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The latest Six Flags Over Texas news, trip reports and event reviews.
Full Hurricane Harbor Arlington Water Park Tour | 40th Anniversary Celebration
In 2024, Hurricane Harbor Arlington celebrates its 40th anniversary. Originally a Wet 'n Wild water park, Six Flags purchased the property in 1995. Today, Hurricane Harbor features over twenty water slides and attractions, which span from kid-friendly to the ultimate thrill. Join us for an in-depth tour of Hurricane Harbor Arlington, taking a look at its rides, attractions, dining, shopping and premium offerings.
Dinosaurs Begin to Take Over Six Flags Over Texas, Ride Closures & New Summer Updates
New for 2024 at Six Flags Over Texas is the Dino Off Road Adventure. Taking over the existing track of the Chaparral Antique Cars attraction, the new ride will feature several dinosaur animatronics throughout its layout. Construction is quickly under way on the new ride, along with the two new children's attractions set to open in Bugs Bunny Boomtown.
Total Solar Eclipse Engulfs Six Flags Over Texas, Plus Improvements & New Ride Construction Updates
April 8, 2024 saw Six Flags Over Texas become a unique place to catch the total solar eclipse with rides, viewing areas and a fireworks display. The park is also continuing construction on their two new children's attractions: Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce and Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters. Six Flags Over Texas is also working on other projects as well, including EV chargers in the parking lot.
Shock Wave Celebrates 50 Million Riders, New Ride Construction, Spring Break
Six Flags Over Texas celebrates 50 million riders on the classic Shock Wave roller coaster with a ceremony featuring a ribbon cutting, giveaways and special behind-the-scenes tour. We also show off the quick construction progress taking place for the return of Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters and the new Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce. Six Flags Over Texas is also celebrating Spring Break through March 17 with live entertainment, decor and specialty food items.
Multiple Ride Removals, New Dining Upgrades, Bizarre Parking Layout | February 2024 Park Updates
Our visit to Six Flags Over Texas begins with a bizarre new layout for entering the park's parking lot. Once inside, our full tour of the park includes information about current ride closures and refurbishment projects, along with a look at the new dining upgrades at All American Cafe and Johnny Rockets. Plenty of activity is also taking place inside Bugs Bunny Boomtown with the recent removal of two attractions.
Current Ride Closures/Refurbishments & Other Projects | December Park Update
Though Holiday in the Park is in full swing at Six Flags Over Texas, the park is also working diligently on ride refurbishments and projects. This December 2023 update takes a look at current expected ride closures around the park, along with a look at a ride removal and other small changes coming up for 2024.
Fright Fest Prep Begins at Six Flags Over Texas | Several New Scare Zones, Haunted Houses & Shows
Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas is coming up quick and the park is hard at work preparing for the Halloween event. This year's Fright Fest features several new entertainment offerings, including H.H. Holme's Freak Show in Southern Palace Theatre. Multiple new scare zones and haunted houses, such as Coven Cove, Lago de Miedo and Wrong Turn on Canal Street, will also make their debut in 2023.
Batman Repaint Begins, El Rio Lento Thoughts, More New Dining Options
The end of summer has approached, but Six Flags Over Texas isn't slowing down on park improvements. Shade structures, new dining locations, bathroom remodels and fresh paint for Batman: The Ride are just a few things happening on the heels of Fright Fest. Join us for a look at in-park improvements, plus our thoughts on the upcoming 2024 El Rio Lento log ride reimagining project.
How to Stay Cool at Six Flags Over Texas During Summer, SPLASH Water Parade Returns with New Floats
Summers in Texas are no joke and the triple-digit temperatures will continue for quite a while. Join us for a look at all the activities you can do to stay cool during your visits to Six Flags Over Texas. Plus, we take a look at other park updates, including the reopening of Runaway Mine Train and new changes to Mr. Freeze. The SPLASH Water Parade has also made its return, this time sporting new floats and plenty of opportunities to get soaked.
Speelunker Cave Sees Life, First Look at New Electro Show in Southern Palace
Daily summer operations have begun at Six Flags Over Texas, but that doesn't mean TLC projects have slowed down. Join us for a look around the park at continued paint refreshes for rides, Runaway Mine Train upgrades, changes to the status of Pirates of Speelunker Cave and more. Six Flags Over Texas also invited us out for an early look at their all-new Electro summer show in Southern Palace, along with the returning Texas Justice gunfighter show!
Mine Train Progress, The Joker Reopens, More Theming Enhancements
This rainy day Six Flags Over Texas update takes a look at ongoing ride refurbishments, including the extensive system upgrade taking place at Runaway Mine Train, along with fresh paint coming to Rodeo. We also take a look at the completed El Sombrero paint job, head to Pirates of Speelunker Cave for a quick update, enjoy some new food offerings and talk about summer entertainment.
Coasters Opening Soon, Speelunker Cave Update, Even More New Dining Offerings
Several roller coasters and attractions are planned to open after lengthy refurbishments and upgrades, including The Joker, Runaway Mine Train, El Sombrero and Pirates of Speelunker Cave. On top of new food offerings at existing dining locations, Six Flags Over Texas has also teamed with Cinnabon to bring the popular brand into the park. Plus, we check out more ¡Viva la Fiesta! event festivities, which takes place on weekends now through May 7.
Judge Roy Scream Reopens, New Restaurants & Food, Ride Lockers Coming Soon
Upgrades continue to take place at Six Flags Over Texas, including fresh paint, more flat ride refurbishments, new dining locations and food offerings and the addition of free ride lockers to select attractions. We take a look at the progress on current refurb projects, including Runaway Mine Train and Judge Roy Scream, and check out some Spring Break and St. Patrick's Day festivities.
Aquaman: Power Wave Opens at Six Flags Over Texas! On-Ride Footage, Opening Ceremonies & Ride Review
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, unveils one of the most highly anticipated new attractions of the year, AQUAMAN™: Power Wave, on March 11, 2023. The new multi-launch water coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC, is the first of its kind in North America. The ride opens this weekend to park guests just in time for Spring Break and Scream Break.
Aquaman Testing & Opening Date, Harley Quinn Closed Forever, New Scream Break Details
With the opening of Aquaman: Power Wave right around the corner, crews are actively testing the ride during our visit. Join us for an in-depth look at the ride's mechanics and insane splashdown. We also discuss the permanent closure of Harley Quinn Spinsanity, along with other park improvement projects and the all-new Scream Break event.
Tons of Park Upgrades Coming for 2023, New Event Details & Aquaman Updates
Six Flags Over Texas heads into 2023 with tons of planned upgrades for the new year. These include fresh paint jobs on multiple rides, two restroom remodels, upgrades and extensive refurbishments to existing roller coasters and more. On top of this, the park has announced interesting new events, such as Scream Break, that are set to debut this year. We also check out Aquaman: Power Wave, which now has entrance signage and appears close to an opening date announcement.
New Holiday in the Park Updates, Veterans Weekend Celebration
We are less than a week out from the beginning of Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas. While a handful of details have been released, we take a loop around the park to piece together other event clues. Six Flags also hosted their Veterans Weekend event, which gave veterans and active military personnel free admission, along with several other perks.
Exclusive Look at Aquaman Test Runs, Updates for Kids Boo Fest, Oktoberfest
Six Flags Over Texas invites us out for an up-close look at the testing of their new Aquaman: Power Wave attraction, set to open in spring of 2023. We also check out new updates coming to the park's Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest events, including an expanded trick-or-treat trail and the addition of a beer garden.
Mr. Freeze Closing, What's Up With Oktoberfest? Fright Fest, Aquaman Updates
Fright Fest continues to take shape at Six Flags Over Texas with confirmed haunted houses, shows and scare zones. We discuss the upcoming closure of Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast and check out Aquaman: Power Wave progress, which shows off the ride's control panel installed. Plus, new details on the park’s newest event: Oktoberfest.
Fright Fest Prep Ramps Up, Other Park Improvements, Single Rider Updates
Daily summer operation has concluded, which means the park is hard at work with new improvements and Fright Fest installations. A lap around the park reveals confirmed live entertainment and haunted house offerings that will be coming to the park this year. We also explore the park's current single rider line situation.