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Rescue Jr. SeaWorld San Antonio Construction Update | October 2024
SeaWorld San Antonio recently announced the new Rescue Jr. area for 2025 and work is already well under way for the transformation. Super Grover's Box Car Racers has been demolished to make way for the new Beach Rescue Racer roller coaster, while other structures within the area have also been removed.
Cyborg: Cyber Revolution Comes to Life, Construction Continues | Fiesta Texas August 2024 Updates
Six Flags Fiesta Texas continues construction on their new DC Universe expansion into August 2024. Though tons of work has yet to take place, Cyborg: Cyber Revolution has been installed and tested. Daily Planet Gifts, the Superman Krypton Coaster exit gift shop is also undergoing a major renovation as it transforms into an indoor gift shop. We also check the status of Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster and give Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster a ride now that it has reopened with new trains.
Peppa Pig Theme Park DFW Construction Update | Roller Coaster & Other Rides Have Gone Vertical
Peppa Pig Theme Park DFW, scheduled to open this year, will be a standalone theme park experience featuring a children's roller coaster, flat rides, entertainment and play areas. Located in North Richland Hills, the new theme park will immerse visitors into the world of Peppa Pig and several other related characters from the popular television series. Join us for a quick look at the park's construction progress.
Six Flags Over Texas Summertime Weekday Visit - Honest Truth Amid Guest Experience & Budget Cuts
Six Flags Over Texas has begun their summertime operations, opening daily until they close on Tuesdays beginning later in the month. Summer at the park looks a little different with a lack of events and no entertainment offerings during weekdays. Food prices, along with a surcharge, continue to increase while quality suffers.
Dinosaurs Begin to Take Over Six Flags Over Texas, Ride Closures & New Summer Updates
New for 2024 at Six Flags Over Texas is the Dino Off Road Adventure. Taking over the existing track of the Chaparral Antique Cars attraction, the new ride will feature several dinosaur animatronics throughout its layout. Construction is quickly under way on the new ride, along with the two new children's attractions set to open in Bugs Bunny Boomtown.
Park Suffers Storm Flooding, ¡Viva la Fiesta! Review, Construction Updates | Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas celebrates ¡Viva la Fiesta! now through May 5 with live entertainment, park decor and a special overlay on the Casa Magnetica crooked house. Before our visit, Six Flags Over Texas was hit with flood waters due to a major storm that came through the area, leaving sections and rides closed. Construction has also progressed on the two children's attractions coming to Bugs Bunny Boomtown.
Big DC Universe Ride Construction Updates, New Dining & Theming Upgrades | Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Construction progress continues on Fiesta Texas' 2024 ride additions, along with the general retheme and expansion of the DC Universe park area. We also find new Easter eggs around the park, which include several newly-themed billboards. Also new at the park is additional dining signage, a new way to order food from your table and Hurricane Harbor-related changes as its opening day approaches.
Multiple Ride Removals, New Dining Upgrades, Bizarre Parking Layout | Six Flags Over Texas Updates
Our visit to Six Flags Over Texas begins with a bizarre new layout for entering the park's parking lot. Once inside, our full tour of the park includes information about current ride closures and refurbishment projects, along with a look at the new dining upgrades at All American Cafe and Johnny Rockets. Plenty of activity is also taking place inside Bugs Bunny Boomtown with the recent removal of two attractions.
Rides Begin to Transform for DC Universe, Timelines for New Ride Installs | Six Flags Fiesta Texas Updates
Fiesta Texas is hard at work on the transformation of preexisting rides for their new DC Universe area. Crews are transforming SkyScreamer, Streamliner Coaster and Rambling Road with fresh paint and themed pieces. We also discuss the install timelines for 2024 attractions, along with the next phase of Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster's improvements.
Hurricane Harbor Construction Tour, Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster Reopens, Two Rides Close Forever at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
This jam-packed Six Flags Fiesta Texas update takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the new children's water slides currently being installed in Hurricane Harbor San Antonio. We also catch Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster test runs, which lead to the reopening of the red side. Other updates include DC Universe expansion progress, along with a final look at two rides that have closed forever.
Aquatica's New Palapas Suite Cabanas Review, Howl-o-Scream Prep Begins at SeaWorld San Antonio
Earlier this summer, Aquatica San Antonio unveiled new, double-decker cabana suites that are a great way to spend your day enjoying the water park. We also check out SeaWorld San Antonio and their Howl-o-Scream prep, along with a Catapult Falls update and other happenings around the park.
New 2024 Fiesta Texas Ride Locations, Kid's Area Theming Changes Tour, Kid Flash Coaster Updates
Now that Six Flags Fiesta Texas has announced their new 2024 attractions and area/theming upgrades, let's go on an in-depth park tour to show off where these changes are happening. With Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster's opening coming up, here's a look at current construction progress. We also take a look at other park updates, including Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster, the all-new Fatburger restaurant and electric go-carts attraction.
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.
Aquaman Testing & Opening Date, Harley Quinn Closed Forever, New Scream Break Details | Six Flags Over Texas
With the opening of Aquaman: Power Wave right around the corner, crews are actively testing the ride during our visit. Join us for an in-depth look at the ride's mechanics and insane splashdown. We also discuss the permanent closure of Harley Quinn Spinsanity, along with other park improvement projects and the all-new Scream Break event.
Tons of Park Upgrades Coming for 2023, New Event Details & Aquaman Updates | Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas heads into 2023 with tons of planned upgrades for the new year. These include fresh paint jobs on multiple rides, two restroom remodels, upgrades and extensive refurbishments to existing roller coasters and more. On top of this, the park has announced interesting new events, such as Scream Break, that are set to debut this year. We also check out Aquaman: Power Wave, which now has entrance signage and appears close to an opening date announcement.
White Water Bay Gets a New Name, Fender Bender Ride Demolition Begins | Six Flags Fiesta Texas
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.
Mr. Freeze Closing, What's Up With Oktoberfest? Fright Fest, Aquaman Updates | Six Flags Over Texas
Fright Fest continues to take shape at Six Flags Over Texas with confirmed haunted houses, shows and scare zones. We discuss the upcoming closure of Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast and check out Aquaman: Power Wave progress, which shows off the ride's control panel installed. Oktoberfest is the newest event coming to the park. However, we run into conflicting start dates and lack of festival information during our visit.
Aquaman Boat Arrives, Speelunker Fixes, New Dining & Fright Fest Updates | Six Flags Over Texas
Though the opening of Aquaman: Power Wave has been delayed another year, construction still marches on. The ride's first boat has been installed, along with station and splashdown components. We take a look Six Flags Over Texas' new dining offerings, including Roller Coaster Coffee and Auntie Anne's, along with upgrades and fixes to Pirates of Speelunker Cave and the end of this year's live summer entertainment.
Dr. D's Cliffhanger Construction Update, Continued Theming & Dining Changes | Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Construction continues on Fiesta Texas' newest high-thrill roller coaster, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger. The attraction's outdoor queue and station have begun to take shape. We also head over to Sangerfest Halle to check out more enhancements to the dining location's ongoing remodel and much more.
New Aquaman Progress, Updates on Ride Closures & Dining Offerings | Six Flags Over Texas
Our latest visit to Six Flags Over Texas is jam-packed with a look at construction progress on Aquaman: Power Wave and other park projects. We also check out the all-new Roller Coaster Coffee, along with changes to dining pass offerings and other food line-ups at various locations around the park. Summer entertainment has also begun and we take a quick look at where you can catch the park's new shows.