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The latest Six Flags Over Texas news, trip reports and event reviews.

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Six Flags Guidelines & Safety Procedures for Reopening

Advanced reservations, temperature scans, expanded mobile ordering, virtual queueing and enhanced sanitization measures are just a few of the new policies and safety guidelines coming to Six Flags parks when they reopen to the public.

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Early Plans to Reopen Parks, Six Flags Reports Q1 Loss of $84.5M

The new normal at Six Flags Over Texas and other locations in the national amusement park chain will include face masks, temperature checks, reduced attendance, virtual queueing, mobile ordering, cashless transactions, social distancing and constant sanitization.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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A Look at Fright Fest 2019 Preparations

Fright Fest 2019 begins on September 21 at Six Flags Over Texas. The park is busy preparing haunted decor, three all-new haunted houses, additions to returning scare zones, and more. Here is an in-depth look of current progress.

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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.

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Video Review: Pink Thing Ice Cream Has Arrived

Blue Bell and Six Flags Over Texas recently unveiled a new, exclusive flavor of ice cream. While not exactly like the original, the all-new Pink Thing ice cream is a fantastic alternative to the classic snack item.

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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.

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July 4th Fest Begins Today

July 4th Fest returns to Six Flags Over Texas from July 3 to July 6. The event features exclusive ride times, daily foam parties, a Cool Zone with interactive games and drink samples, and more.

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