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Fright Fest on a Saturday Night: a Terrifying Trip Report

Oct 15, 2023 | 0 Comments

Fright Fest is easily one of Six Flags over Texas’ most popular events, and the scariest thing about visiting the park on a mid-October Saturday evening isn’t the zombies and demonic clowns roaming the park, it’s the crowds. Nevertheless we braved the near-capacity…

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Opening Weekend: 2018

Feb 25, 2018

Six Flags over Texas kicked off its 2018 season February 24th and GuideToSFoT was there to check out what was new and in progress. Mother nature was not kind for the park’s Saturday morning opening with rainy conditions and temperatures in the 50s. By mid-day…

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SFOT Celebrates its 65th Anniversary

by | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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Holiday in the Park on Black Friday

Holiday in the Park 2023 is in full swing at Six Flags over Texas, so we visited the park the day after Thanksgiving to see what’s new, what’s back, and what’s gone compared to prior years’ events. While visitors to the park reported light crowds at park opening, this…

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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.

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Titan Turns 20 – A Look Back

As the Titan roller coaster turns 20 in 2021, we take a look back at the early rumors and follow it through its construction.

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7 Animals you Might Encounter at Six Flags over Texas

Although the early Six Flags over Texas relied on animals to power several of its rides and entertain guests, the modern day park delivers its thrills with roller coasters. But that’s not to say you won’t see any animals during your trip. As Arlington rapidly…

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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.