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Guide to Fright Fest 2024 at Six Flags Over Texas, New Haunt Locations & Event Updates

Fright Fest 2024 begins at Six Flags Over Texas in just under two weeks. Taking place on select evenings between September 13 and November 3, Fright Fest is a Halloween-themed event, featuring haunted houses, live entertainment, scare zones and spooky decor. New for 2024 is a slate of several popular haunted house themes, including Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Stranger Things and SAW. Join us for a guide to this year's event, showing off attraction locations and checking out setup progress.

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New Rides Open at Six Flags Over Texas, Fright Fest 2024 Updates, Has Food Quality Improved?

Earlier this month, Six Flags Over Texas unveiled their new Bugs Bunny Boomtown attractions, which are Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce and the returning Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters. Fright Fest is just over two months away and we've been able to confirm an entertainment offering and discuss the haunted house teasers that have been released. Finally, another food review gauges if the park's food quality has improved since our first summer visit.

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Dino Off Road Adventure Opens at Six Flags Over Texas, Coasting for Kids - Give Kids the World

Coasting for Kids, a Give Kids The World Village fundraiser, is held at several parks across the country during the summer. Coasting for Kids donations help critically ill children and their families enjoy vacations at no charge. Now open at Six Flags Over Texas is Dino Off Road Adventure. Plus, join us for a quick construction update that includes a look at new Bugs Bunny Boomtown attractions.

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Six Flags Over Texas Summertime Weekday Visit - Honest Truth Amid Guest Experience & Budget Cuts

Six Flags Over Texas has begun their summertime operations, opening daily until they close on Tuesdays beginning later in the month. Summer at the park looks a little different with a lack of events and no entertainment offerings during weekdays. Food prices, along with a surcharge, continue to increase while quality suffers.

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Full Hurricane Harbor Arlington Water Park Tour | 40th Anniversary Celebration

In 2024, Hurricane Harbor Arlington celebrates its 40th anniversary. Originally a Wet 'n Wild water park, Six Flags purchased the property in 1995. Today, Hurricane Harbor features over twenty water slides and attractions, which span from kid-friendly to the ultimate thrill. Join us for an in-depth tour of Hurricane Harbor Arlington, taking a look at its rides, attractions, dining, shopping and premium offerings.

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Dinosaurs Begin to Take Over Six Flags Over Texas, Ride Closures & New Summer Updates

New for 2024 at Six Flags Over Texas is the Dino Off Road Adventure. Taking over the existing track of the Chaparral Antique Cars attraction, the new ride will feature several dinosaur animatronics throughout its layout. Construction is quickly under way on the new ride, along with the two new children's attractions set to open in Bugs Bunny Boomtown.

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Total Solar Eclipse Engulfs Six Flags Over Texas, Plus Improvements & New Ride Construction Updates

April 8, 2024 saw Six Flags Over Texas become a unique place to catch the total solar eclipse with rides, viewing areas and a fireworks display. The park is also continuing construction on their two new children's attractions: Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce and Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters. Six Flags Over Texas is also working on other projects as well, including EV chargers in the parking lot.

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Shock Wave Celebrates 50 Million Riders, New Ride Construction, Spring Break

Six Flags Over Texas celebrates 50 million riders on the classic Shock Wave roller coaster with a ceremony featuring a ribbon cutting, giveaways and special behind-the-scenes tour. We also show off the quick construction progress taking place for the return of Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters and the new Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce. Six Flags Over Texas is also celebrating Spring Break through March 17 with live entertainment, decor and specialty food items.

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Multiple Ride Removals, New Dining Upgrades, Bizarre Parking Layout | February 2024 Park Updates

Our visit to Six Flags Over Texas begins with a bizarre new layout for entering the park's parking lot. Once inside, our full tour of the park includes information about current ride closures and refurbishment projects, along with a look at the new dining upgrades at All American Cafe and Johnny Rockets. Plenty of activity is also taking place inside Bugs Bunny Boomtown with the recent removal of two attractions.

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Fright Fest Prep Begins at Six Flags Over Texas | Several New Scare Zones, Haunted Houses & Shows

Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas is coming up quick and the park is hard at work preparing for the Halloween event. This year's Fright Fest features several new entertainment offerings, including H.H. Holme's Freak Show in Southern Palace Theatre. Multiple new scare zones and haunted houses, such as Coven Cove, Lago de Miedo and Wrong Turn on Canal Street, will also make their debut in 2023.

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