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The latest Six Flags Over Texas news, trip reports and event reviews.
Fright Fest, Fall Events Return Soon to Six Flags Over Texas, Here's What to Expect for 2026
Fright Fest, Tricks and Treats and Oktoberfest all begin at Six Flags Over Texas in less than two weeks. Each event has a little bit of something for the whole family, including haunted houses, live entertainment, a trick or treat trail and specialty food offerings. Join us for a look at the park's current setup progress, along with information about this year's confirmed attractions and other important updates happening around Six Flags Over Texas.
Six Flags Over Texas 65th Birthday Celebration; Exploring the Park's Historical Rides & Icons
Six Flags Over Texas, the original Six Flags theme park, celebrated its 65th birthday on August 5. Park president Pete Carmichael and Arlington mayor Jim Ross gave remarks before a confetti-filled opening. Six Flags Over Texas is home to several historical rides and attractions, including Casa Magnetica, Runaway Mine Train, Southern Palace Theatre and El Sombrero. Join us for a tour of several foundational park attractions that are still active today.
Multi-Train Ops Return to New Texas Giant! Trying New Food, Shock Wave Status
Six Flags Over Texas is finishing out summer strong with big adjustments to ride operations, including introducing multiple trains back to New Texas Giant. Live entertainment, such as Brad Ross: International Star Illusionist and the Gunfighters, continue through August 9. New food offerings were introduced with the opening of Tormenta Rampaging Run and other small improvement projects are also ongoing throughout the park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Historic Renovations Happening at Six Flags Over Texas, New Record-Breaking Dive Coaster Updates
Summer 2025 marches forward at Six Flags Over Texas and improvements throughout the park also continue. Additional track pieces for the park's 2026 record-breaking dive coaster have arrived. The construction site now also has a few footers poured with more coming soon. A new entertainment offering, Dueling Pianos, is playing at Crazy Horse Saloon for a limited time through July 27. The park's historic Southern Palace Theatre is undergoing major renovations to prepare it for future entertainment offerings.
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.
El Diablo Removed, New Dining Debuts, More Buildings Demolished at Six Flags Over Texas
Capital projects continue to move along at Six Flags Over Texas in rapid fashion. El Diablo, which had closed in November, was completely removed during our visit! Rancho de Pollo, along with one of the restrooms at front gate, are fully demolished. Dining transformations continue, starting with JB's Smokehouse BBQ. The restaurant has reopened with a refreshed menu, which we try out, and serving line. All American Cafe has temporarily closed as its dining experience transformation is under way and smaller stands appear to be turning into drink refill stations. Our visit didn't flow without camera and security woes, however.
Serious Building & Dining Upgrades Under Way at Six Flags Over Texas | April 2025 Updates
It has been two months since our last visit to Six Flags Over Texas and tons of significant dining and beautification projects are under way at the park. Major work is happening near the front gate, buildings are being demolished and restaurants are undergoing full remodels. On top of this, paint refreshes continue on both Titan and Sidewinder rides. Now that the park has added an executive chef to their team, new food is rolling out at multiple dining locations. We've never seen this many projects happening at once across the park!
New Details Emerge for Record-Breaking Dive Coaster, Titan Repaint Continues
Six Flags Over Texas recently filed multiple permits with the FAA for the start of construction on their new 2026 dive coaster. The permits include a record-breaking 309 feet tall structure with construction starting as early as March 1. Other updates around the park include the final pieces of La Vibora being demolished and removed, changes at front gate and in Gotham City, the continuation of Titan's fresh paint job and other ride refurbishments.
Titan Repaint Begins at Six Flags Over Texas, La Vibora Bobsled Coaster Almost Completely Demolished
2025 is here and Six Flags Over Texas is hard at work on several projects. Demolition of La Vibora and El Diablo continue on, while other refurbishment projects around the park are under way. Titan, the park's biggest roller coaster, is also undergoing a transformation with a fresh paint scheme.
La Vibora Bobsled Being Demolished, Other Ride Refurbishments | December Updates
A late December visit to Six Flags Over Texas shows the rapid progress being made on the demolition of the La Vibora bobsled roller coaster. The last of its kind, La Vibora had operated at the park since 1986. Its removal is part of new investment, which is highlighted by a record-breaking dive coaster to open in 2026. We also check out how other rides are affected by the demolition, including the Six Flags Railroad.