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Milestone Reached: Six Flags Over Texas Completes the World’s Tallest Immelmann Inversion on Tormenta Rampaging Run
The Immelmann Inversion of Tormenta Rampaging Run, the world’s tallest, fastest, longest and first-ever giga (300+-foot-tall) dive coaster, was completed yesterday evening. Upon reaching the top of the already completed 309-foot lift hill, riders will be held atop just long enough to catch their breaths before diving over the edge and down the 285-feet beyond vertical drop, which immediately then will send riders through the 218-feet Immelmann inversion at 87 mph.
The Biggest Mardi Gras Festival in Texas Returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas February 7 to March 15
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is set to unleash the vibrant spirit of New Orleans as its annual Mardi Gras Festival returns on select dates Feb. 7 through March 15. The celebration brings bigger energy, bolder flavors and blockbuster entertainment, including the internationally acclaimed Voodoo Dolls, winner of the prestigious Golden Ticket Award for Best New Show.
Tormenta Rampaging Run at Six Flags Over Texas Tops off 309-Feet High Lift Hill
The lift hill of Tormenta Rampaging Run, the world’s tallest, fastest, longest and first-ever giga (300+-foot-tall) dive coaster, reached its peak early this morning. This “topping off” marks the completion of the lift hill that will begin riders’ journey through the running of the bulls at Six Flags Over Texas’ re-imagined Spain area, Rancho de la Tormenta.
Family Fun and Festive Cheer Highlight Holiday in the Park 2025 at Six Flags Over Texas
Holiday in the Park celebrates its 40th anniversary at Six Flags Over Texas, taking place now through December 31. Experience thousands of new decorations, Christmas lights, holiday foods and live entertainment. Merry Main Street debuts and features visits with Santa Claus, cookie decorating and new Christmas store. Join us for a second look at Holiday in the Park to experience new food offerings and a Christmas light tour of the park.
Decades Worth of Improvements Transforming Six Flags Over Texas, Tormenta First Drop Almost Complete
Six Flags Over Texas enhancements continue at a staggering rate, creating transformations that would typically play out over a couple decades. Several buildings have been remodeled, including most facades in Texas and along Smith Street. Other projects, such as the El Aserradero refresh, new dining and shopping signage and spruced up landscaping, are also in progress. Tormenta Rampaging Run construction moves forward as the first drop has nearly been topped off, marking the coaster's tallest point.
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Named One of Nation’s Best by USA TODAY
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is celebrating a major holiday honor: Holiday in the Park has been ranked No. 8 in the nation in the USA TODAY 10Best Theme Park Holiday Event Awards. This recognition highlights the park’s commitment to creating one of the most spectacular seasonal experiences in the country. Holiday in the Park runs select evenings from Nov. 22 through Dec. 23, followed by New Year’s Eve celebrations Dec. 26 through Jan. 4.
Six Flags Over Texas Releases 2026 Operating Calendar and Daily Tickets Through Labor Day
Today, Six Flags Over Texas released its 2026 operating calendar and good any day tickets with daily tickets through Labor Day available starting Dec. 10. The park, currently in full swing of its beloved winter event Holiday in the Park, will take a seasonal break, closing Jan. 5 through Feb. 27. During this period, the park will kick off preparations for the 2026 season and its highly anticipated 65th anniversary milestone.
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration 2025, New Barracuda Strike Coaster Construction Moving Fast
SeaWorld San Antonio's Christmas Celebration has begun, featuring holiday shows, fresh food offerings and plenty of Christmas decor. The park recently announced a new roller coaster, Barracuda Strike, for 2026. The inverted family coaster is quickly going up as the lift hill climbs its way through the supports of Steel Eel for a first drop over the park's central water feature. Join us for a Christmas Celebration tour with food reviews, along with a look at the construction progress of Barracuda Strike.
Six Flags Appoints John Reilly President and Chief Executive Officer
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) (the “Company”, “Six Flags” or the “Combined Company”), the largest regional amusement park operator in North America, today announced the appointment of John Reilly as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 8, 2025. Mr. Reilly will also join the Six Flags Board of Directors (the “Board”) at that time. The appointment concludes a robust succession planning process led by the Six Flags Board with the assistance of a leading global executive search firm.
Six Flags Over Texas Unveils First Train for Record-Breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run Roller Coaster
Six Flags Over Texas unveiled the train for Tormenta Rampaging Run, the record-breaking dive roller coaster set to debut in 2026, in a dual reveal that took place at the park and at the annual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo (IAAPA) in Orlando. The world’s first giga dive coaster was announced in late September in which the six world records it will shatter, once open, were shared. Now, with the vehicle uncovered and the track on display as it's being installed in the park, the visual story is ready to be told.
Six Flags Over Texas Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Holiday in the Park Starting Nov. 23
The most wonderful time of the year is about to sparkle even brighter as Six Flags Over Texas celebrates 40 years of Holiday in the Park. This is an annual tradition that transforms the park into a twinkling winter wonderland filled with over two million lights, more snow than ever, hundreds of live trees, the first-ever holiday shop, brand-new entertainment and heartwarming holiday cheer for guests of all ages.
Fiesta Texas Unwraps Largest-Ever Holiday in the Park Celebration
Six Flags Fiesta Texas will debut its most dazzling holiday event in park history when Holiday in the Park returns Nov. 22 through Dec. 23. Guests will be immersed in a winter wonderland featuring 2.5 million lights, more than 75,000 decorations and hundreds of Christmas trees, including a new 70-foot artificial fir tree — the tallest traditional-style holiday tree in San Antonio.
Venturing into all Fright Fest Scare Zones at Six Flags Over Texas | New Monsters & Spooky Shows
Six Flags Over Texas' 2025 Fright Fest event is loaded with completely reimagined scare zones throughout the park. Join us for a spooky look at each scare zone, loaded with new monsters and props. Plus, enjoy compilations of fresh entertainment offerings, such as Ghouling Pianos and Curse of the Undead, as the end of Halloween season creeps near.
Casa Magnetica Reopens, Tricks and Treats is Family-Friendly Halloween Fun at Six Flags Over Texas
Tricks and Treats, a daytime Halloween celebration, has debuted at Six Flags Over Texas for 2025. The event features new entertainment, such as the Spectral Sisters and the Skelebration Dance Party. A reimagined trick-or-treat trail has popped up in France, featuring interactive stops along the way. The gravity-defying Casa Magnetica has also made its return to the park, providing another family-friendly attraction during the fall season.
Conquistador Removed, Tormenta Construction, Oktoberfest Tour & Food Reviews | Six Flags Over Texas
Tons of park projects continue at Six Flags Over Texas, including the demolition of Conquistador and continued construction progress of 2026's Tormenta Rampaging Run roller coaster. Other dining and shop locations throughout the park have also received major facelifts. We also take a tour of the park's daytime Oktoberfest event, featuring live entertainment and speciality food and drink items. Oktoberfest celebrates the fall season without frights through November 2.
Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas Unveils Details for Seven Themed Lands, Including Minions, Shrek and SpongeBob SquarePants
Universal Destinations & Experiences unveiled more details about the themed lands kids and families will experience at Universal Kids Resort. The new resort specifically designed and developed for families with young children will open in 2026 in Frisco, Texas. Kids and their families will be able to explore, imagine, and play while enjoying attractions in seven lands made for kids featuring iconic brands and characters.
Texas’ First Inverted Family Coaster, Barracuda Strike, Coming to SeaWorld San Antonio in 2026
SeaWorld San Antonio is making waves once again with plans for a new thrill ride, Barracuda Strike. As Texas’ first inverted family coaster, Barracuda Strike delivers high-speed thrills for guests of all ages—featuring sharp turns, dramatic drops, and the exhilarating sensation of gliding above the park’s iconic water ski lake with nothing beneath their feet!
Tormenta Rampaging Run Goes Vertical at Six Flags | Construction Tour, Interviews, 2026 Additions
Tormenta Rampaging Run, Six Flags Over Texas' record-breaking dive coaster, has officially gone vertical with the first installment of supports! The new attraction is set to open for the park's 2026 season, which also marks its 65th anniversary. Join us for the first-ever construction tour of Tormenta Rampaging Run and a review of other major 2026 additions coming to Six Flags Over Texas. We also interview Jonathan Smith from Bolliger and Mabillard and Clayton Lawrence from Six Flags Creative.
Six Flags Over Texas Unveils Record-Breaking Roller Coaster ‘Tormenta Rampaging Run;’ Set to Become Tallest, Fastest, Longest and First-Ever Giga Dive Coaster
Six Flags Over Texas is taking history by the horns with the unveiling of Tormenta Rampaging Run—a record-breaking, adrenaline-pumping roller coaster that will redefine the thrill-seeker experience while changing the city’s skyline in 2026. As the tallest, fastest, longest and first-ever giga (300+-foot-tall) dive coaster in the world, this one-of-a-kind thrill ride will trample six monumental world records.
Tricks and Treats 2025 Celebrates Halloween, Minus the Scares, at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Tricks and Treats, new for 2025, is Six Flags Fiesta Texas' latest reimagined version of their daytime Halloween event. Those looking to leave behind the scares of Fright Fest can enjoy plenty of daytime activities, including a massive trick or treat trail and friendly Dia de los Muetros display. Several live entertainment offerings, such as Haunted Hollywood at Zaragoza Theatre and Fiesta de los Muetros at Teatro Fiesta, also play throughout the day. Tricks and Treats takes place on weekends through November 2.