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The latest Six Flags Over Texas news, trip reports and event reviews.
Aquaman: Power Wave Opens at Six Flags Over Texas! On-Ride Footage, Opening Ceremonies & Ride Review
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, unveils one of the most highly anticipated new attractions of the year, AQUAMAN™: Power Wave, on March 11, 2023. The new multi-launch water coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC, is the first of its kind in North America. The ride opens this weekend to park guests just in time for Spring Break and Scream Break.
Aquaman Testing & Opening Date, Harley Quinn Closed Forever, New Scream Break Details
With the opening of Aquaman: Power Wave right around the corner, crews are actively testing the ride during our visit. Join us for an in-depth look at the ride's mechanics and insane splashdown. We also discuss the permanent closure of Harley Quinn Spinsanity, along with other park improvement projects and the all-new Scream Break event.
New Six Flags Over Texas Coaster Opens For Spring Break & Scream Break
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, announces the grand opening of one of the most highly anticipated new attractions of the year. The new AQUAMAN: Power Wave multi-launch water coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, on behalf of DC, is the first of its kind in North America and opens to park guests on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
Aquaman: Power Wave Debut Delayed Again to 2023
Today, Six Flags Over Texas announced that Aquaman: Power Wave, North America’s first PowerSplash attraction, will now be opening in spring of 2023. Aquaman: Power Wave’s history has featured several twists and turns due to the worldwide pandemic and design changes. Originally set to open in 2020, the attraction will be the park’s fifteenth roller coaster.
New Aquaman Progress, Updates on Ride Closures & Dining Offerings
New construction progress is taking place at Aquaman: Power Wave. Plus, learn more about the high level of ride closures at the park, including Roaring Rapids and Titan. We also take a look at the all-new Roller Coaster Coffee location, along with changes to dining pass offerings and other food line-ups. Summer entertainment has also begun at Six Flags Over Texas.
Park Construction & Improvements Progress, Holiday in the Park Updates
Six Flags Over Texas has taken on a number of huge construction and improvement projects throughout the park. We take a look at several, including a new Mr. Freeze paint job, progress on Pirates of Speelunker Cave and more. We also take a loop around the park and discuss offerings coming for this year's Holiday in the Park event.
Aquaman Construction Tour, Several Multi-Million Dollar Projects Under Way
Six Flags Over Texas has announced that several multi-million dollar projects are now under way at the park. These include a new Looney Tunes Mall facade, a third train for Batman: The Ride, a $2 million parking lot enhancement and more. We also take an exclusive tour of the Aquaman: Power Wave construction site.
VIDEO: Aquaman: Power Wave Spike & Track Installation Begins, Other Updates
Aquaman: Power Wave, the park's new Mack PowerSplash roller coaster for 2020, is being rapidly constructed! This week, one of the ride's 148-foot-tall spikes, along with several track pieces, have now been quickly installed. Plus, other refurbishment notes and in-park project progress.
VIDEO: Aquaman: Power Wave Now Going Vertical, Other Park Updates
Vertical construction is under way for Aquaman: Splash Down as the first support pieces have been installed. Six Flags Over Texas is also working on other in-park projects/refurbishments. Plus, we try out a new food option, available on the Dining Pass, at Texas Taco Bar.
VIDEO: Six Flags Over Texas Enters Year-Round Operation
We visit Six Flags Over Texas during the first official weekend of their year-round operations to see what rides are currently undergoing maintenance and which roller coasters are currently operational. Plus, what improvements are coming to the JB’s Smokehouse BBQ restaurant?
Aquaman: Power Wave, Year-Round Operation Coming in 2020
Six Flags Over Texas announces Aquaman: Power Wave for the park’s 2020 season. The first of its kind in North America, Aquaman: Power Wave stands at a height of 148 feet, features backwards and forwards launches, and top speeds of 63 miles per hour.
Shipping Information Points to Mack PowerSplash for 2020
Shipping records recently uncovered the details of a delivery heading to Six Flags Over Texas from Mack, a popular amusement ride manufacturer. Upon further investigation, the records state that parts being shipped are labeled for a PowerSplash attraction.