Historic Renovations Happening at Six Flags Over Texas, New Record-Breaking Dive Coaster Updates

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Summer 2025 marches forward at Six Flags Over Texas and improvements throughout the park also continue. Additional track pieces for the park's 2026 record-breaking dive coaster have arrived. The construction site now also has a few footers poured with more coming soon. A new entertainment offering, Dueling Pianos, is playing at Crazy Horse Saloon for a limited time through July 27. The park's historic Southern Palace Theatre is undergoing major renovations to prepare it for future entertainment offerings.

New Entertainment in the Crazy Horse Saloon

A new show, Dueling Pianos, has debuted in Crazy Horse Saloon. Taking place every afternoon (except for Tuesdays), the interactive show features two musicians that play popular hits suggested by audience members. The new offering is also a great way to escape the Texas summer heat. Please note that Dueling Pianos only plays until July 27.

Renovations at the Southern Palace Theatre

With no shows being presented through the summer at Southern Palace Theatre, Six Flags took advantage of the downtime to begin renovations on the historic venue. Brickwork along the exterior flowerbeds is being stripped of paint. Trim, pillars and doorways are also being restored, especially on the front of the building. Some other exterior work is also taking place in areas not fully seen from public. We can only wonder what types of renovations are under way on the inside.

2026 Dive Coaster Updates

Though it may not be obvious, tons of work is still progressing with the park’s 2026 dive coaster addition. The first footers have been poured in the parking lot with several more to come. Once the concrete has cured, vertical construction can commence. Even more pieces have arrived onsite, including segments of the lift hill stored behind Titan. We still await an official announcement from the park regarding statistics and the coaster’s name. Visit our Construction Updates page for additional photos of the progress.

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