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Arlington, Texas, United States

Six Flags Over Texas wait times

Crowds today
25%
Rides tracked
50
All rides at Six Flags Over Texas ↓
park time

45minUsual average queue here

Queues ease
around noon
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Six Flags Over Texas is forecast at a 25% crowd level today, which is quiet. Its lines average 45 minutes across the days we have recorded. Most lines here ease around noon.

Queue times are read from Six Flags Over Texas's own live feed every few minutes. The typical figures each ride is compared against - its usual wait, the hour it eases, its quietest and busiest readings - come from this ride's own recorded history, not from other parks.

The longest queue

Runaway Mine Train.

It usually holds the longest line at Six Flags Over Texas. Ride it first thing, or late in the day.

Usual wait for Runaway Mine Train
74min
Park average
45min
Runaway Mine Train queue times →

When queues ease

After noon.

Across a usual day, noon is when the queues here are at their shortest.

Best time to visit →

Seasonal events at Six Flags Over Texas

  1. to 1 Nov

    Fright Fest

    On 25 selected nights · Evening event

  2. to 1 Nov

    Tricks and Treats (Kids Boo Fest)

    On weekends

  3. to 1 Nov

    Oktoberfest

    On weekends

  4. to 30 Dec

    Holiday in the Park

    On 23 selected dates

Event nights are among the busiest of the season. See the crowd calendar before you book.

Dates as published by the park. Always check the park's own site before travelling.

About Six Flags Over Texas and live queue times

Six Flags Over Texas is the original Six Flags park, opened in 1961 in Arlington - the location that gave the whole chain its name. The coaster line-up includes New Texas Giant (a record-setting Rocky Mountain Construction hybrid), Titan (a 255-foot hyper coaster), Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast, Judge Roy Scream, Shock Wave, and the classic Runaway Mine Train.

All rides at Six Flags Over Texas

50

Rides with enough recorded history have their own page - tap for the typical-day pattern and reliability.

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Frequently asked: Six Flags Over Texas

How long are the lines at Six Flags Over Texas today?

Live wait times at Six Flags Over Texas vary through the day and by season. Across its recorded history the park averages 45 minutes. Most signature rides see 30-60 minute waits during peak hours (11am-3pm), while early mornings and the last hour before closing are typically the quietest. Check the live Six Flags Over Texas wait times page for up-to-the-minute queue times on every ride.

How busy is Six Flags Over Texas today?

Six Flags Over Texas is forecast at a 25% crowd level today, which is quiet - quieter than a normal day here. Its lines typically ease around noon. The live board shows what every ride is running right now, and the Six Flags Over Texas crowd calendar has the same figure for every other date.

What time does Six Flags Over Texas open and close?

Six Flags Over Texas's opening hours change seasonally, typically opening between 9:30am and 10:30am and closing between 5pm and 8pm. Late-opening events and firework nights run later still. Check the Six Flags Over Texas opening times calendar for today's exact hours.

Which rides are closed at Six Flags Over Texas today?

The live board on this page shows which rides are closed right now, and updates itself. Closures are normal here: on a typical day there are about 37 ride closures at Six Flags Over Texas (a ride going down, however briefly), and over the last 29 operating days the park lost around 32% of ride hours to them. The Six Flags Over Texas ride reliability page ranks every ride, and a reopen alert tells you the moment a shut ride comes back.

When is the best time to visit Six Flags Over Texas?

The quietest days at Six Flags Over Texas are usually mid-week (Tuesday-Thursday) outside school breaks, with weekends and public holidays and school breaks being the busiest. For the shortest lines, arrive at opening and head to the biggest rides first. Our Six Flags Over Texas best time to visit tool analyses historical wait times to recommend the quietest upcoming days.

How can I avoid long lines at Six Flags Over Texas?

Three proven tactics: 1) arrive before the gates open and sprint to the biggest ride first, 2) ride popular attractions during lunch hours (12pm-1pm) or the final hour before closing when families start leaving, 3) check the live wait times to dynamically plan your next ride. Six Flags Over Texas crowds follow predictable patterns - the best time to visit tool breaks these down day by day.

Where is Six Flags Over Texas located?

Six Flags Over Texas is located in Arlington, Texas, United States. Full address details, directions and opening hours are available on the park's official website.

Are Six Flags Over Texas wait times live and accurate?

Yes - wait times on this page come directly from Six Flags Over Texas's own ride system, the same data shown on the park's official app and in-park signs. They refresh every few minutes. Parks occasionally over-estimate lines by 5-15% to manage expectations, so actual walk times are sometimes shorter than posted.