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Grand opening for Tormenta Rampaging Run delayed for testing at Six Flags Over Texas
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Six Flags Over Texas' new record-breaking roller coaster won't be opening on Friday as originally planned. Six Flags says the testing process for the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster is taking longer than expected.
Key takeaway Six Flags says the testing process for the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster is taking longer than expected.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The delayed opening of Tormenta Rampaging Run at Six Flags Over Texas may disappoint thrill-seekers in Southlake , who were likely looking forward to trying out the record-breaking roller coaster. As a major tourist attraction in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Six Flags Over Texas is a significant economic driver for local businesses, including those in Southlake. The postponement of the grand opening could impact the number of visitors to the area, potentially affecting local hotels, restaurants, and shops that rely on theme park traffic. Southlake residents who work at or near the theme park may also feel the effects of the delayed opening. As the testing process continues, locals will be watching to see when the new coaster will finally be ready for riders, and how the delay will impact the summer tourist season in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Six Flags Over Texas' new record-breaking roller coaster won't be opening on Friday as originally planned. Six Flags says the testing process for the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster is taking longer than expected.
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