six flags over texas

2018

Our Thoughts on Six Flags’ New for 2019 Announcements

Six Flags recently announced all of their 2019 projects. The Coaster101 team got together to discuss our thoughts on the whole range of announcements, including what surprised us, what we’re most excited about, and what...

Sep 4, 2018

2017

What We Think About the 2018 Six Flags Announcements

A couple weeks ago the whole Coaster101 team got together to share our mostly positive thoughts about the 2018 Cedar Fair announcements (which included four pretty awesome looking coasters). Now it’s Six Flags’ turn, as...

Sep 5, 2017

2016

A-Z Coaster of the Week: New Texas Giant

It’s time for the “N” coaster in this season’s edition of the “A-Z Coaster of the Week,” where we highlight a different coaster with the corresponding letter of the alphabet. We’re headed to the original...

Dec 19, 2016

Joker 4D Coaster Opening at Six Flags over Texas in 2017

Six Flags over Texas will Joker, a fourth-dimension (4D) free-spin coaster in 2017, the park announced today.   Joker is a S&S Worldwide “Free Spin” coaster. According to S&S’s website, the 4D Free Spin coaster model “utilizes magnetic...

Sep 1, 2016

Six Flags Announces New Interactive VR Coasters

Six Flags announced today they are expanding their collection of virtual reality roller coasters. Last year Six Flags introduced virtual reality to roller coasters at nine different parks using Samsung Gear VR Headsets and partnering with VR...

Aug 5, 2016

2014

2013

Ride Accidents at Cedar Point and Six Flags Over Texas

Friday, July 19 2013 has been a dark day for the amusement industry. Accidents have occurred at two of America’s biggest amusement parks. The Sandusky Register reported that a boat flipped over and injured riders...

Jul 19, 2013

2011

New Texas Giant Opening Date Set

Six Flags Over Texas has announced that the New Texas Giant will officially open to the public on Friday, April 22nd. This is one of the most anticipated new rides opening in 2011 and if...

Mar 8, 2011

2010

Texas Giant to Break Records

Six Flags Over Texas has begun a $10 million renovation that will transform the Giant into a wood-steel hybrid with the steepest drop in the world (79 degrees) and the steepest banking on a wooden...

Mar 3, 2010