Vortex

Children’s Raft Water Slide

Vortex Water Slide Hurricane Harbor San Antonio

Hurricane Harbor

42" Height Requirement
None with Adult

350 lb

Low Thrill

Single or Double Tube
Opened June 27, 2024
Ride Type KIDZ Tornado 12
Drop Height 8 Feet
Ride Length 106 Feet
Manufacturer ProSlide Technology
Ride Colors Purple & Yellow

Water Park Expansion

Vortex is a KIDZ Tornado 12 that miniaturizes the most iconic water ride in the industry for a park's youngest riders.

Vortex comes as part of a major enhancement and rebrand for Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ Hurricane Harbor water park. Along with the new attraction is the addition of five other family attractions, more cabanas, shade, picnic tables and luxury loungers and upgraded landscaping with immersive decor.

Ride History

Hurricane Harbor San Antonio Childrens Water Slides Coral Cove

2023

  • On August 26, Fiesta Texas announces that the Hurricane Harbor children’s waterslide expansion will be delayed until 2024.

Construction Updates

Follow along with ride construction, refurbishments, theming updates and fresh paint schemes.

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Multi-Ride DC Universe Expansion (Update 5), Hurricane Harbor Expansion (Update 2)
Multi-Ride DC Universe Expansion (Update 5), Hurricane Harbor Expansion (Update 2)

This update features multiple behind-the-scenes looks at construction around Fiesta Texas. The first shipment of new DC Universe ride components has arrived while crews continue to transform the primary construction area with new themed elements and footers. Water slides in Hurricane Harbor are also installed and receiving their final touches before a grand opening.

Six-Slide Hurricane Harbor Expansion (Update 1), DC Universe Expansion (Update 2)
Six-Slide Hurricane Harbor Expansion (Update 1), DC Universe Expansion (Update 2)

Work is under way as Hurricane Harbor San Antonio, Fiesta Texas’ water park, begins the addition of six new children’s slides. Join us for a behind-the-scenes construction tour of the progress. Clearing also continues at the site of the new DC Universe expansion, which will be home to three new attractions in 2024.

Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster (Update 4), New Hurricane Harbor Slides, Circuit Breaker Go-Carts, New Fatburger Restaurant
Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster (Update 4), New Hurricane Harbor Slides, Circuit Breaker Go-Carts, New Fatburger Restaurant

Several track pieces and ride components have arrived on-site for Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster. Within the park, work is under way as crews prep to pour foundation for the new coaster. New children’s water slides set for Hurricane Harbor are also now on-site. Other park happenings include electric vehicle charging, new shade at security, the introduction of Fatburger and more.