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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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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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Mardi Gras Festival 2023 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas | New Live Shows & Huge Mardi Gras Parade

Mardi Gras Festival is back at Six Flags Fiesta Texas now through February 26. This year's event features the largest selection of live entertainment ever offered, along with themed park decor, special characters and more. This year's Mardi Gras Parade features iconic returning floats, along with a new, massive addition. Join us for an in-depth look at this year's Mardi Gras Festival event offerings.

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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.

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In-Depth Look at Holiday in the Park 2022 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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. Join us for an in-depth look at this year's Holiday in the Park event.

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Inside Kids Boo Fest & Oktoberfest 2022 - Food Reviews, New Live Shows! | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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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Exclusive Walk-Through Tour of Six Flags Fiesta Texas' New Trapped Haunted House

Fiesta Texas recently gave us the opportunity to tour their all-new Fright Fest haunted house, Trapped! Located in the park's Spassburg section, Trapped is set around an unsightly hospital with gruesome and surprising tricks around every corner. Make sure to check out this new haunt during Fright Fest, which lasts until October 31.

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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. Located at both Iron Rattler Mercantile and Studio 6F, guests can purchase a scavenger hunt packet. Next up, stroll around the entire park to find each of the ten special 30th anniversary features and match up the stickers. Each packet comes with two 30th anniversary commemorative pens!

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Dr. D's Cliffhanger Block Brake Climb, Walking the Train Tracks | Roller Coaster Rodeo Day 3

Day three of Roller Coaster Rodeo at Fiesta Texas features an exclusive block brake climb of the upcoming Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger roller coaster. Next, participants walked the tracks of the Fiesta Texas Railroad to catch a unique view of the park, including an adventure through the quarry wall tunnel. The event finished out in White Water Bay with exclusive ride time throughout the whole water park.

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Dr. D's Cliffhanger Construction Tour, Queue Design & Theming Reveal | Roller Coaster Rodeo Day 2

Day two of Roller Coaster Rodeo at Six Flags Fiesta Texas was jam-packed with full-park ERT, meals and a behind-the-scenes construction tour and queue design and theming reveal! We take a journey into the construction zone of Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger for a close-up look at the ride structure and continued progress leading up to the attraction's opening. Afterwards, we head to Zaragoza Theatre for an exciting reveal of the new coaster's theming and queue design with a special surprise guest. The day ends with the Rock the Night fireworks show and a Mardi Gras-themed reception.

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2023 Upgrades Unveiled, Fright Night & More! | Fiesta Texas 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. Next up is the event's Fright Nights portion, which features exclusive ride time on Iron Rattler and other Crackaxle Canyon attractions, along with spooky visits through haunted houses.

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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.

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In-Depth Review of Fiesta Texas' 30th Anniversary Festival | Live Shows, Food Festival & More!

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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Dr. D's Cliffhanger Updates, Several Park Projects, 30th Easter Eggs & More | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Since our last visit to the park, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger has seen completion of its track and support install! Crews now work on fine details, such as the indoor queue and rust effects on support columns. Plus, work continues on Sangerfest Halle and a new, upgraded drink refill station opens in Crackaxle Canyon. Join us as we go on a hunt for fun 30th anniversary Easter eggs located throughout Fiesta Texas.

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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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Dr. D's Cliffhanger Lift Hill Complete, First Drop Being Installed & More | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Construction of Fiesta Texas' newest roller coaster, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger, is moving at electric pace as the lift hill install is complete and crews have begun working on the first drop. We also check out other park updates, including the continued refresh of Primo's Pizzeria and several new Then & Now 30th anniversary features.

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Reviewing the 2022 Taste of Mardi Gras Food Festival at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

The Taste of Mardi Gras Food Festival returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on select dates between January 15 and February 27. Running in conjunction with the park's Mardi Gras Festival, the event features six food booths and four adult beverage booths. 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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