Six Flags over Texas Tips
Looking to plan the ultimate trip to Six Flags over Texas? Our tips will help you beat the crowds and costs and get the most out of your visit.
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Trip Planning
Avoiding Six Flags over Texas Crowds
Like most theme parks, the peak operating season is May through August, with weekends being the busiest. The most crowded times at Six Flags over Texas are special events (especially Spring Break and Fright Fest) and special dates like passholder bring-a-friend days and holidays.
If you can’t avoid visiting the park on a busy day, consider buying a Flash Pass to minimize attraction wait times.
Six Flags over Texas Crowd Calendar
There are a few ways to predict Six Flags over Texas crowds and help you choose a less busy day to visit.
Now that admission has variable pricing, you can use the park’s ticket pricing calendar to predict which days will be lightly attended. The lower the relative ticket price, the less crowded the park is expected to be.
There are also sites that track crowd levels and generate Six Flags over Texas crowd calendars, such as Queue-Times or IsItPacked.
Saving Money at Six Flags over Texas
Saving on Admission
The easiest way to save money is to plan ahead. Never wait to buy tickets at the gate where tickets can be $20+ more expensive. Six Flags over Texas ticket prices vary on expected crowd levels, so visiting on a a low-attendance day can result in huge savings.
And don’t assume a one-day ticket is cheaper than a season pass or membership. When you factor in the cost of parking, a base-level season pass (which includes parking) can actually cost less than separately buying a ticket and a parking pass—plus you get unlimited visits the rest of the season and other perks.
Saving on Food & Drinks
Like most theme parks, food and beverages at Six Flags over Texas can be expensive. Season pass and membership holders should download the Six Flags app and see which coupons are available (there’s usually several for food), and should also present their pass at checkout to redeem their 10-15% food discount.
A dining pass is likely a more economical option if you plan on eating several meals at the park during your visit.
Staying hydrated at Six Flags over Texas is important, especially during the hot summer months. Most permanent food stands will offer a free cup of iced water upon request, which is a much more economical option than purchasing sodas throughout the day. The park also offers all-season drink bottles that are one-time purchases with free refills for the rest of the season, which pays for itself after just a few refills. The park also generally lets guests bring their own empty bottles into the park for staying hydrated.
General Tips & Important Park Policies
Leave Cash at Home
As of 2020, Six Flags over Texas is now completely cashless and no cash is accepted anywhere at the park. This includes parking! Just inside the main gate and throughout the park are cash-to-card kiosks that let guests convert cash to Six Flags gift cards, but it’s obviously easier to just bring a credit/debit card or use your mobile device.
Be Familiar with the Park Layout
If you’ve never been to the park, checking out the park map and familiarizing yourself with the layout can be a big help. Six Flags over Texas’ layout can be confusing to park novices since various dead-ends and path restrictions exist due to the way the park expanded over the years.
Chaperone Policy
For guest and staff safety, Six Flags over Texas initiated a chaperone policy in September 2024 which requires all guests age 15 and younger to be accompanied by a chaperone aged 21+ to be admitted into the park, or remain in the park, after 4pm. A chaperone cannot host more than 10 guests, and the policy also applies to corporate or school events. More information can be found on the official Park Policies page.
Smoking/Vaping
Six Flags over Texas is smoke-free except for certain designated smoking areas which are identified on the park map. All other areas in the park are smoke and vape-free. Additionally there is an city ordinance that specifically prohibits smoking in lines or inside buildings.
Line Jumping
Line jumping is a serious offense at Six Flags over Texas that can result in being ejected from the park without a refund. The park defines line jumping as saving places in line or exiting the line and attempting to return for any reason. This includes going to the restroom and purchasing food/drinks, so ensure you do these activities before entering the line!
Loose Articles
Bringing loose articles on rides is dangerous to fellow riders and guests and is strictly prohibited. Pulling out a phone and attempting to record on-ride video is grounds for park ejection. Be sure to leave loose articles in a bin at the ride station or a locker (various rides have their own lockers, while all-day lockers can be rented near the park entrance).
Accessibility
The Six Flags Attraction Access Program aims to help accommodate guests with disabilities and impairments. Accommodations can be made for guests with a valid IBCCES Individual Accessibility Card (IAC) by visiting guest services.
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