Park Pulse

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.

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 remains unknown to the public.

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.

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.

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 that the park appears to be permanently bringing back the chaperone policy—which was initially introduced during Fright Fest 2024—per a recent social media post.

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 will surely put some families in an awkward position if their child was previously able to ride but no longer can. Our ride listing is an easy way to view all ride height requirements.