News, Reviews & Series
The latest theme park news, trip reports and event reviews from Texas and beyond.
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!
Constructing the Coney Island Cyclone CoasterDynamix Nanocoaster Model
With its classic lines and storied history, the "Cyclone" is perhaps the most recognizable roller coaster in the world. CoasterDynamix has captured the beauty of this iconic ride in amazing detail. This stainless steel Nanocoaster comes in an easy to build kit with a laser cut acrylic base. Now available in a pre-painted version.
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.
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.
New Year Fireworks Party, Aquaman Opening Update, New Festival Coming Soon | Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas rings in the New Year with an impressive fireworks show and member party! We also check out the ending of Holiday in the Park, talk about changes to Aquaman: Power Wave's opening date and highlight the all-new Fire & Ice Winter Festival to kick off the park's 60th anniversary.
Jam-Packed Holiday in the Park 2020 Review | Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Holiday in the Park returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on select dates between November and January. Come along for an in-depth look at special holiday foods, award-winning live entertainment, thousands of Christmas lights, ACE's Feliz Fiesta event and other general park updates.
SeaWorld San Antonio's Christmas Celebration 2020
We venture out to SeaWorld San Antonio for the first time since February to enjoy their Christmas Celebration. Join us for a look at millions of Christmas lights, reviews of popular food items and a general tour around the expansive park.
The Sights & Sounds of Holiday in the Park 2020 at Six Flags Over Texas
The park's most festive event, Holiday in the Park, is in full swing! Experience all-new entertainment offerings, miles of Christmas lights, tons of holiday decor and more.
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.
Holiday in the Park Preparations & Riding the Six Flags Railroad Once Again | Six Flags Over Texas
We head out to Six Flags Over Texas one week before the start of their Holiday in the Park 2020 event to check out Christmas lights, the Merry Marketplace, a hint at live entertainment offerings and other fun decor. We also ride the Six Flags Railroad for the first time in over a year!
Final Weekend of Hallowfest 2020 at Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Railroad Reopening
We head to the final weekend of Hallowfest 2020 at Six Flags Over Texas. Join us for one last look at Halloween zones, themed food offerings, spooky decor and more. Other video updates include Holiday in the Park preparations, several closed rides around the park reopening and more.
Hallowfest 2020 at Frontier City Theme Park
Frontier City Theme Park in Oklahoma City heads into their pandemic-friendly Halloween event with an outdoor maze, multiple scare zones, tons of live entertainment, children's activities and more. Join us for a visit to check out this year's Hallowfest event.
Exploring & Reviewing Hallowfest Food Items at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Hallowfest 2020 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas features a number of specialty food items that are only available for a limited time. Join us for a tour of in-park restaurants to find these food items, see how they taste and ultimately rank our favorites.
Mystic Acres Trail, Secret Menu Items, Taste of the State Fair | Hallowfest at Six Flags Over Texas
We head out to Hallowfest 2020 at Six Flags Over Texas during the day to show off the Taste of the State Fair food booths, secret menu items available through mobile food ordering, the new Mystic Acres Trick-or-Treat Trail, the daytime scare zone ambiance and more.
Four New Scare Zones, Past Rides Graveyard & More | Hallowfest at Six Flags Over Texas
We head out to opening weekend of Hallowfest at Six Flags Over Texas to check out the nighttime vibe of their four new scare zones, the debut of the Mystic Acres Trick-or-Treat Trail, the creative Scarousel and past attractions graveyard near front gate and other Halloween decor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.