The Galveston water park's website now uses the Texas Tides name under new operator Enchanted Parks, with 2027 season passes from $7 a month. Its FAQ says 2027 Six Flags pass renewals won't work there.
Schlitterbahn Galveston has a new name. The water park on Galveston Island now goes by Texas Tides Water Park, and its website says it is "under new management" and part of the Enchanted Parks family.
The old web addresses for the park, schlitterbahn.com/galveston and sixflags.com/schlitterbahngalveston, now forward to the new Texas Tides site. The site is already selling 2027 season passes from $7 a month.
As of Friday, Enchanted Parks hadn't posted a press release about the new name on its own newsroom. The new logo and name are simply up on the park's site.
So yes, Houston families, you can finally stop spelling "Schlitterbahn" in group texts.
Why did Schlitterbahn Galveston change its name?
The park's site doesn't say. The history explains a lot, though.
Cedar Fair bought the Schlitterbahn parks in New Braunfels and Galveston in June 2019 for $261 million, and ABC13 reported at the time that the Schlitterbahn name came with them. Cedar Fair later merged with Six Flags.
This year, Six Flags sold Galveston and five other U.S. parks to EPR Properties, which picked Enchanted Parks to run them. Enchanted Parks announced that deal March 5, 2026. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels wasn't part of it, so the Schlitterbahn brand stayed behind.
The Texas Tides FAQ says "All IP and licensing relationships will remain in place for the 2026 season." Now the 2026 season is over, and the name is changing with it.
Is Texas Tides the only park getting a new name?
No. Six Flags St. Louis became Mid America Adventure on Aug. 27, Enchanted Parks announced, with a new logo and a 2027 season pass program.
Enchanted Parks' website now lists these destinations:
Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri
Mid America Adventure near St. Louis
Texas Tides in Galveston, Texas
Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota
Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon, Michigan
Great Escape in Lake George, New York
Diggerland in West Berlin, New Jersey, and Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge, New York
Great Escape also unveiled a new park logo, per the Enchanted Parks newsroom.
When does Texas Tides open for 2027?
No opening date is posted yet. The park's website lists the water park as closed, and its calendar shows no upcoming events. It only says to "cool off and BLAST OFF this summer."
The park is at 2109 Gene Lucas Blvd. in Galveston. The phone number is (409) 572-2050.
What changes at Texas Tides?
Enchanted Parks says it plans to support the park's staff, preserve its legacy and guest favorites, and make improvements over time. It hasn't announced any ride renames.
The site still lists familiar slides and rides, including MASSIV Monster Blaster, Rohr!, Screaming Serpents and Dragon Blaster. It describes three park sections connected by rivers, with raft rides, pools, water coasters and kids' play areas.
Do Six Flags passes work at Texas Tides?
Mostly no, going forward. Here's what the FAQ on the Texas Tides site says:
Bought before April 6, 2026: Six Flags passes and memberships kept access through the 2026 season.
Bought after April 6, 2026: Not valid at Enchanted Parks.
2027 Six Flags renewals: Not valid at Enchanted Parks.
Memberships with Texas Tides as the home park: Six Flags will cancel them automatically once they're paid in full, after the 13th month of the 2026 agreement.
Switching: Six Flags holders can renew as Enchanted Parks pass holders with $10 off per pass for a limited time.
Questions about Six Flags passes: Call Six Flags at 817-607-6121.
How much is a Texas Tides season pass?
The site advertises 2027 season passes "as low as $7.00 per month" on a payment plan. The FAQ lists two tiers:
2027 Hero Pass: Your home park, free parking, food and retail discounts, and pass holder events
2027 Legend Pass: All eight Enchanted Parks, free parking, discounts, pass holder events and free guest tickets
All Enchanted Parks season passes include free parking. Monthly payment plans lock in the monthly amount at purchase. Full price tiers aren't listed on the main page.
For a family that only does Galveston once a summer, a day ticket may still win. For locals who go every hot weekend, which in Galveston is most of them, the pass math gets friendly fast.
Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.
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Hat Tips:
Texas Tides Water Park (Nov. 13, 2026), the new name, management note, pass prices, FAQ details, attractions and address
Enchanted Parks (Aug. 27, 2026), the Mid America Adventure rename, plus the park list and March 5 acquisition announcement
ABC13 (June 15, 2019), Cedar Fair's $261 million Schlitterbahn purchase and the brand coming with it
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