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Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review | Grand Opening & the 1960s
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Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review | Grand Opening & the 1960s

The original Six Flags theme park, Six Flags Over Texas, officially opened on August 5, 1961. Themed around the six flags that had flown over Texas, the park's original concept featured first-of-its-kind attractions, heavily-themed areas and a major focus on entertainment and guest experience. Six Flags Over Texas saw tremendous growth in the 1960s. Marquee attractions, such as the El Aserradero log flume, the Runaway Mine Train roller coaster and hundreds of thousands of dollars invested into entertainment, highlighted the decade.

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Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review | 1970 - 1979
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Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review | 1970 - 1979

Our next episode in the Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review Series takes a look at 1970 through 1979. Several transformations happened around the park, including a change in the skyline with the addition of Texas Chute Out and the debut of Good Time Square. Other prime attractions included the Big Bend and Shock Wave roller coasters, along with marquee flat rides like Spinnaker.

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Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review | 2000 - 2009
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Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review | 2000 - 2009

Six Flags Over Texas navigated its way through a number of drastic changes from 2000 to 2009. Record-breaking attractions, such as Titan and Superman: Tower of Power, highlighted the early 2000s. The 2000s were also a time for unique entertainment offerings. Join us as we travel back in time to take a look at the first-ever Six Flags theme park.

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