns for Month-Long Cultural Celebration
Viva La Fiesta returns to Six Flags over Texas starting this weekend, running weekends from April 5 through May 4. The event celebrates Latin American and Caribbean culture, complete with authentic food, lively music, traditional dances, and specialty drinks. For Viva...
Spring Update on Titan Repainting, 2026 Coaster Construction, and other Park Improvements
Spring Break has just wrapped up and Six Flags over Texas has more concurrent projects happening than we can just about ever remember. In this spring update, we'll take a look at the status of Titan's repainting, what's going on with the New for 2026 attraction, and...
Recent Local News Stories
Multiple local news agencies (1, 2, 3) are inexplicably reporting that Six Flags over Texas "is going cashless," something that happened nearly 5 years ago during Covid and has been a well-established reality throughout the park ever since. The only actual new news is...
New Height Requirements
The park has posted new height requirements for both the Mine Train and Judge Roy Scream roller coasters, increasing their 42 inch requirement to 48 inches. The change (which affects several other rides throughout Six Flags parks) is likely related to insurance but...
Titan Reopening for Spring Break
Titan's massive repainting job is not yet complete, but the park will be reportedly pausing the project to let it reopen for Spring Break crowds. The ride's transformation to a red, white, and blue color scheme (in honor of the Texas flag) is expected to be complete...
Six Flags over Texas Announces Executive Chef and Dining Enhancements for 2025
The new for 2026 ride is not the only improvements headed to Six Flags over Texas in the near term. The park just announced a major dining overhaul starting with adding its first ever executive chef. Food options at Six Flags parks in general (not just at SFoT) have...
ACE Designates Shock Wave as Roller Coaster Landmark
The American Coaster Enthusiasts recently announced that Six Flags over Texas' Shock Wave roller coaster is set to become an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark in 2025. The classic, Schwarzkopf-built coaster debuted in 1978 with several innovations, but perhaps none more...
Legacy Membership Prices Increase
Legacy membership owners have been informed of changes and cost increases. Legacy Gold Plus members are increasing to $11.99/month. Platinum memberships are going away entirely, converting members to Diamond at $14.99. Diamond is increasing to $18.99, while Diamond...
Titan’s New Color Scheme Revealed
Six Flags over Texas revealed Titan's new color scheme in a recent Facebook Reel. The new colors are set to be red, white, and blue, "to represent the Texas flag." The video goes on to say it will take 1,130 gallons of paint to cover the monstrous ride's structure....
FAA Filings Reveal Details about 2026 Dive Coaster
Internet sleuths on Reddit have uncovered details seemingly about Six Flags over Texas' 2026 dive coaster thanks to public filings made with the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA requires companies to file requests before construction commences if they are...
2025 Event Schedule Released
Six Flags over Texas recently unveiled their special event lineup for 2025 via social media. Here are the events announced: Spring Break Days (March 13-23, 2025) Viva la Fiesta (April 5-May 4, 2025) Hurricane Harbor opens with new Splash Island (May 10, 2025)...
Titan Repainting Started
Six Flags over Texas has started the large project to repaint Titan and early photos show a very different navy blue track, a large departure from the orange track and teal supports the ride has featured since its 2001 introduction. There is speculation the supports...