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The latest Six Flags Over Texas news, trip reports and event reviews.
IndyCar’s Christian Lundgaard Helps Place Final Track Piece on Tormenta at Six Flags Over Texas
Lundgaard, fresh off preparations for the race, visited the park to take on Titan — Six Flags Over Texas’ fastest coaster — before helping crews place the Golden Bolt, the final piece of track on Tormenta Rampaging Run, the park’s six time, world record-breaking dive coaster debuting later this year. The ceremonial bolting marks the official completion of Tormenta’s world record-breaking 4,199-foot track, a defining moment that moves construction into its next phases including train installation, system programming and more.
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.
Six Flags Over Texas Completes World’s Tallest Vertical Coaster Loop for Tormenta Rampaging Run
Six Flags Over Texas announced the completion of the world’s tallest roller coaster vertical loop, an 18-story, 179-foot steel structure that now dominates the Dallas–Fort Worth skyline and marks a major construction milestone for the record-breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run set to open later this year. The park commemorated the achievement last night with a dramatic countdown led by Park Manager Mark Boyer.
Biggest Changes Coming to Six Flags Parks in 2026 | Know Before You Go
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.
Family Fun and Festive Cheer Highlight Holiday in the Park 2025 at Six Flags Over Texas
Holiday in the Park celebrates its 40th anniversary at Six Flags Over Texas, taking place now through December 31. Experience thousands of new decorations, Christmas lights, holiday foods and live entertainment. Merry Main Street debuts and features visits with Santa Claus, cookie decorating and new Christmas store. Join us for a second look at Holiday in the Park to experience new food offerings and a Christmas light tour of the park.
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.
Venturing into all Fright Fest Scare Zones at Six Flags Over Texas | New Monsters & Spooky Shows
Six Flags Over Texas' 2025 Fright Fest event is loaded with completely reimagined scare zones throughout the park. Join us for a spooky look at each scare zone, loaded with new monsters and props. Plus, enjoy compilations of fresh entertainment offerings, such as Ghouling Pianos and Curse of the Undead, as the end of Halloween season creeps near.
Casa Magnetica Reopens, Tricks and Treats is Family-Friendly Halloween Fun
Tricks and Treats, a daytime Halloween celebration, has debuted at Six Flags Over Texas for 2025. The event features new entertainment, such as the Spectral Sisters and the Skelebration Dance Party. A reimagined trick-or-treat trail has popped up in France, featuring interactive stops along the way. The gravity-defying Casa Magnetica has also made its return to the park, providing another family-friendly attraction during the fall season.
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.
Fright Fest 2025 - POVs of All Haunts, New Scare Zones & Food, Shows Return
The scariest time of the year, Fright Fest, has returned to Six Flags Over Texas! This year's event is highlighted by new haunted houses, including The Strangers: No Escape and EverSmile Industries. Other favorites, such as The Conjuring Universe and Terror at the Polynesian Palm, also return. Join us for POV walkthroughs of every haunted house, as well as a look at the return of entertainment in Southern Palace Theatre and reviews of several speciality food items. Fright Fest also features several new scare zones, enhanced decor and additional entertainment offerings.
Fright Fest Returns to Six Flags Over Texas Sept. 12
Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS® takes Halloween to the spookiest level as Six Flags Over Texas is transformed into the most haunting and immersive landscape packed with brand-new spine-tingling scare zones, terrifying haunted mazes inspired by iconic horror films, ghoulish characters that push courage to the limit, live entertainment and hair-raising attractions.
Fright Fest Setup Begins, New Coaster Construction, Rough Times for Corporate | August Updates
Six Flags Over Texas is in the home stretch of summer operations. Southern Palace Theatre enhancements continue and its exterior is looking great. Fright Fest preparations have also begun with scare zone and themed elements popping up in multiple sections of the park. Dive coaster construction moves on with more footers being poured and new track pieces on site. Plus, teasers for a new Spain restaurant have appeared. We also discuss current corporate and revenue issues, along with the 2026 pass structure that recently debuted.
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.
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.
¡Viva la Fiesta! Returns with Elevated Food & More Shows | Opening Weekend at Six Flags Over Texas
¡Viva la Fiesta! has returned to Six Flags Over Texas on weekends through May 4. Join us for a full review of the event's opening weekend, including a look at their executive chef's latest food creation from La Cantina. We also check out exclusive event merch, enjoy Ballet Folklorico and mariachi performances and explore the vibrant decor and photo ops that span from Silver Star Mall through the Mexico section.
Six Flags Over Texas Opens Daily for Spring Break
With school out and warm weather in the forecast, this week, all roads lead to Six Flags Over Texas. Open daily from March 13 to 23, Spring Break at Six Flags Over Texas becomes unforgettable with nonstop fun for guests of all ages who want to conquer world-class roller coasters, discover new menu options and enjoy family-friendly entertainment.
Six Flags Over Texas Introduces First-Ever Executive Chef and Enhanced Dining Options for 2025 Season
Six Flags Over Texas is introducing brand-new menus offering fresh ingredients, homemade dishes, healthy options and for the first-time, smoked-in-house meats with the help of the park’s first-ever executive chef. Internationally renowned chef Douwe Iedema brings more than 25 years of culinary mastery to elevate the dining experience for park guests.