The Queue Blog
My Coasting for Kids Trapdoor Water Slide Challenge Completely Fails at Hurricane Harbor
In June, we participated in the Coasting for Kids fundraiser at Six Flags Over Texas. The fundraiser helps critically ill children and their families go on vacations to the Give Kids the World Village in Florida at no cost. We challenged our viewers to raise enough money to make me ride a trapdoor water slide, which I absolutely despise. Well, you did it! You raised enough money. We headed out to Hurricane Harbor San Antonio at Fiesta Texas to pay our debts, but the challenge didn't go quite as planned.
Ride Spotlight - Dino Off Road Adventure at Six Flags Over Texas
Dino Off Road Adventure, new for 2024 at Six Flags Over Texas, is the park's reimagining of the Chaparral Antique Cars. Featuring fifteen dinosaur animatronics, riders jump into the four-person vehicle and drive along 1,470 feet of track. Dino Off Road Adventure's new vehicles were designed closely alongside blueprints from original Arrow antique cars.
Schwarzkopf's Big Bend Roller Coaster | History of Six Flags Series
Big Bend, a Schwarzkopf Speed Racer roller coaster, called Six Flags Over Texas home from 1971 to 1979. When it opened, it was the park's tallest and fastest roller coaster. Big Bend reached a top speed of 52 miles per hour, climbed up to 81 feet tall and featured 2,876 feet of track. The attraction also included cutting-edge technology with multiple electric spiraling lift hills. Join us for a look at back the iconic Big Bend roller coaster.
Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review | Grand Opening & the 1960s
The original Six Flags theme park, Six Flags Over Texas, officially opened on August 5, 1961. Themed around the six flags that had flown over Texas, the park's original concept featured first-of-its-kind attractions, heavily-themed areas and a major focus on entertainment and guest experience. Six Flags Over Texas saw tremendous growth in the 1960s. Marquee attractions, such as the El Aserradero log flume, the Runaway Mine Train roller coaster and hundreds of thousands of dollars invested into entertainment, highlighted the decade.
Happy 60th Birthday to Six Flags Over Texas, the Original Six Flags Park
Six Flags Over Texas officially turns 60 years old on August 5, 2021! The park was designed to depict the six sovereigns that had ruled over Texas throughout time, which were Modern (USA), Texas, Confederacy, Mexico, Spain and France.
Coasting for Kids 2021 Fundraiser, Plus Fright Fest Haunted House Tour
Join us as we participate in the Coasting for Kids 2021 fundraiser at Six Flags Over Texas. This year we were able to raise over $20,000 for the Give Kids the World Village! They are a nonprofit resort that provides cost-free vacations for critically ill children and their families.
Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review | 1980 - 1989
The 1980s were a decade of multiple ownerships, original removals, licensed characters, high-thrill attractions and more. Six Flags Over Texas introduced mainstream figures into the park, including Pac-Man and the Looney Tunes. Major roller coaster additions included the Flashback!, Avalanche Bobsled and Judge Roy Scream.
Live Stream Guide to Hallowfest 2020
Join us on Saturday, August 29 at 8:00pm CST for our first-ever interactive live stream event guide. We will go over the Hallowfest 2020 event for Six Flags Over Texas in detail, including scare zones, daytime activities and more. Missing the live stream? It will remain active for future play.
Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review | 1990 - 1999
Six Flags Over Texas saw massive expansions throughout the 1990s. Roller coasters like Mr. Freeze and Batman: The Ride, along with the addition of the Gotham City park area, highlight this decade. Six Flags Over Texas also experienced multiple owners, including Time Warner and Premier Parks.
Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review | 2000 - 2009
Six Flags Over Texas navigated its way through a number of drastic changes from 2000 to 2009. Record-breaking attractions, such as Titan and Superman: Tower of Power, highlighted the early 2000s. The 2000s were also a time for unique entertainment offerings. Join us as we travel back in time to take a look at the first-ever Six Flags theme park.
VIDEO: Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review | 2010 - 2019
Join us for a year-by-year look at the historical changes that took place at Six Flags Over Texas from 2010 to 2019. The park's 50th anniversary celebration, the New Texas Giant and Justice League: Battle for Metropolis are just a few of the highlights from this span of park history.
La Salle's River Adventure | History of Six Flags Series
La Salle's River Adventure was an interactive boat ride at Six Flags Over Texas from 1961, the park's opening season, through 1982. Equipped with riverboats, boat captain, and animated scenes, guests would learn about La Salle and his journey to find the Mississippi River in the 1600s.
VIDEO: Exploring Every Souvenir Shop at Six Flags Over Texas
Join us on a tour of the entire park as we explore all the shopping locations currently offered in 2019 at Six Flags Over Texas.
VIDEO: In-Depth Tour of Merry Marketplace - Holiday in the Park
Perhaps our favorite part of Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas is the Merry Marketplace. This specialized area was introduced at last year’s event and includes specialty food, activities, shopping, entertainment, photo opportunities, and more.
Haunted House Ratings - Fright Fest 2018
Visitors of SFOT Source tend to ask us what we think of the haunted houses. Which one is the scariest? Which one is the most effective? Is there anything unique in any of the houses? We’ve decided to take it a step further and rate all of the haunted houses based off of a 5-point system.