A Look at Fright Fest 2019 Preparations

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Fright Fest 2019 is right around the corner at Six Flags Over Texas, beginning on Saturday, September 21. The event will feature three all-new, and three returning, haunted houses. Four scare zones will also make their return and a few of them are receiving new props and other enhancements! Below is a progress report on general park decor, the construction of the haunted houses, and progress on scare zones throughout the park.

We have also filmed an in-depth video that features many of the new additions and improvements coming to Fright Fest 2019, including the official confirmation of the park’s haunted house and scare zone line-up.

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Ride Spotlight: Record-Breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run Dive Coaster at Six Flags Over Texas
Ride Spotlight: Record-Breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run Dive Coaster at Six Flags Over Texas

Tormenta Rampaging Run shatters several world records, especially in the dive coaster category. At 309 feet tall with a 285-foot first drop, the new coaster becomes the tallest of its kind (and the tallest coaster in Texas). Tormenta Rampaging Run is also be the fastest dive coaster in the world, reaching top speeds of 87 miles per hour. Two of the coaster’s inversions, its Immelmann and vertical loop, are the tallest in their respective categories. Tormenta Rampaging Run’s 4,199 feet of track also makes it the longest dive coaster in the world.

Tormenta Rampaging Run On-Ride Reaction, POV & Spain Tour | Six Flags Over Texas' New Major Icon
Tormenta Rampaging Run On-Ride Reaction, POV & Spain Tour | Six Flags Over Texas' New Major Icon

Tormenta Rampaging Run, Six Flags Over Texas' new record-breaking dive coaster, is finally here! Standing 309 feet tall, Tormenta Rampaging Run is the tallest coaster in Texas and the world's tallest dive coaster. Come along for a unique on-ride reaction of our first spin on this new park icon, plus enjoy a tour of the newly renovated Spain area that showcases enhanced theming, Tormenta's queue layout and new food offerings.

UPDATED: Six Flags Over Texas Announces Opening Date for Tormenta Rampaging Run Roller Coaster
UPDATED: Six Flags Over Texas Announces Opening Date for Tormenta Rampaging Run Roller Coaster

Six Flags Over Texas has announced Thursday, July 9 as the grand opening for Tormenta Rampaging Run, the park’s newest roller coaster. Tormenta Rampaging Run shatters several world records, especially in the dive coaster category. At 309 feet tall with a 285-foot first drop, the new coaster becomes the tallest of its kind (and the tallest coaster in Texas). Tormenta Rampaging Run is also be the fastest dive coaster in the world, reaching top speeds of 87 miles per hour.

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