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The latest Six Flags Over Texas news, trip reports and event reviews.
COVID Updates from Six Flags Over Texas, More Clues Point to Aquaman Opening Next Year
We head back out to Six Flags Over Texas now that they've been reopened for a couple of weeks. How are safety standards and guidelines being upheld with all the new actions taking place in the state? Also, we take a look at several clues that point to Aquaman: Power Wave not opening until 2021.
Six Flags Over Texas Reopens During the Pandemic, Is Aquaman Opening Next Year Instead?
Join us for a look at Six Flags Over Texas’ COVID-19 safety policies and guidelines as they reopen to the public. Mobile ordering has also expanded at Six Flags Over Texas, covering over forty dining locations. The latest Aquaman: Power Wave construction update shows halted progress, along with other signs that it may not open in 2020.
Six Flags Over Texas to Reopen June 19
Six Flags Over Texas will reopen June 19 at limited capacity to members and pass holders. On June 22, the park will be open to all other guests. Six Flags Over Texas has implemented a number of policies and safety guidelines to help ensure guests and team members stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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: Aquaman Track Install Complete, Mobile Ordering, Spring Break Begins
Spring Break is in full swing at Six Flags Over Texas, the final support pieces and track has been installed at Aquaman: Power Wave, mobile food ordering is now live at NINE different dining locations and more.
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?
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.
VIDEO: Fright Fest 2019 - In-Depth Scare Zone Tours, Kid-Friendly Activities & More
Join us for an in-depth tour of the park’s Fright Fest 2019 scare zones (day and night), available kid-friendly activities, specialty food items, and more.
VIDEO: Fright Fest 2019 - Haunted House Reviews, New Awakening Ceremony & Scare Zones
Fright Fest 2019 at Six Flags Over Texas features three all-new haunted house offerings, expanded scare zones, a new The Awakening ceremony and more.
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.
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.
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.
VIDEO: Aquaman Rapidly Being Demolished, Pink Thing Ice Cream, Retro Merch
Rapid demolition continues on Aquaman Splashdown, Pink Thing ice cream is now available exclusively at the park, and new retro Six Flags merchandise can be found at multiple merchandise locations.
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.