Frequently Asked Questions
At this time, we do not anticipate making any major changes at the park level. Our parks continue to operate on their normal schedules and our teams are focused on making people happy by delivering amazing experiences that inspire lasting connections and lifelong memories. Ultimately, we expect this combination will enable us to deliver even more engaging and entertaining experiences to guests.
We do not anticipate any immediate changes to our pricing, ticket options or season passes as a result of completing this merger. However, during the season we do adjust pricing based on volume and demand in each of our markets.
The combined company will maintain the legacy names and branding of each park in its portfolio, and no changes to park names are planned or being contemplated at this time.
2025 Gold and Prestige Passholders who have purchased the All Park Passport for a legacy Cedar Fair park many now access all Legacy Six Flags parks.
2025 Gold and Prestige Passholders who have purchased the All Park Passport for a legacy Six Flags park many now access all Legacy Cedar Fair parks.
It’s clear our guests see tremendous value in the season-pass programs. Guests may access all Six Flags parks with the purchase of either a 2025 Gold or Prestige Pass along with the All Park Passport add-on. Please check your home park's website for the most up-to-date pricing and product offerings.
At this time, 2025 Cedar Fair Pass Perks may not be used at legacy Six Flags parks.
At this time, 2025 Six Flags Passholder Rewards may not be used at legacy Cedar Fair parks.
We do not anticipate any immediate changes to the current Rewards/Loyalty Programs at legacy Cedar Fair and Six Flags parks.
We do not anticipate any immediate changes to hotel discounts for season pass holders. Legacy Cedar Fair hotel properties will continue to offer discounts for legacy Cedar Fair park pass holders.
At this time, 2025 Cedar Fair Season Pass add-ons – including All Season Dining, Season Pass Drink Plans, Season Pass Fast Lane and All Season Photo Plans – may not be used at legacy Six Flags parks.
At this time, 2025 Six Flags Season Pass add-ons – including Dining Pass, Season Drink Bottle, All Season Flash Pass, Speedy Parking, and Picture Pass – may not be used at legacy Cedar Fair parks.
General Park Questions
For the best experience, visit Schlitterbahn on a weekday. If you must plan your visit on a weekend, we suggest weekends early or late in the season, or on a Sunday in late June, July and early August. Saturdays in late June, July and early August are the most popular days to visit the park, and you may experience longer waits for admission and attractions and limited availability of picnic tables, loungers and tubes. Whenever you do choose a day to visit, plan to arrive early -- Schlitterbahn is a big place and you'll want to experience it all.
For the best discount, purchase your tickets in advance, online. Special discounts available for groups of 15 or more. Learn more about group programs.
We encourage you to visit the Group Sales Ticket section of this website to learn more about our programs. Feel free to submit a Group Sales Information request or call us at (409) 770-9283, ext. 4200.
Tickets purchased online can quickly and easily be scanned from your mobile device using your email confirmation.
Yes, with all the great water attractions at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island you won't want to stay out of the water! Besides our thrilling slides and blasters, there are relaxing pools, rivers, hot tubs, and swim-up bars.
You are more than welcome to bring your own family picnic basket and cooler inside the park. Guests may bring coolers that are smaller than 26”L x 16”W x 16”D. Glass and alcohol are prohibited. Coolers are subject to search prior to entry. Schlitterbahn Galveston Island also offers a wide variety of fun foods and beverages throughout the park for those who do not wish to bring their own picnic.
Shaded seating is provided throughout the park, but we urge everyone to protect delicate skin from the sun with sunscreen, hats, beach footwear, and lightweight shirts. You may bring these items with you or purchase them in one of our gift shops.
During the summer season, our park offers a limited number of cabanas that are available for advance rental on a first-come-first serve basis. The cabanas are located in the Blastenhoff area of the waterpark. Private cabana rentals are not available during the Wasserfest Season.
Life jackets are available for use throughout Schlitterbahn. Life jackets are complimentary and are available to any guest wishing to use one. Children, first-time swimmers and weaker swimmers are encouraged to wear a life jacket. Life jackets are available for all guests needing special consideration. Some attractions require guests below a specific height to wear a life jacket before participating in the attraction. Aquatics staff and lifeguards reserve the right to impose the use of life jackets as needed. Specific attraction requirements can be found on the accessibility page. Personal life-jackets are always welcome, although they must be Coast Guard approved.
We do have a limited number of kid's tubes, or tubes with bottoms. Kid's tubes are complimentary and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island has attractions for smaller children in every section of the park, so there is always something to do. Wasserfest Kids Area, Tiki Tikes, and Treasure Island Kids Area are each complete water playgrounds with a collection of mini slides, sprayers, fountains, and more. There are even more slides and attractions designed with toddlers in mind in the Torrent Beach Kids Pool and Shipwreck Harbor.
Schlitterbahn uses an attraction rating system for all water attractions. An information sign is posted at each attraction entrance with ride descriptions, thrill rating and skills required for riding. Riders must be at least 42 inches to experience the Dragonblaster, Loopy Luge and Guada-Loopy tube chutes and must be at least 48 inches to ride Rohr!, Faust and Furious, MASSIV and the Screaming Serpents.
Schlitterbahn aims to create an enjoyable experience for people of all shapes and sizes. For the safety of our guests, we do have weight restrictions on select attractions (including body slides and blasters) and restrictions do vary. Please see individual attractions for specific information on weight parameters.
Schlitterbahn will remain open on most rainy days; however, in the event of severe inclement weather, such as lightning, heavy rain, or high winds, Schlitterbahn attractions may need to close for the safety of our guests. In the event rides do shut down they will reopen as soon as it is safe. Since the waterpark remains open most rainy days, we do not offer rain checks or refunds.
Make sure the kids who are old enough to be on their own know when and where to check in periodically for sunscreen and drink breaks. Schlitterbahn does not page for lost parties. Children should be instructed in advance that, if they do become separated, they should notify a Schlitterbahn employee. All separated parties will be taken to the nearest Guest Services location.
Changing areas are located in the bathrooms at the main Castle Village. Please be sure to bring swim diapers for infants. Regular diapers are not permitted in any pool or attraction. Swim diapers are available at the gift shops.
Any of our Guest Services locations can assist you with lost and found items. You may also call the lost and found department at 409.770.9283, ext. 4100 or complete a form online.
Six Flags is pleased to offer free admission to all 40+ Six Flags parks when you purchase a 2026 Gold or Prestige Pass during the MVP Sale. Guests must visit and process at their home park before visiting any other Six Flags park.
Home park refers to the specific Six Flags park where a season pass or membership was initially purchased. For example, if a pass was bought at Six Flags St. Louis, Six Flags St. Louis is considered the home park. Purchasing a season pass or membership at your home park is important because all passes and memberships need to be processed (used first) at the home park before it can be used at other parks. Pass Perks and specialty offers are only valid at a passholder’s home park.
A Gold or Prestige Season Pass is valid from the date it’s purchased through the end of the calendar year it’s purchased for. Season Passes are either paid in full at the time of purchase or at select parks that don’t have memberships, offer a Season Pass payment plan with an initial payment and pre-determined number of subsequent monthly payments. In either case, a season pass expires at the end of that season it was purchased for.
A Gold or Prestige Membership requires an initiation fee and first month’s payment at the time of purchase, with payments due for the following 11 months. Memberships will be continuous and may be cancelled after the first 12 months of validity have elapsed. Regardless of when a membership is purchased, it may be used for 12 months from the date of purchase and can continue across operating seasons and years.
All Park Passports grant passholders the opportunity to visit all 40+ Six Flags parks. New during the MVP Sale, 2026 Gold and Prestige Passes, as well as Gold and Prestige Memberships, include a free All Park Passport and access to all 40+ Six Flags parks through 2026.
The 2026 Gold and Prestige Pass purchased during the MVP Sale are valid for entry to and parking at all 40+ Six Flags parks in 2025.* Beginning in 2026, in addition to entry and parking, available Gold and Prestige level benefits will be valid at all parks in January. Guests must visit their home park and process their pass prior to visiting any other park. The complete park access list includes:
- California's Great America
- Canada's Wonderland
- Carowinds
- Cedar Point
- Cedar Point Shores
- Dorney Park
- Hurricane Harbor Arlington
- Hurricane Harbor Chicago
- Hurricane Harbor Concord
- Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles
- Hurricane Harbor New Jersey
- Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec
- Hurricane Harbor Oklahoma
- Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
- Hurricane Harbor Rockford
- Hurricane Harbor Splashtown
- Kings Dominion
- Kings Island
- Knott's Berry Farm
- Knott's Soak City
- La Ronde
- Michigan's Adventure
- Schiltterbahn New Braunfels
- Schlitterbahn Galveston
- Six Flags America
- Six Flags Darien Lake
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- Six Flags Frontier City
- Six Flags Great Adventure
- Six Flags Great America
- Six Flags Great Escape
- Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Six Flags Mexico
- Six Flags New England
- Six Flags Over Georgia
- Six Flags Over Texas
- Six Flags St. Louis
- Six Flags White Water
- Valleyfair
- Wild Safari
- · Worlds of Fun
Benefit availability may vary by park, please contact the park you are planning to visit for questions regarding applicable benefits. Not valid at The Great Escape indoor waterpark or Castaway Bay waterpark near Cedar Point.
*Not valid for Knott's Scary Farm, special ticket events, or park buyout admission. Free General Parking is included at Knott;s Berry Farm only with the purchase of a Prestige Pass. Season long parking is also valid for Knott's Scary Farm parking. Season long parking is not valid for parking at the Knott's Berry Farm Hotel, metered lot, or Preferred parking lots. Reservations required at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels on select dates with priority given to home park passholders and resort guests.
Beginning in January 2026, all park add-ons, including dining plans, drink plans, Fast Lane and others purchased with a 2026 Gold or Prestige Pass, and Gold or Prestige Membership, may be used at all 40+ Six Flags parks, where available.
For the remainder of 2025, all park add-ons are only valid at your home park.
Please refer to the terms and conditions for more information.
Both products were designed to reduce wait times and enhance FUN in the park all season long. At Legacy Six Flags parks, THE FLASH Pass program, and associated all season products, will be retired at the end of 2025 and transitioned to Fast Lane.
Guests who purchase an All Season Fast Lane from a legacy Six Flags park during fall 2025 will receive their benefits through THE FLASH Pass online portal through the balance of 2025. Beginning in January 2026, guests will receive a Fast Lane wristband on the day of their visit at any participating Fast Lane sales location in the park.
Guests who purchase the All Season Fast Lane – All Park will be able to use it at all Six Flags parks that offer Fast Lane beginning in 2026. For the remainder of 2025, All Season Fast Lane – All Park products will only be accepted in the home park in which the pass was purchased.
Legacy Cedar Fair Passholders
Beginning in January 2026, Gold or Prestige benefits can be used across all 40+ Six Flags parks where available. For the remainder of the 2025 season, only entry and parking will be valid at legacy Six Flags parks; however, all benefits can be used at other legacy Cedar Fair parks where available.
Prestige 2 annual Bring-A-Friends may be redeemed at all legacy Cedar Fair parks; Prestige Single Use Fast Lane benefits may be redeemed at all legacy Cedar Fair parks except Schlitterbahn Galveston and Schlitterbahn New Braunfels; the remaining Prestige benefits are only available at Canada’s Wonderland, Carowinds, Cedar Point, Kings Dominion, Kings Island, and Knott’s Berry Farm.
Benefit availability may vary by park, please contact the park you are planning to visit for questions regarding applicable benefits.
Legacy Six Flags Passholders
Beginning in January 2026, Gold or Prestige benefits can be used across all parks where available. For the remainder of the 2025 season, only entry and parking will be valid at legacy Cedar Fair parks; however, all benefits can be used at other legacy Six Flags parks where available.
Benefit availability may vary by park, please contact the park you are planning to visit for questions regarding applicable benefits.
Guests who purchased a 2026 Gold Pass get 1 FREE BONUS Bring-A-Friend ticket and 2026 Prestige Pass get 2 FREE BONUS Bring-A-Friend Tickets to be used any operating day between July 28, 2025 and the end of the 2025 season at your home park. Your Bring-A-Friend benefit will be added to your pass and can be redeemed at the park by presenting your valid 2026 Gold or Prestige Pass. Refer to the instructions on the ticket for specific redemption details. The Bring-A-Friend benefit can only be redeemed and used by the passholder, is non-transferrable, and is valid only on the day redeemed. MVP Sale Free Bring-A-Friend tickets may only be redeemed at your home park.
Gold and Prestige Passes provide guests unlimited visits throughout the season, including Fright Fest / HalloWeekends / Halloween Haunt / Scarowinds / ValleyScare and Holiday in the Park / WinterFest (where available). Separate admission is required for Knott’s Scary Farm, private events, and park buyouts.
At Canada’s Wonderland, Silver Pass is valid any regular operating day through Labour Day, Saturday, September 1, 2025, and in 2026 from park opening through Labour Day, September 7, 2026. The Canada’s Wonderland Silver Pass does not provide admission to Halloween Haunt or WinterFest.
At Knott’s Berry Farm, Season Pass is valid every day throughout the year, including Knott’s Merry Farm. Separate admission is required for Knott’s Scary Farm, private events, and park buyouts.
At Six Flags Magic Mountain, Silver Pass is valid most operating days, but with some date restrictions. See details about Silver Pass validity dates on your home park’s season pass page.
Yes, free general parking is included with Silver, Gold and Prestige Passes, except at Canada’s Wonderland and Knotts Berry Farm. Upgrade to Prestige Pass for access to preferred parking.
Silver Passes are not eligible for free parking at Canada’s Wonderland. Season Passes and Gold Passes are not eligible for free parking at Knott’s Berry Farm. All-Season Parking add-ons can be purchased online by home park passes for Canada’s Wonderland and Knott’s Berry Farm. Season long parking is also valid for Knott's Scary Farm parking. Season long parking is not valid for parking at the Knott's Berry Farm Hotel, metered lot, or Preferred parking lots.
Physical Season Pass cards are no longer offered, or required, at the following parks. To activate your Season Pass, please visit the site below that is associated with your home park. You can also upload your pass through your park app by entering the barcode. No card is needed.
- Canada’s Wonderland – www.canadaswonderland.com/activate
- California’s Great America – www.cagreatamerica.com/activate
- Carowinds – www.carowinds.com/activate
- Cedar Point – www.cedarpoint.com/activate
- Dorney Park – www.dorneypark.com/activate
- Kings Dominion – www.kingsdominion.com/activate
- Kings Island – www.visitkingsisland.com/activate
- Knott’s Berry Farm – www.knotts.com/activate
- Michigan’s Adventure – www.miadventure.com/activate
- Valleyfair – www.valleyfair.com/activate
- Worlds of Fun – www.worldsoffun.com/activate
Parks not listed above still offer physical Season Pass cards that can be redeemed at the front gate of your home park on your first visit. Then you can upload it into your park app by entering the barcode to have a digital version.
Physical Season Pass cards are no longer offered at all parks. Refer to the FAQs above for the list of parks that don’t offer physical cards and instructions on how to add your Season Pass to the app.
Physical Season Pass cards are no longer offered at all parks. Refer to the FAQs above for the list of parks that don’t offer physical cards and instructions on how to add your Season Pass to the app.
For parks that do still provide physical Season Pass cards, in advance of your visit please contact us through Live Chat or the contact us form to add your pass card digitally to the Six Flags mobile app. If you’ve already arrived to the park, please visit our Guest Services team to replace your card for a nominal fee.
Your ticket should include a 20-digit barcode or QR code. You can scan this barcode or manually enter it into the mobile app to add the pass to your app directly.
Physical cards are no longer available at all parks. If you renew or upgrade your pass type, your digital pass or physical pass will automatically update if you change your Season Pass type.
Any paid ticket may be upgraded to a Season Pass. Visit any ticket window upon exiting the park to upgrade to a Season Pass.
As long as you are up-to-date on your current payments due, you can start using your Season Pass right away, even on the payment plan.
Yes. Visit our Special Offers page under Tickets & Passes for the park you wish to visit for more details and to purchase.
Season Pass add-ons such as All-Season Dining; All Season Drink Plan or All-Season Parking are passholder specific and can only be used by the passholder who has them on the pass. Season Passes, add-ons, and any benefits associated with the pass are non-transferrable.
Yes, drink bottles will be available in early 2026 and will only be valid for use during the 2026 season.
In July 2024, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company and Six Flags Entertainment Corporation completed a merger and are now operating under the name Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. Legacy Cedar Fair parks refers to the 15 parks that were part of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company prior to the merger. These parks include:
- California’s Great America
- Canada’s Wonderland
- Carowinds
- Cedar Point
- Cedar Point Shores
- Dorney Park
- Kings Dominion
- Kings Island
- Knott’s Berry Farm
- Knott’s Soak City
- Michigan’s Adventure
- Schlitterbahn Galveston
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
- Valleyfair
- Worlds of Fun
In July 2024, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company and Six Flags Entertainment Corporation completed a merger and are now operating under the name Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. Legacy Six Flags parks refers to the 27 parks that were part of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation prior to the merger. These parks include:
- Hurricane Harbor Arlington
- Hurricane Harbor Chicago
- Hurricane Harbor Concord
- Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles
- Hurricane Harbor New Jersey
- Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec
- Hurricane Harbor Oklahoma
- Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
- Hurricane Harbor Rockford
- Hurricane Harbor Splashtown
- La Ronde
- Six Flags America
- Six Flags Darien Lake
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- Six Flags Frontier City
- Six Flags Great Adventure
- Six Flags Great America
- Six Flags Great Escape
- Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Six Flags Mexico
- Six Flags New England
- Six Flags Over Georgia
- Six Flags Over Texas
- Six Flags St. Louis
- Six Flags White Water
- Wild Safari
Single Meal Deal
Guests may redeem their Single Meal Deal voucher at any participating dining location to enjoy one entrée, one side item and one regular-sized Coca-Cola® fountain beverage.
All Day Dining
Guests with All Day Dining will receive a wristband at any participating location allowing them to enjoy one entrée and one side item every 90 minutes. Drinks are not included.
Premium All Day Dining
Guests with Premium All Day Dining will receive a wristband at any participating location allowing them to enjoy one entrée and one side item, or a snack, every 90 minutes. Guests with Premium All Day Dining will also receive a Drink Wristband for unlimited Coca-Cola® fountain beverage refills every 15 minutes.
All Season Dining
All Season Dining will automatically be added to the guest’s season pass after purchase. Guests may present their season pass at any participating dining location to enjoy lunch and dinner each visit in 2026. There is a four-hour interval time between meals, with a maximum of two meals per day. Drinks are not included.
All Day Dining and All Season Dining may be purchased online or in-park. The Single Meal Deal and Premium All Day Dining are available online only.
Single Meal Deal
Includes a Coca-Cola® fountain beverage.
Premium All Day Dining
Includes a Drink Wristband for unlimited Coca-Cola® fountain beverage refills all day. 15-minute interval time between refills.
The All Day Dining and All Season Dining plans do not include drinks.
Dining Plans are currently accepted at the following locations in the park:
SURFENBURG DINING LOCATIONS
- B&B Barbecue Haus
- Pointe Pizza
- Surfside Grill
BLASTENHFOFF DINING LOCATIONS
- Blastenhoff Grill
- High Tide Tacos
WASSERFEST DINING LOCATIONS
- Shipwreck Grill
All Season Dining
Valid for Gold or Prestige Passholders with the All Park Passport add-on at the park of purchase in 2025, valid at all Six Flags parks starting January 2026. Refer to the terms and conditions for a full list of valid parks.
2025 All Season Drink Bottle
Valid for Gold or Prestige Passholders with the All Park Passport add-on at any legacy Cedar Fair Park within the U.S. and Canada.
2026 All Season Drink Plan
Valid for Gold or Prestige Passholders with the All Park Passport add-on at park of purchase in 2025, valid at all Six Flags parks starting January 2026. Refer to the terms and conditions for a full list of valid parks. Fountain beverage refills only.
2026 All Season Drink Plan+
Valid for Gold or Prestige Passholders with the All Park Passport add-on at for Coca-Cola® fountain beverage refills, ICEE refills, hot chocolate refills (available seasonally where applicable) and coffee refills (available seasonally where applicable).Only Valid at park of purchase in 2025, valid at all Six Flags parks starting January 2026. Refer to the terms and conditions for a full list of valid parks.
Adult Beverage Policy
Park associates are responsible vendors, follow strict I.D. guidelines, and reserve the right to refuse adult beverage service as deemed necessary. Guests must be 21 years old to purchase, possess or consume adult beverages. Adult beverages must be consumed within designated areas. Adult beverage sales end one hour prior to scheduled park closing, or at park management's discretion. Guests must present valid I.D. upon request.
Guests will only be served a maximum of two single-portion adult beverages per valid I.D. Valid I.D. includes current driver's license, military I.D. with photo, state I.D. with photo, and passports.
Yes, you may purchase either a Gold or Prestige All Park Passport All Season Dining Plan that is only valid at the park of purchase in 2025, valid at all Six Flags parks starting January 2026. Refer to the terms and conditions for a full list of valid parks.
If you previously purchased a Gold or Prestige All Season Dining Plan for your Home Park Only and would like to upgrade your Dining Plan to an All Park Passport All Season Dining Plan, you may do that online.
2026 All Season Dining Plans are valid on any public operating day during the remainder of the 2025 season and the 2026 season.
Yes, an All Season Dining Plan can be added to all Season Pass types, except Knott's Scary Farm Passes. There is a difference in price between All Season Dining programs for Gold and Prestige Passes (only valid at Schlitterbahn), compared to programs for Gold and Prestige Passes with the All Park Passport add-on (valid at all Six Flags parks in 2026).
An All Season Dining Plan added to a Season Pass is only valid for redemption exclusively by the registered passholder. Once a Dining Plan is linked to a Season Pass, it is non-transferable. In order for benefits to be redeemed, the Season Pass must be used for admission on the same date.
The All Season Souvenir Bottle and All Season Drink Plans are two separate programs. Guests are not able to use their season pass to redeem if they forget their All Season Drink Bottle.
Guests who prefer the All Season Souvenir Bottle should visit Guest Services during their first visit after purchase to receive a souvenir bottle. An exchange fee may apply.
Season passholders can purchase an All Season Souvenir Bottle or an All Season Drink Plan online or in-park.
Yes. Season passholders should visit Guest Services at the park to be switched to a bottle-free program. The barcode on the All Season Souvenir Bottle will be deactivated, and the guest’s season pass can be used immediately for refills. A $5.00 exchange fee will apply.
Drink programs include unlimited refills on applicable beverages. There is a 15-minute interval time between refills.
Guest Services can replace a guest’s season pass card for $15.00 and activate the All Season Drink Plan on the new season pass card.
Guests who forget their season pass may visit Guest Services. With presentation of proper identification, a temporary season pass will be issued. The temporary season pass is only valid for the day of visit and will have the All Season Drink Plan attached. Only two temporary season passes are allowed per season pass per year.
For easy access, guests can add their season passes to the mobile app.
The All Season Drink Plans can be added to all season pass types.
The All Season Drink Plans is only valid for redemption by the registered passholder. Once the All Season Drink Plans is linked to a season pass, it is non-transferable. For benefits to be redeemed, the season pass must be used for park admission on the same date.
Day Souvenir Bottles purchased at a legacy Cedar Fair Park will ONLY be valid for subsequent day refill purchases at the legacy Cedar Fair Parks. Day Souvenir Bottles purchased at a legacy Six Flags Park will ONLY be valid for subsequent day refill purchases at the legacy Six Flags Parks.
No, 2025 All Season Souvenir Bottles purchased at a legacy Cedar Fair Park are not valid at a legacy Six Flags Park. Souvenir Bottles purchased at a legacy Cedar Fair Park are only valid at legacy Cedar Fair parks.