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Holiday in the Park 2024 Opening Day Trip Report

Nov 25, 2024 | 0 Comments

Holiday in the Park 2024 is upon us and we visited Six Flags over Texas for the holiday spectacular’s opening day to see if the promise of the expanded, reimagined event was true. While this trip report will only cover this initial daytime visit, be sure to visit our…

Pirates of Speelunker Cave Opens

May 15, 2022

The new-for-2022 ride Pirates of Speelunker Cave is now open! Pirates of Speelunker Cave reunites fans with the unique long-faced Speelunker characters that debuted on The Cave ride back in 1964. This time, it’s a battle for the Speelunker riches as they defend their…

Pirates of Speelunker Cave Opening Date Announced

May 3, 2022

Six Flags over Texas has announced the opening date of their new-for-2022 ride Pirates of Speelunker Cave. The special preview day for high-end passholders has also been announced. Pirates of Speelunker Cave will officially to the public on Saturday, May 14, 2022. 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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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…

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.

7 Ways to Beat the Heat at Six Flags over Texas

Seven easy tips to visit Six Flags over Texas on a summer day and live to tell the tale.

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Guide to SFoT is the ultimate, unofficial guide to the Six Flags over Texas theme park. We offer high-quality articles, news, editorials, photos, videos, special features, trip tips, history, and more related to the original Six Flags park in Arlington, Texas. Whether you’re a casual parkgoer looking to plan a trip, or a hardcore Six Flags over Texas fan seeking construction updates and new ride rumors, you’ll find the latest unbiased, independent information at Guide to SFoT. For more information, see our About Us page.