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The latest Six Flags Over Texas news, trip reports and event reviews.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave to Open Saturday, May 14
Six Flags Over Texas has announced that Pirates of Speelunker Cave, an all-new ride experience, will make its debut on Saturday, May 14, 2022. This state-of-the-art attraction will place guests squarely in the middle of a pirate treasure hunt thwarted by resident Speelunkers.
Six Flags Over Texas Updates 2022 Park Map, Removing Rides, Pathways & More, Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters Update
Six Flags Over Texas recently released an updated 2022 park map that includes the blocking out of multiple flat ride attractions, park pathways, cancellation of a planned dining location and more. New updates on the future of Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters have come out and the ride’s future does not look positive.
Casa Magnetica to Close Until Fall
Six Flags Over Texas has announced that Casa Magnetica will close at the end of their Spring Break celebration on March 20. Though it is scheduled to remain down through the summer months, the park has noted that Casa Magnetica is planned to reopen in the fall.
Belly-Down Ride Experience Comes to Texas SkyScreamer
Six Flags Over Texas has announced that the all-new “Extreme Flying Experience” comes to Texas SkyScreamer for a limited time. Guests can trade in the standard swing seat for a flight suit and experience Texas SkyScreamer laying belly-down.
Six Flags Debuts Yet Another New Season Pass Tier Offering, Eliminates New Membership Purchases
Yesterday, Six Flags Over Texas introduced a new three-tier season pass offering. While not every Six Flags park has adopted this concept, we should expect to see these offerings go chain-wide before spring. Now that memberships are no longer for purchase, we explain what current members can expect and how they can learn more about the new Legacy Member program.
Six Flags Over Texas' Storytelling Wins 2021's Renaissance Award
A 60th anniversary is certainly reason to celebrate. Six Flags Over Texas, like the rest of the industry, was reacting to a pandemic as it forged its way ahead. New festivals and décor helped set the stage for a celebratory year, but the park went beyond that. There is new life at the park that guests have noticed.
Six Flags Over Texas Announces 'Pirates of Speelunker Cave' Ride
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, celebrated its 60th anniversary today by announcing that an all-new ride experience will make its debut for the 2022 season. Pirates of Speelunker Cave, is a state-of-the-art attraction that will place guests squarely in the middle of a pirate treasure hunt thwarted by resident Speelunkers.
Six Flags Over Texas Announces the Fire & Ice Winter Festival
The Fire & Ice Winter Festival debuts for Six Flags Over Texas’ 60th anniversary celebration. Taking place select dates from January 9 to February 28, the festival includes specialty food and drink items, the Frosty Snow Hill, fireworks each Saturday, dancing fountains and more.
Six Flags Updates Pandemic-Related Offerings to Pass Holders & Members
Six Flags has unveiled updated offerings, upgrades and add-ons to those who continue to keep their memberships active while Six Flags parks encounter limited or ceases in normal operation. Those with season passes also receive extended time to use their existing pass.
Six Flags Over Texas Introduces Hallowfest, New for 2020
Gourd you loins, Six Flags is hosting a frightfully thrilling time at HALLOWFEST this year and we're inviting you to get batty with us. Our haunted experiences are happening every weekend between September 25 and November 1, so mark your calendars (if you dare) for the spookiest season of the year as ghouls take over the park!
Six Flags Over Texas to Reopen June 19
Six Flags Over Texas will reopen June 19 at limited capacity to members and pass holders. On June 22, the park will be open to all other guests. Six Flags Over Texas has implemented a number of policies and safety guidelines to help ensure guests and team members stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Six Flags Guidelines & Safety Procedures for Reopening
Advanced reservations, temperature scans, expanded mobile ordering, virtual queueing and enhanced sanitization measures are just a few of the new policies and safety guidelines coming to Six Flags parks when they reopen to the public.
Early Plans to Reopen Parks, Six Flags Reports Q1 Loss of $84.5M
The new normal at Six Flags Over Texas and other locations in the national amusement park chain will include face masks, temperature checks, reduced attendance, virtual queueing, mobile ordering, cashless transactions, social distancing and constant sanitization.
COVID-19 | Membership Pausing & Upgrades
Six Flags memberships can now be paused for the duration of park closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Don’t want to pause your membership? Six Flags offers upgraded perks for uninterrupted memberships through the duration of 2020.
Six Flags Coronavirus Update
The top priority at Six Flags is the safety and the well-being of our guests and team members. Regardless of the environment, this is our top priority every day. We also recognize and understand that you all have concerns about the coronavirus; therefore, I personally want to update you on everything that we are doing to provide a safe environment for you, your family, and our team members.
VIDEO: First Visit to Holiday in the Park 2019, Aquaman: Power Wave Construction
Our first visit to Holiday in the Park provides an extensive look at event entertainment, specialty food and other festivities. Crews also begin pouring footers for the all-new Aquaman: Power Wave attraction.
Six Flags Taps PepsiCo Executive as its Next CEO
Six Flags Entertainment Corp., one of the world’s largest theme park and water park operators, is tapping a PepsiCo executive to be its next chief executive officer. The Grand Prairie-based company announced the hiring of Michael Spanos after trading markets closed Thursday.
Aquaman: Power Wave, Year-Round Operation Coming in 2020
Six Flags Over Texas announces Aquaman: Power Wave for the park’s 2020 season. The first of its kind in North America, Aquaman: Power Wave stands at a height of 148 feet, features backwards and forwards launches, and top speeds of 63 miles per hour.
Shipping Information Points to Mack PowerSplash for 2020
Shipping records recently uncovered the details of a delivery heading to Six Flags Over Texas from Mack, a popular amusement ride manufacturer. Upon further investigation, the records state that parts being shipped are labeled for a PowerSplash attraction.
New SPLASH Water Parade Details
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, announces the first-of-its-kind and coolest event in all of North Texas, the all-new SPLASH Water Parade debuting in July. This unique, immersive parade features larger-than-life parade floats, creatively themed décor, music and festive street entertainment.