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The latest theme park news, trip reports and event reviews from Texas and beyond.
Kings Dominion 2025 Tour & Review | 50th Anniversary Highlighted by Record-Breaking Rapterra Coaster
Our first-ever trip to Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia coincides with the park's 50th anniversary. New for 2025 is the record-breaking Rapterra roller coaster. Rapterra continues the expansion of the park's immersive Jungle X-pedition area. Kings Dominion is also home to other iconic rides, including Pantherian, Twisted Timbers and Racer 75. The park was immaculate, their wooden coasters are in amazing shape and the park's charm makes us look forward to visiting again in the future.
More Six Flags Cuts: All Park President Positions Eliminated, Former Cedar Fair CEO Responds
Six Flags has eliminated park president positions at every property across North America. “Six Flags Entertainment recently moved to a new regional operating structure,” according to a statement from Six Flags. “Under this new alignment, we have centralized certain functions and responsibilities at the corporate level. The company also made some changes to the roles and responsibilities of park leaders, sharpening the parks’ focus on execution, the guest experience and associates.”
Kings Island 2025 Tour & Review - Using Our All Season Six Flags Passport for the First Time
We head back to Kings Island theme park for the first time in several years to enjoy the park and ride its newer additions, including the Orion roller coaster and Snoopy's Soap Box Racers. Originally opened in 1972, Kings Island is a huge Cedar Fair legacy park that features 15 roller coasters and several other attractions. This is also our first use of the Six Flags All Season Passport.
Fiesta Texas Celebrates ¡Viva la Fiesta! with Knott's Berry Farm-Inspired Food & New Entertainment
¡Viva la Fiesta! has returned to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on select dates now through May 4. This year's event sees a refresh on food offerings, which highlights boysenberry items from Knott's Berry Farm and additional sweets. New entertainment, such as Sonido 7 in Texas State Square and Rockville Beach Party, make their debut alongside returning favorites. Join us for a jam-packed look at ¡Viva la Fiesta! with food reviews and more.
Serious Building & Dining Upgrades Under Way at Six Flags Over Texas | April 2025 Updates
It has been two months since our last visit to Six Flags Over Texas and tons of significant dining and beautification projects are under way at the park. Major work is happening near the front gate, buildings are being demolished and restaurants are undergoing full remodels. On top of this, paint refreshes continue on both Titan and Sidewinder rides. Now that the park has added an executive chef to their team, new food is rolling out at multiple dining locations. We've never seen this many projects happening at once across the park!
¡Viva La Fiesta! Cultural Celebration Returns to Six Flags Over Texas April 5
Beginning this weekend and operating each Saturday and Sunday through May 4, Six Flags Over Texas welcomes back ¡Viva la Fiesta! The cultural celebration returns with authentic food offerings, lively music and traditional dances from Latin America and the Caribbean. ¡Viva la Fiesta! is a great way to make memories with your friends and family in a vibrant atmosphere filled with captivating sights, lively sounds and mouthwatering flavors.
Riding The Flash: Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Great Adventure | America's First Super Boomerang!
Six Flags Great Adventure is set to launch a highly anticipated addition to its collection of world-class attractions: The Flash: Vertical Velocity. Opening this spring, the park’s newest roller coaster promises to deliver an unforgettable ride, combining forward and backward launches, four intense inversions, 10 airtime moments and a top speed of 60 mph. The combination of these exhilarating elements marks America’s first “super boomerang” coaster.
Viva La Fiesta at Six Flags Fiesta Texas: A Family-Friendly Celebration of San Antonio’s Rich Culture
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is joining in the celebration of San Antonio’s beloved Fiesta with its own Viva La Fiesta family-friendly event, bringing the vibrant spirit of the city’s annual festival to life at the park. On weekends and select dates from April 5 through May 4, guests can immerse themselves in festive fun within a theme park setting, enjoy incredible live performances throughout the park, indulge in mouthwatering Fiesta food and experience a variety of rides, all while celebrating the heart of San Antonio’s traditions and creating lasting memories.
Six Flags Over Texas Introduces First-Ever Executive Chef and Enhanced Dining Options for 2025 Season
Six Flags Over Texas is introducing brand-new menus offering fresh ingredients, homemade dishes, healthy options and for the first-time, smoked-in-house meats with the help of the park’s first-ever executive chef. Internationally renowned chef Douwe Iedema brings more than 25 years of culinary mastery to elevate the dining experience for park guests.
DC Universe Expansion Opens at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, First Look at Three New Rides!
Six Flags Fiesta Texas recently unveiled their new DC Universe expansion with rethemed attractions and the addition of three new rides. New for DC Universe is Cyborg: Cyber Revolution, the Shazam! Tower of Eternity drop tower and the Metropolis Transit Authority elevated train ride. Theme refreshes are abundant with the debut of Batgirl Coaster Chase, Poison Ivy Toxic Spin and more. This first look takes you into the all-new DC Universe, along with closer looks at stations and on-ride views.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas to Unveil the Largest DC Universe Themed Area at Any Amusement Park in the U.S.
On March 1, Six Flags Fiesta Texas will make history with the grand opening of the largest DC Universe themed area at any amusement park in the United States. This Texas-sized expansion will take guests into the iconic world of DC like never before, where they’ll experience unparalleled thrills, meet legendary DC Super Heroes and DC Super-Villains, and enjoy cutting-edge attractions for fans of all ages.
New Details Emerge for Record-Breaking Dive Coaster, Titan Repaint Continues at Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas recently filed multiple permits with the FAA for the start of construction on their new 2026 dive coaster. The permits include a record-breaking 309 feet tall structure with construction starting as early as March 1. Other updates around the park include the final pieces of La Vibora being demolished and removed, changes at front gate and in Gotham City, the continuation of Titan's fresh paint job and other ride refurbishments.
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.
The Biggest (& Best) Mardi Gras Festival Ever, Six Flags Fiesta Texas | 2025 Event & Food Review
Mardi Gras Festival has returned to Six Flags Fiesta Texas and we can confirm that it is bigger and better than ever! Running now through mid-March, this year's event features tons of new entertainment offerings, the return of an expanded Mardi Gras Parade and new and returning food and beverage favorites. Join us for an in-depth look at this year's Mardi Gras Festival event.
The Biggest Mardi Gras Festival in Texas Returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Mardi Gras Festival, now Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration, running select dates from January 18 through March 16. This year’s event promises to be the most spectacular yet with the largest Mardi Gras Parade in park history, authentic New Orleans-style entertainment, and an expanded Taste of Mardi Gras food festival—all in a family-friendly setting.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ Goliath Roller Coaster Set to Transform Into Chupacabra
Few legends strike as much terror and curiosity as the Chupacabra, a shadowy creature from Texas folklore said to stalk the night. Brace yourself for the ultimate transformation as Six Flags Fiesta Texas unveils its latest ride project. Chupacabra, an iconic suspended rollercoaster that brings myth and adrenaline together for an unforgettable themed ride experience.
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.
Fright Fest 2024 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas | New Haunts, Massive Scare Zones, Monster-Filled Arrival
The spookiest time of year has returned to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Fright Fest 2024 takes place now through November 3 and features award-winning live entertainment, such as the Frightful Finale and Monster Mash Bash, along with several terrifying scare zones. Fright Fest also debuts two new haunts this year, Stranger Things and The Conjuring Universe. Join us for a full tour of this year's Fright Fest event, along with a look at scare zones and live entertainment.
Six Flags Over Texas Post-Merger Wish List | Top 3 Major Park Improvement Ideas
The merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair took place just over two months ago and we've seen lots of changes so far, including Cedar Fair management taking over operations, updated season pass structures and new job postings for high-level positions at select parks. After visiting most Cedar Fair legacy parks over the last five years, it is clear that many crucial improvements can come to Six Flags Over Texas without the investment of multi-million dollar rides and attractions. Heres's our wish list of the top three changes we'd like to see implemented to the park.
Worlds of Fun Theme Park Tour & Review | Home of Award-Winning & Record-Breaking Roller Coasters
Worlds of Fun theme park, located in Kansas City, MO, originally opened in 1973, themed to the book, "Around the World in Eighty Days." The unique park features themed areas not commonly found in North America, such as Scandinavia and East Asia. Worlds of Fun is home to Patriot, which opened as the tallest, fastest and longest inverted coaster in the region. In 2009, the park opened the Prowler wooden roller coaster, which was awarded "Best New Ride of 2009" by Amusement Today. In 2023, Zambezi Zinger opened as the world's first ground-up GCI Titan Track wooden coaster.