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{{Infobox Amusement park
{{Use American English|date=July 2025}}
{{Infobox amusement park
| name = Six Flags Over Texas
| logo = Six Flags Over Texas (logo), circa 2019.png
| ___location = [[Arlington, Texas]]
| image = File:SFOT Main Park Entrance.JPG
| area = 212&nbsp;acres <span style="white-space: nowrap">(0.86 km²)</span>
| caption = The park's main entrance in 2011
| opening_date = [[August 1]] [[1961]]
| ___location = [[Arlington, Texas|Arlington]]
| season = March through December
| rideslocation2 = 47[[Texas]]
| coasterslocation3 = 12U.S.
| coordinates = {{Coord|32|45|20.52|N|97|4|12.80|W|format=dms|display=inline,title|region:US-TX_type:landmark}}
| water_rides = 5
| homepage = {{Official website|https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas}}
| owner = Texas Flags, Ltd.
| owner = Texas Flags, Ltd.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://investors.sixflags.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=61629&p=irol-sec |title=Sixflags.com |access-date=2009-08-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071029131623/http://investors.sixflags.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=61629&p=irol-sec |archive-date=2007-10-29 |url-status=live}}</ref> (51%)
Operated by [[Six Flags]], Inc.
| operator = [[Six Flags]]
| homepage = [http://www.sixflags.com/parks/overtexas/ www.sixflags.com<br/>/parks/overtexas/]
| general_manager = Mark Boyer
| status = Operating
| opening_date = {{Start date and age|1961|8|5|df=no}}
| closing_date =
| previous_names =
| season = Year-round
| area = {{convert|212|acre|mi2}} (0.86&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>)
| rides = 45
| coasters = 13
| water_rides = 3
| slogan = ''The Thrill Capital of Texas''
}}
 
'''Six Flags Over Texas''' is a major212-acre (86 ha) [[amusement park]] located, in [[Arlington, Texas|Arlington]], [[Texas]] ([[United States|USA]]), east of [[Fort Worth, Texas|Fort Worth]] and about {{convert|15|mi|km|0|lk=on}} west of [[Dallas, Texas|Dallas]]. It wasis the oldestfirst amusement park ofin the [[Six Flags]] chain., and features themed areas and attractions. The park opened on [[August 1]]5, [[1961]], following justafter a year of construction and an initial [[investment]] of [[United States dollar|US$]]10 million by [[real estate]] developer and [[Petroleum|oil]] baron [[Angus G. Wynne|Angus G. Wynne, Jr.]]<ref>{{cite web |title=The first Six Flags opens in Texas |url=https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/texans-head-for-the-thrills-at-six-flags |website=history.com |date=24 November 2009 |access-date=May 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230085534/http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/texans-head-for-the-thrills-at-six-flags |archive-date=December 30, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref>
 
The park is managed by the [[Six Flags Entertainment Corp.]], which owns a 54% interest of the Texas Limited Partnership that owns the park. Six Flags Over Texas Fund, Ltd., a private-equity and asset-management firm, headed by Dallas businessman Jack Knox, bought the park in 1969. Over the years, the various companies that managed the park exercised options to purchase interest in the fund. Six Flags Entertainment has an option to purchase the remaining 46% in 2028.<ref name="Annual Report">{{cite web |url=https://investors.sixflags.com/~/media/Files/S/Sixflags-IR-V2/documents/annual-reports/six-flags-entertainment-corporation-10k-2022-v4-pwo-400-2-pwo-1845.pdf |title=2021 Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Annual Report |work=SixFlags.com |access-date=April 1, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://arlingtontodayonline.com/success-accidentally |title=Success, Accidentally |publisher=Arlington Today |date=July 30, 2016 |access-date=February 8, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212090842/http://arlingtontodayonline.com/success-accidentally |archive-date=February 12, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profiles/companies/0249485D:US-six-flags-over-texas-fund-ltd |title=Six Flags Over Texas Fund Ltd. |publisher=Bloomberg L.P. |access-date=February 8, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211152913/https://www.bloomberg.com/profiles/companies/0249485D:US-six-flags-over-texas-fund-ltd |archive-date=February 11, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> In 1991, [[Time Warner Entertainment]] began managing park operations. In 1998, Time Warner sold its interests in the Six Flags parks to [[Six Flags#History of Premier Parks|Premier Parks]], of [[Oklahoma City]], which later changed its name to Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc.
Since its opening, Six Flags Over Texas has consistently performed well in terms of attendance and revenue, despite its history of ever-changing owners and expansions. The park currently has several [[amusement ride]]s and attractions, bringing in thousands of visitors daily.
 
== History ==
[[File:Six Flags over Texas Original Logo.jpg|thumb|right|The original [[logo]] for Six Flags Over Texas]]
===Initial planning and construction===
FollowingAfter a visit to the recently opened [[Disneyland]] in [[Anaheim, California]], wealthyshortly oilafter tycoonits andopening, a wealthy real estate developer, [[Angus G. Wynne|Angus G. Wynne Jr.]], Jr. decidedconcluded that his home state of, [[Texas]], should have a localsimilar park.<ref>{{cite forweb entertainment|title=Wayback Wednesday: Six Flags over Texas opens its gates |url=https://oklahoman.com/article/5511632/wayback-wednesday-six-flags-over-texas-opens-its-gates |website=oklahoman.com |access-date=May 2, 2020}}</ref> Planning for such a place began in 1959, under the leadership of Wynne and the [[Great Southwest Corporation]], along with the backing of various [[New York City]] investors. Construction onof the park began in August, 1960.<ref>{{cite news |title=Flags Fly For New Six Flags Book |url=https://patch.com/texas/cedar-park/flags-fly-new-six-flags-book |access-date=May 2, 2020 |work=patch.com |date=November 10, 2016}}</ref>
 
The name "Six Flags Over Texas" refers to [[Six flags over Texas|the flags of the six nations that have governed Texas]]: [[Spain]], [[France]], [[Mexico]], the [[Republic of Texas]], the [[United States|United States of America]], and the [[Confederate States of America]].<ref name=wolcott>{{cite book |author=Victoria W. Wolcott |title=Race, Riots, and Roller Coasters: The Struggle Over Segregated Recreation in America |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AJbiA_sBjzYC&pg=PA158 |date=16 August 2012 |publisher=University of Pennsylvania Press |isbn=978-0-8122-0759-0 |page=158 |access-date=16 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623202755/https://books.google.com/books?id=AJbiA_sBjzYC&pg=PA158 |archive-date=23 June 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> Wynne originally intended to name the park "Texas Under Six Flags". Various legends have attributed the name change to his wife, Joann; to the [[Daughters of the Republic of Texas]], of which his wife may have been a member; and to his entertainment director, Charles Meeker, who is said to have stated "Texas isn't 'under' anything."<ref name=RC117>{{cite journal |last1=Seifert |first1=Jeffrey |year=2011 |title=Six Flags Over Five Decades |journal=RollerCoaster! Magazine |volume=32 |issue=3 |pages=4–23 |issn=0896-7261}}</ref> The original park was divided into six themed areas for each of the six entities that had ruled Texas. Other themed areas have since been added.
[[Image:Six Flags over Texas Original Logo.jpg|thumb|right|The original [[logo]] for [[Six Flags over Texas]].]]
 
Six Flags Over Texas opened its gates from July 29 to August 4, 1961, to several local corporations that Wynne had invited as part of a "soft-test opening". The park held its grand-opening ceremonies on Saturday, August 5, 1961. Dignitaries included the mayors of Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, and Irving.<ref name=RC117/> Park attendance reached 8,374. Admission cost $2.75 ({{Inflation|US|2.75|1961|fmt=eq}}) for adults and $2.25 ({{Inflation|US|2.25|1961|fmt=eq}}) for children; parking cost 50 cents ({{Inflation|US|0.50|1961|fmt=eq}}); hamburgers, 35 cents ({{Inflation|US|0.35|1961|fmt=eq}}); soft drinks, 10 cents ({{Inflation|US|0.10|1961|fmt=eq}}).{{Inflation-fn|US}} On opening day, guests could visit the six original themed sections: Mexico, Spain, France, The Confederacy, Texas, and Modern (representing the United States). According to the 1961 Park Map<ref>[http://www.rcreride.com/html/sfot_Map.html "1961 Park Map"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301183019/http://www.rcreride.com/html/sfot_Map.html |date=2012-03-01 }}, rcreride.com.</ref> there were 46 "major attractions". The park's first season, lasting 45 days and ending on November 25, 1961, was a success, with over 550,000 visitors.
[[Image:Six Flags over Texas (Entrance).JPG|thumb|right|The entrance of [[Six Flags over Texas]] welcomes visitors while the Oil Derrick [[observation tower]] looms in the background.]]
 
During its first decade, the park added two sections: [[Boomtown]], named after the boomtowns that sprang up quickly during Texas' oil boom era and the "Tower Section", named after the [[Oil Derrick]] observation tower built in 1969.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Baker |first1=Evelyn |title=Historic Tales of Arlington, Texas |date=2018 |publisher=The History Press |page=75 |isbn=9781625858955 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yA5bDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA75 |access-date=May 17, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Larry |first1=Luck |title=THE SIX FLAGS OIL DERRICK CELEBRATES ITS 50TH BIRTHDAY |url=https://mix931fm.com/the-six-flags-oil-derrick-celebrates-its-50th-birthday/ |website=mix931fm.com |date=17 May 2019 |access-date=May 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001035841/https://mix931fm.com/the-six-flags-oil-derrick-celebrates-its-50th-birthday/ |archive-date=October 1, 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> The park also added two attractions: [[El Aserradero]] in 1963 and the [[Runaway Mine Train (Six Flags Over Texas)|Runaway Mine Train]] roller coaster in 1966. Attendance reached close to 2 million visitors a year by the end of the decade.
===Origin of the name===
The park's name "Six Flags Over Texas" stands for the six different nations' [[flag]]s which have governed Texas, including: [[France]], [[Spain]], [[Mexico]], The [[Republic of Texas]], The [[Confederate States of America]], and the [[United States of America]]. The story goes that Wynne originally intended to name the park "Texas under Six Flags", until his wife objected stating that "Texas isn’t ''under'' anything." The original park was (and still is) split into separate regions, such as the ''Spain and Mexico'' section which featured Spanish-themed rides, attractions and buildings.
 
In 1974, Six Flags Over Texas announced attendance had reached 2,184,000.<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 28, 1975 |title=Park Attendance |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-park-attendance/157758236/ |access-date=2024-10-24 |work=[[Atlanta Constitution]] |page=5 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |agency=United Press International}}</ref>
===Grand opening===
Six Flags Over Texas opened its gates to the public on Tuesday, [[August 1]], [[1961]] as part of a "soft-test opening". The park held its grand opening ceremonies on Saturday, [[August 5]], [[1961]]. Park attendance reached 8,374. Admission was $2.75 for adults and $2.25 for children; parking was 50 cents; hamburgers were 35 cents, and soft drinks were 10 cents. On opening day, guests could visit the six original themed sections: [[Mexico]], [[Spain]], [[France]], The [[Confederacy]], [[Texas]], and [[Modern]]. They could also enjoy over 20{{Fact|date=February 2007}} attractions ranging from classic rides, shows, and exhibits.
 
For the 50th anniversary (2011), Six Flags Over Texas introduced the first [[Rocky_Mountain_Construction#Technology|I-Box]] roller coaster track with a transformation of Texas Giant. The reception from the conversion led the manufacturer to bring the new technology all over the world.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/rides/TexasGiant.aspx |title=Texas Giant Opening April 22 |access-date=2011-03-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110313172950/http://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/rides/TexasGiant.aspx |archive-date=2011-03-13 |url-status=live}}</ref>
The park's first season was a success with over 500,000 visitors which ended on [[November 25]], [[1961]].
 
During this time, Six Flags (the company) began to remove licensed theming from its theme parks, including from attractions that the park had built in previous years. For example, Six Flags Over Texas had to rename Tony Hawk's Big Spin to [[Pandemonium (roller coaster)|Pandemonium]].<ref>{{cite news |last=MacDonald |first=Brady |title=Six Flags amusement parks prepare for thematic makeovers |url=http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-six-flags-retheme-20101122,0,3267615.story |access-date=November 27, 2010 |newspaper=LA Times |date=November 25, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sixflags.com/fiestaTexas/food/ThemedAreasFoodFun.aspx |title=Themed Areas: Six Flags Fiesta Texas |publisher=Sixflags.com |access-date=March 17, 2013}}</ref>
===The 1960s===
The 1960s were a growing decade for Six Flags Over Texas. The park added numerous attractions including two new sections: [[Boomtown]], named after the boomtowns that sprang up rather quickly during Texas' oil boom era, and the "Tower Section", named after the [[Oil Derrick]] observation tower built in 1969. The park also witnessed the birth of two classic theme park attractions: the [[log flume]] in 1963 and the Runaway Mine Train roller coaster in 1966. Attendance reached close to 2 million visitors a year by the end of the decade. In 1969, Six Flags Over Texas was sold by [[Angus Wynne]] for a limited partnership with Jack Knox.
 
In 2020, park management decided to expand from a March-December operating season to year-round operations.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/six-flags-over-texas-open-year-round-weekend-holidays/ |title=Six Flags Over Texas Changing To Year-Round Weekend & Holiday Operation |website=[[CBS News]] |date=August 29, 2019 |access-date=July 27, 2020}}</ref> But on March 13, 2020, Six Flags suspended operations on its properties for the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Texas]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/six-flags-over-texas-six-flags-fiesta-texas-suspend-operations-through-end-of-march/501-ced6cfb1-ac59-48c9-9ebd-4960b1149dd7 |title=Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas suspend operations through the end of March |date=March 13, 2020 |access-date=May 6, 2020}}</ref> During the closure, the park donated food and supplies to local charities.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.arlingtontx.com/blog/six-flags-over-texas-donates-food-to-arlington-charity/ |title=Six Flags Over Texas Donates Food To Arlington Charity |date=April 20, 2020 |access-date=July 27, 2020}}</ref> The park reopened to members and season pass holders on June 19 and to the general public on June 22.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/opening-dates-for-six-flags-over-texas-hurricane-harbor/287-6fc6fc78-d8bc-4e5a-a284-9e7e65500c93 |title=Opening dates announced for Six Flags over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, Hawaiian Falls |date=June 4, 2020 |access-date=July 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/arlington/article243267886.html |title=Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor to reopen June 22 with new safety protocols |date=June 4, 2020 |access-date=July 27, 2020}}</ref>
===The 1970s===
The park saw continuing growth and expansion through the 1970s. The park underwent new management in 1971 with the Penn Central Railroad. The park added two new roller coasters, more rides, and a new section called "Goodtimes Square". The park also removed many of its less popular aging attractions in this decade as well. In 1975, a new mascot, Cyrus Cosmos - the inventor - was created and led many ad campaigns. By 1978, Six Flags Over Texas had had over 30 million visitors.
 
The park stopped accepting cash in 2020.
===The 1980s===
The 1980s were another period of change for Six Flags Over Texas. The park added three roller coasters as well as a children's section themed after [[Pac-Man]] in 1983 and later changed to [[Looney Tunes]] in 1985. Six Flags Over Texas also introduced three popular festivals in this decade. Spring Breakout, introduced in 1984, brought live bands and excitement to the park for students on Spring Break. Six Flags also introduced Fright Nights and Holiday in the Park to increase attendance and extend the season.
 
===The 1990sConfederate themes ===
For more than three decades, one of the original themed areas was The Confederacy, which showcased Civil War re-enactments and displayed the [[Flags of the Confederate States of America|Confederate battle flag]].
The 1990s was a rather rough decade in comparison from decades past. The decade started off with a bang when Six Flags Over Texas introduced the [[Texas Giant]] roller coaster. After a record year, Six Flags Over Texas went into a lull with management changes and name changes as the Looney Tunes characters began to take over. In the late 90s, the park experienced a period of growth by adding new coasters and ride. Six Flags Over Texas also introduced [[FastLane]] which was similar to [[FastPass]] at [[Disney]] theme parks. Unfortunatly, many of these new additions (including the new Gotham City section) were far from the original Six Flags Over Texas theme. By the end of the decade, Six Flags Over Texas was packed with ten thrilling roller coasters.
 
In the 1990s, it was rethemed as "Old South" and all Confederate battle flags were removed. The shift drew little attention as there were no high-profile rides in that area.<ref name="DN15">{{Cite web |last=Mosier |first=Jeff |date=August 18, 2015 |title=Six Flags Over Texas started distancing from the Confederate battle flag decades ago |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2015/08/18/six-flags-over-texas-started-distancing-from-the-confederate-battle-flag-decades-ago/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20name%20of%20that%20section,Confederate%20Battle%20Flags%20were%20removed.%E2%80%9D&text=He%20said%20the%20park's%201996,it%20the%20%E2%80%9COld%20South.%E2%80%9D |access-date=July 27, 2020 |website=Dallas Morning News}}</ref> However, the Confederate "stars and bars" remained one of the six flags that was flown at the park entrance.<ref name="DN15" />
===The 21st century===
As the [[21st Century]] rolled around, Six Flags Over Texas started it off with its addition of Titan and a redone Looney Tunes USA. In 2002, the park kicked off the Best of Texas Festival which brought Texas history back to the park. The park has also made steps toward bringing back the past when they reopened Casa Magnetica. In 2006, the park celebrated its 45th Anniversary by adding ten new attractions geared toward families. Since then, Six Flags Over Texas has placed more emphasis on families by offering Brunch with Bugs as well as introducing a Latino Festival.
 
In August 2017, in response to the controversial [[Unite the Right rally]] that was held in [[Charlottesville, Virginia]], the park replaced its six flags (which had included the [[Flags of the Confederate States of America#First flag: the "Stars and Bars" (1861–1863)|first Confederate flag]], a [[Texas flag|Republic of Texas flag]], a 19th-century [[Flag of Spain|Spanish flag]], an 18th-century [[French flag]], a 19th-century [[United States flag]], and a 19th-century [[Mexican flag]]) with six American flags. A representative of the park told [[KXAS-TV]], "We always choose to focus on celebrating the things that unite us versus those that divide us. As such, we have changed the flag displays in our park to feature American flags."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Morris |first1=David Z. |date=August 18, 2017 |title=Six Flags Pulls Down Confederate Flags |url=http://fortune.com/2017/08/18/six-flags-confederate-flags/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818222155/http://fortune.com/2017/08/18/six-flags-confederate-flags/ |archive-date=August 18, 2017 |access-date=August 19, 2017 |work=Fortune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 18, 2017 |title=Six Flags Over Texas removes Confederate flag, reversing earlier decision &#124; Fox News |url=https://www.foxnews.com/travel/six-flags-over-texas-removes-confederate-flag-reversing-earlier-decision |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826033314/http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2017/08/18/six-flags-over-texas-removes-confederate-flag-reversing-earlier-decision.html |archive-date=August 26, 2017 |access-date=August 26, 2017 |website=FoxNews.com}}</ref>
== Firsts, bests, and other records ==
===Firsts and one of a kinds===
*First [[Six Flags]] Theme Park (1961)
*First [[Log Flume]] – El Aserradero (1963)
*First Mine Train [[Roller Coaster]] – The Runaway Mine Train (1966)
*First Roller Coaster with Consecutive [[Loop (roller coaster)|Loops]]* – Shockwave (1978)
*First Freefall Ride - Wildcatter ([[1982]]{{Fact|date=February 2007}})
 
{{-}}
''*This is often disputed with [[Geauga Lake|Geauga Lake’s]] Double Loop[http://www.rcdb.com/locationdetail58.htm] roller coaster, despite Six Flags claiming it publicly on their website[http://www.sixflags.com/parks/overtexas/Rides/list.html].''
 
== Attractions ==
===Records ===
{{See also|List of Six Flags Over Texas attractions}}
*Tallest [[Roller Coaster]] in [[Texas]] - Titan (255 feet)
[[File:Six Flags over Texas (Entrance).JPG|thumb|right|The entrance of Six Flags over Texas welcomes visitors while the Oil Derrick [[observation tower]] looms in the background.]]
*Fastest [[Roller Coaster]] in [[Texas]] - Titan (85 mph)
*Tallest Freefall Combo Tower in North America - Superman: Tower of Power (325 feet)
*Largest Land Based [[Oil Derrick]] - Oil Derrick (300 feet)
 
===Awards Roller coasters ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:1000px;
*World's Best Wooden Roller Coaster of 1999 - [[Texas Giant]]
 
=== Accidents ===
{{main|Incidents at Six Flags parks}}
* A 28-year-old [[Arkansas]] woman drowned on the ''Roaring Rapids'' water ride.
 
* In March 2006, ''Texas Tornado'' malfunctioned and its operators brought it to an emergency stop, causing five swing chairs to collide at high speeds. Several riders suffered minor injuries.
 
== Events ==
Six Flags Over Texas hosts several seasonal events throughout the year including:
 
[[Image:Holiday in the Park (Six Flags over Texas).JPG|thumb|right|The 'Best Time of the Year' is just one of the many holiday [[tradition]]s that make up the park's annual Holiday in the Park celebration.]]
 
*'''Spring Break Out''' – Taking place in the month of March, the Spring Break Out event welcomes the warm Texas weather with plenty of outdoor attractions, events, games, and [[concert]] [[performance]]s. The event usually takes place over a couple of weeks, allowing various local schools’ differing spring break [[holiday]]s to coincide with one of the event's weeks. It has been a park tradition since 1984.
 
*'''Festival Latino''' - In June, Hispanic and Latino [[Cultural heritage|heritage]] is celebrated throughout the park. The park alive with arts, crafts, performances by bands and dancers, as well as authentic crusine including [[fajitas]], [[sweet corn]], [[churros]], and [[tacos]]. This festival is a new tradition started in 2006.
 
*'''Best of Texas Festival''' – Texas [[Cultural heritage|heritage]] is celebrated during this event in September. The park is decorated with [[pumpkin]]s, [[hay]] bales, and [[scarecrow]]s and filled with skilled [[artisan]]s and Texas [[souvenir]]s such as woodcarvings, homemade [[soap]]s, and hand-crafted [[leather]] [[boot]]s. Several authentic Texas foods are also popular at the event, including homemade [[bread]]s, [[kettle]] [[maize|corn]], skillet [[Potato|potatoes]], and fried green [[tomato]]es. Originally called the Texas Heritage Festival, it was renamed the 'Best of Texas' festival for the 2006 season and the parks 45th anniversary.
 
*'''Fright Fest''' – Originally only one night in October called 'Fright Night', Fright Fest is the annual [[Halloween]] festival at Six Flags Over Texas, Fright Fest, takes place throughout the month of October and features several specialized additions to the park. [[Haunted house]]s, decorated pathways, patrolling [[ghoul]]s, and spooky music all contribute to the park’s transformation into a giant 'scream' park.
 
*'''Holiday in the Park''' – A tradition started in 1985, Holiday in the Park is now one of the park’s most popular seasonal events as the park’s season winds down towards the end of November and throughout December. Hundreds of thousands of [[Christmas lights]] are strung around the park buildings and rides, and an authentic snow hill is available for visitors to [[Toboggan|sled]] down (made possible in the usually mild Texas winter by a specialized [[refrigeration]] [[machine]] under the attraction). Festive holiday shows, arts & crafts, and delicious seasonal food also bring the holidays to Six Flags Over Texas.
 
== Sections ==
 
[[Image:Sfot gotham city.jpg|thumb|right|Aerial view of "[[Gotham City]]"-themed section of the park. Highways [[Texas State Highway 360|SH 360]] and [[Interstate 30|I-30]] intersect in the immediate background which show the proximity of the park to local roadways.]]
 
*Texas (1961)
*Spain (1961)
*Mexico (1961)
*France (1961)
*USA ([[1961]] - originally known as the Modern section)
*Old South ([[1961]] - originally known as the Confederacy)
*Tower ([[1969]] - named after the Oil Derrick observation tower)
*Boomtown (1963)
*Gotham City (1999)
*Star Mall ([[1961]] - often not referred to as a section of the park but rather the Front Gate or part of the USA section)
*Looney Tunes USA ([[1983]] - originally known as Pac-Man Land & Looney Tunes Land)
*Goodtimes Square (1973)
 
== Rides and attractions ==
 
[[Image:Inverted coaster btr.jpg|thumb|right|Batman the Ride at Six Flags Over Texas.]]
 
[[Image:Wooden roller coaster txgi.jpg|right|300x|thumb|The Texas Giant.]]
 
[[Image:Observationtower sfot.jpg|thumb|right|The Oil Derrick observation tower.]]
 
===Roller coasters===
 
{| class=wikitable
|-
! style="width:15%;" | Name
!Ride
!Year style="width:3%;" | Opened
! style="width:5%;" | Track
!Removed In
! style="width:15%;" | Type
!Description
! style="width:10%;" | Park section
! style="width:12%;" | Height
! style="width:12%;" | Speed
! style="width:3%;" | Refs
|-
|[[Batman: The Ride]]
|[[La Cucaracha(roller coaster)|La Cucaracha]]
|style="text-align:center" | 1999
|1961
|style="text-align:center" | [[Steel roller coaster|Steel]]
|1964
|style="text-align:center" | [[Inverted roller coaster]]
|A Herschell Wild Mouse roller coaster, ride was originally named Sidewinder and located in USA section in 1961 only.
|style="text-align:center" | Gotham City
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|105|ft}}
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|50|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
|style="text-align:center" | <ref name="BTR-RCDB">{{cite RCDB|coaster_name=Batman The Ride |___location=Six Flags Over Texas|rcdb_number=552 |access-date=June 20, 2021}}</ref><ref name="BTR-SFOT">{{cite web |title=Batman The Ride |url=https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/batman-ride |publisher=Six Flags Over Texas |access-date=August 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806214053/https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/batman-ride |archive-date=August 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[MineJudge TrainRoy Scream]]
|style="text-align:center" | 1980
|1966
|style="text-align:center" | [[Wooden roller coaster|Wood]]
|
|style="text-align:center" | Sit down
|First [[Arrow Dynamics]] mine train roller coaster built.
|style="text-align:center" | Gotham City
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|71|ft}}
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|45|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
|style="text-align:center" | <ref name="JudgeRoy-RCDB">{{cite RCDB|coaster_name=Judge Roy Scream |___location=Six Flags Over Texas|rcdb_number=29 |access-date=June 20, 2021}}</ref><ref name="JudgeRoy-SFOT">{{cite web |title=Judge Roy Scream |url=https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/judge-roy-scream |publisher=Six Flags Over Texas |access-date=August 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806215147/https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/judge-roy-scream |archive-date=August 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[Mini Mine Train]]
|style="text-align:center" | 1969
|1969
|style="text-align:center" | [[Steel roller coaster|Steel]]
|
|style="text-align:center" | [[Arrow Dynamics]] mini mineMine train roller coaster, located next to the bigger |Mine Train.train]]
|style="text-align:center" | Boomtown
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|20|ft}}
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|20|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
|style="text-align:center" | <ref name="MiniMine-RCDB">{{cite RCDB|coaster_name=Mini Mine Train |___location=Six Flags Over Texas|rcdb_number=97 |access-date=June 20, 2021}}</ref><ref name="MiniMine-SFOT">{{cite web |title=Mini Mine Train |url=https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/mini-mine-train |publisher=Six Flags Over Texas |access-date=August 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806220225/https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/mini-mine-train |archive-date=August 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[BigMr. BendFreeze (roller coaster)|BigMr. BendFreeze Reverse Blast]]
|style="text-align:center" | 1998
|1971
|style="text-align:center" | [[Steel roller coaster|Steel]]
|1978
|style="text-align:center" | [[Launched roller coaster|Launched]] [[Shuttle Loop]]
|Schwarzkopf Speed Racer/Jumbo Jet roller coaster. Ride was moved to Six Flags St. Louis, but was never re-assembled and was later scrapped.
|style="text-align:center" | Gotham City
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|218|ft}}
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|70|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
|style="text-align:center" | <ref name="Freeze-RCDB">{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast |___location=Six Flags Over Texas|rcdb_number=281 |access-date=June 20, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Freeze-SFOT">{{cite web |title=Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast |url=https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/mr-freeze-reverse-blast |publisher=Six Flags Over Texas |access-date=August 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806220433/https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/mr-freeze-reverse-blast |archive-date=August 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[Shockwave (Six Flags OverNew Texas)|Shock WaveGiant]]
|style="text-align:center" | 2011
|1978
|style="text-align:center" | [[Steel roller coaster|Steel]]
|
|style="text-align:center" | [[I-Box|I-Box custom]]
|Schwarzkopf roller coaster, with back-to-back vertical loops.
|style="text-align:center" | Texas
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|153|ft}}
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|65|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
|style="text-align:center" | <ref name="NewTexasGiant-RCDB">{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=New Texas Giant |___location=Six Flags Over Texas|rcdb_number=11662 |access-date=June 20, 2021}}</ref><ref name="NewTexasGiant-SFOT">{{cite web |title=New Texas Giant |url=https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/new-texas-giant |publisher=Six Flags Over Texas |access-date=August 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806221043/https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/new-texas-giant |archive-date=August 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[Pandemonium (roller coaster)|Pandemonium]]
|[[Judge Roy Scream]]
|style="text-align:center" | 2008
|1980
|style="text-align:center" | [[Steel roller coaster|Steel]]
|
|style="text-align:center" | [[Spinning roller coaster|Spinning Coaster]]
|A Don Rosser & Bill Cobb wooden roller coaster.
|style="text-align:center" | Boomtown
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|53|ft}}
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|31|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
|style="text-align:center" | <ref name="Pandemonium-RCDB">{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Pandemonium |___location=Six Flags Over Texas|rcdb_number=4042 |access-date=June 20, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Pandemonium-SFOT">{{cite web |title=Pandemonium |url=https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/pandemonium |publisher=Six Flags Over Texas |access-date=August 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806221414/https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/pandemonium |archive-date=August 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[Runaway Mine Train (Six Flags Over Texas)|Runaway Mine Train]]
|[[La Vibora]]
|style="text-align:center" | 1966
|1987
|style="text-align:center" | [[Steel roller coaster|Steel]]
|
|style="text-align:center" | [[Mine train roller coaster|Mine Train]]
|Intamin bobsled roller coaster, ride was moved from Six Flags Magic Mountain.
|style="text-align:center" | Boomtown
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|35|ft}}
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|35|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
|style="text-align:center" | <ref name="RunawayMineTrain-RCDB">{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Runaway Mine Train |___location=Six Flags Over Texas|rcdb_number=30 |access-date=June 20, 2021}}</ref><ref name="RunawayMineTrain-SFOT">{{cite web |title=Runaway Mine Train |url=https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/runaway-mine-train |publisher=Six Flags Over Texas |access-date=August 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806221957/https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/runaway-mine-train |archive-date=August 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|Runaway Mountain
|[[Flashback!]]
|style="text-align:center" | 1996
|1989
|style="text-align:center" | [[Steel roller coaster|Steel]]
|
|style="text-align:center" | Sit down
|A [[Vekoma]] boomerang roller coaster.
|style="text-align:center" | France
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|65|ft}}
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|40|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
|style="text-align:center" | <ref name="RunawayMountain-RCDB">{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Runaway Mountain |___location=Six Flags Over Texas|rcdb_number=31 |access-date=June 20, 2021}}</ref><ref name="RunawayMountain-SFOT">{{cite web |title=Runaway Mountain |url=https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/runaway-mountain |publisher=Six Flags Over Texas |access-date=August 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806222105/https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/runaway-mountain |archive-date=August 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[Shock Wave (Six Flags Over Texas)|Shock GiantWave]]
|style="text-align:center" | 1978
|1990
|style="text-align:center" | [[Steel roller coaster|Steel]]
|
|style="text-align:center" | Sit down looper
|A Dinn corporation built, Curtis D. Summers designed wooden roller coaster.
|style="text-align:center" | Tower
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|116|ft}}
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
|style="text-align:center" | <ref name="ShockWave-RCDB">{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Shock Wave |___location=Six Flags Over Texas|rcdb_number=28 |access-date=June 20, 2021}}</ref><ref name="ShockWave-SFOT">{{cite web |title=Shock Wave |url=https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/shock-wave |publisher=Six Flags Over Texas |access-date=August 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806222345/https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/shock-wave |archive-date=August 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[The Joker (S&S Worldwide)|The Joker]]
|[[Runaway Mountain]]
|style="text-align:center" | 2017
|1996
|style="text-align:center" | [[Steel roller coaster|Steel]]
|
|style="text-align:center" | [[Premier4th Rides]] indoorDimension roller coaster.|4th Dimension coaster]]
|style="text-align:center" | Gotham City
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|120|ft}}
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|38|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
|style="text-align:center" | <ref name="Joker-RCDB">{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Joker |___location=Six Flags Over Texas|rcdb_number=14188 |access-date=June 20, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Joker-SFOT">{{cite web |title=The Joker |url=https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/joker |publisher=Six Flags Over Texas |access-date=August 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806222806/https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/joker |archive-date=August 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[Titan (Six Flags Over Texas)|Titan]]
|[[Mr. Freeze (Roller Coaster)|Mr. Freeze]]
|style="text-align:center" | 2001
|1998
|style="text-align:center" | [[Steel roller coaster|Steel]]
|
|style="text-align:center" | [[Hypercoaster]]<!-- Type not model -->
|A [[Premier Rides]] [[linear motor|LIM]] launched roller coaster. Originally intended to open for the 1997 season, but problems with the LIM Launch system forced a delayed opening.
|style="text-align:center" | Texas
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|245|ft}}
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|85|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
|style="text-align:center" | <ref name="Titan-RCDB">{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Titan |___location=Six Flags Over Texas|rcdb_number=742 |access-date=June 20, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Titan-SFOT">{{cite web |title=Titan |url=https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/titan |publisher=Six Flags Over Texas |access-date=August 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806223209/https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/titan |archive-date=August 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|Wile E. Coyote's Grand Canyon Blaster
|[[Batman: The Ride (SFOT)]]
|style="text-align:center" | 2001
|1999
|style="text-align:center" | [[Steel roller coaster|Steel]]
|
|style="text-align:center" | Sit down
|A [[B&M|Bollinger & Mabillard]] [[Inverted roller coaster]].
|style="text-align:center" | Boomtown
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|16.1|ft}}
|style="text-align:center" | {{Convert|15|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}
|style="text-align:center" | <ref name="GrandCanyonBlaster-RCDB">{{Cite RCDB|coaster_name=Wile E. Coyote's Grand Canyon Blaster |___location=Six Flags Over Texas|rcdb_number=1117 |access-date=June 20, 2021}}</ref><ref name="GrandCanyonBlaster-SFOT">{{cite web |title=Wile E. Coyote’s Grand Canyon Blaster |url=https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/wile-e-coyotes-grand-canyon-blaster |publisher=Six Flags Over Texas |access-date=August 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210806223715/https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/attractions/wile-e-coyotes-grand-canyon-blaster |archive-date=August 6, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[Titan (roller coaster)|Titan]]
|2001
|
|A Giovanola hypercoaster.
|-
|[[Wile E. Coyote's Grand Canyon Blaster]]
|2001
|
|Chance Rides kiddie roller coaster.
|}
 
=== First-of-their-kind and/or world's only features or attractions ===
=== Current adult rides ===
* First [[Six Flags]] Theme Park. This is the original Six Flags Theme Park, opened on August 5, 1961
*'''[[Six Flags Railroad (Six Flags over Texas)|Six Flags Railroad]]''' (train ride around the park) - opened in 1961; stations are the Texas Depot and Boomtown Depot
* First Pay one Price (POP) admission<ref name=AT0811>{{cite journal |last1=Seifert |first1=Jeffrey |last2=Slade |first2=Gary |year=2011 |title=Six Flags Over Texas Celebrates 50th Anniversary |journal=Amusement Today |volume=15 |issue=5 |pages=1B–23B}}</ref>
*'''El Sombrero''' (Chance Rides [[Wipeout/Trabant (Ride)|trabant]]) - opened in 1965; located in Mexico section
* First theme park to feature Broadway-style shows (1961)<ref name=AT0811/>
*'''Conquistador''' ([[Intamin]] Bounty/swinging ship) - opened in 1981; located in Spain section
* First [[Intamin]] Ride, the Jet Set <ref name=RC117/>
*'''El Asseradero''' (2 separate Arrow Dynamics [[log flume]] water rides) - 1 opened in 1963 and the other in 1968; located in Spain section
* First [[Arrow Development]] [[Log flume (attraction)|Log Flume]] – [[El Aserradero]] (Spanish for The Sawmill) (1963)
*'''La Fiesta de Las Tazas''' (Zamperla [[teacups]]) - opened in 2006; located in Spain section
* First [[Arrow Development]] Mine Train [[Roller Coaster]] – The [[Mine Train (Six Flags Over Texas)|Runaway Mine Train]] (1966)
*'''Casa Magnetica''' ([[funhouse|tilt house]]) - opened in 1962, closed in 1997, reopend in 2004; located in Spain section
* First relaunch of the modern-day parachute ride - [[Texas Chute Out]] (1976) Removed in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.guidetosfot.com/attractions/rides/texaschuteout/ |title=Guide to Six Flags Over Texas |access-date=2014-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222141419/http://guidetosfot.com/attractions/rides/texaschuteout/ |archive-date=2013-12-22 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''Yosemite Sam & The Gold River Adventure''' (a [[dark ride]] where guests float in boats past scenes of [[Yosemite Sam]], [[Bugs Bunny]], [[Daffy Duck]], and friends) - opened in 1992; located in Texas section. ''Also see [[River Caves]].''
* First Freefall Ride - Texas Cliffhanger (later renamed G-Force and then Wildcatter) (1982). Removed in 2007.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ahles |first1=Andrea |title=Six Flags to add Tony Hawk rollercoaster |url=http://www.star-telegram.com/news/story/245840.html |access-date=February 21, 2019 |work=Star-Telegram.com |date=September 24, 2007 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20071011153813/http://www.star-telegram.com/news/story/245840.html |archive-date=October 11, 2007 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*'''Chapparral Antique Cars''' (Arrow Dynamics antique cars) - opened in 1962; located in Texas section
* First [[Premier Rides]] Roller Coaster - Runaway Mountain (1996)
*'''Rodeo''' (Huss [[Breakdance (ride)|Rodeo/Breakdance ride]]) - opened in 2006; located in Texas section; moved from Six Flags Great Adventure
* First [[Rocky Mountain Construction|RMC]] I-Box hybrid coaster - [[New Texas Giant]] (2011)
*'''Sidewinder''' (Eli Bridge [[twist (ride)|scrambler]]) - opened in 2006; located in Texas section; moved from Six Flags Astroworld
* Former Home of '''La Vibora''' (Spanish for The Viper), the last operating [[Intamin]] '''Swiss Bob''' (1986), removed in 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Osborne |first1=Ryan |title=Six Flags Over Texas closes 2 roller coasters to make way for 'record-breaking' new ride |url=https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/six-flags-over-texas-arlington-roller-coasters-closed-la-vibora-el-diablo-new-ride/287-6acf5266-0f54-4dec-a059-3dc1075acb40 |website=WFAA |access-date=14 November 2024 |language=en |date=14 November 2024}}</ref>
*'''Boot Scootin<nowiki>'</nowiki>''' (Zamperla boot themed Turtle Parade) - opened in 2006; located in Texas section
*'''Oil Derrick''' ([[Intamin]] [[observation tower]]) - opened in 1969; located in Tower section
*'''[[Superman]]: Tower of Power''' (3 S & S Power [[Turbo Drop|Combo Towers]]) - opened in 2003; located in Tower section
*'''Roaring Rapids''' ([[Intamin]] [[River Rafting Ride|Rapids water ride]]) - opened in 1983; located in Tower section
*'''Caddo Lake Barge''' (Zamperla Rockin' Tug) - opened in 2006; located in Tower section
*'''[[Silver Star Carousel]]''' (Dentzel [[carousel]]) - opened in 1963; located in USA section
*'''Splash Water''' ([[Intamin]] [[Shoot-the-Chutes]] water ride) - opened in 1987; located in USA section
*'''Wildcatter''' ([[Intamin]] [[freefall (ride)|1st-Generation Intamin Freefall]]) - originally called Texas Cliffhanger; opened in 1982; located in USA section
*'''[[Spongebob Squarepants]]: The Ride 4D''' ([[motion simulator]] theater) - ride opened in 1995, movie began in 2004; located in USA section
*'''ACME Rock-N-Rocket''' ([[Intamin]] [[Looping Starship]]) - opened in 2006; located in USA section; moved from Six Flags Astroworld
*'''Gunslinger''' (Chance Ride [[Yo-Yo (ride)|Yo-Yo]]) - opened in 1983; located in Boomtown section
*'''Texas Chute-Out''' ([[Intamin]] [[Parachute Jump|parachute tower]]) - opened in 1976; located in Goodtimes Square section. ''(Also see [[Great Gasp]])''
*'''Bumper Cars''' (Soli [[bumper cars]]) - opened in 1973; located in Goodtimes Square section
*'''Crazy Legs''' (Huss [[Troika (ride)|troika]]) - opened in 2006; located in Goodtimes Square section; moved from Six Flags Astroworld
*'''Cloud Bouncer''' (Zamperla Samba balloon tower) - opened in 2006; located in Goodtimes Square section
*'''Batwing''' (Zamperla Telecombat) - opened in 2006; located in Gotham City section
*'''Gotham City Spray Ground''' (Waterworks International [[splash pad|interactive water playground]]) - opened in 2006; located in Gotham City section
 
=== Current kiddie ridesRecords ===
* Tallest Roller Coaster in Texas - [[Titan (Six Flags Over Texas)|Titan]] (245&nbsp;ft)
(located in '''Looney Tunes USA''')
* Fastest Roller Coaster in Texas - [[Titan (Six Flags Over Texas)|Titan]] (85&nbsp;mph)
* Largest Land Based [[Drilling rig|Oil Derrick]] - Oil Derrick (300&nbsp;ft)
* 2nd Tallest Swing Ride in the World - [[SkyScreamer|Texas Skyscreamer]] (400&nbsp;ft)
 
=== Awards ===
*'''Bug's Bunny's Spirit of St. Louie''' (Zamperla mini airplane ride) - opened in ?
* [[New Texas Giant|Texas Giant]] named World's Best Wooden Roller Coaster in 1998 and 1999 by ''[[Amusement Today]]'''s [[Golden Ticket Awards]].
*'''Elmur Fudd's 'America the Beautiful' Railway''' (Zamperla Rio Grande/kiddie [[train ride]]) - opened in ?
* [[New Texas Giant]] named Best New Coaster of 2011 by ''[[Amusement Today]]'''s [[Golden Ticket Awards]].
*'''Route 66 Bumper Cars''' (SBF mini [[bumper cars]]) - opened in 2001
*'''Sylvester & Tweety's State Fair-is Wheel''' (Zamperla mini [[ferris wheel]]) - opened in 2001
*'''Daffy's Capitol Tours''' (SBF kiddie crazy bus ride) - opened in 2001
*'''Michigan J. Frog's Tinsel Town Revue''' (Zamperla mini [[swinger (ride)|swinger ride]]) - opened in ?
*'''Speedy's Truckin' Across America''' (kiddie convoy/truck ride) - opened in ?
*'''Taz's New York Adventure''' (SBF kiddie drop ride) - opened in 2001
*'''Yosemite Sam's Texas Tea Cups''' (SBF mini [[teacups]]) - opened in 2001
 
== Events ==
=== Upcharge attractions ===
Six Flags Over Texas hosts events for holidays during the operating season that often draw thousands of visitors to the park. Among them are:
*'''Six Flags Speedway Go-Karts''' (J & J Amusements [[kart racing|go karts]]) - opened in 1999; located in Tower section
* [[Six Flags Fright Fest|Fright Fest]]''',''' an annual [[Halloween]] festival. Originally only one night in October called "Fright Night", Fright Fest takes place throughout the month of October and features haunted houses, decorated pathways, patrolling ghouls, and spooky music. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the park renamed the event Hallowfest and held no haunted houses or indoor shows.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://attractionsmagazine.com/six-flags-announces-reimagined-haunt-season-hallowfest/ |title=Six Flags announces a reimagined haunt season with Hallowfest |date=August 18, 2020 |access-date=October 28, 2020}}</ref>
*'''Dive Bomber Alley''' ([[Skycoaster]]) - opened in 1996; located in Tower section
* [[Holiday in the Park]] – Held annually since 1985 towards the end of November and throughout December, the festival includes festive holiday shows, arts and crafts, and seasonal food. Hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights are strung around the park buildings and rides. A snowy hill is available for visitors to [[Toboggan|sled]] down.
 
== TheatersSee & stagesalso ==
*[[Universal Kids Resort]]
*'''David Blackburn Southern Palace Theater''' - The largest indoor theater at Six Flags Over Texas. This venue houses all types of musical and dance shows.
*'''Majestic Theater''' - Originally the Krofft Puppet Circus & Goodtimes Theater, this venue houses all types of musical, dance, and specialty shows.
*'''Lone Star Theater'''- This venue usually house specialty shows.
*'''Crazy Horse Saloon''' -The Crazy Horse Saloon has provided live entertainment for over 40 years, featuring cowboys and saloon girls. This is the oldest theater in the park.
*'''AT&T Music Mill Ampitheater''' - The park's large outdoor ampitheater. This venue houses concerts and other live entertainment.
*'''Back Porch Stage''' - This venue houses live bands during certain times of the year.
*'''USA Stage''' - This venue house live bands, dance groups, and musical shows.
*'''Texas Arena''' - This is the park's stunt show theater.
 
== Shopping and dining ==
=== Shopping ===
*Caricatures
*Pedro's Painted Shirts
*Caricatures
*Casa De Six Flags
*El Mercado De La Plaza
*Ashley's Antique Photorium
*Miss Abagail's Emporium
*Les De Caricatures
*Airbrush Artistry
*The Ole' Woodcutter Shop
*Texas Glass Blower
*Texas Hats
*Longhorn 3D Crystal
*Big Tex's Tattoo Parlor
*Indian Village Trading Post
*Texas Gifts
*Attitudes
*Cartoon Candy Kitchen
*Looney Tunes Mall
*The Flash Pass Ride Reservation Center
 
=== Dining ===
*Dry Hole Charlie's
*Dusty Dan's Waterin' Hole
*Specialty Hot Dawgs
*Chubbie's Diner
*Goodtimes Refreshments
*Brunch With Bugs & Friends
*Old Fashioned Soft Frozen Lemonade
*Cactus Cantina
*Flags Funnel Cakes
*Old Fashioned Ice Cream Bars
*Smoothies Sensacion Tropical
*Gator McGee's Mountain Grill
*[[Ben & Jerry's]]
*Annabelle's Southern Treats
*Aunt Addie's Shaved Ice
*[[Papa John's Pizza]]
*Uncle Bub's Smokehouse
*Bubba's Texas Sized Hot Dogs
*Newman's Corn Dog Cafe
*E.G. Sugarwater's Old Time Parlour
*Lone Star Twisters
*Rose's Cantina
*Salt Water Taffy
*Red River Dogs & Fries
*Newman's Cafe
*American Sweets Fruit Freezes
*USA Food Court
*Granny's Funnel Cakes
*Pink Things
*[[Panda Express]]
*[[Cold Stone Creamery]]
 
== Past attractions ==
*'''Sky Hook''' - a [[Crane (machine)|crane]] turned into an [[observation tower]]
*'''Crazy Legs''' - [[Octopus (ride)|octopus ride]]
*'''Rotoriculous''' - [[Music Express|flying bobs ride]]
*'''Virtual Quest Interactive Theater''' - [[Virtual reality]] attraction
*'''Ferrocarril Fiesta Train I & II''' - [[Ridable miniature railway|train ride]] through animated scenes
*'''Las Cocheses Cabras Goat Cart Ride''' - [[goat]] ride
*'''Los Conquistadores Mule Pack Train''' - [[mule]] ride
*'''Caddo War Canoes''' - [[canoes]]
*'''Flying Jenny/Little Dixie Carousel''' - [[mule]]-powered [[carousel]]
*'''LaSalle's Riverboat Expedition''' - a riverboat ride past animated scenes similar to [[Disney]]'s [[Jungle Cruise]]
*'''Overland Butterfield Stagecoach''' - [[stagecoach]] ride
*'''Skull Island''' - an entire section filled with [[slides]], [[caves]], and a [[pirate ship]]
*'''Spee-Lunker's Cave''' - a [[dark ride]] where guests [[River Caves|float through a cave]] passed animated scenes.
*'''Spindletop''' - class [[Rotor (ride)|rotor attraction]]
*'''Great Six Flags Air Racer''' - a large swinging plane ride similar to the [[Swings (ride)|swings]]
*'''Spinnaker''' - [[Enterprise (ride)|enterprise attraction]]
*'''Tower Slides''' - a [[Fun Slide]]
*'''Turbo Bungy''' - [[bungee]] [[trampoline]]
*'''Helicopter Rides''' - [[helicopter]] [[tours]] above the park
*'''Astro-Lift''' - [[Chairlift]] across the park
*'''Humble's Happy Motoring Freeway Track I & II''' - car ride on a track
*'''Jet Set''' - individual controlled mini jets
*'''Missile Chaser''' - classic [[Twist (ride)|scrambler]]
*'''Petting Zoo''' - [[petting zoo]]
 
== Future outlook ==
Six Flags over Texas continues to add new attractions and additions on a competitive basis, in order to increase guest attendance and remain profitable. Some speculation has led to the belief that the park will have increasing difficulty with future projects due to the park's ___location where it is literally "boxed-in" by local roads and businesses surrounding the park, and lack of free land. Park management continues to deny this, claiming that space is available not only within the park (by removal of older rides or in various other free areas) but also in other locations, such as the park's large parking lot (which was expanded into to build the roller coaster ''Titan'').
 
Park president Steve Calloway has repeatedly expressed his desire at various events to implement past favorites of the park to bring back some nostalgia. His goal was partially completed with the reopening of the long-defunct ''Casa Magnetica'' [http://www.parktimes.com/sections/spain/casa.htm] [[funhouse]] in 2004.
 
In 2007, Six Flags over Texas will debut "Cirque Dreams Coobrila", a high energy cirque acrobatic type show housed in the Music Mill outdoor ampitheater. In the words from Six Flags: "This original production combines three key characters... the "COOler", the "BRIghter", and the "LAter." These three key elements help to describe what the summer nights at
Six Flags Over Texas are all about. "Cooler"
represents the cooler evenings, "Brighter" speaks to the amazing light treatments that illuminate the show and "Later" means later hours, more time for guests to enjoy all that Six Flags Over Texas has to offer."
 
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== References ==
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*Jordan, Scott L. [http://www.mouseplanet.com/scott/072400.htm MousePlanet - This Old Park]. Retrieved [[September 21]], [[2004]].
*McCown Jordan, DavisScott L. [https://archive.today/20130103214903/http://parktimeswww.mouseplanet.com/scott/072400.htm ParkTimesMousePlanet - This Old Park]. Retrieved [[September 21]], [[2004]].
*Rogers McCown, Joel ADavis. [http://www.coastergalleryparktimes.com/2001T/SFOT.html CoasterGallery.comParkTimes]. Retrieved [[September 21]], [[2004]].
* Rogers, Joel A. [http://www.sixflagscoastergallery.com/media_info2001T/SFOT.asphtml Six Flags - Media InfoCoasterGallery.com]. Retrieved [[September 21]], [[2004]].
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20040922014822/http://www.sixflags.com/media_info.asp Six Flags - Media Info]. Retrieved September 21, 2004.
*Yeager, Bryant. [http://www.sfot-source.com/ SFoT Source - Your Guide To Six Flags over Texas]/ Retreived [[December 23]], [[2006]].
 
== See also ==
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*[[Six Flags|Six Flags (theme park chain)]]
*[[Amusement Park]]s
*[[Arlington, Texas]]
*[[roller coasters]]
 
== External links ==
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*[http://www.sixflags.com/parks/overtexas/ Six Flags Over Texas official website]
* [httphttps://www.parktimessixflags.com/ Parktimes -overtexas Six Flags Over Texas Historyofficial website]
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*[http://www.sfot.net/ sfot.net - Six Flags Over Texas Former Employee pages]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdl02H3IWIs&t Video featuring archival footage of Six Flags Over Texas]
*[http://www.lonestarthrills.com/ Lone Star Thrills]
* [httphttps://wwwtexasarchive.sfot-source.comorg/taxonomy/term/115903 SFOT SourceCollection -of Yourfilms Ultimateand Guidevideos Todocumenting Six FlagsFlag Over Texas]
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