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<\/p>\nPublished on April 28, 2026<\/p>\n
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By Six Flags Over Texas Communications<\/p>\n
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Arlington, North Texas\u2019 largest waterpark, will reopen Saturday, May 16 for its 2026 season\u00a0with\u00a0a\u00a0new Fast Lane program, park-wide improvements\u00a0and upgraded attractions throughout the park. Guests can cool off this summer while enjoying\u00a0heart-pounding\u00a0water slides, relaxing lazy rivers, premium dining options\u00a0and play areas\u00a0that are fun for guests of all ages.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis season opening marks an exciting new chapter for Hurricane Harbor Arlington, with Splash Island continuing to stand out as the park\u2019s largest and most expansive addition in recent years,\u201d said Heather Blair, park manager of Hurricane Harbor Arlington. \u201cAs guests return for the summer, they will experience the enhancements and care put into the park, all designed to help families cool off and make lasting memories under the Texas sun.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Signature Attraction:\u00a0Splash Island\u00a0<\/p>\n
The new Splash Island at Hurricane Harbor Arlington<\/a> is a 58,000 square-foot family\u00a0area featuring a\u00a0three-story\u00a0play structure with 110 interactive water features, 17 slides and a Texas-sized tipping bucket carrying 1,000 gallons of water. Guests can also relax in the new\u00a0double-decker\u00a0family cabanas or\u00a0enjoy\u00a0freshly smoked favorites\u00a0at Smokehouse on the Water.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n NEW Fast Lane Program\u00a0<\/p>\n Hurricane Harbor Arlington introduces a new Fast Lane program that allows guests to bypass standard ride wait lines. Guests who\u00a0purchase\u00a0a Fast Lane Pass\u00a0online or at the park\u00a0can redeem a wristband at any\u00a0participating Fast Lane location within the park. Fast Lane wristbands are valid for use at participating rides and attractions throughout the park.\u00a0For more information, visit\u00a0sixflags.com\/hurricaneharbortexas.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Park-Wide Improvements\u00a0<\/p>\n Several improvements have been made for the 2026 season throughout the park, including:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Season\u00a0Passes\u00a0<\/p>\n The\u00a0best way to experience the season is with a\u00a02026 Gold\u00a0Pass or\u00a0Membership,\u00a0which offers\u00a0access to\u00a0Hurricane Harbor Arlington,\u00a0Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Schlitterbahn Waterparks,\u00a0Frontier City\u00a0and other\u00a0Hurricane Harbor locations\u00a0in Texas and Oklahoma.\u00a0For a limited\u00a0time, guests\u00a0can\u00a0purchase\u00a0a\u00a02026 Gold\u00a0Membership\u00a0for as little as $8 a month.\u00a0For more information on passes, tickets and park hours,\u00a0visit \u00a0https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/hurricaneharbortexas.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Join the\u00a0Hurricane\u00a0Harbor\u00a0Team\u00a0<\/p>\n Hurricane Harbor Arlington is\u00a0hiring a variety of seasonal positions to help deliver unforgettable summer experiences.\u00a0The water park offers flexible schedules, a fun and\u00a0fast\u2011paced\u00a0work\u00a0environment\u00a0and opportunities to build valuable customer service skills. Applicants must be at least 15 years old, and positions are filled on a rolling basis as available. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at\u00a0jobs.sixflags.com.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on April 28, 2026
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\nNew\u00a0Life Floor addition to Splash Island play structure to improve the guest experience during the\u00a0hot summer
\nA newly renovated\u00a0Cabana Brothers signature retail store at the front of the park
\nRide upgrades throughout the park including Sea Wolf, Raging\u00a0Rapids\u00a0and Wave Pool
\nNew\u00a0and improved\u00a0shade sails throughout the park
\nNew food and beverage items such as diner burgers, signature funnel cakes, frozen drinks and more
\nFreshly painted buildings\u00a0and slides
\nUpgraded landscaping
\nNew soft drink refill\u00a0station queue lines at Sharkey\u2019s Snacks and Hang Ten Treats\u00a0
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