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The latest Six Flags Over Texas news, trip reports and event reviews.
July 4th Fest at Six Flags Over Texas
July 4th Fest at Six Flags Over Texas will be taking place this year from June 30th through July 4th and will be the biggest 4th of July celebration in the park's recent history. Below is a run-down of all activities and extra features of the July 4th Fest to help you be most prepared if you plan on visiting.
Harley Quinn Spinsanity Construction/Testing & Confirmed Opening Date
We've recently added a brand new image gallery to our Construction Updates page that shows off the continuing progress on the park's new Harley Quinn Spinsanity attraction! We've also uploaded a brand new video to our YouTube account showing off construction as well as crews testing the ride.
Let's Discuss the New Membership Options
Our first installment will take a look at the brand new membership options that Six Flags is offering. Why? Because we get more questions about membership confusion than any other question on our social media and through direct contact! Six Flags first released the all-new Gold Plus membership by itself. Shortly after, Six Flags decided to release 3 more tiers of membership options. We will break down the options and answer many of the common questions we have had.
The Top 5 Places to Eat This Summer
Choosing a place to eat at Six Flags Over Texas can be somewhat overwhelming at times. Where is my Dining Pass accepted? Which restaurants are open? Do they have an inside, air-conditioned area on a hot day? Some of these big questions are constantly-changing variables that are hard to answer. However, we can answer many of them and also give you our recommendations for the best places to eat at the park this summer.
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.
4th of July Festivities
Six Flags Over Texas will be doing another big 4th of July celebration that spans over multiple days from July 2nd through the 4th. Here are a few details they have released in regards to what is planned…
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.
Trip Report Vlog - Joker Construction, Judge Roy Scream Retracking, & More
Join us in our very first Trip Report Vlog from Six Flags Over Texas as we discuss The Joker construction, Judge Roy Scream retracking, brand new paint around the park, improved landscaping, and numerous other changes for the 2017 season.
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!
The Joker Topped Off
Yesterday, Six Flags Over Texas officially topped of The Joker and installed the final piece of track. Though construction is moving along more rapidly than normal, the park is still stating that we can expect a late-Spring opening.
New for 2017: The Joker
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, and Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment, announces the opening of its 13th and most maniacal roller coaster to date, an all-new free-fly coaster called, The Joker.