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Fright Fest Setup Begins, New Coaster Construction, Rough Times for Corporate | Six Flags Over Texas August Updates
Six Flags Over Texas is in the home stretch of summer operations. Southern Palace Theatre enhancements continue and its exterior is looking great. Fright Fest preparations have also begun with scare zone and themed elements popping up in multiple sections of the park. Dive coaster construction moves on with more footers being poured and new track pieces on site. Plus, teasers for a new Spain restaurant have appeared. We also discuss current corporate and revenue issues, along with the 2026 pass structure that recently debuted.
Historic Renovations Happening at Six Flags Over Texas, New Record-Breaking Dive Coaster Updates
Summer 2025 marches forward at Six Flags Over Texas and improvements throughout the park also continue. Additional track pieces for the park's 2026 record-breaking dive coaster have arrived. The construction site now also has a few footers poured with more coming soon. A new entertainment offering, Dueling Pianos, is playing at Crazy Horse Saloon for a limited time through July 27. The park's historic Southern Palace Theatre is undergoing major renovations to prepare it for future entertainment offerings.
Dive Coaster Construction Begins, Dining Refreshes, Summer Weekday Operations Updates
Visible construction is under way on Six Flags Over Texas' 2026 giga dive coaster addition as the parking lot is prepped for footers. Additional track and support pieces have also arrived. New refill stations, the re-debut of All American Cafe and other refreshes highlight our visit. Last year, our summer weekday visit to the park left a lot to be desired. This year, however, we were pleasantly surprised by our experiences.
Giga Dive Coaster Track & Supports Arrive, Summer Off to Slow Start at Six Flags Over Texas
Summer operations have begun at Six Flags Over Texas, but there's not much happening beyond riding rides. Renovations continue at the park's entrance with a front gate refresh. El Mercado de la Plaza has reopened with improved aesthetics and work moves on with the remodel of All American Cafe. Coaster track and supports for the to-be-named giga dive coaster have also arrived in the parking lot, along with new log flume boats for El Aserradero. We also discuss huge changes coming to Six Flags with the elimination of all park president positions.
Recent FAA Filings Point to a Record-Breaking Drop for 2026 Dive Coaster
Though Six Flags Over Texas has not yet shared statistics for their 2026 dive coaster addition, recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) filings point to the attraction potentially having a record-breaking first drop. Several filings, all located on or near the former site of La Vibora, describe structures for an amusement park ride that will exceed 300 feet tall.
Record-Breaking Dive Coaster Planned for 2026, La Vibora & El Diablo Rides Retired
Six Flags Over Texas will receive an array of theme park enhancements in 2025 and Hurricane Harbor Arlington will debut the largest investment in park history with the introduction of a massive interactive kids area, Splash Island. In a groundbreaking announcement, Six Flags also revealed that a record-breaking dive roller coaster will launch at the Arlington theme park in 2026.