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Tormenta Rampaging Run Construction Achieves Key Milestone

Oct 13, 2025 | 0 Comments

Six Flags over Texas’ New for 2026 coaster Tormenta Rampaging Run just achieved a key milestone by installing the first pieces of track. The park broke the news on social media on October 7, 2025: One of the first two pieces installed was the track piece previously on…

A Very Hot Late-August Update: Fright Fest Construction and More

Aug 18, 2024

Augusts in Texas are known for their brutal heat, so we expected nothing less during our visit to Six Flags over Texas on Sunday, August 18, 2024. After all, a National Weather Service heat warning was in effect for an expected high of 104°F. We have long suggested…

How the Six Flags/Cedar Fair Merger Impacts Admission Options

Aug 14, 2024

Ever since the announcement dropped for Six Flags and Cedar Fair theme park chains merging late last year, one of the main questions passholders have had was how it would impact season passes and memberships. Wonder no more, as this article will dive into all the…

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SFOT Celebrates its 65th Anniversary

by BrandonR | August 5, 2026 | Park Pulse | 0 Comments

Six Flags Over Texas celebrated it’s official 65th anniversary today with a small ceremony. The park originally opened on August 5, 1961 and has been thrilling guests from around the world ever since.

Christmas in July Sale

by BrandonR | July 26, 2026 | Park Pulse | 0 Comments

Six Flags Over Texas is having a Christmas in July ticket sale, allowing guests to buy a single-day SFOT ticket for $39 or a 2-day, 2-park ticket for SFOT/Hurricane Harbor for $50. Tickets can be purchased online from the official site until July 31 and the tickets can be used until September 7, 2026 (Labor Day).

Tormenta Opens to the Public

by BrandonR | July 9, 2026 | Park Pulse | 0 Comments

Tormenta Rampaging Run has finally opened to the masses as of this morning with the public grand opening ceremony. This massive new signature ride represents renewed investment in the original Six Flags park.

Tormenta Soft Opening

by BrandonR | July 3, 2026 | Park Pulse | 0 Comments

The park is currently letting season passholders and members ride Tormenta Rampaging Run as part of “technical rehearsals” according to signs at the front of the park today (July 3). The signs emphasize the ride may operate intermittently, so riders shouldn’t necessarily expect a guaranteed ride. The official public grand opening remains to be July 9.

New Tormenta Opening Date Announced

by BrandonR | July 1, 2026 | Park Pulse | 0 Comments

After a brief setback, the much-anticipated Tormenta Rampaging Run is once again set to open to the public on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Are you ready to tame the bull?

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What to Expect at Six Flags over Texas in 2026

Six Flags over Texas wraps up its 2025 season on January 4, 2026, at which point the park will close throughout January and February to prepare for the 2026 season—the park’s 65th anniversary. That short offseason, a departure from year-round operation, will help the…

The Pink Thing: a Six Flags over Texas Original

A brief history of the Pink Thing, the persevering frozen treat unique to Six Flags over Texas.

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…

The 5 Oldest Rides at Six Flags over Texas

After being open for 60 years, Six Flags over Texas is chock-full of history. Numerous attractions have come and gone, but have you ever wondered what rides currently at the park have been there the longest? In this article we’ll take a look at the 5 oldest…

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