Park News
The latest Six Flags Over Texas news, trip reports and event reviews.
New Updates Heading Into the 2019 Season
We had the privilege of going to Winterfest, an American Coaster Enthusiasts event, on January 26. Six Flags Over Texas came to the event and gave us a few updates heading into the 2019 season. Click to learn about the all-new Splash! Water Parade, El Diablo, and more.
New for 2019: Lone Star Revolution Renamed El Diablo
Six Flags Over Texas announced today that the park’s planned Lone Star Revolution ride will be renamed El Diablo. The attraction was originally scheduled to be installed in the park’s Tower section. However, it has now been confirmed that El Diablo will call the park’s Spain section home. We can expect to see this ride opening in Spring of 2019.
Exploring the Park's New Flash Pass System
accesso, the company that operates Six Flags’ Flash Pass system, recently rolled out a brand new Flash Pass watch band to Six Flags Over Texas just before the season ends. Six Flags is no stranger to the watch-style Flash Pass. Six Flags America, Hurricane Harbor Arlington, and more have a previous model of the Flash Pass watch.
VIDEO: How to Build Up & Redeem Membership Rewards Points
Join us for an in-depth look at the top ways to receive Membership Rewards Points for your visits to Six Flags Parks, how to redeem points, and the current items that can be picked up by cashing in those points.
NEW FOR 2019: Lone Star Revolution
Six Flags Over Texas announced today that Lone Star Revolution will be making its debut in the park's ride line-up for the 2019 season. This attraction will be much like the Fireball found at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, but much larger in size!
Video: Predicting What is New for the 2019 Season
We discuss what we think may be coming to both Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Fiesta Texas for the 2019 season!
Six Flags to Launch New Membership Rewards Program August 30th
We are launching a new loyalty program just for our Members! Members can now earn free food, souvenirs, tickets and one-of-a-kind in-park experiences just for riding rides, seeing shows, and having a great time at the park!
Ride Harley Quinn Spinsanity Before July 14th
While Harley Quinn Spinsanity has an official general public opening date of Saturday, July 14th, there are actually ways to take a spin on the ride BEFORE then.
Six Flags Entered Purchase Agreement with Affiliates of Premier Parks to Acquire Lease Rights to Operate Five Parks owned by EPR Properties
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company, today announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with affiliates of Premier Parks, LLC to acquire the lease rights to operate five parks owned by EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR).
Six Flags Over Texas Officially Introduces New Membership Tiers
Six Flags Over Texas has officially introduced three brand new membership tiers to go along with the 2018 season. This adds to the already-new Gold Plus Membership tier that was recently introduced.
More Changes Coming for 2018
Announced last year was the addition of Harley Quinn Spinsanity for 2018. The park has also announced some other great changes coming to the park.
Important Changes/Updates Heading into the 2018 Season
We were lucky enough to visit ACE Winterfest today at ZDT's Amusement Park in Seguin, TX. The park made a few crucial announcements about changes/updates coming to Six Flags Over Texas for the 2018 season.
Merry Marketplace Coming to Six Flags Over Texas
New for 2017! Come and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a hometown holiday while taking a leisurely stroll through Merry Marketplace.
Coming to Fright Fest: Specialty Food Options
Six Flags Over Texas recently announced in a newsletter that a plethora of specialty food items will be coming to this year's Fright Fest event. Here is a look at this brand new food line-up…
New for 2018: Harley Quinn Spinsanity
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment, announces the next generation in thrill rides and the first of its kind in North America—HARLEY QUINN Spinsanity.
Reid-Anderson Named Chairman, President and CEO at Six Flags
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation today announced its board of directors has appointed Jim Reid-Anderson, who has been serving as Executive Chairman of the company since February 2016, as the company's new Chairman, President and CEO effective immediately, replacing John M. Duffey who has retired from the company.
Joker Testing Has Begun
The Joker has begun testing sequences at Six Flags Over Texas. The park's official Facebook page posted a video earlier of the very first test run.
Want to Ride The Joker Early? Here's How...
The park is offering a cool package for those of you who are wanting to try out The Joker early before it opens to the general public. Six Flags Over Texas is calling it the "First 2 Ride VIP Package" and it will be valid for Wednesday, May 17th.
The Joker to Open May 20th
The park has uploaded an official video showing off the process of building The Joker as well as informing us that the ride will open to the public on Saturday, May 20th.
Galactic Attack VR Coming to Shock Wave
This virtual reality coaster will introduce riders to the device’s passthrough camera functionality that creates awareness of their surroundings through their Samsung Gear VR headsets. Complex gameplay is part of this ride which is also a world’s first!