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.
Oktoberfest, Fright Fest, and Other Early Fall Updates
Regardless of the temperature readings, the Fall season is in full effect at Six Flags over Texas, with Oktoberfest and Fright Fest both running. We visited the park in mid September to catch up on all the capital improvements going on, as well as experiencing...
New for 2024 Attraction Announced: El Rio Lento
Six Flags parks nationwide announced their new-for-2024 attractions today, revealing that Six Flags over Texas will see a new spin on an old favorite. Per the press release: Six Flags Over Texas – The world’s first log flume now becomes one of the world’s longest log...
Ride the Updated Pirates of Speelunker Cave
When Pirates of Speelunker Cave opened in 2022, it lasted a mere 3 months before floods extensively damaged and closed the attraction (the very same fate that Yosemite Sam endured). But Pirates of Speelunker Cave is back and better than ever with even more theming and...
Mr. Freeze Forwards or Backwards: The Choice is Now Yours
The summer heat may be here, but Mr. Freeze is sure to give your brain a freeze with a brand new choice of launching forwards (the traditional way) or backwards (as Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast did from 2012-2022). As a summer surprise, the park has reversed one of the...
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...