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.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave Set to Reopen
Six Flags over Texas announced late Friday over social media that Pirates of Speelunker Cave is set to reopen with "technical rehearsal voyages" beginning Saturday, June 24. The unique, dark ride attraction that pays homage to the park's past has been closed since...
Six Flags Memberships Return
After disappearing as an admission option at the beginning of 2022, memberships have made a quiet return to Six Flags over Texas. Dubbed Six Flags Plus, the latest admission option provides unlimited access to all Six Flags parks, general parking, and a 15% food and...
What’s Going On with SFoT’s Themed Areas?
Throughout its 62 years of operation, Six Flags over Texas' themed areas have heavily contributed to the guest experience. After all, theming is what separates an amusement park from a theme park. Except lately, the park seems to be playing much looser with its...
Aquaman Passholder Preview Dates & Times Announced
Six Flags over Texas released information today for when passholders can preview Aquaman before its official opening on March 11. Check out the dates/times below that correspond with pass level: Preview Dates: February 25 & 26, March 4 & 5 Diamond, Diamond...
Aquaman Testing Video, Other Late February Updates
We visited the park on a brisk, late-February Saturday to see Aquaman continuing to test in preparation for its March opening, and also explore some of the other ongoing changes to the park in preparation for the 2023 season. Aquaman Testing As you'd hope for a ride...
Aquaman: Power Wave Set to Open for Spring Break
Six Flags over Texas announced today that the much-delayed Aquaman: Power Wave water ride will be opening for the park's spring break event on March 11, 2023. “Six Flags Over Texas is known for providing innovative thrills and delivering the special moments that...
Six Flags over Texas Could See Competition with New Universal Park
Six Flags over Texas could see some stiff competition in one important segment with a newly-announced Universal theme park. Universal Parks & Resorts just announced plans to build a new 97-acre theme park in Frisco (a roughly 40-mile drive northeast of Six Flags)....
Enjoy the Season’s Brightest Thrills during Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas — November 18, 2022 — The premier Christmas event in North Texas, Holiday in the Park®, returns to Six Flags Over Texas. Bask in wondrous holiday enchantment for the entire family, featuring visits with Santa, the award-winning Christmas At The...
Mr. Freeze’s Future Announced
After the minor hysteria the park caused announcing September 11th would be the 'last time to ride Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast', the park has since announced on social media what the ride's future holds. And it looks a lot like its past. As rumors suggested, the park...
Park Confirms Mr. Freeze (Temporarily) Closing Sept. 11th
Six Flags over Texas confirmed Monday on social media that Mr. Freeze would indeed be closing after September 11th, but emphasized the closure will be temporary. Rumors began flowing after the park showed a cryptic slide during a presentation at ACE's annual Lone Star...
Spinsanity Rides Again During Late July Park Updates
As Texas' heat wave continues, the resulting drought of theme park crowds was blazingly obvious during our visit to Six Flags over Texas on Sunday, July 24th. The longest wait we experienced was for La Vibora, at most 10 minutes. Most other rides were 1-train waits to...
July 4th Weekend Updates
Texas' early summer heatwave continues and if there's one benefit of super hot weather, it's the lighter crowds at Six Flags over Texas. Our visit to the park over the July 4th weekend celebration started with an pleasantly sparse parking lot, but there were other...