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Casa Magnetica Reopening?, Final Day of the Fire & Ice Winter Festival | Six Flags Over Texas
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Casa Magnetica Reopening?, Final Day of the Fire & Ice Winter Festival | Six Flags Over Texas

We visit Six Flags Over Texas for their final day of the Fire & Ice Winter Festival to check out more new specialty food items and highlight a number of rides, attractions and entertainment. Several updates and improvements are taking place throughout the park, including a potential Casa Magnetica reopening!

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Exploring the Three Oldest Operating Attractions at Six Flags Over Texas
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Exploring the Three Oldest Operating Attractions at Six Flags Over Texas

Join us for a trip back in time as we kick off Six Flags Over Texas' 60th anniversary with a look at the three oldest operating attractions still existing within the park. We also explore a handful of standing, but not operating, attractions that would have also been ranked as some of the park's oldest attractions if still active.

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Fire & Ice Winter Festival at Six Flags Over Texas | Fog Fireworks, New Food & Great Entertainment
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Fire & Ice Winter Festival at Six Flags Over Texas | Fog Fireworks, New Food & Great Entertainment

Six Flags Over Texas kicks off their 60th anniversary celebration with the Fire & Ice Winter Festival. This all-new festival features tons of Christmas lights, fresh entertainment offerings, the Frosty Snow Hill, fire pits, specialty food items and much more. Join us as we spend the day at Six Flags Over Texas and give you an in-depth look at all things Fire & Ice Winter Festival.

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Holiday in the Park 2020 Opening Weekend at Six Flags Over Texas
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Holiday in the Park 2020 Opening Weekend at Six Flags Over Texas

We head out to opening weekend of Holiday in the Park 2020 at Six Flags Over Texas. This year's event features numerous entertainment offerings, several family-friendly activities, miles of Christmas lights, specialty food items and more. Join us for an in-depth look at the park's decor, a review of various food items and a look at some of the all-new live entertainment offerings.

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Spooky Scare Zones, Frightful Finale Fireworks & More! Hallowfest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
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Spooky Scare Zones, Frightful Finale Fireworks & More! Hallowfest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Join us for a nighttime look of Hallowfest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The park's pathways transform into eerie scare zones full of monsters, fog and intense lighting. We also check out more live entertainment offerings, including Frightful Finale, Dare Devil Dive Flying Machines at night and the new Steampunkin area in Crackaxle Canyon.

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Hallowfest Begins at Six Flags Fiesta Texas | Daytime Event Details, Dare Devil Dive Updates & More
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Hallowfest Begins at Six Flags Fiesta Texas | Daytime Event Details, Dare Devil Dive Updates & More

Hallowfest, Fiesta Texas' all-new Halloween event, is officially under way! Join us for a look at family-friendly daytime activities throughout the park. We also give you a detailed look at scare zones during the day, Dare Devil Dive Flying Machines, live entertainment and other park updates.

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Ride Spotlight - Oil Derrick at Six Flags Over Texas
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Ride Spotlight - Oil Derrick at Six Flags Over Texas

Built by Intamin, Oil Derrick opened to guests at Six Flags Over Texas on May 24, 1969. This observation tower gives a great calming view of the park and surrounding areas from two observation decks at 255 feet and 267 feet. Between 1969 and 1975, Oil Derrick even featured a 12-lane slide attractions from its 47-foot tall first level. Standing 300 feet tall, Oil Derrick remains an iconic staple to the skyline of Six Flags Over Texas.

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas Decade in Review | 2000 - 2009
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas Decade in Review | 2000 - 2009

Six Flags Fiesta Texas heads into their second decade of operation in the 2000s with the addition of the record-breaking Superman Krypton Coaster. Other large additions to Fiesta Texas during this decade include multiple water slide attractions, Tony Hawk's Big Spin and Goliath. Live entertainment was a staple of the park during the 2000s as they'd produce over a dozen shows each season and take home Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Award for "Best Theme Park Shows" on numerous occasions.

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Six Flags Over Texas Begins Hallowfest 2020 Preparations
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Six Flags Over Texas Begins Hallowfest 2020 Preparations

We visit Six Flags Over Texas as they begin preparations for their all-new Hallowfest 2020 event, which is a modified Halloween celebration intended to better follow current safety guidelines. Though spooky decor and cobwebs have begun to take over the park, no sign of the four planned scare zones is evident. We also check out other changes that have happened inside the park since our last visit.

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