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The latest Six Flags Over Texas news, trip reports and event reviews.
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
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.
Tormenta Testing Continues, Theming Comes to Life, Other Ride Updates
Tormenta Rampaging Run, Six Flags Over Texas' new record-breaking dive coaster, continues to march forward. Two trains are now test cycling on the coaster, while its entrance portal comes to life with new theming and signage. We also venture through the park for 65th anniversary updates, changes with food menus at various dining locations, the status of operations, ride limitations, closures and other Six Flags Over Texas summer happenings.
Tormenta Begins Testing at Six Flags Over Texas, Wide Array of Summer Entertainment is Back
Six Flags Over Texas' newest roller coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run, has begun its test cycles. The record-breaking ride is set to open this season and its debut shouldn't be far away. Spain also continues to come together as its entry arch is being rebuilt, along with Tormenta's entrance portal. Summer has brought along a wide array of new entertainment for the first time in several seasons. This includes Celebrate! in Southern Palace Theatre and a new marionette show, Western Daze, in the park's Texas section.
Tormenta Testing Will Begin Soon, Shock Wave & Other Ride Updates
Tormenta Rampaging Run continues to near completion as trains have been added to the track and most of the construction equipment is gone. The new record-breaking coaster should begin test cycles at any time. Other happenings around Six Flags Over Texas include ride refurbishment updates, how operations are faring into the summer months and a handful of new live entertainment offerings coming soon.
Six Flags Over Texas Introduces Pete Carmichael as New Park President
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.
How Are Ride Operations? Tormenta Construction Updates & New Spring Shows at Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas' 65th anniversary celebration continues with a large offering of new live entertainment and ongoing improvements throughout the park. We take a look at ride operations and availability as it has been a big online topic since Spring Break. Plus, construction progress continues to move forward on the record-breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run and the new Cocina Abuela restaurant.
Six Flags Over Texas Opening Weekend - 65th Anniversary Begins, Park Continues Crazy Transformation
The 65th season is officially under way at Six Flags Over Texas! Our opening weekend visit highlights the ongoing park-wide improvements and transformations, including Mr. Freeze's newly-themed queue line, updated food offerings and the progress of Tormenta Rampaging Run. On top of a record-breaking dive coaster, Six Flags Over Texas' season will feature the return of a robust entertainment line-up, special events and a new restaurant later this year.
Historical 65th Anniversary Celebration Begins at Six Flags Over Texas on February 28
Six Flags Over Texas, the world-famous original park in the Six Flags family, will reopen Saturday, February 28 for its 2026 season and begin a year-long celebration of its 65th anniversary. The milestone year marks a new chapter for the park, supported by a multimillion-dollar reinvestment that introduces new and upgraded attractions, show venues and new entertainment designed to launch a new era for the historic Texas destination.
Milestone Reached: Six Flags Over Texas Completes the World’s Tallest Immelmann Inversion on Tormenta Rampaging Run
The Immelmann Inversion of Tormenta Rampaging Run, the world’s tallest, fastest, longest and first-ever giga (300+-foot-tall) dive coaster, was completed yesterday evening. Upon reaching the top of the already completed 309-foot lift hill, riders will be held atop just long enough to catch their breaths before diving over the edge and down the 285-feet beyond vertical drop, which immediately then will send riders through the 218-feet Immelmann inversion at 87 mph.
Decades Worth of Improvements Transforming Six Flags Over Texas, Tormenta First Drop Almost Complete
Six Flags Over Texas enhancements continue at a staggering rate, creating transformations that would typically play out over a couple decades. Several buildings have been remodeled, including most facades in Texas and along Smith Street. Other projects, such as the El Aserradero refresh, new dining and shopping signage and spruced up landscaping, are also in progress. Tormenta Rampaging Run construction moves forward as the first drop has nearly been topped off, marking the coaster's tallest point.
Six Flags Over Texas Releases 2026 Operating Calendar and Daily Tickets Through Labor Day
Today, Six Flags Over Texas released its 2026 operating calendar and good any day tickets with daily tickets through Labor Day available starting Dec. 10. The park, currently in full swing of its beloved winter event Holiday in the Park, will take a seasonal break, closing Jan. 5 through Feb. 27. During this period, the park will kick off preparations for the 2026 season and its highly anticipated 65th anniversary milestone.
Tormenta Rampaging Run Goes Vertical at Six Flags | Construction Tour, Interviews, 2026 Additions
Tormenta Rampaging Run, Six Flags Over Texas' record-breaking dive coaster, has officially gone vertical with the first installment of supports! The new attraction is set to open for the park's 2026 season, which also marks its 65th anniversary. Join us for the first-ever construction tour of Tormenta Rampaging Run and a review of other major 2026 additions coming to Six Flags Over Texas. We also interview Jonathan Smith from Bolliger and Mabillard and Clayton Lawrence from Six Flags Creative.
Six Flags Over Texas Announces Unprecedented Benefit with 2026 Season Pass
To celebrate the first anniversary of the merger between Cedar Fair and Six Flags, today Six Flags Over Texas announced an unprecedented benefit with its 2026 season pass—unlimited access to more than 40 Six Flags Entertainment Corporation parks for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026. North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator will launch this limited-time anniversary offer in every park beginning next week.