Six Flags Over Texas celebrates its 65th anniversary with Tormenta Rampaging Run, a record-breaking roller coaster, new entertainment, new food, special events and millions of dollars in park improvements.
The Latest Park News
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) today announced the reintroduction of park presidents at ten of the company’s key properties. Six Flags Over Texas has introduced its new park president, Pete Carmichael, who most recently served as regional vice president and general manager of Six Flags’ northeast parks. The change is part of a new operating structure designed to better support the unique needs of each park and strengthen performance across the company’s portfolio.
Upcoming Events
Six Flags Over Texas, the original Six Flags park, celebrates its 65th anniversary all year long. 2026 sees the debut of Tormenta Rampaging Run, a massive dive coaster, new entertainment and several transformative in-park upgrades.
Star-Spangled Night returns to Six Flags Over Texas, featuring fireworks and patriotic entertainment celebrating the United States semi quincentennial, America250.
When the fog rolls in at night, Fright Fest takes over Six Flags Over Texas. This Halloween celebration features several new haunts themed to popular horror franchises, live entertainment, spooky decor and monster-filled scare zones.
Construction Updates
Track work is complete for Six Flags Over Texas’ newest coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run. Detail work begins with electrical, transfer shed and station construction. Ground work is under way for the new Cocina Abuela restaurant, which will open next to the new coaster. Other park projects and building improvements that have carried over from the off-season are also still in progress.
New for 2026, Six Flags Over Texas introduces Tormenta Rampaging Run. This record-breaking dive coaster accompanies a major Spain area refresh and Cocina Abuela, a new restaurant.
Video Series & Special Features
Dino Off Road Adventure, new for 2024 at Six Flags Over Texas, is the park's reimagining of the Chaparral Antique Cars. Featuring fifteen dinosaur animatronics, riders jump into the four-person vehicle and drive along 1,470 feet of track. Dino Off Road Adventure's new vehicles were designed closely alongside blueprints from original Arrow antique cars.