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The latest theme park news, trip reports and event reviews from Texas and beyond.
Six Flags St. Louis Opening Day 2026 - The Enchanted Parks Era Begins After Six Flags is Sold
Six Flags St. Louis, then known as Six Flags Over Mid-America, first opened in 1971 as one of the company's original three parks. Today, Six Flags St. Louis is home to ten roller coasters, including Screamin' Eagle and The Boss, a water park and nearly three dozen other attractions. In March, Six Flags announced that it sold the park to Enchanted Parks. Now under new management, join us for an opening day look at what to expect on your next visit to Six Flags St. Louis.
Six Flags Great Adventure’s Shoreline Pier Continues to Rise
Construction continues to transform Six Flags Great Adventure’s iconic Boardwalk into the all-new Shoreline Pier, with vertical progress now visible as Barrels O’ Fun begins to take shape and site work advances for additional attractions debuting this season. Following the March announcement of Shoreline Pier, crews are actively assembling Barrels O’ Fun, a new spinning family coaster featuring barrel-themed cars and nearly 1,400 feet of twisting track.
Dorney Park Reveals 2026 Season of Events, Led by New SPLASH! Water Parade
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom today announced its full 2026 events lineup, highlighted by the debut of the all-new SPLASH! Water Parade and a robust calendar of seasonal festivals, entertainment and guest-favorite traditions. The 2026 season builds on the park’s continued investment in immersive guest experiences across both parks.
Six Flags Reintroduces Park Presidents at Ten Key Properties to Strengthen Local Leadership & Enhance Guest Experience
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) today announced the reintroduction of park presidents at 10 of the company’s key properties. The change is part of a new operating structure designed to better support the unique needs of each park and strengthen performance across the company’s portfolio. It reinforces Six Flags’ commitment to being more strategic, flexible and responsive as its business continues to evolve.
How Are Ride Operations? Tormenta Construction Updates & New Spring Shows at Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas' 65th anniversary celebration continues with a large offering of new live entertainment and ongoing improvements throughout the park. We take a look at ride operations and availability as it has been a big online topic since Spring Break. Plus, construction progress continues to move forward on the record-breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run and the new Cocina Abuela restaurant.
Seven Seas Food Festival 2026 - Tons of New Menu Items, But is a Sampler Lanyard Really Worth It?
The Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld San Antonio has been reimagined for 2026, highlighting new menu offerings at food and drink booths around the park. Chef Shan uses his worldwide culinary experience to expand the festival's variety and flavors. Join us for a full tour of the festival, including more than a dozen food reviews, stopping at every booth. We rate the food, the experience, and the overall value for your dollar with the continued rise in entertainment costs.
Viva La Fiesta Brings the Rhythm, Flavor and Thrills of Fiesta to Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas will celebrate San Antonio’s most colorful season with the return of Viva La Fiesta, a lively cultural event featuring Latin-inspired entertainment, specialty food and drinks, festive décor and world-class thrills. The celebration takes place on select dates from April 3 through April 26, filling the park with music, movement and the unmistakable spirit of San Antonio.
More Clues for 2027 Ride at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, New Restaurant & Viva la Fiesta Coming Soon
Spring has come to Six Flags Fiesta Texas, which means the continuation of ride refurbishments and special events. ¡Viva la Fiesta! returns this upcoming weekend with a fresh slate of entertainment and specialty food and drink offerings. We also discuss park changes, including a new restaurant coming to Crackaxle Canyon and more clues pointing to the park's 2027 project.
Six Flags Over Texas Brings High-Flying Dog Stunts to Southern Palace Theatre April 3 to May 3
Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience makes its way to Six Flags Over Texas this spring for a tail-wagging and energetic performance starting April 3. The interactive show offers a variety of canine entertainment that features both rescue and shelter dogs from across the country. These dogs perform incredible stunts, Frisbee tricks, dance routines, athletic feats, and more for guests of all ages. The show is free with park admission and runs on select weekends through May 3.
Six Flags Great Adventure Unveils Shoreline Pier: A Wave of New Thrills Inspired by New Jersey’s Iconic Boardwalks
Six Flags Great Adventure today announced Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk, a vibrant new rides area that channels the electricity, nostalgia, and unmistakable charm of New Jersey’s iconic oceanside amusement piers. Opening in late spring 2026, Shoreline Pier introduces five attractions — four new to Great Adventure — along with classic boardwalk treats, fresh theming, and an atmosphere pulsing with color, motion, and ocean breeze energy.
FIRST LOOK: Six Flags Great Adventure Reveals Blue Track for New 14th Coaster at The Boardwalk
Six Flags Great Adventure is giving guests a first look at its next addition. Construction is underway on the park’s 14th roller coaster, set to debut within the newly transformed Boardwalk area. Today, the park revealed the first visual clue — a striking blue track component, offering an early look at the ride’s color and design.
A New Coaster Is Rising at Six Flags Great Adventure
Something big is beginning to rise at Six Flags Great Adventure. The park’s highly anticipated 2027 roller coaster has officially reached a major construction milestone as the project enters its first phase of vertical assembly — with the first piece now lifted into place and the ride beginning to emerge above the horizon for the first time.
IndyCar’s Christian Lundgaard Helps Place Final Track Piece on Tormenta at Six Flags Over Texas
Lundgaard, fresh off preparations for the race, visited the park to take on Titan — Six Flags Over Texas’ fastest coaster — before helping crews place the Golden Bolt, the final piece of track on Tormenta Rampaging Run, the park’s six time, world record-breaking dive coaster debuting later this year. The ceremonial bolting marks the official completion of Tormenta’s world record-breaking 4,199-foot track, a defining moment that moves construction into its next phases including train installation, system programming and more.
Six Flags Great Adventure Announces Major Transformation of The Boardwalk and March Park Opening
Six Flags Great Adventure opens to the public March 28 and today it announced a major transformation of The Boardwalk, the park’s reimagined take on a classic shorefront escape. With additional details to be released soon, the 2026 project is expected to open late spring and will include new ride experiences, refreshed dining and additional enhancements. This marks the latest project in a multi-year investment plan for the park, with construction currently ongoing for a new 2027 roller coaster.
Prehistoric Texas Cave Formed by an Earthquake | Wonder World Cave (San Marcos, TX)
Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park, a natural theme park located in San Marcos, Texas, has a rich history that dates back to its discovery in 1893 and is Texas' first-ever show cave. Wonder Cave, the primary attraction of the park, is an ancient earthquake cave and a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. It is known as a dry-formed cave, as the fissure was opened by an earthquake and not by erosion. The quake had produced the Balcones fault, and the fault is visible in the cave ceiling. Wonder World Cave is also home to a wildlife park accessed via train ride and a classic anti-gravity house.
COTALAND Theme Park Construction Tour | Opening Timeline Details & Riding Both New Coasters
COTALAND is revving up for 2026! Located at the iconic Circuit of The Americas, the all new amusement park is where racing meets theme park fun. With over 30 attractions, COTALAND has something for every kind of thrill-seeker. The park features two unique coasters, Circuit Breaker and Palindrome. Circuit Breaker is one of the only tilt coasters in the country, while Palindrome sends riders flying over an active roadway - forwards and backwards. Join us for a construction tour, plus first reactions to both Circuit Breaker and Palindrome.
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Unveils Wasserbahn Racers, a New High-Speed Mat Racing Attraction for 2026
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels on Wednesday unveiled Wasserbahn Racers, a new high-speed face-first mat racing attraction debuting for the 2026 season. Designed for fast-paced competition and splash-filled excitement, the three-lane racer will headline a landmark year at the world-famous waterpark and rolls out notable enhancements across the property. Built into the park’s natural hillside near the Comal River, Wasserbahn Racers takes advantage of Schlitterbahn’s iconic Hill Country landscape to create a visually stunning, naturally integrated ride experience.
Six Flags Further Streamlines Its Portfolio With Agreements to Divest Seven Parks
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) (“Six Flags” or the “Company”), North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, today announced it has entered into definitive agreements to sell seven of its parks to EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) (“EPR”) for total cash consideration of $331 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The transaction represents a significant milestone in the Company’s disciplined portfolio optimization strategy and is designed to sharpen operational focus while further enhancing its liquidity position.
Six Flags Over Texas Opening Weekend - 65th Anniversary Begins, Park Continues Crazy Transformation
The 65th season is officially under way at Six Flags Over Texas! Our opening weekend visit highlights the ongoing park-wide improvements and transformations, including Mr. Freeze's newly-themed queue line, updated food offerings and the progress of Tormenta Rampaging Run. On top of a record-breaking dive coaster, Six Flags Over Texas' season will feature the return of a robust entertainment line-up, special events and a new restaurant later this year.
Historical 65th Anniversary Celebration Begins at Six Flags Over Texas on February 28
Six Flags Over Texas, the world-famous original park in the Six Flags family, will reopen Saturday, February 28 for its 2026 season and begin a year-long celebration of its 65th anniversary. The milestone year marks a new chapter for the park, supported by a multimillion-dollar reinvestment that introduces new and upgraded attractions, show venues and new entertainment designed to launch a new era for the historic Texas destination.