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The latest theme park news, trip reports and event reviews from Texas and beyond.
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.
A Major New Attraction Begins to Rise at Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure has reached a major milestone in the development of a significant new attraction, as the first sections of track have officially arrived on site. This marks the beginning of visible construction on a new roller coaster planned to debut in 2027. These newly delivered components signal the start of an exciting new build that will continue to progress in the coming months.
Can't-Miss Mardi Gras Festival 2026 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas | The Ultimate Guide & Review
Mardi Gras Festival, an event exclusive to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in the chain, takes place now through March 15. In our opinion, this is the most underrated event of the season with an extensive line-up of award-winning entertainment, tons of food and drink offerings and a Mardi Gras parade featuring authentic floats. Come along as we explore the park's biggest party of the year and try all-new food items.
Six Flags Great Adventure Reveals Return of ‘Wild’ Ride and Guest Experience Upgrades for the Upcoming Season
Six Flags Great Adventure is preparing for an exciting season ahead with a slate of new and returning experiences designed to elevate every visit—from immersive wildlife encounters and iconic attraction enhancements to expanded dining, entertainment spaces, and major infrastructure upgrades. This unveiling marks the first of a series of exciting announcements the theme park will share this spring.
Fast Lane is Here, What's the Park's Next New Attraction? | Fiesta Texas February Updates
2026 sees the final integrations of Cedar Fair and Six Flags legacy parks. Six Flags Fiesta Texas recently introduced Fast Lane to replace their Flash Pass system, along with changes to dining plans and drink plans. We also take a look at other park projects, including the refurbishment of multiple rides as winter operations continue on.
Six Flags Over Texas Completes World’s Tallest Vertical Coaster Loop for Tormenta Rampaging Run
Six Flags Over Texas announced the completion of the world’s tallest roller coaster vertical loop, an 18-story, 179-foot steel structure that now dominates the Dallas–Fort Worth skyline and marks a major construction milestone for the record-breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run set to open later this year. The park commemorated the achievement last night with a dramatic countdown led by Park Manager Mark Boyer.
Biggest Changes Coming to Six Flags Parks in 2026 | Know Before You Go
The 2026 season has already started at some Six Flags theme parks with important changes coming down the line. Learn about Fast Lane taking over Flash Pass, changes to the dining plan for legacy memberships and a new mobile app that combines all legacy Cedar Fair parks into one.
Parks Unveil New Benefits for Gold Passes and Memberships, and Limited-Time Free Upgrades at Select Locations This Spring
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, today announced a significant enhancement to its Gold season passes and memberships with the launch of regional park access, delivering even greater flexibility, variety and value for guests. Additionally, the company will offer a limited-time spring promotion enabling guests to purchase a Gold season pass for the price of a Silver pass at select Six Flags parks.
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.