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Exclusive Look at Aquaman Test Runs, Updates for Kids Boo Fest, Oktoberfest | Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas invites us out for an up-close look at the testing of their new Aquaman: Power Wave attraction, set to open in spring of 2023. We also check out new updates coming to the park's Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest events, including an expanded trick-or-treat trail, the return of Casa Magnetica and Rodeo, the addition of a beer garden and more.

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Review & Tour of Oktoberfest Food Festival, Aquaman Begins Test Runs & More | Six Flags Over Texas

New for 2022 is the Oktoberfest Food Festival at Six Flags Over Texas. Taking place now through October 30, Oktoberfest features a number of German-inspired food items and beers. Join us for an in-depth tour of the festival, along with food reviews. Kids Boo Fest and Fright Fest setup continues as we learn more details regarding each event. Aquaman: Power Wave recently began test runs and other changes have happened around the ride's construction site.

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Mr. Freeze Closing, What's Up With Oktoberfest? Fright Fest, Aquaman Updates | Six Flags Over Texas

Fright Fest continues to take shape at Six Flags Over Texas with confirmed haunted houses, shows and scare zones. We discuss the upcoming closure of Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast and check out Aquaman: Power Wave progress, which shows off the ride's control panel installed. Oktoberfest is the newest event coming to the park. However, we run into conflicting start dates and lack of festival information during our visit.

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Ride Spotlight - Pirates of Speelunker Cave at Six Flags Over Texas (Multi-Angle Ride POV)

Pirates of Speelunker Cave opened at Six Flags Over Texas on May 14, 2022. Riders board the attraction and venture into Speelunker Cave. Soon enough, you are greeted by a band of pirates looking for lost treasure. Upon bracing a storm, a kraken, mermaids and more, the exploration takes riders deep into Speelunker territory.

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Fright Fest Prep Ramps Up, Other Park Improvements, Single Rider Updates | Six Flags Over Texas

We take an end-of-summer visit to Six Flags Over Texas. Daily operation has concluded, which means the park is hard at work with new improvements and Fright Fest installations. A lap around the park reveals confirmed live entertainment and haunted house offerings that will be coming to the park this year. We also explore the park's single rider line situation with new updates regarding availability.

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Aquaman Boat Arrives, Speelunker Fixes, New Dining & Fright Fest Updates | Six Flags Over Texas

Though the opening of Aquaman: Power Wave has been delayed another year, construction still marches on. The ride's first boat has been installed, along with station and splashdown components. We take a look Six Flags Over Texas' new dining offerings, including Roller Coaster Coffee and Auntie Anne's, along with upgrades and fixes to Pirates of Speelunker Cave and the end of this year's live summer entertainment.

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New Aquaman Progress, Updates on Ride Closures & Dining Offerings | Six Flags Over Texas

Our latest visit to Six Flags Over Texas is jam-packed with a look at construction progress on Aquaman: Power Wave and other park projects. We also check out the all-new Roller Coaster Coffee, along with changes to dining pass offerings and other food line-ups at various locations around the park. Summer entertainment has also begun and we take a quick look at where you can catch the park's new shows.

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Mr. Freeze Reopens, France Area Upgrades, New Dining & Construction Updates | Six Flags Over Texas

Our latest visit to Six Flags Over Texas uncovers several new updates, including new upgrades to the park's France area, a look at changes in new dining locations, the status of Mr. Freeze and Titan and more. The park also continues to move forward on Aquaman: Power Wave, along with the completion of the new facade on Looney Tunes Mall.

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Pirates of Speelunker Cave Opens at Six Flags Over Texas | Full Ride POV, Queue Walk-Through & More

Pirates of Speelunker Cave is a re-imagining of one of the park’s first attractions, The Cave, that operated from 1964 until 1991 and replaces the current version of the attraction—Yosemite Sam and the Gold River Adventure. The Cave featured original characters called Speelunkers that were created exclusively for Six Flags Over Texas. The new ride features projection and immersive sets, custom soundtrack, sixty-four Speelunkers and no height requirement with an accompanying adult.

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Single Rider Lines Gone, Aquaman Construction, Updated Ride Closures | Six Flags Over Texas

A visit to Six Flags Over Texas unveils the removal of all single rider lines at various attractions, along with a big update on current ride closures. We also follow up on the major dining and restaurant changes taking place, along with great construction updates for both Aquaman: Power Wave and Pirates of Speelunker Cave.

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New Ride Construction Continues, Food Fails & Several Park Changes | Six Flags Over Texas

After a hiatus, we head to Six Flags Over Texas and encounter a number of new in-park changes. Fresh paint continues to hit several buildings around the park. We also point out multiple new dining locations coming soon, issues with new offerings at other restaurants, the shuffling of some in-park services and the addition of single rider lines. Finally, Pirates of Speelunker Cave looks to be opening soon as crews continue working hard on Aquaman: Power Wave.

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New Ride Construction Updates, Big Looney Tunes Mall & Front Gate Changes | Six Flags Over Texas

Construction on new 2022 attractions continues as the entrance to Pirates of Speelunker Cave takes shape and the pad for Aquaman: Power Wave's turntable emerges. We also take a look at several other park improvements, including more building and infrastructure upgrades, enhancements to the Silver Star Carousel building, a look at the quick progress made on the new Looney Tunes Mall facade and more.

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Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review | 1970 - 1979

Our next episode in the Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review Series takes a look at 1970 through 1979. Several transformations happened around the park, including a change in the skyline with the addition of Texas Chute Out and the debut of Good Time Square. Other prime attractions included the Big Bend and Shock Wave roller coasters, along with marquee flat rides like Spinnaker. Entertainment was also a big focus in the 1970s with the construction of Music Mill Amphitheater and People Mover Theatre and several Broadway-style productions in Southern Palace Theatre.

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Six Flags Debuts Yet Another New Season Pass Tier Offering, Eliminates New Membership Purchases

Today, both Six Flags Over Texas and Fiesta Texas introduced a new three-tier season pass offering. While not every Six Flags park has adopted this concept, we should expect to see these offerings go chain-wide before spring. Join us for an in-depth look at these three new tiers, their pricing (as of January 18, 2022), benefits, the new structure of dining plan offerings and more. Now that memberships are no longer for purchase, we explain what current members can expect and how they can learn more about the new Legacy Member program.

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First Event of 2022 Canceled, Park President Fired, Other Six Flags Over Texas Updates

Six Flags and their new CEO, Selim Bassoul, are undergoing several corporate changes and attempts at restructuring. This has affected Six Flags Over Texas as the Fire & Ice Winter Festival has been canceled and the park's president, Ron McKenzie, was relieved of his position. Join us as we talk through these changes and also feature updates on construction and enhancement projects around the park.

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Front Gate & Texas Arena Demolition, Speelunker Cave, Aquaman Updates | Six Flags Over Texas

Tons of work continues through Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas. Join us in touring the new, opened up area at the park's front gate after some extensive building removal. We also head over to Texas Arena where crews are actively working on demolishing structures within. Other updates include a look at progress on Pirates of Speelunker Cave, Aquaman: Power Wave, Mr. Freeze's new paint job and more.

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Amazing New Shows & Christmas Tree, New Parade & More | Holiday in the Park, Six Flags Over Texas

Holiday in the Park is in full swing at Six Flags Over Texas. This year's holiday event features a slate of completely new entertainment offerings, including Christmas at the Southern Palace and the Holly Jolly Holiday Parade. We also check out the park's all-new Christmas tree, specialty food offerings, the Nochebuena overlay at Casa Magnetica, decor, holiday activities and more.

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Aquaman Turntable Progress, Mr. Freeze Paint Job, More Building Improvements | Six Flags Over Texas

Construction projects at Six Flags Over Texas continue to move at a rapid pace. Work has picked up on Aquaman: Power Wave and its addition of a turntable and crews continue to prep the all-new Pirates of Speelunker Cave dark ride. The new Mr. Freeze paint job has also progressed, along with several building refurbishments, especially in the park's Old South section. Six Flags Over Texas also continues the parking lot makeover and construction of a new perimeter fence.

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Park Construction & Improvements Progress, Holiday in the Park Updates | Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas has taken on a number of huge construction and improvement projects throughout the park. We take a look at several, including new paint on buildings, new fencing around the park's perimeter, pathway expansions, a new Mr. Freeze paint job, progress on Pirates of Speelunker Cave and more. We also take a loop around the park and discuss entertainment offerings and other activities coming for this year's Holiday in the Park event.

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New Park Updates, Scare Zone Changes, More Haunted House Reviews | Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest

We take another visit out to Six Flags Over Texas for their 2021 Fright Fest event. While at the park, we check out the new Diamond Member Lounge, along with other infrastructural improvements in progress. Also, join us for a second tour of scare zones, along with updated haunted house reviews. Fright Fest takes place now through October 31.

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