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Hurricane Harbor San Antonio Full 2024 Tour, Plus Exclusive Look at New Water Slides Opening Soon

Hurricane Harbor San Antonio, located inside Six Flags Fiesta Texas, is a water park that features over twenty exciting water slides, pools and attractions. From the thrilling first-of-its-kind Thunder Rapids Water Coaster to the all-new massive slide expansion for 2024, Hurricane Harbor has something for every member of the family. Join us for an in-depth tour of the water park, including a look at rider requirements, dining and shopping locations and an exclusive look at new water slide additions.

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New Rides Begin to Arrive, Behind-the-Scenes Construction Tours, How Are Fiesta Texas' Summer Operations Going?

Summer at Six Flags Fiesta Texas is in full force and the park continues to work on their major DC Universe expansion. This visit features multiple behind-the-scenes tours, featuring new ride arrivals, progress on the DC Universe expansion and the new Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster trains in action. Fiesta Texas isn't immune to the current chain-wide price hikes and budget cuts, so we talk about the park's current operations and food quality.

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No Axis Coaster for Fiesta Texas in 2024, Ride Relocation? | In-Depth Look at Clues 31 to 40

One big online rumor eliminated! Six Flags Fiesta Texas has been active on social media with a number of clues teasing their plans for the 2024 season. Riddles, math equations and hints at attraction removals and relocations have been touched on. Join us for an in-depth break down of clues 31 through 40. Is a ride relocation coming soon? Is a ride removal imminent?

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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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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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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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White Water Bay Gets a New Name, Fender Bender Ride Demolition Begins

2023 projects are in full force at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Recently, it was announced that, along with several new children's slides, the park's connected waterpark would also be rebranded. Demolition of Fender Bender is also under way, preparing for the addition of a new family racing coaster. We also check out other projects, such as the continued re-theme of Thrill Seeker Park and the new addition of Roller Coaster Coffee.

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Behind-the-Scenes New for 2023 Rides Tour, 360° Fireworks & NYE Celebration

Six Flags Fiesta Texas rings in the New Year, and says goodbye to their 30th anniversary celebration, with a massive 360° fireworks spectacular. We meet up with park president Jeffrey Siebert for a behind-the-scenes look at their extensive addition of children's water slides for 2023. We also take a look at other park enhancements in progress, including the new Starbucks coffee shop and first-of-its-kind family racing coaster.

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In-Depth Look at Holiday in the Park 2022

Holiday in the Park takes place at Six Flags Fiesta Texas on select dates now through December 24. The festive winter event features great Christmas light overlays, visits with Santa Claus, specialty food items, award-winning live entertainment and other holiday activities.

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Inside Kids Boo Fest & Oktoberfest 2022 - Food Reviews, New Live Shows

Taking place now through October 30 is both Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Join us for an in-depth tour of both events, including a look at activities, shows and important event locations. We also dive into Oktoberfest with a tour of each booth and a look at several festival food offerings.

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Riding Fiesta Texas' New Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger Coaster | POV Footage & First Impression

Fiesta Texas invited SFFT Source out to media day for their new, record-breaking Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger roller coaster! This B&M dive coaster features a height of 150 feet, 95-degree first drop, two inversions, top speed of 60 miles per hour, an extreme airtime hill and more. Join us for an exclusive on-ride view of Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger!

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Fiesta Texas Announces Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger Exclusive Ride Times for Pass Holders

Today, Fiesta Texas announced dates and times for pass holder exclusive ride time on their all-new Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger roller coaster. Beginning Friday, July 29, various pass and membership levels will be able to take advantage of exclusive ride time slots over the span of a week. Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger, a record-breaking attraction, will be the park’s 11th roller coaster.

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2023 Upgrades Unveiled, Fright Night & More! | Roller Coaster Rodeo Day 1

Day one of Fiesta Texas' Roller Coaster Rodeo enthusiast event kicks off with a presentation inside Zaragoza Theatre with Jeffrey Siebert, the park's president. We learn about several updates currently taking place in the park, along with plans coming in 2023. Finally, we wrap up night one with a spooky Fright Nights reception.

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Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger Roller Coaster Train Reveal

Six Flags Fiesta Texas has unveiled the first train for Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger, which is set to open later this summer! Unique to this train design is its seven-across seating on each row. Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger will feature the world's first true center seat experience on a dive coaster.

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Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger Track Install Begins, New Park-Wide History Displays

Construction continues on the upcoming Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Crews have begun installing track pieces, along with the ride's transfer shed. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Fiesta Texas has begun to unveil a number of miniature museums, along with great Then & Now photo features spread throughout the park.

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