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In-Depth Look at DC Universe, Pirates of the Deep Sea Opening Date, & Fright Fest Details
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In-Depth Look at DC Universe, Pirates of the Deep Sea Opening Date, & Fright Fest Details

On August 30th, Six Flags Fiesta Texas announced the addition of both The Joker Wild Card and also the debut of a newly themed park area: DC Universe. Below is a map highlighting the areas we anticipate will become part of this new park section. This exciting new park area will engulf the park's DC-related roller coasters and attractions.

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NEW FOR 2019: The Joker Wild Card, DC Universe, & Extended Operating Season
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NEW FOR 2019: The Joker Wild Card, DC Universe, & Extended Operating Season

Six Flags Fiesta Texas plans to add a new comic book character-themed thrill ride in 2019. The latest investment is The Joker Wild Card, a Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment-branded pendulum ride that will climb a record 17 stories high and reach speeds up to 75 miles per hour, whipping park guests around in a giant disk and providing rare views from more than 170 feet in the air.

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Six Flags Entered Purchase Agreement with Affiliates of Premier Parks to Acquire Lease Rights to Operate Five Parks owned by EPR Properties
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Six Flags Entered Purchase Agreement with Affiliates of Premier Parks to Acquire Lease Rights to Operate Five Parks owned by EPR Properties

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company, today announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with affiliates of Premier Parks, LLC to acquire the lease rights to operate five parks owned by EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR).

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Changes Coming for the 2018 Season
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Changes Coming for the 2018 Season

If you follow us on social media, mainly YouTube, you have likely been aware of the many changes and upgrades coming to Fiesta Texas for the 2018 season. Here's a rundown of the park's announcement from today's newsletter.

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Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster Topped Off
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Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster Topped Off

Earlier today Six Flags Fiesta Texas topped off Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster. The video above is footage courtesy of Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster is set to open in March of 2018, just after the 2018 season officially starts.

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Botanica Music Festival Coming to Fiesta Texas
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Botanica Music Festival Coming to Fiesta Texas

The inaugural Botanica Music Festival takes place March 3, 2018 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio. Botanica is a family friendly event that features over 20 performers on multiple stages, from international touring acts to local favorites, as well as fun activities, amazing local food, signature beverages, and more.

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Amerigoround Closed for Season
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Amerigoround Closed for Season

Sources from the park have confirmed that Amerigoround has begun the move from Rockville back to Spassburg. This is planned downtime as the park will take the remainder of the season to refurbish the ride, transport it to the new location…

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Friday the 13th Scavenger Hunt
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Friday the 13th Scavenger Hunt

On Friday, October 13, 2017, Six Flags Fiesta Texas will host a scavenger hunt for the first 500 guests to find 13 particular monsters within the park. Experience Fright Fest in a whole new way while searching for your chance to win a first, second, or third place prize! Don't worry - you'll be able to recognize the monsters!

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Fiesta Texas Closed 8/26-27 for Hurricane Harvey
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Fiesta Texas Closed 8/26-27 for Hurricane Harvey

Six Flags Fiesta Texas has announced this evening that the park will remain closed on Sunday, August 27th, 2017 as well due to the ongoing severe weather brought on by Hurricane Harvey. It is important to note that daily summer operation has now concluded and will be closed, as scheduled, this upcoming week. We expect the park to reopen next weekend as scheduled.

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NEW FOR 2018: Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster
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NEW FOR 2018: Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster

New for 2018 will be the Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster. The ride will be featured in Rockville at the previous site of Power Surge. Golden Lasso Coaster will be a single-rail coaster constructed by Rocky Mountain Construction. This coaster will be the first of its kind found in the world.

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Reid-Anderson Named Chairman, President and CEO at Six Flags
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Reid-Anderson Named Chairman, President and CEO at Six Flags

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Six Flags Entertainment Corporation today announced its board of directors has appointed Jim Reid-Anderson, who has been serving as Executive Chairman of the company since February 2016, as the company's new Chairman, President and CEO effective immediately, replacing John M. Duffey who has retired from the company.

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