Six Flags Over Texas (SFOT) Discussion Thread

[Sportsdude360]

That's interesting, signage and audio announcements in the park still indicate 2021.

[bert425]

could it possibly be a typo?

Front page of SFOT site - just now - still shows 2021  (you'd think that would be the 1st thing they'd change)

[coasterbill]

Anything on any Six Flags web page at any time could be a typo, bad information because of a total lack of communication or anything in between.

[bert425]

1 minute ago, coasterbill said:

Anything on any Six Flags web page at any time could be a typo, bad information because of a total lack of communication or anything in between.

VERY true.

 

but on that "what's New" page, 2021 is listed for Aquaman at least 3 times that I counted, thruout the page.

could very well be 2022 - which doesn't make a whole lotta sense, since it's basically built and almost ready. . but guess we'll see.  

i'm thinking 2022 is a typo tho on the app.

[tndank]

Has to be a typo.  The thing is like 70% built already.  

I can't imagine they are pushing things another year quite yet.  Not saying it couldn't eventually happen if things get even more crazy but seems early.

[thrillseeker4552]

Like other have said, the Six Flags website may very well be wrong. But I can also see them delaying it for whatever reason. I guess we'll see.

I did, however, see a note on Instagram (reliable, I know) that the website mentions that Aquaman has an inversion. Maybe it's opening in 2022 because they're adding in a loop like in that concept video. lol

[bert425]

^ Mack *did* introduce a "power loop" concept (Power Splash with a loop) in January 2020 - (you can search for it on youtube - deleted the video imbed, as not from an official MACK site)

 

so who the hell knows. . LOL

[Canobie Coaster]

For now, I'd say it's an error on the Six Flags site because it wouldn't be the first.

[Animal]

It could be possible it was a typo, but if you click the link to view the ride, 2022 is stated THREE more times on that page.

[Doppel Looping]

Speaking of typos, they did spell Mack wrong too

[CoasterGuy06]

At least they spelled it how it is actually pronounced 

[dankeykang]

What's interesting to me is that they can't seem to figure out what the top speed will be... and also that they consider El Diablo to be a roller coaster

 

[A.J.]

Six Flags Over Texas Introduces Fire and Ice Winter Festival

All-New Shows, $19.61 Admission, and Saturday Fireworks Highlight Special Winter Event through February 28

ARLINGTON, Texas — January 6, 2021 — Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, is introducing the Fire & Ice Winter Festival to kick-off the park’s 60th Anniversary season in 2021. Open weekends and holidays in January and February, this all-new event features a high-energy ice carving show, an extended run of The Frosty Snowhill, plus a fiery finale each Saturday night with fireworks.

“We are thrilled to begin our 60th Anniversary season at Six Flags Over Texas with a winter festival for guests to enjoy,” said Six Flags Over Texas Park President Ron McKenzie. “Now, more than ever, families and friends are looking for opportunities to create special memories together, and this event offers a fun, thrilling, and safe experience for guests of all ages.”

As a nod to the park’s 60th Anniversary, having first opened its gates on August 5, 1961, guests can purchase one-day admission for just $19.61 at http://www.sixflags.com/overtexas throughout the duration of the Fire & Ice Winter Festival.

Live shows and entertainment highlight the festival, including Ice Carving by Reverend Butter on the stage in the GOTHAM CITY section of the park. Reverend Butter and his ensemble will show off their ice carving talents by slicing and dicing 300-pound blocks of ice into amazing sculptures using a variety of tools, including their favorite…a chainsaw.

 

Guests can warm up or chill out with other Fire & Ice Winter Festival offerings, including:

More than 40 rides and attractions; The Frosty Snowhill; Fire and Ice Marketplace; Four Live Performance Stages; Mystic Acres Winter Wonderland; and Dancing Fountain Show at Texas Star Mall

 

As the sun sets, the park will light up with millions of twinkling lights, including the Fire and Ice Light Show that will captivate guests as the entire area illuminates to the beat of music. Plus, each Saturday, guests can wrap up their day at the park in unique fashion by watching fireworks being launched from the iconic 300-foot Oil Derrick tower.

Tasty libations and treats will round-out the festival, including unique fire and ice-inspired cocktails, frozen treats, and warm, savory snacks.

 

Park attendance is always carefully monitored to avoid overcrowding and all Members, Season Pass Holders, and guests with one-day tickets will be required to make a reservation to attend the Fire & Ice Winter Festival. In addition:

All team members and all guests two years and up will be required to wear masks covering the nose and mouth while in the parks; No indoor shows will be operated; Props, rides, restraints, handrails, and dining and restroom facilities will be cleaned and sanitized regularly; and Multiple alcohol-based hand sanitizer stations will be located throughout the parks for guest and team member usage.

The Fire & Ice Winter Festival runs weekends January 9-February 28, plus Jan. 18 and Feb. 15. The festival is included with one-day admission, Six Flags Memberships, and Season Passes. For more information, including operating day and hours, visit www.sixflags.com/overtexas.

[coasterbill]

Sounds great!

[CoasterGuy06]

I hope Six Flags keeps doing things like this in the coming years when things become "more normal."

 

As for Aquaman it's Screamscape so take it with a grain of salt, but they say they have received reports the delay to 2022 is because they have decided to retrofit the ride with a turntable and 2nd boat. Good news if true.

[DoinItForTheFame]

36 minutes ago, CoasterGuy06 said:

As for Aquaman it's Screamscape so take it with a grain of salt, but they say they have received reports the delay to 2022 is because they have decided to retrofit the ride with a turntable and 2nd boat. Good news if true.

Can they add the loop while they are at it?!

[cfc]

Looks like a nice event--glad to see more parks trying to work within the restrictions of the pandemic.

[bert425]

HMMMMMM. . . . from the SFOT website:

[coasterbill]

Nitro’s description says that too. Six Flags is just dumb.

[Sportsdude360]

Looks like Aquaman might be getting that turntable and extra car after all!

[KIEnthusiast]

Any1 have any more details on the Yosemite Sam ride.

[bert425]

17 minutes ago, KIEnthusiast said:

Any1 have any more details on the Yosemite Sam ride.

only what they announced at Winterfest.

that it WILL be reopening at some point in the future.

[coasterbill]

On 1/8/2021 at 3:33 PM, cfc said:

Looks like a nice event--glad to see more parks trying to work within the restrictions of the pandemic.

Six Flags over Texas is year-round now, aren't they? Is this an event that only takes up part of the park and it's not fully open this year or is the park fully open and this is just a bonus thing?

[tndank]

They are year round.  Just a bonus event inside the park.  SFoT and SFFT are both working their asses off putting together events and keeping their parks going strong.

Also, they confirmed at Winterfest they are adding the turn table and extra boat for Aquaman this year.

 

[coasterbill]

Wow, Six Flags. All of those things are really great.
 

We really are living in a fantasy world...