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Holiday in the Park 2023 | In-Depth Event Tour with Shows, Food & Lights

Holiday in the Park 2023 takes place at Fiesta Texas now through January 7. The event features award-winning entertainment, including the popular Majesty of Christmas and all-new Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in Rockville High. Holiday in the Park also transforms Fiesta Texas into a festive wonderland of Christmas lights, holiday activities, specialty food offerings and visits with Santa. We also take a look at the recently-opened Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster in action, along with the progress of the park's 2024 DC Universe expansion that will feature three new rides.

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Enjoy the Season’s Brightest Thrills During Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

The premier Christmas event in South Texas, Holiday in the Park®, returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Bask in wondrous holiday enchantment for the entire family, featuring visits with Santa; the family favorite live nativity show, The Majesty of Christmas, and the all-new Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Spirited New Musical.

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Cedar Fair and Six Flags to Combine in Merger of Equals, Creating a Leading Amusement Park Operator

Cedar Fair (NYSE: FUN) and Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine in a merger of equals transaction. The combined company, with a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $8 billion based on both companies’ debt and equity values as of October 31, 2023, will be a leading amusement park operator in the highly competitive leisure space with an expanded and diversified footprint, a more robust operating model and a strong revenue and cash flow generation profile.

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Haunted House POVs, Scare Zone Walk-Throughs & Several New Shows

Fright Fest has returned to Six Flags Fiesta Texas and takes place now through October 31. The Halloween celebration features several activities, including a new haunted house, a reimagined Monster Mash Bash show and several scare zones. Join us on a jam-packed adventure through the park with looks inside the haunted houses, in-depth scare zone tours, live entertainment and other Fright Fest festivities.

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Kids Boo Fest 2023 Review, Kid Flash Coaster Construction & Other Updates

Join us for an in-depth look at Six Flags Fiesta Texas' Kids Boo Fest event. Taking place on select dates through October 29, Kids Boo Fest is a not-so-spooky way to celebrate the Halloween season. Family-friendly shows, a trick-or-treat trail and a haunted house adventure are just a few event highlights. Plus, we take a look at projects around the park, including Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster construction and the reopening of Bucking Broncos in Crackaxle Canyon.

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Oktoberfest 2023 | Event Tour, Trying New Foods, Enhanced Decor & More

The Oktoberfest Food Festival returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on select dates between August 26 and October 30. Coinciding with the park’s Fright Fest and Kids Boo Fest Halloween events, guests can enjoy craft and seasonal beers, specialty cocktails and several food offerings. For 2023, the event expands with additional entertainment, enhanced decor and a wider array of food and drink options.

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In-Depth Tour of Fiesta Texas' New ESIX Gaming Complex & VIP Lounge

Recently, Six Flags Fiesta Texas unveiled two new offerings at their park with the ESIX Gaming complex and the VIP Lounge. ESIX Gaming at Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a state-of-the-art esports concept, in collaboration with Coca-Cola and IGN, located in the park’s Los Festivales section. It features a 5v5 event stage format, Razer gaming stations, gaming consoles, live streaming abilities, full-service bar and more. Upstairs, guests can find the VIP Lounge, which features more lounge areas, balcony views of the park, a second bar and light refreshments.

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Amazing Coaster Shots, Backstage Tours, Drones & Fireworks | Roller Coaster Rodeo

Join us for an in-depth look at Fiesta Texas' Roller Coaster Rodeo event. Spanning over three days, we enjoyed close-up views of Superman Krypton Coaster, Road Runner Express, Iron Rattler, the quarry wall, Pandemonium and Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster. We also enjoyed midway games challenges, a Fright Fest preview, backstage tours, a look at the all-new SPLASH Water Parade, the addition of drones to the Oh What A Night: Summer Fireworks Celebration and more.

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Kid Flash Coaster Track Arrives, Boomerang Reopens, New Dining Option

Summer is in full force at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and changes continue to take place throughout the park. Ride parts for both Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster and new Hurricane Harbor children's slides have begun to arrive. Boomerang has also reopened after receiving a new train and braking and control system. Summer Vibes Festival has also begun, though some elements, such as the Flavors of the World food festival, haven't quite kicked off.

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas Partners with IGN Entertainment to Launch ESIX Gaming

Six Flags Fiesta Texas,  The Thrill Capital of South Texas, in partnership with IGN Entertainment, today announced the May 20 official launch of ESIX Gaming powered by Coca-Cola™. IGN, the world’s number one entertainment platform, becomes the official streaming and media partner in debuting this new, top-of-the-line competitive gaming campus. As the largest gaming-focused media platform in the world with over 286M+ unique users, IGN is positioned to bring the excitement of ESIX to gamers of all ages.

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¡Viva la Fiesta! In-Depth Review | Eating Frog Legs, Touring Food Booths & More

¡Viva la Fiesta! takes place now through May 14 on select dates at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The event includes the Taste of ¡Viva la Fiesta! food festival, themed decor, several live entertainment offerings and more. Join us for this second, more in-depth, look at the event, including a full tour of offerings and food reviews.

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Major Fiesta Texas Updates - Boomerang Refurb, Go Carts Construction, Thrill Seeker Park Upgrades

Six Flags Fiesta Texas is currently working on several upgrades, refurbishment and construction projects around the park. This includes the retheme of Thrill Seeker Park attractions, new trains and track work taking place at Boomerang, continuing work on the future site of Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster, new equipment being installed at the Thunder Beach Speedway go carts and more.

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¡Viva la Fiesta! Opening Night Preview - New Shows, Food & Behind-the-Scenes Tour

¡Viva la Fiesta!, new for 2023, takes place at Six Flags Fiesta Texas on select dates now through May 14. The event features new live entertainment, fireworks spectaculars, concerts, the Taste of ¡Viva la Fiesta! food festival and more. Join us for a look at some of the park's new food and entertainment offerings for the event, along with a behind-the-scenes tour of the new VIP lounge coming soon.

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Scream Break 2023 at Fiesta Texas | Haunted House POVs, Monster Sliders & Spooky Fog

Join us for a sights and sounds look at the all-new Scream Break at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. This nighttime, spooky twist on Spring Break takes place March 11 to 18. Attendees can enjoy ride time on their favorite Crackaxle Canyon roller coasters and rides, along with exclusive access to a number of haunted attractions. Additional fee required.

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New KID FLASH Cosmic Coaster Heads to Six Flags Fiesta Texas for 2023 Season

The all-new KID FLASH™ Cosmic Coaster, Texas’ only racing roller coaster, is a twin-tracked roller coaster featuring innovative single-rail track and an inclusive train design that provides comfortable seating for both adults and children. The twin tracks cross over and under each other a dozen times during the ride cycle. The two sides operate simultaneously for a racing action on the dueling tracks.

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Mardi Gras Festival 2023 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas | New Live Shows & Huge Mardi Gras Parade

Mardi Gras Festival is back at Six Flags Fiesta Texas now through February 26. This year's event features the largest selection of live entertainment ever offered, along with themed park decor, special characters and more. This year's Mardi Gras Parade features iconic returning floats, along with a new, massive addition. Join us for an in-depth look at this year's Mardi Gras Festival event offerings.

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The Biggest Mardi Gras Festival in Texas Returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the Thrill Capital of South Texas, announces the return of the spectacular New Orleans-style celebration, the Mardi Gras Festival. Each operating day through February 26, Six Flags Fiesta Texas will “let the good times roll” as it transforms into a Texas version of downtown New Orleans, complete with beautifully adorned parade floats, special live entertainment, Mardi Gras-themed park décor and classic Cajun cuisine.

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