Park History Timeline
Six Flags Over Texas opened its doors over sixty years ago as the original Six Flags park. The history timeline is a year-to-year look at the park’s iconic additions, entertainment offerings, special events and other major changes.
2020 to Present
2024
On January 7, Yosemite Sam’s Texas Tea Cups, a children’s attraction in the Bugs Bunny Boomtown section, is closed. The ride is removed the same month.
On February 19, Six Flags Over Texas announces the return of Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters to Bugs Bunny Boomtown. Other additions include a new Zamperla Sky Tower children’s attraction, Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce, along with a retheme of Chaparral Antique Cars to Dino Off Road Adventure. Park-wide improvements are also announced with theming enhancements coming to Batman: The Ride and Mr. Freeze, along with a permanent structure for the Boomtown Bar.
In February, the Totally Twisted snack stand in Gotham City becomes Taiyaki Soft Serve.
Spring Break returns March 9 to 17 with themed décor and live entertainment, along with daily operations. Scream Break also returns March 9 to 17. The event features the new Curse of the Polynesian Palm haunted house, the Lōkahi Welcome Center overlay on Casa Magnetica, themed entertainment, such as a fire dancer and hula ghouls and special walkaround characters.
¡Viva la Fiesta! takes place April 6 to May 5. Entertainment offerings include DJ Aiden Brasher at Court House Stage, Las Estrellas de Tejas at Silver Star Carousel Stage and Mariachi Colima de Javier Rodriguez at the Mexico Gazebo. The event also features specialty food offerings and themed decor and photo opportunities.
On April 8, the park celebrates the total eclipse with Solar Coaster. The special event features select rides and attractions, along with a fireworks show during the total eclipse. In the same month, the Chaparral Antique Cars close as construction begins on Dino Island Off Road Adventure.
Summer entertainment features Texas Justice, a gunfighter show, at Court House Stage.
In June, Wile E. Coyote’s Grand Canyon Blaster is repainted with red track and orange supports.
Dino Island Off Road Adventure opens on June 15 with previews taking place on June 14.
On July 1, the merger of Cedar Fair and Six Flags is completed, creating the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. The combined company owns and operates forty-two parks across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Richard Zimmerman is named president and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.
The 4th of July Celebration takes place July 4 to 6 with live music and fireworks shows from atop the Oil Derrick.
On July 4, Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce, a Zamperla Sky Tower attraction relocated from Six Flags America, opens in the park’s Bugs Bunny Boomtown section. Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters also makes its return to the area and opens on the same day. The additions occupy the former locations of Sylvester & Tweety’s State Fair-is Wheel and Yosemite Sam’s Texas Tea Cups.
In August, new gold and prestige season pass and membership levels are introduced. Adopting the legacy Cedar Fair pass structure, the All Park Passport also becomes available.
Fright Fest returns September 13 to November 3. Featured entertainment includes The Awakening, Catacosmic (band) and the Point of No Return at Silver Star Carousel Stage and the front gate plaza, Calamity at the Creepy Horse Saloon, Dead Man’s Crossing at Court House Stage, The Horseman Cometh on the Six Flags Railroad, Dia de los Muertos: El Baile at the Mexico Gazebo, Dr. H.H. Holmes’ Freak Show: Unleash the Demons in Southern Palace Theatre and the Goblin Attack Squad: The Revenge Tour in Gotham City. New haunted houses include The Conjuring Universe, SAW, Stranger Things, Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Trick ‘r Treat. Original theme haunt offerings are Reject Row: Raincheck, Terror at the Polynesian Palm and Unearthed. Scare zones include Chainsaw Alley, Freak Town, Goblin Attack Squad, Trick ‘r Treat and Zone 6.
Kids Boo Fest, a family-friendly Halloween event, takes place September 14 to November 3. Included in the event is the Looney Tunes Spooktacular Street Party, costume and scream contests, foam parties, karaoke, a large trick or treat trail and themed elements throughout Bugs Bunny Boomtown.
Oktoberfest Food Festival returns September 7 to November 3 in the park’s Smith Street and Old South sections. On top of specialty food and drink offerings, the event features themed decor, games of skill and a keg tapping ceremony.
On November 14, the park announces plans for a record-breaking dive coaster in 2026. The announcement also confirms the closure and removal of La Vibora and El Diablo, which ended operations on November 3.
Holiday in the Park operates November 24 to December 31. Live entertainment includes FROST in Southern Palace Theatre, Holly Jolly Trolley and the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Silver Star Carousel Stage, The MistleTones at Court House Stage, Polar Party and ‘Twas: A Merry Mishap outside of Bugs Bunny Boomtown and the Yule Logs at Boomtown Bar. Other attractions include the Krampus in Paradise haunted house, a reimagined Merry Marketplace in Boomtown, the North Pole Post Office, visits with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at Crazy Horse Saloon and holiday ride overlays.
In December, demolition of the La Vibora roller coaster begins.
2023
In January, the Runaway Mine Train roller coaster closes as its control system undergoes upgrades. The Tower restrooms are also closed for remodel.
In February, Six Flags Over Texas announces the permanent closure of the park’s Harley Quinn Spinsanity flat ride.
Aquaman: Power Wave officially opens on March 11 with soft openings and passholder previews taking place February 25 and 26, along with March 4 and 5.
In March, La Creperie restaurant opens in Old South. Uncle Bub’s Smokehouse, also located in Old South, becomes Etienne’s Cafe. The Casa de Churros stand in Gotham City becomes Totally Twisted, a new Dole soft serve location.
Spring Break takes place March 11 to 19. On top of daily operations and thrill rides, the event features themed decor and DJ Spindizzle’s Circus Acts at Gotham City Stage.
Scream Break, a new upcharge event, takes place March 11 to 18. The event features night rides on select attractions, decor themed to a circus and freak show, access to the Arania’s Murder Mansion and Labsics: Classified! haunted houses and a killer clowns scare zone. Live entertainment includes The Great Enrique, The Ringmaster Presents Freak Show at Gotham City Stage and the Slide or Die sliders show.
In April, El Sombrero receives a new paint job, featuring an orange, red, yellow, blue and white hat topper with multi-colored seats.
¡Viva la Fiesta! takes place April 7 to May 7. Entertainment offerings include Grupo Pression at Gotham City Stage, Las Estrellas de Tejas and ¡Viva la Fiesta! at Silver Star Carousel Stage and Mariachi Colima de Javier Rodriguez at the Mexico Gazebo. Other offerings include specialty food items, decor throughout the park and photo opportunities.
In May, both Rodeo and Caddo Lake Barge receive new paint jobs. The ICEE Frozen Lemonade stand opens in the park’s USA section, replacing the Lemon Shack. In Texas, Cinnabon is introduced in the former location of Miss Abby’s.
On June 5, Casa Magnetica reopens and operates through the summer. Later in June, Pirates of Speelunker Cave also reopens after its closure due to flood damage the year prior.
The Summer Nights Spectacular takes place from July 1 to August 12. Live entertainment includes Electro in Southern Palace Theatre, Texas Justice at Court House Stage, Summer Nights at the Silver Star Carousel Stage and the Summer Nights Spectacular Fireworks Finale. Other offerings include specialty food booths, games and contests and a kid’s rave.
In July, one of Mr. Freeze’s trains changes orientation. The ride operates with one train in the forwards position and one train in the backwards position. Runaway Mine Train, which closed for system upgrades, reopens. The SPLASH Water Parade returns and operates into September.
In August, Batman: The Ride receives a new paint job. Interior remodeling projects at Six Flags Universe also begin.
On August 30, Six Flags Over Texas announces El Rio Lento for their 2024 season. The new ride concept sees both El Aserradero log flume attractions being combined, creating one of the world’s longest flume rides. By the beginning of October, any mention of the new El Rio Lento project is quietly removed from the park’s official website.
In September, the park opens a second Roller Coaster Coffee location near the main entrance. The Tostitos Cantina also opens in the Mexico section, replacing La Villa de Refrescos.
Oktoberfest returns September 2 to October 31. Taking place on Smith Street and in Old South, the food festival features an expanded food and drink menu, themed decor and games of skill. Entertainment includes festival characters, a beer tapping ceremony and the Yodel-aires.
Fright Fest returns September 15 to October 31. Entertainment includes Dr. H.H. Holmes’ Freak Show in Southern Palace Theatre, Arania’s Afterlife at Gotham City Stage, DJ Doom’s Flash Mob, Slide or Die in Gotham City and Marquis of Vaudeville, The Awakening and DJ Doom’s Boogie Bash at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Haunted houses include Arania’s Murder Mansion, The Art of Torture, the Curse of Ra, DeADclassified, Piggy’s Blood Shed, Reject Row and Wrong Turn on Canal Street. Scare zones include Black Widow Walkway, Coven Cove, Ghost Town, Lago de Miedo, Scream of the Crop, Toys of Terror and Zone 6.
Kids Boo Fest takes place September 16 to October 29. The kid-friendly event features the Crazy Hay Maze, Trick or Treat Trail, pumpkin decorating, costume contests and the Looney Tunes Halloween Dance Party at Silver Star Carousel Stage.
On November 2, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation and Cedar Fair announce a definitive merger agreement. In the same month, the Harley Quinn Spinsanity flat ride is removed. Dole Swirl, a snack stand in Boomtown, becomes Miss Abby’s.
Holiday in the Park returns from November 19 to December 31. Live entertainment includes A Jolly Holiday and Rudolph’s Reindeer Roundup at Silver Star Carousel Stage, Christmas at the Southern Palace in the Southern Palace Theatre, North Pole-A-Palooza at Gotham City Stage and the Tree Lighting Ceremony in Silver Star Mall. Other attractions include themed lighting areas, the Merry Marketplace in Texas and on Smith Street, Santa’s Cottage and Outpost, Krampus’ Holiday House of Horrors and the Holiday Express Light Spectacular on the Six Flags Railroad.
In December, Sylvester & Tweety’s State Fair-Is Wheel is removed from Bugs Bunny Boomtown.
2022
In January, Park President Ron McKenzie is let go. Six Flags discontinues their membership program. New season pass levels are introduced and are the company's primary focus once again.
Though planned for a January and February return, Fire & Ice Winter Festival advertisements are pulled and the event is canceled.
When the 2022 park map is introduced, Music Mill Amphitheater, Crazy Horse Saloon and Majestic Theatre are no longer listed as performance venues.
In March, the Ice House opens in the Tower section at the dining location formerly known as Oliver's Tavern. Casa Magnetica is closed at the end of Spring Break.
Texas SkyScreamer features a belly-down harness ride experience from March to May.
In April, the park closes a significant amount of pathway in the park's Texas section, rerouting foot traffic through other areas. Six Flags Over Texas also updates their online park map with the change, removing a restroom, the Rodeo flat ride and the Coca-Cola Freestyle location. The Harley Quinn Spinsanity flat ride, which opened in 2018, is also removed from the park map. Sharon Parker is named the new General Manager of Six Flags Over Texas.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave, a dark ride attraction featuring the classic Speelunker character, opens on May 14, 2022. A preview for legacy members and passholders takes place on May 13.
In May, Roller Coaster Coffee opens in the spot once occupied by Looney Candy inside the Six Flags Universe gift shop.
Summer entertainment includes Mic Check at the Court House Stage and Nothin' But a Good Time at Gotham City Stage.
In June, Six Flags introduces annual passes, which brings back monthly payment options. Sharon Parker is promoted to Park President of Six Flags Over Texas.
In July, the Harley Quinn Spinsanity flat ride attraction reopens. Auntie Anne's is introduced in the park's USA section, taking over the former Metropolis Snacks location.
In August, flood damage from heavy rains closes the Pirates of Speelunker Cave dark ride. Sharon Parker is let go from her duties as Park President.
Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast closes on September 11. On September 24, the original Mr. Freeze returns with trains orientated back to a forward-facing position.
The new Oktoberfest food festival takes place September 17 to October 30. The event features German-themed food and adult beverages, games and a decorated overlay of the park's Old South section.
Kids Boo Fest, a new kid-friendly fall event, debuts for 2022 and operates September 24 to October 30. The event includes costume and scream competitions, an expansive trick-or-treat trail, hay maze, live entertainment and special decor.
Fright Fest returns September 23 to October 31. Entertainment includes Love at First Fright in Southern Palace Theatre, Hellz Bellz at Gotham City Stage, Monster Shoppe at Court House Stage and Arania’s Awakening and the return of Dr. Fright’s Final Freakout at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Haunted houses include Arania’s Murder Mansion, Chamber of Torture, Curse of Ra, Labsics: Classified!, Killer Theater and Piggy’s Blood Shed. Scare zones include Black Widow Walkway, Cemetery of the Living Dead, Isla de las Munecas, Le Bizarre du Freak, Vampire Alley and Zone 6.
In October, the extensive pathway closure in the park’s Texas section is reopened, also bringing Rodeo back into operation. Richard Douaihy is named the new Park President of Six Flags Over Texas. The Sylvester & Tweety’s State Fair-Is Wheel children’s attraction closes.
The park wins Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Award for “Best New Show” with Christmas at the Southern Palace (2021).
Holiday in the Park takes place November 19 to January 3. The event includes the all-new Holiday Market in the park’s Texas and Old South sections, specialty food offerings and several lighting overlays. Entertainment includes the return of A Jolly Holiday at the Silver Star Carousel Stage, Christmas at the Southern Palace in Southern Palace Theatre, The Jingle Belles at Gotham City Stage and the Merry Carolers at the Court House Stage.
On December 31, Six Flags Over Texas rings in the New Year with a fireworks display from atop the Oil Derrick.
2021
Six Flags Over Texas kicks off their 60th anniversary celebration with the all-new Fire & Ice Winter Festival from January 9 to February 28. Entertainment includes Andrew Carman Live at Court House Stage, the Dancing Fountains in Silver Star Mall, the Diamond Jubilee Jazz Band at Silver Star Carousel Stage, the Fire & Ice Light Show in Texas, Ice Carving by Reverend Butter at Gotham City Stage, Mariachi Oasis at the Mexico Gazebo and Saturday night fireworks shot from the top of Oil Derrick. Other activities include themed foods, the Frosty Snow Hill, the Fire & Ice Marketplace and more
In January, the Dippin' Dots Sundae Shop returns to the Texas park area.
In March, the Indian Village Trading Post is renamed to the Buffalo Trading Post.
The park's Spring Break event takes place March 12 to April 11. Entertainment includes Aloha - The Spirit of the Islands and the Bamboo Boat Caribbean Band at the Tiki Oasis Stage, Andrew Carman Live and Charlie Duhon's Steel Drums at Court House Stage, the Diamond Jubilee Jazz Band at Silver Star Carousel Stage, Ice Carving by Reverend Butter and Spring Break Beach Party at Gotham City Stage and Mariachi Oasis in Mexico. Other attractions include the Hollywood Car Show Experience, Dancing Fountains in the Silver Star Mall and specialty food and drink offerings.
In April, Casa Magnetica, the park's crooked house attraction, reopens for the first time since 2011. The attraction returns with a refreshed theme.
¡Viva La Fiesta! , a new event, debuts April 24 to May 16. Entertainment includes Ballet Folklorico Azteca, Cultura Latin Duo, the Gil Bokacho Duo, Rock Steady ft. Marissa Chibli and Jorge Alvarez at Court House Stage, the Diamond Jubilee Jazz Band and Mariachi Oasis at Silver Star Carousel Stage, Fiesta y Musica at the Gotham City Stage and El Grupo Cache and Pop Cultura at the Tiki Oasis Stage. Other offerings include vibrant, themed decor and specialty food items.
In May, the entrance to the El Aserradero log flume attraction is moved back to the shared stone archway near Casa Magnetica. Flume one of El Aserradero also resumes normal operation.
In June, the Cheetos Popcorn Mix food stand is introduced in Gotham City, replacing Mr. Freeze Snacks.
The Best of Texas Festival returns to the park for the first time in over a decade from May 28 to August 8. The event includes a beer festival, specialty food items, a petting zoo and more. Entertainment includes Deep in the Heart at Gotham City Stage, Blazin' Bellz at Court House Stage, Mariachi Oasis at the Mexico Gazebo, the Diamond Jubilee Jazz Band at Silver Star Carousel Stage and various live music acts at Gotham City Stage, Court House Stage and the Oasis Stage. A fireworks show is also presented from the top of the Oil Derrick during Memorial Day weekend.
The July 4th Fest returns July 2 through 4 and features fireworks from atop the Oil Derrick, performances by the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, Best of Texas Festival offerings and more.
From August 5 to 8, Six Flags Over Texas features a 60th anniversary celebration. The event includes a 60th Anniversary Museum inside Crazy Horse Saloon, the return of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders for a show called Ignite the Night at Gotham City Stage and nightly fireworks atop the Oil Derrick.
On August 5, during a special ceremony at Crazy Horse Saloon, Six Flags Over Texas announces the debut of the Pirates of Speelunker Cave for 2022. The new dark ride takes the place of the former Yosemite Sam & the Gold River Adventure attraction.
In August, Pandemonium is repainted with purple track and gray supports.
In September, Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters is removed as Aquaman: Power Wave's ride footprint is expanded to add a turntable to the station. The Antique Photo Emporium in Old South is removed and replaced with the new Diamond Member Lounge.
Fright Fest takes place September 11 to October 31. Live entertainment includes Love at First Fright in Southern Palace Theatre, Hellz Bellz at Gotham City Stage, Monster Shoppe at Court House Stage and Day of the Dead Mariachis and The Halloween Jazz Band at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Haunted Houses include Art of Torture, The Do Drop Inn: Dead & Breakfast, Curse of Ra, Labsics: Classified, Killer Theater and Piggys Blood Shed. Scare Zones include Fear Forest, Freak Town and Voodoo Swamp. Other attractions include a Dia de los Muertos overlay on Casa Magnetica, Dead Man's Wharf and Looney Tunes Spooky Town.
Six Flags Over Texas wins Amusement Today’s Renaissance Award.
In October, removal of the cartoon facade on Looney Tunes Mall begins to make way for a refreshed design.
In November, the Mr. Freeze roller coaster is also repainted with gray supports and light blue track. The Back Porch Stage, an outdoor venue in the park's Texas section, is also demolished. Mike Spanos, Six Flags' CEO, is abruptly let go. Selim Bassoul is appointed to the position.
Holiday in the Park returns November 19 to January 2. Live entertainment includes Christmas at the Southern Palace in Southern Palace Theatre, the Diamond Jubilee Jazz Band at Silver Star Carousel Stage, the Holly Jolly Holiday Parade, The Jingle Belles at Gotham City Stage, the Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Merry Carolers at Court House Stage. Other attractions include the Merry Marketplace, a Nochebuena overlay on Casa Magnetica, the Christmas Crooners animatronic reindeer and Santa's Outpost.
In December, the former ticket purchasing booths and ticket/pass scanning structure at Front Gate are demolished.
2020
Six Flags Over Texas begins year-round operation in 2020 for the first time in park history.
In February, the park unveils a new mobile food ordering system.
In March, 40° Below Joe, a new stand featuring coffee-infused frozen treats, opens in the Texas park area.
On March 13, Six Flags temporarily closes all properties in response to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. This leads to the cancellation of the park's summer entertainment offerings, which were to include Miss Ruby's Wild West Cabaret in Crazy Horse Saloon, Hey Mr. DJ: Technicolor Beat in Southern Palace Theatre, Texas Justice at the Court House Stage and the SPLASH Water Parade.
Six Flags Over Texas reopens June 19 during the COVID-19 pandemic. New safety measures for visiting the park include required reservations, wearing masks, temperature screenings, limited capacity and a focus on sanitization and social distancing.
In July, the park pushes the opening date of Aquaman: Power Wave back to 2021.
The dancing waters, an opening-season fountain feature located near front gate, are removed in the summer.
Hallowfest, a new Halloween event, takes place September 25 to November 1. Halloween zones, new for 2020, include Hobgoblin Bridge, Terror Under the Tower, Toxic Danger and Purgatory. Other attractions include a past attractions graveyard near front gate, the Taste of the State Fair food festival and the Mystic Acres Trick-or-Treat Trail in the Texas park area.
In October, park president Steve Martindale retires. Ron McKenzie, who has a long tenure with Six Flags at their AstroWorld, St. Louis and Fiesta Texas properties, becomes the new president of Six Flags Over Texas.
Holiday in the Park returns November 20 to January 4. Entertainment includes the Boomtown Carolers, Christmas Tree Lighting, Feliz Navidad at the Mexico Gazebo, The Holiday Hams, Mele Kalmikimaka and Scottish Christmas at Court House Stage and The Tinseltones at Gotham City Stage. Live bands can also be found throughout the park. Other activities include the Merry Marketplace, Frosty Snow Hill, the Mystic Acres Holiday Trail and more.
In December, Six Flags Over Texas delays the opening of Aquaman: Power Wave to 2022. Design work begins to add a turntable and second ride vehicle to the existing structure.
2010 to 2019
2019
On January 22, it is announced that Lone Star Revolution, the park's 2019 ride addition, will instead be named El Diablo and constructed in the Spain park area.
The 2019 season begins on February 23.
Aquaman Splashdown does not open for the 2019 season and removal of the attraction begins in the spring.
In March, Smith Street Ice Cream Parlor, a new dining option, opens in the Old South park area. The Texas Gifts gift shop also reopens in the Texas park area.
In April, Chop Six, another new dining option, opens in the Texas park area. SkySled harnesses are also added to the Dive Bomber Alley attraction.
Lone Star Theatre, a performance venue in the Texas park area, is demolished and removed in May.
El Diablo, a Larson Giga Loop attraction, officially opens on May 28. Member previews (soft openings) take place May 24 to 26.
Summer entertainment includes Hey Mr. DJ: Technicolor Beat in Southern Palace Theatre, Miss Ruby's Wild West Cabaret in Crazy Horse Saloon, Texas Justice at Court House Stage and the new SPLASH Water Parade.
On August 29, the park announces that Aquaman: Power Wave, a Mack Rides PowerSplash attraction, will be new for 2020. Also announced is the start of year-round park operation in January.
Fright Fest takes place September 23 to November 2. Live entertainment includes the 25th anniversary of Welcome to Arania's Nightmare, Dead Man's Party Presents: Hellz Bellez at Gotham City Stage and Silver Star Carousel Stage and an updated version of The Awakening at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Three new haunted houses, Art of Torture, Alien Incubator and Curse of Ra, are introduced. The event features a total of six haunted houses and five scare zones.
On October 24, Six Flags announces that Jim Reid-Anderson will retire from the company. On November 18, Mike Spanos takes over as president and CEO of Six Flags.
Holiday in the Park returns November 23 to January 5. Entertainment includes All I Want for Christmas in Southern Palace Theatre, Home for the Holidays at Court House Stage (new), Christmas Tree Lighting at Front Gate and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Other attractions include Merry Marketplace, Deep in the Heart of Christmas, Lone Star Lights and Frosty Snow Hill.
2018
Oil Derrick is repainted the same color. The attraction's elevator system is also refurbished.
The park's original Harley Quinn Spinsanity (formerly known as Crazy Legs) is removed during the off-season. The Boomtown Arcade is also demolished.
The 2018 season begins on February 24.
The bathroom facilities outside of front gate and the interior of Looney Tunes Mall are remodeled.
A continuously moving station is added to Pandemonium to increase hourly throughput and efficiency.
Texas Taco Bar replaces the Go Fresh Cafe dining location in the Texas park area. Oliver's Tavern replaces the Cold Stone Limited dining location in the Tower park area.
Coaster Candy replaces the Jelly Belly shop in the USA park area.
Summer entertainment includes the new Hey Mr. DJ: Technicolor Beat in Southern Palace, Miss Ruby's Wild West Cabaret in Crazy Horse Saloon and Texas Justice at the Court House Stage.
July 4th Fest, an event featuring a food festival, nightly fireworks show and foam after party, takes place June 30 to July 4.
Harley Quinn Spinsanity, a ABC Rides Tourbillon attraction, officially opens to the public on July 14 with a soft opening July 11 to July 13.
On August 30, the park announces that a brand new attraction, Lone Star Revolution, will be added to the park in 2019.
Fright Fest takes place September 22 to October 31. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Dead Man's Party Presents: Hell Block Panic at Gotham City Stage and Silver Star Carousel Stage and The Awakening at Silver Star Carousel Stage. A new haunted house, Hell Block 6, is introduced in the Gotham City park area. Two new scare zones, Anarchy Unleashed (Gotham City) and Squeal Long Pig (Texas), are introduced. The event features a total of six haunted houses and four scare zones.
Ma Hunkel’s Famous Chicken, a new restaurant in Gotham City, opens with Fright Fest.
El Aserradero Flume One ceases normal operation during the 2018 season.
A major flood damages Yosemite Sam & the Gold River Adventure in September, closing the attraction for an unknown length of time.
Panda Express permanently closes in September.
Holiday in the Park takes place November 16 to December 30. Entertainment includes All I Want for Christmas in Southern Palace Theatre, The Holiday Hams at Court House Stage and A Jolly Holiday at the Silver Star Carousel Stage. The Merry Marketplace also returns.
In December, the park introduces a Flash Pass watch device known as the accesso Prism. This device replaces the former Qbot system.
Mr. Freeze receives a third train in December from the former Batman & Robin: The Chiller roller coaster that operated at Six Flags Great Adventure from 1998 until 2007.
2017
The 2017 season begins on February 25.
The Joker, a S&S 4D steel coaster, is added to the Gotham City park area. The ride opens to the public on May 20 with a soft opening May 16 to 19.
The Gotham City park area undergoes another expansion with the addition of The Joker.
A new gift shop called Fun House Gifts is added to Gotham City with the opening of The Joker.
Extensive repainting takes place on various structures throughout the park, mostly impacting the Texas and Tower park areas.
Summer entertainment includes Chart Toppers: Ovation in Southern Palace Theatre, Country Young Gunz in Majestic Theatre, Miss Ruby's Wild West Cabaret in Crazy Horse Saloon and Texas Justice at Court House Stage.
Virtual reality headsets return to Shock Wave for a final season, this time featuring a mixed-reality concept called Galactic Attack.
On July 18, it is announced that John M. Duffey, the president and CEO of Six Flags, had retired from the company. Jim Reid-Anderson re-assumes the role.
Two new food stands called Casa de Churros and Strutters Express are added to the Gotham City park area in late summer.
In late August, the park announces a brand new ride coming to Gotham City in 2018, named Harley Quinn Spinsanity.
Fright Fest takes place September 23 to October 31. Live entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Dead Man's Party Presents: Zombie A-Rock-Alypse at Gotham City Stage and Silver Star Carousel Stage, The Awakening at Silver Star Carousel Stage and Goblin Attack Squad (new) in Gotham City. The event also features five haunted houses and six scare zones.
Holiday in the Park returns November 17 to January 7. Entertainment includes All I Want for Christmas in Southern Palace Theatre, The Holiday Hams at Court House Stage and A Jolly Holiday at the Silver Star Carousel Stage. Also new for event is the Merry Marketplace. This area features specialty foods, a petting zoo, nativity scene, Santa's Outpost (new), numerous photo opportunities and more.
2016
On February 18, John M. Duffey takes over as CEO of Six Flags. Jim Reid-Anderson is promoted to executive chairman.
The 55th season of operation begins on March 5. Daily tickets start at $72.99 in-park and $52.99 online. Season passes are as low as $64.00. Daily parking costs $20.00. A dining pass starts at $84.99.
The Bumper Cars building is demolished to make way for a Gotham City expansion.
Gotham City is expanded into the remaining Goodtimes Square section of the park.
Two new flat rides are added to the park. Catwoman Whip resides in the spot once occupied by Bumper Cars and The Riddler Revenge resides in the spot once occupied by Flashback!
Johnny Rockets, a dining location in the Gotham City park area, is remodeled.
During the summer, a new outdoor performance venue, Gotham City Stage, is added to Gotham City.
Casa de las Banderas, a dining location in the Mexico park area, reopens after several closed seasons. The updated location features a "sports bar" theme with adult beverages and nacho plates.
Summer entertainment includes Chart Toppers 5.5 in Southern Palace Theatre, Country Young Gunz in Majestic Theatre, Miss Ruby's Wild West Cabaret in Crazy Horse Saloon and Texas Justice at Court House Stage.
Virtual reality headsets come to Shock Wave during the summer and fall months. New Revolution, a virtual jet fighter theme, is featured in the summer. During Fright Fest, Rage of the Gargoyles is featured.
Fright Fest returns September 24 to October 31. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Dead Man's Party Presents: Zombie A-Rock-Alypse at the Gotham City Stage and Silver Star Carousel Stage and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at the Silver Star Carousel Stage. The event also includes seven scare zones and five haunted houses.
Holiday in the Park takes place November 19 to January 2. Entertainment includes All I Want for Christmas in Southern Palace Theatre, Honky Tonk Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Also new for the event is Deep in the Heart of Christmas, a brand new Christmas light display in Boomtown, which features over 8 miles of lights.
Demolition of an old shopping strip on the corner of the property begins in November (behind Batman: The Ride).
Construction begins on The Joker, the park's upcoming 2017 attraction, in November.
The 2016 season ends on January 2, 2017.
2015
The 2015 season begins on March 7.
Justice League: Battle For Metropolis, an interactive dark ride attraction, opens on May 23 in the building that was once Adventure Theater.
Summer entertainment includes Chart Toppers 5.4 in Southern Palace Theatre, Country Young Gunz in Majestic Theatre and Miss Ruby's Wild West Cabaret in Crazy Horse Saloon.
Fright Fest, the park's Halloween event, returns September 26 to November 1. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Dead Man's Party Presents: Zombie A-Rock-Alypse and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at the Silver Star Carousel Stage. Four new scare zones, Freaktown Side Show, Bio-Mech Sector, Camino de los Vampiros and Boomtown Terror, are introduced. The event has a total of four haunted houses and six scare zones.
Holiday in the Park takes place November 21 to January 3. Entertainment includes All I Want for Christmas in Southern Palace Theatre, Honky Tonk Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Other attractions include SantaLand, Frosty Snow Hill and the Holiday Tree of Trees.
2014
The 2014 season begins on March 1.
Bugs Bunny Boomtown, located in the USA park area, opens as a complete remodel and expansion of the children's area once known as Looney Tunes USA. Ride removals include Bugs Bunny's Spirit of St. Louie, Daffy Duck's Capitol Tours, Michigan J. Frog's Tinseltown Revue, Elmer Fudd's "America the Beautiful" Railway and Route 66 Bumper Cars.
New Bugs Bunny Boomtown attractions include Marvin the Martian Space Rockets, Taz Tornado Swings, Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters and a playground. Taz's New York Adventure is also moved to a new location within the children's area and renamed Bugs Bunny Cloud Bouncer. All other existing attractions remain.
Adventure Theater undergoes a remodeling and expansion, leaving Roaring Rapids closed all season.
Summer entertainment includes Chart Toppers 5.3 in Southern Palace Theatre, Country Young Gunz in Majestic Theatre, Miss Ruby's Wild West Cabaret in Crazy Horse Saloon, Looney Tunes - We Got the Beat! in Lone Star Theatre and Texas Justice at Court House Stage.
ACME Rock-N-Rocket closes on August 24 and is demolished.
Fright Fest entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Howl in Majestic Theatre, Dead Man's Party Presents: Zombie A-Rock-Alypse and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at the Silver Star Carousel Stage. Attractions include Cirkus Berzerkus, Cadaver Hall Asylum, Piggy's Blood Shed, Total Darkeness, Zombie Infestation, Texas Scare-a-Tory, the Lost Hollows and Voodoo Swamp.
Holiday in the Park returns November 28 to December 30. Entertainment includes Deck the Halls in Lone Star Theatre, All I Want for Christmas in Southern Palace Theatre, Honky Tonk Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage.
The 2014 season ends on January 4, 2015.
2013
The 2013 season begins on March 2.
La Vibora receives a paint job with yellow, red, and black track and green supports.
Festival Latino returns for its final season, taking place April 13 and 14.
Texas SkyScreamer, a Funtime Star Flyer attraction, opens in the location once occupied by Texas Chute Out.
Summer entertainment includes Chart Toppers 5.2 in Southern Palace Theatre, Country Young Gunz in Majestic Theatre, Miss Ruby's Wild West Cabaret in Crazy Horse Saloon, Looney Tunes - We Got the Beat! in Lone Star Theatre and Texas Justice at Court House Stage.
Fright Fest takes place September 21 to October 27. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Howl in Majestic Theatre, Dead Man's Party Presents: Zombie A-Rock-Alypse and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at the Silver Star Carousel Stage.
Holiday in the Park returns November 23 to December 31. Entertainment includes Deck the Halls in Lone Star Theatre, All I Want for Christmas in Southern Palace Theatre, Honky Tonk Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Attractions include the Fa-La-La-La Light Show, Holiday Tree of Trees Light Spectacular, Frosty Snow Hill, SantaLand and the Parade of Trees.
2012
The 2012 season begins on March 3.
Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast debuts, which features flipped trains during operation.
Big Spin is renamed Pandemonium.
Summer entertainment includes Iluminate in Southern Palace Theatre, Aga-Boom in Majestic Theatre, The Heart of Texas in Crazy Horse Saloon, the Looney Tunes Dance-Off in Lone Star Theatre and Texas Justice at Court House Stage.
Fright Fest returns September 28 to October 28. Themed entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Howl in Majestic Theatre, Dead Man's Party: Zombie A-Rock-Alypse and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at the Silver Star Carousel Stage. 2012 marks the debut of the Piggy's Blood Shed haunted house.
Flashback! is closed permanently on September 3, removed from the park, and relocated to Six Flags St. Louis.
Texas Chute Out is also closed on September 3 and imploded in October.
Holiday in the Park returns November 23 to January 6 to finish out the operating season. Entertainment includes Deck the Halls in Lone Star Theatre, All I Want for Christmas in Southern Palace Theatre, Honky Tonk Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Other themed attractions include Frosty Snow Hill, the Fa-La-La-La Light Show, the Parade of Trees, the Tree of Trees Light Spectacular and the Holiday Model Train Display.
2011
The 2011 season begins on March 5. During opening weekend, single-day tickets are sold for $19.61. Six Flags Over Texas, the original Six Flags park, celebrates its 50th birthday.
Tony Hawk's Big Spin is renamed Big Spin after Six Flags does not renew its licensing agreement with Tony Hawk.
Casa Magnetica, the park's crooked house attraction, operates for the 50th anniversary.
The New Texas Giant reopens to the public as the first-ever Rocky Mountain Construction hybrid roller coaster on April 22.
Summer entertainment includes Chart Toppers 5.0 in Southern Palace Theatre, Big Time Revue in Crazy Horse Saloon, Texas Justice at Court House Stage, the Looney Tunes Dance-Off in Majestic Theatre, the Dick Clark's Face the Music game show in Lone Star Theatre and Celebrate Texas at Silver Star Carousel Stage.
The park celebrates its 50th anniversary on August 5.
Fright Fest, the park's Halloween event, takes place September 30 to October 30. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Howl in Majestic Theatre and Dead Man's Party and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Other haunt attractions include Cadaver Hall Asylum, Cirkus Berzerkus, Dead End and Skull Duggery.
Holiday in the Park returns to end the season. Entertainment includes All I Want for Christmas in Southern Palace Theatre, Honky Tonk Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon, Deck the Halls in Lone Star Theatre and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage.
The 2011 season ends on January 1, 2012.
2010
The 2010 season begins on March 6, 2010.
The Texas Giant remains closed during the season as the transformation into a hybrid roller coaster continues.
Robots of Mars is added to the Adventure Theater, replacing Fly Me to the Moon. Robots of Mars is the final film featured in Adventure Theater.
In April, Six Flags emerges from bankruptcy. In June, the company is relisted on the New York Stock Exchange. The chain is renamed Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.
On May 12, it is announced that Mark Shapiro is no longer the CEO of Six Flags. In August, Jim Reid-Anderson is named as the new CEO of the company.
Summer entertainment includes Country is my Rock in Southern Palace Theatre, the Looney Tunes Dance-Off in Majestic Theatre, Big Time Revue in Crazy Horse Saloon, the Dick Clark's Face the Music game show in Lone Star Theatre and Texas Justice at Court House Stage.
The Glow in the Park Parade runs through the summer and does not return after 2010.
Fright Fest returns in the fall. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Howl in Majestic Theatre and Dead Man's Party and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at Silver Star Carousel Stage.
Holiday in the Park begins in November. Entertainment includes All I Want for Christmas in Southern Palace Theatre, Honky Tonk Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon, Deck the Halls in Lone Star Theatre and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage.
The 2010 season ends on January 2, 2011.
2000 to 2009
2009
The 2009 season begins on February 28.
The Mporium, a shopping location featuring M&M's candy and merchandise, opens in the park's Old South area. A second Johnny Rockets dining location is added in the Mexico park area, replacing Cactus Cantina.
In June, Six Flags files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Their chain of theme parks continues to operate as the company is restructured.
Six Flags Over Texas unveils a brand new nightly parade concept called the Glow in the Park Parade. The parade operates during summer months.
Other summer entertainment includes Country is my Rock in Southern Palace Theatre and Big Time Revue in Crazy Horse Saloon.
Fright Fest entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Howl in Majestic Theatre and Dead Man's Party and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at Silver Star Carousel Stage.
The Texas Giant closes on November 1. Transformation into the record-breaking New Texas Giant roller coaster begins.
Holiday in the Park returns to close out the season. Entertainment includes All I Want for Christmas in Southern Palace Theatre, Honky Tonk Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon, Deck the Halls in Lone Star Theatre and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage.
The 2009 season ends on January 2, 2010.
Fly Me to the Moon is removed from Adventure Theater.
2008
The 2008 season begins on March 1.
Batman: The Ride is repainted with yellow track and midnight blue supports.
The high speed turn-around of Shock Wave is retracked during the spring.
Fly Me to the Moon is added to the Adventure Theater, replacing Spongebob Squarepants 4-D.
Tony Hawk's Big Spin, a Gerstlauer spinning steel coaster, is constructed and opens on May 17 in the former location of Wildcatter.
USA Food Court, a dining location in the park's USA area, is remodeled and renamed All American Cafe.
Summer entertainment includes Cirque Dreams Coobrila in Music Mill Amphitheater, Showboat's Comin' in Crazy Horse Saloon, Sam Houston's Texas in Lone Star Theatre, Texas Justice at Court House Stage and a daily summer parade.
Best of Texas Festival takes place September 6 to 21, featuring one-of-a-kind crafts, live entertainment and specialty food items.
Fright Fest takes place October 3 to November 2. Entertainment includes Welcome to my Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Howl in Majestic Theatre and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at Silver Star Carousel Stage.
Holiday in the Park returns on November 28. Entertainment includes All I Want for Christmas in Southern Palace Theatre, Honky Tonk Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage.
The 2008 season ends on December 28.
2007
In January, Steve Calloway retires from his position as General Manager of Six Flags Over Texas and Steve Martindale takes his place.
The 2007 season begins on March 10 with adult admission at $47.00, children admission (under 48") and guests with disabilities at $34.99 and children under 2 are free. Season passes are $79.99, the Texas Gold Passport starts at $99.00 and season pass parking is $50.00. VIP Tours start at $199.00.
Panda Express replaces East Texas BBQ in the Texas park area. Cold Stone Limited replaces Chuckwagon Grill in the Tower park area. Johnny Rockets replaces Chubbie's Diner in the Goodtimes Square park area.
Crazy Legs is almost completely rebuilt.
Splash Water is rethemed and renamed to Aquaman Splashdown after the character Aquaman from DC Comics.
Spring Break Out takes place March 10 to 18.
Summer operating hours are extended to 11:00pm.
Cirque Dreams Coobrila comes to the revamped Music Mill Ampitheater as an evening show during the summer. The park also features a Coobrila-inspired nightly parade.
Other summer entertainment includes X-treme Country in Southern Palace Theatre, Funk Nation in Majestic Theatre, Showboat's Comin' in Crazy Horse Saloon and Texas Justice at Court House Stage.
The Best of Texas Festival returns September 1 to 16.
Fright Fest, the park's Halloween event, takes place September 29 to October 28. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Howl at USA Stage and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at Silver Star Carousel Stage.
In October, the Wildcatter attraction is imploded and removed.
Holiday in the Park takes place November 23 to January 2. Entertainment includes All I Want for Christmas in Southern Palace Theatre, Honky Tonk Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon, Cool Yule at USA Stage, The Holiday Hams at Court House Stage, Have Yourself a Looney Tunes Christmas in Majestic Theatre, A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage, Scrooge and a holiday parade. Other attractions include Frosty's Snow Hill, the Parade of Trees and the Lionel Holiday Model Train Display.
The operating season ends on January 2, 2008.
At the end of the season, Bumper Cars, Spongebob Squarepants 4-D and USA Stage are removed from the park. Casa Magnetica ceases regular operation.
2006
Six Flags Over Texas begins the 2006 season on March 4 with adult admission at $45.00, children admission (under 48") at $35.00, season passes at $75.00, family 4-packs (per pass) at $65.00, parking season passes at $50.00 and daily parking at $15.00. 2006 also marks the park's 45th anniversary.
Judge Roy Scream undergoes major retracking and is repainted with white supports and white track.
The Texas Giant receives new air gates and the transfer track of the ride is reconstructed.
Ten new rides and attractions are introduced at Six Flags Over Texas in the spring of 2006, which include ACME Rock-N-Rocket, Batwing, Boot Scootin', Caddo Lake Barge, Cloud Bouncer, Crazy Legs, Gotham City Sprayground, La Fiesta De Las Tazas, Rodeo and Sidewinder.
El Sombrero reopens in the area of Mexico once occupied by the patio of Bandera's Mexican Restaurante.
The Ozarka Splash (log flume attractions) is renamed El Aserradero.
Fast Lane is renamed to Flash Pass, themed after The Flash from DC Comics.
Brunch With Bugs, Texas Star Tours and a nightly 45th anniversary parade are introduced.
Texas Tornado is rethemed and renamed Gunslinger.
Festival Latino, a new event featuring the heritage and pageantry of the Latino community, takes place June 3 to 11. Entertainment includes Alicia Villareal and Pablo Montero in concert, along with Fiesta Charra Mexicana in Texas Arena. The event also features specialty foods and souvenir booths.
Summer entertainment includes The Amazing Acrobats of China in Southern Palace Theatre, Funk Nation in Majestic Theatre, Showboat's Comin' in Crazy Horse Saloon, It's Alright at USA Stage, Rangers & Outlaws in Texas Arena, Kathy Burk’s World of Puppets in Lone Star Theatre, Texas Justice at Court House Stage and Celebrate Texas at Silver Star Carousel Stage.
On July 19, a fire breaks out at the Majestic Theatre. No major damage or injuries occur.
During the summer, Six Flags announces that the 2007 season will bring later hours, more bands and a brand new nightly show in the Music Mill Amphitheater called Cirque Dreams Coobrila.
The Best of Texas Festival returns September 2 to 17.
Fright Fest takes place September 29 to October 29. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Howl at USA Stage and Danse Macbre and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at Silver Star Carousel Stage. The event features four haunted houses, though no scare zones return as the event is promoted as for families.
Holiday in the Park takes place November 24 to December 31. Entertainment includes The Best Time of the Year in Southern Palace Theatre, Honky Tonk Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon, Cool Yule at USA Stage, Kathy Burk’s World of Puppets - Santa's Wonderland in Lone Star Theatre, The Holiday Hams at Court House Stage, The Jingle Bell Brass and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage and Scrooge. Other attractions include the Snow Hill, Texas Christmas Corral, Department 56 Snow Villages, the Parade of Trees, the Lionel Holiday Model Train Display and photos with Santa.
The operating season ends on January 2, 2007.
At the end of the season, Mr. Freeze is repainted with red track and blue supports.
Music Mill Amphitheater is repainted and receives various upgrades in preparation for the 2007 season.
2005
The 2005 season begins on March 5.
"World Class Entertainment" is unveiled for the summer, which includes Kathy Burk’s World of Puppets in Lone Star Theatre, The Amazing Acrobats of China in Southern Palace Theatre, and Spirit of The Dance in Majestic Theatre. Other entertainment includes Showboat's Comin' in Crazy Horse Saloon, It's Alright at USA Stage, Rodeo Monkey at Back Porch Stage, Texas Justice at Court House Stage and It's Playtime! at Silver Star Carousel Stage.
Six Flags, Inc. is put up for auction.
Fright Fest returns in October. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Howl at USA Stage and Danse Macbre and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Two new haunted houses are introduced for Fright Fest, which include Skull Duggery, The Haunting of Skull Island in France and the Boomtown House of Wax.
Six Flags Over Texas announces the largest expansion in the park's history. Ten new attractions will be coming to the park for the 45th anniversary in 2006.
Dan Snyder purchases enough stock to take over Six Flags, Inc. and names Mark Shapiro as the new CEO. He also replaces other board positions and closes the auction of the company.
The Texas Heritage Festival returns in the fall.
Holiday In The Park returns to finish out the season. Entertainment options include The Best Time of the Year in Southern Palace Theatre, Honky Tonk Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon, Cool Yule at USA Stage, Maiden Texas in Lone Star Theatre, The Holiday Hams at Court House Stage, Have Yourself a Looney Tunes Christmas in Majestic Theatre, The Jingle Bell Brass and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage and Scrooge. Other attractions include Snow Hill, the Parade of Trees, the Lionel Holiday Model Train Display, the Texas Christmas Corral, the Department 56 Snow Villages and photos with Santa.
Six Flags Over Texas ends the season on January 1, 2006.
At the end of the season, the Turbo Bungy and Texas Cliffhanger (rock wall) attractions are removed. USA Gifts, Soft Frozen Lemonade, Lone Star Wax Works and the DC Superheroes store are also removed.
2004
The 2004 season begins on March 6. The Mr. Six mascot is also introduced throughout the Six Flags chain.
Spring Break Out takes place March 13 to 21.
Spongebob Squarepants 4-D comes to Adventure Theater and replaces The Right Stuff: Mach One Adventure. The new film incorporated physical elements, such as bubbles and spraying water.
After closing in 1997, Casa Magnetica, the park's crooked house attraction, is reopened.
Summer entertainment includes State of Rhythm in Southern Palace Theatre, Merlin's Magicademy in Majestic Theatre, Raise a Ruckus in Crazy Horse Saloon, Sam Houston's Texas in Lone Star Theatre, It's Alright at USA Stage, the Western Street Comedy Show at Court House Stage and Rangers & Outlaws in Texas Arena.
Fright Fest takes place October 1 to 31. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Coca-Cola Creepshow in Majestic Theatre, Howl at USA Stage and Danse Macbre and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Other attractions include the new Studio 13: Where Film Comes to Fright haunted house, P.T. Scarum's Fantom Funhouse, Boomtown Undertakers, Bio-S-Fear, Texas Scare-a-Tory Ghost Town and Looney Tunes Spooky Town.
Holiday in the Park takes place November 26 to December 23. Entertainment includes The Best Time of the Year in Southern Palace Theatre, Honky Tonk Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon, Cool Yule at USA Stage, Maiden Texas in Lone Star Theatre, The Holiday Hams at Court House Stage, The Jingle Bell Brass and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage and Scrooge. Other attractions include the Snow Hill, photos with Santa, the Texas Christmas Corral, the Lionel Holiday Model Train Display, the Department 56 Snow Villages and the Parade of Trees.
2003
The 2003 season begins on March 8. Admission for adults is $39.99 and $24.99 for children.
Spring Break Out returns March 8 to 23.
Superman: Tower of Power, a S&S Combo Tower attraction, is added to the Tower park area where Missile Chaser once existed. It is the tallest ride of its kind in North America when constructed.
The Right Stuff: Mach One Adventure returns to the Adventure Theater, taking the place of Space Shuttle America.
Summer entertainment includes State of Rhythm in Southern Palace Theatre, Merlin's Magicademy in Majestic Theatre, Raise a Ruckus in Crazy Horse Saloon, Sam Houston's Texas in Lone Star Theatre, the Western Street Comedy Show at Court House Stage, Mechanix at USA Stage and Rangers & Outlaws at Texas Arena.
Fright Fest takes place October 3 to November 2. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Howl at USA Stage, Danse Macbre and Dr Fright's Final Freakout at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Scare zones include the Texas Terror-Tory Ghost Town and Elvira's Superition. Haunted houses include Vampirium 1801, P.T. Scarum's Fantom Fun House, Boomtown Undertakers and Dr. Malice's Bio-S-Fear.
Holiday in the park returns November 28 to December 28. Entertainment includes The Best Time of the Year in Southern Palace Theatre, Wild West Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon, Cool Yule at USA Stage, Maiden Texas in Lone Star Theatre, The Holiday Hams at Court House Stage, The Jingle Bell Brass and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage and Scrooge. Other attractions include Snow Hill, the Texas Christmas Corral, the Lionel Holiday Model Train Display, the Parade of Trees and photos with Santa Claus.
At the end of the season, the Virtual Quest Interactive Theater is removed.
2002
The 2002 season begins on March 9.
A new upgraded skip-the-line feature, the Q-Bot Fast Lane system, is introduced at the park. For $10.00, Fast Lane gives guests the opportunity to virtually reserve their place in line on select attractions.
The Virtual Quest Interactive Theater opens in the Goodtimes Square park area.
Spring Break Out takes place March 9 to 24.
A new show entitled Space Shuttle America is added to Adventure Theater, replacing the previous Escape from Dino Island 3-D film.
Turbo Bungy is moved from Gotham City to the Tower park area by Shock Wave.
Summer entertainment includes State of Rhythm in Southern Palace Theatre, Raise a Ruckus in Crazy Horse Saloon, Merlin's Magicademy in Majestic Theatre, Sam Houston's Texas in Lone Star Theatre, the Western Street Comedy Show at Court House Stage, Rangers & Outlaws in Texas Arena and Celebrate Texas at Silver Star Carousel Stage.
Best of Texas Festival, a new take on the Texas Heritage Craft Festival, takes place June 8 to August 11. Entertainment includes Hello Texas! at USA Stage and performances by the Light Crust Doughboys and Tyler's Apache Belles dancers. Other attractions include an embalmed body, the world's largest killer bee, armadillo races, specialized food options and more.
Fright Fest takes place October 4 to November 2. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Howl at USA Stage, Danse Macbre and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Other attractions include Dr. Malice's Fear Factory and the return of Vampirium 1801 and P.T. Scarum's Fantom Fun House.
Holiday in the Park returns November 29 to January 5. Entertainment includes The Best Time of the Year in Southern Palace Theatre, Wild West Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon, Have Yourself a Looney Tunes Christmas, Christy Kringle's Christmas Countdown and A Jolly Holiday at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Diamond Rio is also featured in concert on December 14.
At the end of the season, the Missile Chaser attraction is removed.
2001
The 2001 season, also the park's 40th anniversary, begins on March 3.
Wile E. Coyote's Grand Canyon Blaster, a children's roller coaster, is added to Looney Tunes USA and opens on March 10. Newly renovated, the children's area also sees the addition of Taz's New York Adventure, a children's drop ride, Daffy Duck's Capitol Tours, a Crazy Bus ride, Yosemite Sam's Texas Tea Cups, the Route 66 Bumper Cars and Sylvester & Tweety's State Fair-is Wheel. Red Baron is renamed Bugs Bunny's Spirit of St. Louie, Martian Escape is renamed Michigan J. Frog's Tinsel Town Revue, Convoy is renamed Speedy Gonzales' Truckin' Across America and Sylvester's Junior's Train is renamed Elmer Fudd's "America the Beautiful" Railway.
Titan, a steel hypercoaster, opens on April 27 in the Texas park area and is the prime attraction for the park's 40th anniversary.
Front gate undergoes extensive renovation and the Silver Star Carousel Stage is also added.
Turbo Bungy, a Eurobungy attraction, is added to the Gotham City park area.
The stacked line-up of entertainment includes American Rock in Southern Palace Theatre, the Big Time Revue in Crazy Horse Saloon, It's Magic, An Illusion Spectacular in the renamed Majestic Theatre, Sam Houston's Texas in Lone Star Theatre, the Western Street Comedy Show at Court House Stage, Rangers & Outlaws in Texas Arena, Austin City Limits...Made in Texas at USA Stage, Three Step with the Back Porch Beaus at the new Back Porch Stage, Celebrate Texas at the Silver Star Carousel Stage, clowns and stilt stilt walkers in the USA park area, a street show in the Boomtown park area and duels between Batman and Mr. Freeze in the Gotham City park area.
Spring Break Out takes place March 10 to 25.
The park's 40th anniversary is celebrated on August 5. Birthday cake and a seven-foot-tall card is featured for guests to sign.
Fright Fest returns October 5 to 28. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre, Monster Mash Bash at USA Stage and Dr. Fright's Final Freakout at Silver Star Carousel Stage. Other attractions include the Vampirum 1801 Haunted City of Vampires, P.T. Scarum's Fun House and Necropolis Man-Ster Island.
Holiday in the Park takes place November 23 to January 6. Entertainment includes Christy Kringle's Christmas Countdown, Scrooge, Santa Country in Southern Palace Theatre, Wild West Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon, BoY2Kristmas at USA Stage and 3-Step Kinda Christmas at Back Porch Stage.
2000
The 2000 season begins on March 11. Admission is $36.99 for adults and $18.50 for children.
The Missile Chaser, an Eli Bridge Scrambler attraction, is brought back to the Tower park area where Air Racer once stood. Though the same name and ride type, it isn't the original Missile Chaser removed in 1977.
G-Force Anti-Gravitational Test Facility is renamed Wildcatter and Splashdown Re-Entry Test Simulation is renamed Splash Water.
Entertainment includes Hooray for Hollywood in Southern Palace Theatre, Illusionaria in Goodtimes Square Theatre, Lone Star Legacy in Lone Star Theatre, BoY2K at the new USA Stage and the Carnival of Chaos stunt show in Texas Arena.
Events include the Texas Heritage Craft Festival and Holiday in the Park in the fall and winter months.
Fright Fest returns October 5 to 31. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre. Other attractions include Brutal Planet, Elira's Superstition, Necropolis, P.T. Scarum's Fantom Fun House and Terror Train.
At the end of the season, the Road Runner Runaround, Daffy Duck Lake and Porky Pig Magic Wheel attractions are removed. The Wascal's Burgers and Fries dining location is also removed.
1990 to 1999
1999
The 1999 season begins on March 6 for Spring Break Out. Admission for adults is $34.99 and $17.50 for children under 48 inches.
Gotham City, a new themed area, is added next to the Goodtimes Square park area. The games midway of Goodtimes Square is removed, though a new version is constructed in Gotham City. A games midway is also added to the Boomtown park area.
Batman: The Ride, a B&M inverted roller coaster, is added to the new Gotham City park area and opens to the public on May 26.
A new show, Escape from Dino Island 3-D, is added to the Adventure Theater.
Six Flags Speedway, a go-carts attraction, is added to the Tower park area next to Shock Wave.
Summer entertainment includes Hooray for Hollywood in Southern Palace Theatre, The Crazy Horse Saloon Revue in Crazy Horse Saloon, Illusionaria in the renamed Goodtimes Square Theatre, Lone Star Legacy in Lone Star Theatre, the Carnival of Chaos stunt show in Texas Arena and the Texas Backlot Stunt Show in the streets of the Texas park area.
Special events include the Texas Heritage Craft Festival and Holiday in the Park.
Fright Fest takes place October 2 to 31 and features over $2 million in improvements across the company's chain of parks. Entertainment includes Elvis: Back from the Grave, Professor Venom's Creature Feature and Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre. Other attractions include Alice Cooper's Brutal Planet, P.T. Scarum's Fantom Fun House and Zombie Zone.
The Great Six Flags Air Racer attraction is removed from the Tower park area.
1998
Premier Parks buys Six Flags, Inc.
The 1998 season begins on February 28.
After suffering a year of technical issues, the Mr. Freeze roller coaster officially opens to the public on March 28.
Mini Mine Train reopens after its track is reprofiled to fit the new Mr. Freeze roller coaster.
La Salle's River Rapids is renamed Roaring Rapids and the entrance to the attraction is moved back to the Tower park area.
Entertainment includes Hot Rockin' Country in Southern Palace Theatre, Wild West Revue in Crazy Horse Saloon, the Hollywood Animal Stunt Show in Animal Action Theatre, Warner Brothers Behind the Scenes in Lone Star Theatre and the Batman Stunt Show in Texas Arena.
Special events include the Texas Heritage Craft Festival and Holiday in the Park.
Fright Fest returns October 9 to November 1. Entertainment includes Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre. Haunted houses include the Terrorplex - Arania's 13 Rooms of Doom, D'kay Family Crypt, D'kay Family Estate and Future Fright.
The Right Stuff: Mach One Adventure is removed from Adventure Theater at the end of the season. The Chameleon Virtual Reality attraction is also removed.
1997
The 1997 season begins on March 1.
La Vibora receives a paint job with yellow, red, and black track and green supports.
A new train station, Boomtown Depot, is added to the Boomtown park area. Though situated in the same spot of the train loop as the Goodtimes Square train station, Boomtown Depot is located on the opposite side of the tracks.
The Confederacy section is renamed Old South, according to the 1997 park map.
Mr. Freeze, a steel LIM launch roller coaster, is added to the park but does not operate during the season due to technical difficulties.
Summer entertainment includes Hot Rockin' Country in Southern Palace Theatre, Wild West Revue in Crazy Horse Saloon, the Hollywood Animal Stunt Show in Animal Action Theatre, Warner Brothers Behind the Scenes in Lone Star Theatre and the Batman Stunt Show in Texas Arena.
Returning events include the Texas Heritage Craft Festival and Holiday in the Park.
Fright Fest takes place October 3 to November 2. Entertainment includes Monster Mash Bash and Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre.
At the end of the season, the Elmer Fudd Fewwis Wheel is removed. Casa Magnetica also ceases operation.
1996
The 1996 season begins on March 2. Admission for adults is $29.95 and $23.95 for children under 48 inches. Steve Calloway takes over as the park's General Manager. Prior to this, Bob Bennet led the park for eleven seasons.
Runaway Mountain, a steel indoor roller coaster, is added to the Confederacy park area where Spinnaker was previously located.
With the addition of Runaway Mountain, Granny's Kitchen, which was also previously known as Naler's Chicken Plantation, becomes Gator McGee's Mountain Grill. The Runaway Mountain spiel also featured the voice of Gator McGee.
Dive Bomber Alley, a Skycoaster attraction, is added to the Tower park area.
In the Mexico park area, the Mexican Restaurant, which was originally El Chico's when the park opened, becomes Casa de las Banderas.
The Runaway Mine Train is renamed Mine Train.
Summer entertainment includes Hot Rockin' Country in Southern Palace Theatre, the Wild West Revue in Crazy Horse Saloon, the Hollywood Animal Stunt Show in Animal Action Theatre, Bugs Bunny Wacky World Games in Lone Star Theatre and the Batman Stunt Show in Texas Arena.
The Texas Heritage Craft Festival returns in the fall.
Fright Fest returns October 4 to 27 with the main entertainment attraction being Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre. Haunted houses include the Terrorplex - Arania's 13 Rooms of Doom, Colonel Killjoy's Crazy Clown Castle, Maze of the Lost Pharaohs and Mr. Megaton's Future Fright. Other attractions include the Creepy Country Express.
Holiday in the Park finishes out the season.
At the end of the season, the Goodtimes Square train station is removed.
1995
The 1995 season begins on April 28.
The Right Stuff: Mach One Adventure is added to the new Adventure Theater in the USA park area.
To expand the theme of the new attraction, surrounding rides are also updated. Texas Cliffhanger, the park's first-generation Intamin Freefall attraction, is renamed to G-Force Anti-Gravitational Test Facility. Splashwater Falls is renamed to Splashdown Re-Entry Test Simulation.
Chameleon Virtual Reality, an upcharge attraction, is added to the Goodtimes Square park area.
Summer entertainment includes Hot Rockin' Country in Southern Palace Theatre, Miss Lillie's Red Garter Review in Crazy Horse Saloon, the Hollywood Animal Stunt Show in Animal Action Theatre and the Batman Stunt Show in Texas Arena.
The Music Mill Amphitheater is expanded from 10,000 to 15,000 seats.
In Texas, the Giant Souvenirs gift shop becomes Six Flags Kids.
The Texas Heritage Craft Festival and Holiday in the Park return in the fall and winter months.
Fright Fest returns October 7 to 31. Entertainment includes the debut of Welcome to Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre. Haunted Houses include the Terrorplex - Arania's 13 Rooms of Doom, Crazy Clown Castle, Maze of Lost Pharaohs and Mr. Megaton's Future Fright.
The Spinnaker attraction is removed at the end of the season and relocates to Fiesta Texas in San Antonio.
1994
The 1994 season begins on March 5. The total park size has expanded to 205 acres.
Roaring Rapids is renamed La Salle's River Rapids and the entrance to the attraction is moved from the Tower section to the France park area.
Though only intended to take place in spring months, Judge Roy Scream trains run backwards the whole season.
Stand up baskets are removed from Texas Chute Out.
Summer entertainment is heavily influenced by Warner Brothers. Entertainment includes Warner Music Rock Revue in Southern Palace Theatre, Miss Lillie's Red Garter in Crazy Horse Saloon, the Batman Stunt Show in Texas Arena, Pure Country in Lone Star Theatre, the Hollywood Animal Stunt Show in the newly-named Animal Action Theatre and the O.K. Corral Shoot-Out Backlot show featured in the streets of the Texas park area.
The Texas Heritage Crafts festival returns in the fall.
Fright Fest takes place October 7 to 30. Entertainment includes Welcome to my Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre. Other attractions include The Terrorplex in the Spain park area and Arania's Tombs of Doom in the France park area.
Holiday in the Park finishes out the 1994 season.
There are 2,500 seasonal employees along with 225 full-time employees. Year-end attendance exceeds three million visitors.
1993
The 1993 season begins on March 6. Admission for adults is $25.95 and $19.95 for seniors and children.
Time Warner buys the second half of Six Flags, Inc. from the Blackstone Group and Wertheim Schroder.
The park's front gate area is given a full facelift.
Summer entertainment includes Ice Express, an ice skating show in Southern Palace Theatre, Now That Country in Crazy Horse Saloon and the Batman Stunt Show in Texas Arena.
Returning events include Spring Break Out, the Texas Heritage Crafts Festival and Holiday in the Park.
Fright Fest returns October 8 to 31. Entertainment includes Love at First Fright in Southern Palace Theatre. Haunted houses include the Terrorplex - Arania's 13 Rooms of Doom, Dr. Blood's Fantom Funhouse and Experiments in Terror. Other attractions include Arania's Haunted Highway at the Chaparral Antique Cars and Dr. Blood's Zombie Express on the Six Flags Railroad.
1992
The 1992 season begins on February 29, the earliest start to date.
The Yosemite Sam and the Gold River Adventure dark ride is added to the structure that once held the The Cave attraction.
A 2,500-seat amphitheater, Texas Arena, is constructed on the former site of the Skeeball Palace and Aquatic Theatre. The Batman Stunt Show is introduced in the new venue.
In USA, the Looney Tunes Mall is introduced in the former exhibition hall building.
Other entertainment includes We are the World (Do You Hear the People Sing) in Southern Palace Theatre, Bugs Bunny Goin' Hollywood in Looney Tunes Theatre, One More Payment and its Mine in Crazy Horse Saloon and a magic show featured in Lone Star Theatre.
The Texas Heritage Crafts Festival returns in the fall.
Fright Fest debuts for the park's 5th season presenting a Halloween event on select dates between October 9 and November 1. Entertainment includes Arania's Final Death Tests and Arania's Web. Haunted Houses include Arania's 13 Rooms of Doom, Arania's Graveyard of the Living Dead, Arania Goes to London and the Scary Tales house.
Holiday in the Park returns in the winter with entertainment including the Christmas Fantasy on Ice in Music Mill Amphitheater.
1991
Time Warner purchases half of Six Flags Corporation while the Blackstone Group and Wertheim Schroder purchase the other half.
The 1991 season begins on March 9.
Looney Tunes Land sees new upgrades and attractions for the 1991 season. Martian Escape, a children's swing ride is introduced. Other additions include Sylvester's Junior's Train, a Zamperla Rio Grande attraction, The Convoy, a Kiddie Convoy attraction and Porky Pig Magic Wheel, an Eli Bridge Ferris Wheel attraction. Other upgrades to the area included a jumping fountains feature and the Kopper Kettle dining location becoming Wascal's Burgers and Fries.
In the Tower park area, the Aquatic Theatre pool is covered and the venue becomes the home of a stunt show called The Hollywood Stunt Show.
Other entertainment includes PIZZAZZ! in Southern Palace Theatre, the Bugs Bunny Celebration on Ice in Looney Tunes Theatre and a magic show featured in the renamed Lone Star Theatre. In the fall, a new show called The Moscow Circus - Cirk Valentin is performed.
The Texas Heritage Crafts Festival returns for the fall.
The fourth annual Fright Nights takes place October 11 to November 3. Entertainment includes Fright Nights IV: Arania's Nightmare in Southern Palace Theatre. Other attractions include the Arania's 13 Rooms of Doom and Arania's Guest Room haunted houses, the Arania's Graveyard of the Living Dead haunted house and the Haunted Cave.
Holiday in the Park returns to finish out the season. Entertainment includes the Christmas Fantasy on Ice in Music Mill Amphitheater.
The Cave dark ride attraction, the Skeeball Palace and the Aquatic Theatre are removed at the end of the season.
1990
The 1990 season begins on March 17. Admission for adults is $19.95 and $9.98 for children.
The Texas Giant, a wooden roller coaster designed by Curtis D. Summers, is added to the Texas park area for $5 million. It is the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world when introduced.
In the Texas park area, the Yosemite Sam's gift shop becomes Giant Souvenirs and the funnel cake stand becomes the Bubba's Hot Dogs dining location.
Entertainment includes The Dolphin Show in the Aquatic Theatre and the Bugs Bunny Celebration on Ice in Looney Tunes Theatre.
The Texas Heritage Crafts Festival debuts in the fall, showing off numerous skilled crafts such as soap making and wood carving. The event also includes specialty food items and musical performances.
Fright Nights returns for a third season on select dates from October 12 to 28. Entertainment includes Frankenstein: The Creation, Fright Night III, Mysteries of the South and The Texas Magic Show. Haunted Houses include the March of Dimes house and the Scary Tales house.
Holiday in the Park finishes out the year and the 1990 season ends December 31. Holiday in the Park entertainment includes the Christmas Fantasy on Ice in Music Mill Amphitheater.
Around 2.9 million guests visit Six Flags Over Texas, making 1990 a record season.
1980 to 1989
1989
The 1989 season begins on March 4. Admission is $20.50 for adults and $14 for children and seniors.
Six Flags Over Texas begins referring to Good Time Square as Good Times. The whole area receives a 50s-themed makeover. The Ma Snooker's dining location is also rethemed and renamed Chubbie's Diner.
Flashback!, a Vekoma Boomerang roller coaster, is added to the Good Times park area in the location once occupied by Rotodisco and Texas Tornado. The attraction has its grand opening on March 18.
The Texas Tornado is moved to the former location of the Antique Carousel in Boomtown.
Entertainment includes Flashback, the Musical in Southern Palace Theatre, Howdy From Texas in Crazy Horse Saloon, the Honor of Bugs ice show in Looney Tunes Theatre and the return of The Dolphin Show in the Aquatic Theatre.
In Boomtown, the Blue Ribbon Fixin's dining location is renamed Turkey Legs and Smoked Sausage. The Gold Miner's Hot Dogs and Pizza location becomes Specialty Hot Dawgs.
Fright Nights returns for three weekends between October 13 and 29. Entertainment includes Dr. Fright's Mystery Theatre. Other attractions include the March of Dimes Haunted House, the Haunted Cave and the Haunted Hotel on Elm Street.
Holiday in the Park finishes out the season, ending on December 31.
Spindletop is removed and relocated to Frontier City after the season ends.
1988
The carousel reopens at the front of the park as the Silver Star Carousel after being restored.
The USA Food Court is constructed in the USA park area, taking over part of the area once home to the Pit Stop dining location. In Boomtown, the Boomtown Snack Shop becomes Blue Ribbon Fixin's. In Texas, the Gilded Unicorn gift shop becomes Yosemite Sam's.
Summer entertainment includes the Incredible Acrobats of China and the Stars and Stripes Salute! in Southern Palace Theatre and the U.S. High Diving Team show in the Aquatic Theatre.
The first-ever Fright Nights takes place on select dates between October 15 and 31. Shows include Dr. Frite's Mystery Theater in Southern Palace Theatre and Freaky Follies Revue in Crazy Horse Saloon. Other attractions include King Kong on the side of the Oil Derrick, Freddy Krueger's Haunted Hotel, Crystal Lake Roaring Rapids, the Haunted Cave and the Scary Tales Haunted House. The third largest crowd, 45,000 guests, is reported on October 22 during the event.
Holiday in the Park finishes out the season.
At the end of the season, Rotodisco, formerly known as Rotoriculous, is removed from Good Time Square.
1987
Six Flags Corporation is bought by Wesray Capital Corporation for $617 million.
The 1987 season begins on March 14.
Splashwater Falls, a Hopkins Rides water attraction, is added to USA in an area that was once home to a portion of the Happy Motoring Freeway and Big Bend.
Entertainment includes the Incredible Acrobats of China and Stars and Stripes Salute! in Southern Palace Theatre, the U.S. High Diving Team show in the Aquatic Theatre, Country Express in Crazy Horse Saloon and The Bugs Bunny Story in Looney Tunes Theatre.
Holiday in the Park finishes out the season.
1986
The 1986 season begins on March 1 and is the 25th anniversary for Six Flags Over Texas.
The Avalanche Bobsled roller coaster is added to the Spain park area. The attraction was relocated from Six Flags Magic Mountain.
In Texas, Newman's Corn Dog Cafe is moved to the structure once home to Pony Express Pizza. The former Cafe location becomes a funnel cake shop. In Boomtown, the Smokehouse Sausage Stand is renamed Boomtown Snack Shop.
The Music Mill Amphitheater is expanded from 4,500 to 10,000 seats.
The park celebrates its 25th anniversary on August 5 with a grand total of 52 million guests since opening day. A nightly parade, themed to the occasion, also takes place each evening during the summer.
Holiday in the Park returns to finish out the season.
Track two of the Happy Motoring Freeway is removed at the end of the season.
1985
The 1985 season begins on March 2. Tickets are priced at $14.95 for adults and at $7.95 for children under 42".
Looney Tunes Land takes over the area once occupied by Pac-Man Land in USA. The Daffy Duck Lake children's boat attraction is added. Red Baron is renamed Tazmanian Devil Flying Ace, Rugged Buggy is renamed Road Runner Runaround and the Kiddie Ferris Wheel is renamed the Elmer Fudd Fewwis Wheel.
The former exhibit hall was now home to USA Hats, Looney Tunes Gifts, Six Flags Hallmark, Cover Photo and a recording studio.
Good Time Theatre is renamed Looney Tunes Theatre and features the Bugs Bunny Story show. Other entertainment includes Celebrate America! in Southern Palace Theatre, Texas Heartache in Crazy Horse Saloon, the U.S. High Diving Team show in Aquatic Theatre, a wagon puppet show called Argyle the Snake and nightly fireworks.
The Cinesphere Chevy Show is removed and the venue now features other Cinema 180 films.
In Texas, Fletcher's Corny Dogs becomes Newman's Corn Dog Cafe.
Holiday In The Park is introduced during the 1985 season. Attractions include a large "star" at the top of Oil Derrick, 325,000 lights, a light Christmas Tree added to Texas Chute Out and Snow Mountain. Entertainment includes A Jolly Holiday in Southern Palace Theatre, Country Christmas in Crazy Horse Saloon and The Bugs Bunny Merrie Holiday Revue in Looney Tunes Theatre.
The Antique Carousel is removed from Boomtown for restoration once the season ends.
1984
The 1984 season begins on March 10.
The Great Six Flags Air Racer, a Bi-Plane Tower attraction, is added to the Tower park area.
The U.S. High Diving Team show is added to the Aquatic Theatre where The Dolphin Show had previously performed.
The first "Spring Break Out" takes place in the 1984 season.
Other entertainment includes The Spirit of the Olympics in Good Time Theatre, Gonna Have a Party in Crazy Horse Saloon, Star Struck in Southern Palace Theatre and the Pac-Man Show in People Mover Theatre.
At the end of the year, Pac-Man Land and the Sensational Sense Machine attraction are removed.
Attendance for the season is recorded at 2.35 million people.
1983
The 1983 season begins on March 5. Park admission is $11.95 at the start of the season.
Roaring Rapids, an Intamin River Rapids attraction, is added into the Tower park area, taking up a portion of where Skull Island and La Salle's River Adventure once existed.
Pac-Man Land is added to the USA park area where the petting zoo once existed. The Red Baron attraction is moved to Pac-Man Land, giving the area three children's rides. Other attractions included the Blinky Boppers slides, Pac-Man Passage maze, the Pac-Man Pillows inflatable bounce area, the Power Pill Plunge ball pit and the Pac's Peak inflatable hill.
Texas Tornado, a Chance Rides Yo-Yo attraction, is added to the spot where Crazy Legs had once existed in Good Time Square.
In the Boomtown, the snack stand near Dry Hole Charlie's is renamed Smokehouse Sausage. In Texas, the Jimmy Dean Cafe is renamed Fletcher's Corny Dogs.
The Country Critter Revue in the People Mover Theatre is replaced by the Pac-Man Show.
Summer entertainment includes The Spirit of Olympics in Good Time Theatre.
A three-day Christmas event is hosted at the park during Thanksgiving weekend.
At the end of the season, the Caddo War Canoes are removed.
1982
Six Flags, Inc. is put up for sale and purchased by Bally Manufacturing Corp. in January.
The 1982 season begins on March 6.
Texas Cliffhanger, a first-generation Intamin Freefall attraction, is added to the Boomtown park area. It is the first attraction of its kind in the world.
The Kiddie Ferris Wheel attraction is added to the USA park area. The Rugged Buggy attraction is moved nearby.
In Boomtown, the Mustard's Last Stand Hot Dogs dining location is renamed Gold Miner's Hot Dogs and Pizza.
Spindletop is moved to the Texas park area in the spot once occupied by the Astrolift station.
Entertainment includes America - Saluting American Music in Southern Palace Theatre and the return of the fireworks display.
La Salle's River Adventure closes on August 15 and is removed from the park.
At the end of the season, the petting zoo, the Crazy Legs attraction and the remaining section of Skull Island is removed.
1981
The 1981 season begins on March 7.
Conquistador, a swinging ship attraction, is added to the Spain park area. The ride's location is roughly where the Fiesta Train "volcano" structure once stood.
In the Texas Park area, Sandwich Emporium becomes Pony Express Pizza. A new snack stand is installed next to Dry Hole Charlie's in the Boomtown park area. In USA, Mother Morton's Snack Stand is renamed back to Pit Stop.
The Country Critter Revue is added to the People Mover Theatre and features animatronic farm animal characters.
Entertainment includes the Stars 'n Stripes Puppet Show in Good Time Theatre, That Good Ole Texas Opry in Crazy Horse Saloon, Six Flags Follies in Southern Palace Theatre and a fireworks show entitled Rockets Red Glare.
1980
The 1980 season begins on March 1. Admission at the beginning of the season was $9.95. Two-day tickets are also available for $14.95.
Six Flags Over Texas constructs a gas station in the park's parking lot.
Ride and area-specific costumes are eliminated and park team members begin wearing uniforms that were color-coded to their departments.
Judge Roy Scream, a wooden out-and-back roller coaster designed by Bill Cobb, is added to the Good Time Square park area.
Entertainment includes Sing and Laugh with the People Mover Man in the People Mover Theatre and Six Flags Follies in Southern Palace Theatre.
The Lost Temple of the Chisos is rethemed back to Casa Magnetica.
The Triple Texas T gift shop becomes Texas Boots and the Iron Horse Snackshop becomes the Jimmy Dean Cafe.
A miniature village is constructed at the former location of Happy Motoring Freeway track one. Happy Motoring Freeway's former queue becomes the Happy Hot Dogs dining location.
The Astrolift attraction is removed at the end of the season.
1970 to 1979
1979
The 1979 season begins on March 3.
Angus G. Wynne, Jr., the creator and founder of Six Flags, passes away at the age of sixty-five on March 12.
A one-man magic and light show, The People Mover Show is added in a new 400-seat performance venue (the People Mover Theatre) behind the Indian Village Trading Post.
Casa Magnetica is rethemed to the Lost Temple of the Chisos. The entrance is moved near the exit of flume two. The attraction receives a Mayan theme and features recorded spiels instead of live actors.
The Sensational Sense Machine, a virtual reality attraction designed by Intamin A.G., is added at the former location of Missile Chaser in the Modern (USA) park area. The attraction holds fifty guests and "shifts" around in sync with the featured movie via hydraulics.
El Sombrero is moved near the former location of the Fiesta Train, using the past attraction's original entrance and queue house.
Rotoriculous is renamed Rotodisco.
The Hanging Tree shopping location in Texas is renamed Texas Triple T. The Dog Tags gift shop is added to the USA park area.
Other entertainment includes The World on a String in Good Time Theatre.
At the end of the season, the Big Bend roller coaster is removed from the park, sent to Six Flags St. Louis and stored until the late 1980s. Big Bend is eventually sold for scrap.
The Banderas de Colores (covered walkway) and track one of the Happy Motoring Freeway attraction are also removed at the end of the season.
1978
The 1978 season begins on March 11. Admission is $8.50 and children under three are free. 32 million total visitors are on record since the park's opening season.
A Schwarzkopf multi-looping steel roller coaster, Shock Wave, is added to the Tower park area. Shock Wave was coined as the tallest, longest, fastest double loop coaster in the world when it opened.
Jazz Crazy! is featured in the Southern Palace Theatre.
The skull from Skull Island, the Cyclorama Museum at the Indian Village Trading Post and the Fiesta Train are removed at the end of the season.
1978 sees a record attendance of 2.78 million visitors. Average yearly attendance is at 2.5 million visitors.
1977
Spinnaker, a Schwarzkopf Enterprise attraction, is added to the to the Tower park area.
Stand up baskets are added to the Texas Chute Out, giving guests the option to ride the attraction standing up or sitting down.
A new gift shop, El Mercado de la Plaza, is added to the Mexico park area near front gate. The Pit Stop dining location in Modern (USA) is renamed Mother Morton's Snack Stand.
As of 1977, the former exhibit hall building is home to the Crazy Confections, USA Hat Shop and Solar Circuit shopping locations.
Skull Island sees the addition of a pirate ship theatre, featuring the Captain LaFleet's Flagship Follies show.
Good Times, Good Music, Good Friends is featured in Southern Palace Theatre.
On July 3, a record-breaking crowd is reported at 45,496 people. This is the same day K. C. and the Sunshine Band performs at the park.
The Missile Chaser attraction is removed at the end of the season.
1976
The 1976 season begins on March 13. Adult admission is $7.50 and children under three are free. Season passes are introduced at $25.00.
An Intamin Parachute Drop attraction, Texas Chute Out, is added to the Good Time Square park area. The structure that was once home to The Will Rogers Show and The Fun Guns of Dry Gulch becomes Texas Chute Out's queue house.
The C. Cosmo Flying Machine Co. attraction is renamed Red Baron.
Good Time Theatre, formerly known as the Krofft Puppet Theatre, featured the American Pie! Jamboree, while Celebrate! played inside Southern Palace Theatre.
The Oil Derrick slides and the Skull Island rafts are removed at the end of the season, which ends on November 28.
1975
The season begins on March 15. Adult admission is $7.00, admission for children under 12 is $6.00 and parking is 50 cents.
A new mascot is introduced for Six Flags Over Texas. His name is Cyrus Cosmo, the inventor. Cyrus Cosmo "invents" multiple new attractions for the park, along with new entertainment options. In 1975, the Cyrus Cosmo Incredible Electric Light Brigade Parade and Cyrus Cosmo Wonder Show, a magic show in Music Mill Amphitheater, are introduced.
The C. Cosmo Flying Machine Co., a children's biplane attraction, is added where Flying Jenny once stood.
Rotoriculous, an indoor Reverchon Himalaya attraction, is added to Good Time Square.
The Will Rogers Show is replaced with The Fun Guns of Dry Gulch.
Summer entertainment includes Jukebox Jubilee in Southern Palace Theatre and an acrobatics show on top of Oil Derrick. Billed as "America's Champion Daredevil Aerialists," the acrobatic stunts were performed on thirty-foot sway poles.
The end of the season is November 30. 2.7 million people are shown to have visited the park. The average daily attendance was 15,000 people.
1974
The 1974 season begins on March 15.
With the success of concerts in earlier seasons, the Music Mill Amphitheater is added to the Tower park area with 4,500 seats.
The Skeeball Palace opens in the park's Tower area.
Multiple changes take place to dining and shopping locations in the Texas park area. The meat market, which was constructed opening season, becomes I.C. Fizz Soda Fountain Specialties. Also opened in the park's first season, both the Country Store and Post Office become the Hanging Tree gift shop. The bank building, also an opening season structure, is converted into the Sandwich Emporium dining location.
The Texas Pavilion (Texas Arena) is removed at the end of the season, after essentially being replaced by the Music Mill Amphitheater.
The Flying Jenny attraction is removed at the end of the season.
1973
The 1973 season begins on March 17.
Good Time Square, the park's eighth themed area, opens to the public. This is the first park area to feature games of skill. Much like Boomtown, Good Time Square was considered another extension of the USA park area.
Good Time Square rides include Doc Snooker's Infernal Electric Bumping Machines (Bumper Cars) and Crazy Legs, a Eyerly Aircraft Monster attraction.
The Boomtown train station is replaced by the Good Time Square railroad station. The new station is in the same spot, just on the opposite side of the train tracks.
A new dining location, Doubleday's Triple Play, is added with the addition of Good Time Square.
Good Time Square also features a miniature scale circus called the Dragon Brothers Circus.
An attendance record of 40,742 guests takes place on May 19.
The Passing Parade is featured in Southern Palace Theatre.
The refreshment stand in Modern (USA) is renamed Pit Stop. The Depot Cafe in the Texas park area is renamed the Iron Horse Snackshop. The La Taraza Refresh Stand in the Mexico park area becomes the La Cantina Snack Stand.
Six Flags Over Texas held its first Halloween-themed event, featuring specialized shows, a parade and roaming monsters.
1972
The 1972 season begins on March 25. 1972 marks the first year Six Flags Over Texas opens prior to April.
The entrance mall area sees the addition of a large "ball" fountain. At night, the fountain would feature a color-changing lighting package.
The Rugged Buggy, a children's car ride attraction, is added to the Petting Zoo in the Modern (USA) park area.
The Hash House dining location in Boomtown is renamed Dry Hole Charlie's. The second refreshment location in Boomtown becomes Mustard's Last Stand Hot Dogs.
Entertainment includes Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! in Southern Palace Theatre and Follies in the Krofft Puppet Theatre.
The Will Rogers Show was constructed near the Krofft Puppet Theatre. The show featured a Will Rogers animatronic figure that would recreate comedy show routines.
1971
The 1971 season begins on April 3. Admission $5.75 for adults and $4.00 for children under 12.
Penn Central Railroad takes over management of Six Flags Over Texas.
On June 20, Big Bend, a Schwarzkopf Speedracer steel roller coaster, opens in the Modern (USA) park area. The new roller coaster sits in the location once occupied by the Jet Set.
Entertainment includes Sing Out! America in Southern Palace Theatre and the Six Flags Shindig in the Texas Pavilion (Texas Arena). A puppet show continued in the Krofft Puppet Theatre, featuring the HR Pufnstuf character.
1970
The 1970 season begins on April 11.
The Texas Pavilion (Texas Arena) is remodeled and expanded to 2,000 seats. The venue features a new show entitled the Los Voladores Flying Indian Spectacular.
A 1/16 model of Six Flags Over Texas is unveiled in the Boomtown park area. Taking over a year to construct, the model featured a number of animated pieces.
A new gift shop, Spectrum Mod is opened in the Modern (USA) park area.
Two shows, Sing-in-70 and 45 Minutes from Broadway, are featured in Southern Palace Theatre.
The Jet Set attraction is removed at the end of the season.
1959 to 1969
1969
The 1969 season begins on April 12. The opening ceremonies feature the release of balloons that contain free admission to the park.
Oil Derrick, a 300-foot-tall Intamin observation tower, is added where the swamp tree slides and suspension bridge once existed. The attraction opens on May 24. With this new addition, the Tower park area is born.
A twelve-lane slide attraction is added to Oil Derrick's fifty-foot level. Riders travel down the slide on burlap sacks.
The Mini Mine Train, constructed by Arrow Development, is added to the Boomtown park area where the Sky Hook attraction once existed.
A 1,000-seat outdoor venue, the Aquatic Theatre, is added to the Tower park area. The venue is the new location of The Dolphin Show.
The Cinsephere Chevy Show is added across the pathway from The Cave attraction.
The Fisherman's Wharf dining location and The Blowout (later to be known as the Boogie Woogie Magic Shop) are added near Oil Derrick.
The Fabulous Flickers show is featured in Southern Palace Theatre.
1969 marks the final season of the Wild West Show in Texas Pavilion (Texas Arena).
Angus G. Wynne, Jr. sells Six Flags to Limited Partnership.
1968
The 1968 season begins on April 13. The park's property has now expanded to 140 acres heading into the eighth season. Park admission is $4.50 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12.
The Ampitheater undergoes a $200,000 renovation to become the indoor Southern Palace Theatre. The venue features two shows for the 1968 season, BC-TV and the Red, White and Blue Revue.
The Krofft Puppet Theatre, which also costs $200,000, is added just outside the Modern (USA) park area. Featuring the works of puppeteers Sid and Marty Krofft, the first show is entitled Circus.
Under the direction of the Krofft Brothers, the Fiesta Train undergoes major renovations with upgraded animatronics and new, larger scenes.
The Cyclorama Museum of American Indians was added onto the Trading Post.
After one season, Spindletop is moved near Skull Island.
A second flume, also constructed by Arrow Development, is added to El Aserradero due to its popularity. The attraction takes over part of the area once occupied by the Indian Village.
The Sky Hook attraction, along with the suspension bridge and three swamp tree slides from Skull Island, are removed at the end of the season. Sky Hook is relocated to the new Six Flags Over Georgia theme park.
Attendance declined for the first time in park history from 2 million to 1.7 million visitors.
1967
A Chance rotor ride, Spindletop, is added to the park near the present-day location of Majestic Theatre.
The Jet Set, Intamin's first amusement ride, is added to the Modern (USA) park area.
Let's Do It is featured in the Amphitheater.
End-of-year attendance is reported at around 2 million people.
The Butterfield Stagecoach attraction is removed at the end of the season.
Though the Trading Post remains, the Indian Village is removed at the end of the season.
1966
The 1966 season begins on April 15.
The Wild West Show is added to the Texas Pavilion.
The park's first version of The Dolphin Show, located on Skull Island, opens in June.
The Runaway Mine Train roller coaster, designed by Arrow Dynamics, opens on July 23 in the Boomtown park area. Runaway Mine Train is the first mine train roller coaster in the world.
Let's Do It is featured in the Amphitheater.
1965
The 1965 season begins on April 16. Six Hundred balloons are released by Angus Wynne, each featuring free admission to the park.
A Chance Trabant attraction, El Sombrero, is added where the La Cucaracha roller coaster once existed.
The County Fair arena, also known as the Texas Pavilion and the Texas Arena, is constructed in the Texas park area. Holding 2,500 guests, the outdoor arena features the Six Flags Circus and is the first attraction constructed outside of the railroad loop.
The clock tower is constructed near front gate on top of the park's ice house and the "star" planter at the entrance of the park is replaced with five large circular planters.
The Steak House dining location in the Confederacy park area becomes Colonel's Cafe.
Thank You, Mr. President - A New Play with Old Music is featured in the Amphitheater.
Helicopter rides discontinue after the 1965 season.
1964
The 1964 season begins on April 18. Admission prices for the park remain consistent with 1963.
The Cave dark ride, featuring the famed Speelunker character, is added to the Confederacy park area. The attraction itself is designed by Angus Wynne and Randall Duell. Arrow Development engineered the actual ride mechanisms.
A suspension bridge and three swamp slides are added to Skull Island.
A Mexican Bazaar, featuring themed souvenirs, is constructed on the former site of the Goat Cart ride.
Pink Things ice cream is officially introduced.
In the Confederacy park area, the building that housed the Highland Historical Press is converted into The Steak House dining location.
The Singing Flags campus revue is featured in the Amphitheater.
The park's first roller coaster, La Cucaracha, and the pirate ship in Skull Island are removed at the end of the season.
1963
The 1963 season began on April 20. Adult tickets are $3.50 and tickets for children under 12 are $2.50.
Boomtown is added to Six Flags Over Texas as the seventh park area. The concept behind Boomtown was to replicate a turn-of-the-century oil town in Texas, acting as a historical add-on to the USA park area. Spanning six acres, Boomtown attractions include the Antique Carousel, the Sky Hook ride and the Boomtown train station. Dining options include the Hash House.
Track one of the Happy Motoring Freeway is shortened with the addition of the Boomtown park area.
El Aserradero, a Arrow Development log flume attraction, is added in the Spain section where the Los Conquistadors Coronado Burro Ride once existed. El Aserradero is the first log flume ride in the world.
The Jersey Lilly, a replica of Judge Roy Bean's saloon, is constructed in the park.
The Gilchrist Glitters campus revue is featured in the Amphitheater.
The Goat Cart ride is removed at the end of the operating season.
1962
The 1962 season begins on April 20. Adult tickets are $2.00 and tickets for children under 12 are $1.75. The minimum employee age is eighteen and Six Flags Over Texas employs one thousand team members.
The Wild Mouse roller coaster, Sidewinder, is moved to the Mexico park area and renamed La Cucaracha.
The red train is added to the Six Flags Over Texas Railroad.
Chaparral Antique Cars, created by Arrow Development, are added in the Texas park area.
The Caddo War Canoes attraction is added, themed to the Caddo Native American tribe that is native to Texas.
Skull Island is expanded and new attractions include a tree house slide, barrel slide and pirate ship.
A second track is added to the Happy Motoring Freeway, taking over the former spot where Sidewinder once sat.
Casa Magnetica, a "crooked house" attraction, is added to the Spain park area.
Miss Amanda's Pancake House is added to the Confederate park area.
The Amphitheater features the Six Flags Campus Revue, which includes an orchestra, twenty-six performers and lasted nearly an hour.
The Los Conquistadors Coronado Burro Ride is removed at the end of the operating season.
End-of-year attendance is at 1.2 million people.
1961
In April, the name "Texas under Six Flags" is officially changed to "Six Flags Over Texas."
Six Flags Over Texas "soft opens" August 1 through August 4.
Six Flags Over Texas officially opens on August 5, 1961.
The park is designed to depict the six sovereigns that had ruled over Texas throughout time. Unveiling a well-rounded park was important to Wynne. Several rides are designed to replicate "real" experiences from their located park area. Shops and dining locations also follow the formula, featuring the appropriate food and souvenir offerings. Each park area also featured themed street performances and in-depth landscaping.
Attendance for the first opening day is 8,374 people.
Admission is $2.75 for adults and $2.25 for children, parking is 50 cents, hamburgers are 35 cents and soft drinks are 10 cents.
Minimum employee age is twenty-one years old.
The first six areas of the park are Spain, France, Mexico, Texas, Confederacy and Modern (USA).
Located at the front gate are the dancing waters, the Star Mall and the Six Flags Over Texas marching band.
In the Modern park area, attractions include the Southwest Life Petting Zoo, Missile Chaser, Happy Motoring Freeway (one track), one of two Astrolift stations and the Sidewinder, a Wild Mouse roller coaster. Exhibit halls, which were upcharge attractions that featured educational content, were also located in USA. The refreshment stand is the primary dining location in the area.
France features the La Salle's River Adventure attraction. The park area also features the Pierre's Treasures gift shop.\
The Amphitheater, which features a variety show, the Butterfield Stage Coach, the Little Dixie Carousel, the Dixieland Band and the Confederate recruiting station and re-enactment performers are located in the Confederacy park area. This area also features Naler's Chicken Plantation House, a prime in-park dining option, and Mrs. Goff's Ice Cream. Shopping locations include Leonard's, Miss Abigail's and a bookstore called the Highland Historical Press.
Skull Island, "Skull Rock" skull slide, raft ride to Skull Island, and tree slide are located in the Skull Island/Confederate area of the park.
The Six Flags Railroad, Crazy Horse Saloon, one of two Astrolift stations and gunfighter performances are located in the Texas park area. Dining options include the Depot Cafe. Shopping options include Jean's Western Wear and Mrs. Bowie's Candy Shop.
The Indian Village and Trading Post are located on the border of the Mexico and Texas park areas.
The Los Conquistadors Coronado Burro Ride is located in the Spain park area.
The Las Cocheses Cabras Goat Cart Ride, the Indian Village, the Native American dancers, the original Ferrocarril Fiesta Train, a mariachi band and Banderas de Colores (covered walkway) are located in the Mexico park area. The area's dining location includes the La Taraza Refresh Stand and El Chico, while guests could purchase related souvenirs at Casa de Regalos.
Helicopter rides are located outside the park.
The first season is a total of forty-five days in operation, 550,000 total attendance throughout the first year and the last operating day is November 25.
1960
The construction of Six Flags Over Texas begins in August with an estimated completion date of July, 1961.
Two hundred and five acres were obtained for the project. Thirty-five acres are used for the main park itself. The remaining acreage is used for park support, parking, etc.
In December, the press is given a construction tour. Prior to this date, the name for the park would be "Great Southwestland." The new name for the park was announced as "Texas under Six Flags."
1959
Angus G. Wynne, Jr. has the desire of building Six Flags Over Texas after being inspired by the opening of Disneyland four years earlier.
The Great Southwest Corporation begins planning and designing for Six Flags Over Texas.
The name "Six Flags" is represented and thought up from the six different countries whose flag has flown over Texas.