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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