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Ride Spotlight - Aquaman: Power Wave at Six Flags Over Texas | North America's First of its Kind!

Aquaman: Power Wave is the first ride of its kind to debut in North America. Built by Mack Rides, this high-thrill PowerSplash attraction features both forwards and backwards launches, reaching top speeds of sixty-three miles per hour. The water coaster also includes two spikes that stand at 148 feet tall and send riders plummeting ninety degrees. After multiple launches along the attraction’s 712-foot track, Aquaman: Power Wave ends with a huge splashdown.

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Aquaman: Power Wave Opens at Six Flags Over Texas! On-Ride Footage, Opening Ceremonies & Ride Review

Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, unveils one of the most highly anticipated new attractions of the year, AQUAMAN™: Power Wave, on March 11, 2023. The new multi-launch water coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC, is the first of its kind in North America. The ride opens this weekend to park guests just in time for Spring Break and Scream Break.

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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.

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New Six Flags Over Texas Coaster Opens For Spring Break & Scream Break

Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, announces the grand opening of one of the most highly anticipated new attractions of the year. The new AQUAMAN: Power Wave multi-launch water coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, on behalf of DC, is the first of its kind in North America and opens to park guests on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

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Exclusive Look at Aquaman Test Runs, Updates for Kids Boo Fest, Oktoberfest | Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas invites us out for an up-close look at the testing of their new Aquaman: Power Wave attraction, set to open in spring of 2023. We also check out new updates coming to the park's Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest events, including an expanded trick-or-treat trail, the return of Casa Magnetica and Rodeo, the addition of a beer garden and more.

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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.

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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.

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Cobra's Curse POV, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Spinning Coaster with Elevator Lift

This unique spinning coaster first opened at Busch Garden's Tampa Bay on June 17, 2016. Featuring an elevator lift, Cobra's Curse stands 70 feet tall and reaches speeds of 40 miles per hour. Throughout the circuit, riders experience forwards, backwards and spinning as the train shifts back and forth.

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Single Rider Lines Gone, Aquaman Construction, Updated Ride Closures | Six Flags Over Texas

A visit to Six Flags Over Texas unveils the removal of all single rider lines at various attractions, along with a big update on current ride closures. We also follow up on the major dining and restaurant changes taking place, along with great construction updates for both Aquaman: Power Wave and Pirates of Speelunker Cave.

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New Ride Construction Continues, Food Fails & Several Park Changes | Six Flags Over Texas

After a hiatus, we head to Six Flags Over Texas and encounter a number of new in-park changes. Fresh paint continues to hit several buildings around the park. We also point out multiple new dining locations coming soon, issues with new offerings at other restaurants, the shuffling of some in-park services and the addition of single rider lines. Finally, Pirates of Speelunker Cave looks to be opening soon as crews continue working hard on Aquaman: Power Wave.

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Aquaman Turntable Progress, Mr. Freeze Paint Job, More Building Improvements | Six Flags Over Texas

Construction projects at Six Flags Over Texas continue to move at a rapid pace. Work has picked up on Aquaman: Power Wave and its addition of a turntable and crews continue to prep the all-new Pirates of Speelunker Cave dark ride. The new Mr. Freeze paint job has also progressed, along with several building refurbishments, especially in the park's Old South section. Six Flags Over Texas also continues the parking lot makeover and construction of a new perimeter fence.

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Aquaman Construction Tour, Several Multi-Million Dollar Projects Under Way | Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas has announced that several multi-million dollar projects are now under way at the park! These include a new Looney Tunes Mall facade, a third train for Batman: The Ride, a $2 million enhancement for the parking lot, paint projects for the park's major attractions and more. We also take an exclusive tour of the Aquaman: Power Wave construction site. This all-new roller coaster is scheduled to open by the end of summer 2022.

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COVID Updates from Six Flags Over Texas, FAQ, More Clues Point to Aquaman Opening Next Year

We head back out to Six Flags Over Texas now that they've been reopened for a of couple weeks. How are safety standards and guidelines being upheld with all the new actions taking place in the state? Several of your frequently asked questions from various messages and video comments are also answered. Finally, let's look at several clues that point to Aquaman: Power Wave not opening until 2021.

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Six Flags Over Texas Reopens During the Pandemic, Is Aquaman Opening Next Year Instead?

We head out to Six Flags Over Texas for the first time in months as they reopen their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us for an in-depth look at their safety guidelines, policies and processes for enjoying the park during the current challenges. Mobile ordering has undergone a huge expansion, with over forty locations inside the park! We also take a look at Aquaman: Power Wave construction, which appears to be halted. Any ride-related advertisements have been removed inside the park and Aquaman: Power Wave has been removed from the official website. Is it going to open in 2021 instead?

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Aquaman: Power Wave Spike & Track Installation Begins, Other Updates at Six Flags Over Texas

Aquaman: Power Wave, the park's new Mack PowerSplash roller coaster for 2020, is being rapidly constructed! Last week we showed off the ride's new support beams. This week, however, one of the ride's 148-foot-tall spikes, along with several track pieces, have now been quickly installed. We also check out other seasonal refurbishment projects, along with the new indoor eating area being installed at JB's Smokehouse BBQ restaurant.

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Aquaman: Power Wave Going Vertical | Six Flags Over Texas Construction Update

Aquaman: Power Wave, Six Flags Over Texas' all-new attraction for 2020, is now going vertical as crews begin installing the first pieces of supports! When it opens it will be the first ride of its kind in North America, reaching speeds of 63 miles per hour and a height of 148 feet. We also check out other projects taking place around the park, such as the indoor eating area being constructed on the side of JB's Smokehouse BBQ. A new food option is also now available at the park.

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Fright Fest 2019 Attractions Confirmed, Aquaman: Power Wave Pieces On-Site | Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas continues preparing for Fright Fest 2019. We check out their temporary stage set-up and confirm all scare zones and haunted houses for the event! Aquaman: Power Wave has officially been confirmed. Join us for another look at the construction area as well as a view of ride pieces that have already arrived to the park!

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