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Six Flags Over Texas has been undergoing a massive transformation — and it shows. Today, I’m taking you on a mini-tour of some of the updated areas of the park and sharing my vision for future entertainment venues on this channel. Stick around until the end!
In July 2024, entertainment giants Six Flags and Cedar Fair merged to create the largest amusement park company in the United States. Cedar Fair, known for operating Knott’s Berry Farm and other iconic parks, has brought major changes to Six Flags’ operations.
One of the biggest shifts? In May, the company restructured all its parks and removed the “park president” positions, streamlining everything to the corporate level for more consistent operations.
As someone who has been a pass holder for over 14 years, I can honestly say this year’s experience has been leaps and bounds better than previous seasons. Back in January, I even posted about a frustrating dining experience and wrote the then-president about it (spoiler: no reply). But now? The improvements are noticeable.
Major Park Updates (via SFOTSource.com)
Dueling Piano Show – now playing at Crazy Horse Saloon
Southern Palace Renovation – rumored new Fright Fest show on the way
New Giga Dive Coaster (2026) – replacing the classic Bobsled ride
Front Gate Overhaul – updated entry experience (shown in the video)
All-American Café & JB’s Smokehouse – remodeled with efficient serving lines
Self-Serve Drink Stations – cutting wait times dramatically
Titan Repainted – fresh new look for this iconic coaster
Dining Experience: A Huge Step Up
According to a March 2025 press release, Six Flags Over Texas welcomed internationally renowned chef Douwe Iedema as its first-ever executive chef. He’s revamped menus with fresh ingredients, healthy options, and smoked-in-house meats — a major upgrade for park dining.
My only ongoing frustration? Ice. Drink stations still run out regularly — which is rough in Texas summers — but at least this year, employees acknowledge the issue and actually apologize (a huge improvement over last year’s blank stares).
Theft: Still a Big Problem
One major issue remains: theft of personal items, especially the $40 season cups. Twice this week, our cups were stolen from ride bins. These open bins are labeled with disclaimers that Six Flags can’t guarantee safety and recommend lockers instead.
The problem? Universal Studios offers free lockers at every ride — a guest-friendly policy Six Flags should consider adopting. At the very least, cubbies with partitions would be a major improvement over giant communal bins.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the changes are overwhelmingly positive. The park feels fresher, operations smoother, and dining significantly improved. If Six Flags can address lingering guest experience issues like theft and drink station reliability, they’re on track to create their best guest experience yet.
Want to be an influencer in the entertainment space?
We’re building a network of local creators to partner with amusement centers like Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, Boulder Adventure Park, and Andretti’s Indoor Kart and Games so we can keep Grand Prairie residents up to date on the newest and most exciting things to do around town. If you’re interested, email us at facesofgrandprairie@gmail.com — we’d love to hear from you!
