Recapping “Chill Before The Thrill” and “Lone Star Coasterthon” 2023
Last month, American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) hosted two events in Texas: The Chill Before The Thrill at Traders Village in Grand Prairie and Lone Star Coasterthon...
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Top 5 Coasters at Six Flags Over Texas Ranked
I found myself in Dallas for work last month and was pleasantly surprised to learn that Six Flags Over Texas was open on weekends in February....
Aquaman: Power Wave Testing at Six Flags Over Texas
The wait is finally over — Aquaman: Power Wave will open next month, and the long-awaited coaster has been testing ahead of its debut. While at...
Top 10 Most-Missed Coasters from the 1970s
The 1970s were a pivotal time period for roller coasters. Designers pushed the envelope as steel became a more popular track material. Still, the classic wooden...
New Six Flags Over Texas Museum Commemorates Park’s 60th Anniversary
60 years of thrills, music, foods, screams, shows, culture, and unforgettable memories; and it’s finally on display. From Saturday, July 31st until Thursday, August 5th, the...
Six Flags Over Texas Announces Two New Rides for 2022
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Six Flags Over Texas announced today that two new rides will be arriving for the 2022 season. The main announcement: Pirates...
Give Kids The World Announces Coasting for Kids “Summer Olympics”
Give Kids The World Village is partnering with seven of the nation’s top theme and amusement parks this summer to once again stage Coasting for Kids...
Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Fiesta Texas Announce Reopening Dates
More and more parks in the United States are opening with new, enhanced safety and health guidelines as the country begins to “reopen” amidst the COVID-19...
A Tale of Two Mine Trains: Interview with Jay Jacobs
35 feet tall, 2,485 feet of track, and special in every way. I’m of course talking about the Runaway Mine Train. Opened in July of 1966...
9 Historic Facts on Six Flags Over Texas’ Firsts
Imagine, you’re a real estate developer from Texas overlooking your (then) theme park. It’s August 5, 1961, the grand opening, and you’re finally realizing that your...
10 Most Anticipated 2020 Roller Coasters Opening in North America
2019 was another outstanding season for new roller coasters. With additions like Maxx Force, Steel Curtain, and Copperhead Strike, it was a year to remember. But...
Coaster101’s Thoughts on Six Flags’ 2020 Announcements
Six Flags made their New For 2020 announcements last week. As always, the chain had something new for (almost) every park. The major news was the...
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