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My Coasting for Kids Trapdoor Water Slide Challenge Completely Fails at Hurricane Harbor

In June, we participated in the Coasting for Kids fundraiser at Six Flags Over Texas. The fundraiser helps critically ill children and their families go on vacations to the Give Kids the World Village in Florida at no cost. We challenged our viewers to raise enough money to make me ride a trapdoor water slide, which I absolutely despise. Well, you did it! You raised enough money. We headed out to Hurricane Harbor San Antonio at Fiesta Texas to pay our debts, but the challenge didn't go quite as planned.

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The Largest Expansion in Park History | Fiesta Texas Flashback Series

Six Flags Fiesta Texas saw an unprecedented $30 million expansion for the 1999 season. This included multiple roller coasters, such as Poltergeist, several flat rides and children's rides and the iconic Lone Star Lagoon Texas-shaped wave pool. Join us for another episode in the Fiesta Texas Flashback Series, which takes a look at the largest expansion in Six Flags Fiesta Texas history.

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas Decade in Review | Grand Opening and the 1990s

Six Flags Fiesta Texas officially opened its doors on March 14, 1992 with a small collection of record-breaking attractions, such as The Rattler, and a plethora of world-class live entertainment. Though the 1990s, Fiesta Texas evolved with massive ride and water park expansions, the addition of several marquee roller coasters and even a new themed area. Join us for a trip through the 1990s as we explore the park's opening seasons, along with its acquisition and transformation into a flagship Six Flags park.

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Taste of Mardi Gras Food Festival at Fiesta Texas | In-Depth Guide & Trying Tons of Food Offerings

This year's Taste of Mardi Gras Food Festival at Six Flags Fiesta Texas place now through February 26. Guests can find seven booths throughout the park's Rockville section serving up savory cajun bites, beignets and an array of adult beverages. Join us for an in-depth look at each festival food booth, along with a look at several of this year's food offerings.

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Ride Spotlight - Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger, the world's steepest B&M dive coaster, officially opened on July 30, 2022 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The park's 11th roller coaster, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger reaches speeds of 60 miles per hour and a height of 150 feet. Riders are hung over the attraction's 95-degree first drop before plummeting down and into two inversions.

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas' 30th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt Adventure!

In 2022, Six Flags Fiesta Texas celebrates their 30th anniversary! On top of mini museums, then and now displays and special events, the park also features a 30th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt activity. Participants work their way through the park, finding ten 30th icons to match up with stickers. Each scavenger hunt also comes with two 30th anniversary collectible pins.

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In-Depth Tour & Review of Fiesta Texas' White Water Bay Water Park (2022)

White Water Bay, located inside Six Flags Fiesta Texas, is a large water park featuring over a dozen exciting water attractions, cabanas, dining and shopping locations and more. Join us for an in-depth look at White Water Bay, including a full tour of the park, details regarding rides and food menus, tips and more.

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In-Depth Review of Fiesta Texas' 30th Anniversary Festival

The 30th Anniversary Festival, which celebrates Six Flags Fiesta Texas' 30th birthday, takes place now through May 30. On top of then and now displays and mini museums, the event also features the 30th Anniversary Food Festival and the return of historical shows. Join us as we try out the festival's food offerings and experience the return of Rockin' at Rockville High.

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The Two Coasters That Never Happened | Fiesta Texas Flashback Series

After being acquired by Six Flags, Inc. in the 90s, Fiesta Texas underwent several yearly expansions to provide a well-rounded theme park experience. These included the addition of four marquee roller coasters from 1997 to 2000, several children's and flat rides, new waterpark attractions and more. Join us as we navigate the 2000 season and look at the two coasters that never happened.

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Reviewing the 2022 Taste of Mardi Gras Food Festival

The Taste of Mardi Gras Food Festival returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on select dates between January 15 and February 27. Offerings include savory items, such as crawfish etouffee and crab mac and cheese, along with beignets and other sweet items. Join us for a full tour of festival booths and reviews of several food offerings.

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Your Guide to Mardi Gras Festival 2022 at Fiesta Texas

Mardi Gras Festival returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2022 on select dates from January 15 to February 27. This year's event features the return of the Mardi Gras Parade, along with several other live entertainment offerings, the Taste of Mardi Gras food festival and more.

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An Interesting Experience at the All American Food Festival

We head out to Six Flags Fiesta Texas to review their All American Food Festival, which operates through Sunday, August 1. The festival features several food and drink booths throughout the park's Crackaxle Canyon section. Items include bacon-wrapped bacon, fruit desserts, over 100 brews and more.

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Ride Spotlight - Dare Devil Dive Flying Machines

Dare Devil Dive Flying Machines, a Zamperla Super Air Race, officially opened at Six Flags Fiesta Texas on March 6, 2021. Riders board six plane units and reach heights of 48 feet. Spinning at 6.5 RPM, each ride unit features a different, unique cycle.

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Pirates of the Deep Sea Lights-On Tour

Join us for a behind-the-scenes, lights-on tour of Fiesta Texas' Pirates of the Deep Sea dark ride. Originally built by Sally Corporation, the attraction opened in 2002 as Scooby-Doo Ghostblasters. However, in 2019, the attraction was transformed into its current Pirates of the Deep Sea theme.

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Live Stream Guide to Holiday in the Park 2020

Join us for another event guide live stream as we take a look at Holiday in the Park 2020 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas! We preview live entertainment offerings, special features and activities, what's new for 2020, specialty food items and more.

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas Decade in Review | 2000 - 2009

Six Flags Fiesta Texas heads into their second decade of operation in the 2000s with the addition of the record-breaking Superman Krypton Coaster. Live entertainment was a staple of the park as they'd produce over a dozen shows each season and take home Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Award for "Best Theme Park Shows" on numerous occasions.

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Live Stream Guide to Hallowfest 2020

Join us on Saturday, August 29 at 8:00pm CST for our first-ever interactive live stream event guide. We will go over the Hallowfest 2020 event for Six Flags Fiesta Texas in detail, including scare zones, live entertainment and more. Missing the live stream? It will remain active for future play.

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