Posts tagged with: "six flags over texas"

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Six Flags' Texas Giant coaster shut down

Six Flags Over Texas has temporarily closed the Texas Giant roller coaster for undisclosed reasons. Park inspectors have been working non-stop to get the roller coaster operational again. Texas Giant first closed access to park guests at around 2:00 p.m. on Monday and remains... [More]

SF Over Texas' new offer: 6 visits for $49.99

Six Flag's president and CEO Mark Shapiro has announced a new deal for budget-conscious theme park-goers: 6 visits for only $49.99. "It’s an exciting time of the year, as guests are looking to stay closer to home," Mark Shapiro told the Dallas-Fort Worth Star-Telegram.... [More]

Six Flags Over Texas adding nightly parade

Six Flags Over Texas is debuting a new vision for nightly parades this summer called Glow in the Park Parade. The parade, opening May 23, will feature interesting special effects such as a dragon with smoke pouring from its mouth and a fiber-optic version... [More]

It's official: Six Flags approved to sell alcohol

After months of legislation and back-and-forth between Arlington city officials, Six Flags Inc. and the local citizenry, Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor will be officially allowed to sell alcohol on park grounds. The parks were granted a mixed-beverage permit this past Tuesday... [More]

Breaking: Group appeals SF alcohol ruling

Last week the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission ruled in favor of Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor, stating they were to be granted a license to sell alcohol on park property in designated areas as many other theme parks across the U.S. have,... [More]

Alcohol permit awarded to Six Flags

After more than a year of applying, pleading its case, and hearing limited protest, Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor may soon be allowed to sell alcohol in both parks. The Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission okayed a recommendation on Wednesday of this... [More]

Special spring pricing at SF Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas announced today an extraordinary price offer for families looking to get the most bang for their entertainment dollars this Spring. Guests can purchase a Spring Fever Pass for only $39.99 and visit the park as often as they like through... [More]

Six Flags Over Texas details alcohol plans

Six Flags Over Texas, in the second day of the two day public hearing to decide the fate of the highly contested liquor license application, detailed plans for selling alcohol on park grounds. With the close of this day's hearing, Judge Tanya Cooper will... [More]

Six Flags Over Texas applies for alcohol permit

The Dallas Morning News reports today that Six Flags has applied for mixed beverage permits for two of their parks in Arlington, Texas, Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor. Local residents have been vocal in their protest since Six Flags submitted application for... [More]

Tony Hawk on track for May opening at SFOT

Construction crews are hard at work preparing Tony Hawk's Big Spin for its May debut at Six Flags Over Texas. The steel coaster has entered the final phase of construction, as crews have finished erecting the track and are now working on the ride's... [More]

Six Flags to get 'Moon' 3D film

This summer, two Six Flags parks will receive a new three-dimensional ride film that aims to bring the excitement of man's first journey to the moon to guests. 3D theaters at Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Over Texas will premiere Fly Me... [More]

Locals protest Six Flags Over Texas' liquor plans

More than 60 local constituents showed up a at a town meeting on Thursday to protest Six Flags Over Texas' application to sell alcohol at its parks in Arlington. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commision decided to hold the meeting after receiving more than 600... [More]

Six Flags announces new rides, attractions for 2008

Six Flags has announced a large-scale capital expansion plan for the 2008 operating season, an investment that is one of the largest in the company's history. "In 2006 our capital efforts were focused on cleaning up the parks -- improving guest ... [More]

Six Flags Over Texas tears down Wildcatter

Six Flags Over Texas today demolished its 25-year-old Wildcatter ride to make way for the Tony Hawk's Big Spin roller coaster that is expected to open in 2008. The 128-foot Wildcatter was imploded at 2:00 p.m. today, and reportedly went down nearly instantaneously. More... [More]

Six Flags ride injures seven

A malfunctioning ride at Six Flags over Texas led to minor injuries for seven parkgoers on Sunday. The ride, a circular swing ride named the Texas Tornado, which experienced an "unexpected interruption" of its ride cycle, caused several of the swinging chairs to bump... [More]