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The latest Six Flags Over Texas news, trip reports and event reviews.
COVID-19 | Membership Pausing & Upgrades
Six Flags memberships can now be paused for the duration of park closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Don’t want to pause your membership? Six Flags offers upgraded perks for uninterrupted memberships through the duration of 2020.
Six Flags Coronavirus Update
The top priority at Six Flags is the safety and the well-being of our guests and team members. Regardless of the environment, this is our top priority every day. We also recognize and understand that you all have concerns about the coronavirus; therefore, I personally want to update you on everything that we are doing to provide a safe environment for you, your family, and our team members.
VIDEO: First Visit to Holiday in the Park 2019, Aquaman: Power Wave Construction
Our first visit to Holiday in the Park provides an extensive look at event entertainment, specialty food and other festivities. Crews also begin pouring footers for the all-new Aquaman: Power Wave attraction.
Six Flags Taps PepsiCo Executive as its Next CEO
Six Flags Entertainment Corp., one of the world’s largest theme park and water park operators, is tapping a PepsiCo executive to be its next chief executive officer. The Grand Prairie-based company announced the hiring of Michael Spanos after trading markets closed Thursday.
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.
New SPLASH Water Parade Details
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, announces the first-of-its-kind and coolest event in all of North Texas, the all-new SPLASH Water Parade debuting in July. This unique, immersive parade features larger-than-life parade floats, creatively themed décor, music and festive street entertainment.
New Updates Heading Into the 2019 Season
We had the privilege of going to Winterfest, an American Coaster Enthusiasts event, on January 26. Six Flags Over Texas came to the event and gave us a few updates heading into the 2019 season. Click to learn about the all-new Splash! Water Parade, El Diablo, and more.
New for 2019: Lone Star Revolution Renamed El Diablo
Six Flags Over Texas announced today that the park’s planned Lone Star Revolution ride will be renamed El Diablo. The attraction was originally scheduled to be installed in the park’s Tower section. However, it has now been confirmed that El Diablo will call the park’s Spain section home. We can expect to see this ride opening in Spring of 2019.
Exploring the Park's New Flash Pass System
accesso, the company that operates Six Flags’ Flash Pass system, recently rolled out a brand new Flash Pass watch band to Six Flags Over Texas just before the season ends. Six Flags is no stranger to the watch-style Flash Pass. Six Flags America, Hurricane Harbor Arlington, and more have a previous model of the Flash Pass watch.
VIDEO: How to Build Up & Redeem Membership Rewards Points
Join us for an in-depth look at the top ways to receive Membership Rewards Points for your visits to Six Flags Parks, how to redeem points, and the current items that can be picked up by cashing in those points.
NEW FOR 2019: Lone Star Revolution
Six Flags Over Texas announced today that Lone Star Revolution will be making its debut in the park's ride line-up for the 2019 season. This attraction will be much like the Fireball found at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, but much larger in size!
Video: Predicting What is New for the 2019 Season
We discuss what we think may be coming to both Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Fiesta Texas for the 2019 season!
Six Flags to Launch New Membership Rewards Program August 30th
We are launching a new loyalty program just for our Members! Members can now earn free food, souvenirs, tickets and one-of-a-kind in-park experiences just for riding rides, seeing shows, and having a great time at the park!
Six Flags Entered Purchase Agreement with Affiliates of Premier Parks to Acquire Lease Rights to Operate Five Parks owned by EPR Properties
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company, today announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with affiliates of Premier Parks, LLC to acquire the lease rights to operate five parks owned by EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR).
Six Flags Over Texas Officially Introduces New Membership Tiers
Six Flags Over Texas has officially introduced three brand new membership tiers to go along with the 2018 season. This adds to the already-new Gold Plus Membership tier that was recently introduced.
More Changes Coming for 2018
Announced last year was the addition of Harley Quinn Spinsanity for 2018. The park has also announced some other great changes coming to the park.
Important Changes/Updates Heading into the 2018 Season
We were lucky enough to visit ACE Winterfest today at ZDT's Amusement Park in Seguin, TX. The park made a few crucial announcements about changes/updates coming to Six Flags Over Texas for the 2018 season.
Merry Marketplace Coming to Six Flags Over Texas
New for 2017! Come and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a hometown holiday while taking a leisurely stroll through Merry Marketplace.
Coming to Fright Fest: Specialty Food Options
Six Flags Over Texas recently announced in a newsletter that a plethora of specialty food items will be coming to this year's Fright Fest event. Here is a look at this brand new food line-up…