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Experience the Total Solar Eclipse at Solar Coaster

Mar 21, 2024 | 0 Comments

Guests will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the rare total solar eclipse at Six Flags over Texas’ Solar Coaster event on April 8, 2024. During the eclipse, guests can view a combined fireworks and drone show in the middle of the day. Admission to the…

New Texas Giant Nanocoaster Review

Nov 27, 2019

Our video review of the New Texas Giant Nanocoaster model from CoasterDynamix shows what comes in the box, some of the assembly, and our final verdict of the coolest new souvenir at Six Flags over Texas.

Six Flags over Texas Year-Round Operation

Year-Round Operation Coming for Six Flags over Texas

Aug 31, 2019

In addition to adding Aquaman: Power Wave, Six Flags over Texas will have another big change in 2020: year-round operation. Effectively it means the park will be open weekends and holidays throughout the year. Given the park’s off-season has been shrinking over…

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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?

Tormenta Opening Delayed

by BrandonR | June 22, 2026 | Park Pulse | 0 Comments

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 it’s ready. This comes as park visitors reportedly did not see the coaster testing over the weekend, fueling the speculative fire for the highly anticipated ride.

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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…

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.

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.

Return of the Pink Thing

The original flavor of the Pink Thing frozen treat is back at Six Flags over Texas in the form of ice cream!

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