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Brief updates and happenings around Six Flags over TexasTormenta Opening Delayed
Less than a week after announcing Tormenta’s grand opening for Friday, June 26, Six Flags Over Texas has just issued a statement stating the ride’s “commissioning and testing process is taking longer than expected,” and that a new opening date will be revealed once…
Sections of Park Flood During Rainy Weekend
SFOT’s 2026 Memorial Day Weekend took a pause Sunday as thunderstorms moved through Arlington, generating a blast of rainfall that flooded sections of the park per Social Media posts. Even the newly-renovated Southern Palace was not immune, with video showing…
Six Flags Introduces Free Pre-K Pass
Six Flags has launched a new free Pre‑K Pass that gives kids ages 3–5 unlimited visits for the entire 2026 season, and Six Flags Over Texas is one of the participating parks. Families just need an active 2026 Silver, Gold, or Prestige Pass or Membership to register,…
Tormenta Gets Topped Out
Tormenta has officially been topped out, with the peak of the lift hill and beginning of the turn leading out to the first drop installed. By Friday, December 19, all track between the lift and first drop was installed, marking a milestone for the record-breaking dive…
Mr. Freeze Changes Incoming?
A cryptic Instagram post from regional manager Jeffrey Siebert has fans trying to decipher its meaning, consisting of the word “FREEZE” in a block of ice and accompanying text of “Brace for a chill, a freeze is coming.“ UPDATE: Additional posts…
New Six Flags CEO Named
Six Flags has appointed John Reilly as CEO, following the departure of Richard Zimmerman, who served in the role for four years. Reilly brings over 30 years of experience in the theme park industry, including leadership positions at SeaWorld, Palace Entertainment, and…