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The latest Six Flags Over Texas news, trip reports and event reviews.
Parks Unveil New Benefits for Gold Passes and Memberships, and Limited-Time Free Upgrades at Select Locations This Spring
The 2026 season has already started at some Six Flags theme parks with important changes coming down the line. Learn about Fast Lane taking over Flash Pass, changes to the dining plan for legacy memberships and a new mobile app that combines all legacy Cedar Fair parks into one.
Parks Unveil New Benefits for Gold Passes and Memberships, and Limited-Time Free Upgrades at Select Locations This Spring
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, today announced a significant enhancement to its Gold season passes and memberships with the launch of regional park access, delivering even greater flexibility, variety and value for guests. Additionally, the company will offer a limited-time spring promotion enabling guests to purchase a Gold season pass for the price of a Silver pass at select Six Flags parks.
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.
Tormenta Rampaging Run at Six Flags Over Texas Tops off 309-Feet High Lift Hill
The lift hill of Tormenta Rampaging Run, the world’s tallest, fastest, longest and first-ever giga (300+-foot-tall) dive coaster, reached its peak early this morning. This “topping off” marks the completion of the lift hill that will begin riders’ journey through the running of the bulls at Six Flags Over Texas’ re-imagined Spain area, Rancho de la Tormenta.
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 Unveils Record-Breaking Roller Coaster ‘Tormenta Rampaging Run;’ Set to Become Tallest, Fastest, Longest and First-Ever Giga Dive Coaster
Six Flags Over Texas is taking history by the horns with the unveiling of Tormenta Rampaging Run—a record-breaking, adrenaline-pumping roller coaster that will redefine the thrill-seeker experience while changing the city’s skyline in 2026. As the tallest, fastest, longest and first-ever giga (300+-foot-tall) dive coaster in the world, this one-of-a-kind thrill ride will trample six monumental world records.
Dive Coaster Construction Begins, Dining Refreshes, Summer Weekday Operations Updates
Visible construction is under way on Six Flags Over Texas' 2026 giga dive coaster addition as the parking lot is prepped for footers. Additional track and support pieces have also arrived. New refill stations, the re-debut of All American Cafe and other refreshes highlight our visit. Last year, our summer weekday visit to the park left a lot to be desired. This year, however, we were pleasantly surprised by our experiences.
Giga Dive Coaster Track & Supports Arrive, Summer Off to Slow Start at Six Flags Over Texas
Summer operations have begun at Six Flags Over Texas, but there's not much happening beyond riding rides. Renovations continue at the park's entrance with a front gate refresh. El Mercado de la Plaza has reopened with improved aesthetics and work moves on with the remodel of All American Cafe. Coaster track and supports for the to-be-named giga dive coaster have also arrived in the parking lot, along with new log flume boats for El Aserradero. We also discuss huge changes coming to Six Flags with the elimination of all park president positions.
Recent FAA Filings Point to a Record-Breaking Drop for 2026 Dive Coaster
Though Six Flags Over Texas has not yet shared statistics for their 2026 dive coaster addition, recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) filings point to the attraction potentially having a record-breaking first drop. Several filings, all located on or near the former site of La Vibora, describe structures for an amusement park ride that will exceed 300 feet tall.
Record-Breaking Dive Coaster Planned for 2026, La Vibora & El Diablo Rides Retired
Six Flags Over Texas will receive an array of theme park enhancements in 2025 and Hurricane Harbor Arlington will debut the largest investment in park history with the introduction of a massive interactive kids area, Splash Island. In a groundbreaking announcement, Six Flags also revealed that a record-breaking dive roller coaster will launch at the Arlington theme park in 2026.