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SeaWorld San Antonio Reveals Plans for the ALL-NEW Rescue Jr., a Kid-Friendly World of Discovery – Opening Spring 2025
SeaWorld San Antonio today unveiled its plans for an ALL-NEW friendly world of discovery, the Rescue Jr. hub, set to open Spring 2025. This immersive, hands-on adventure zone will transport young guests into the heart of SeaWorld’s animal rescue efforts, where they’ll tackle immersive rides, conquer towering climbing structures, splash through vibrant water features and bring to life the rescue and rehabilitation work the SeaWorld team does.
DC Universe Continues to Come to Life with Metropolis Transit Authority Installation at Fiesta Texas
Our latest visit to Six Flags Fiesta Texas sees the reopening of the park's DC Universe expansion. Most of the track for Metropolis Transit Authority has been installed, while Green Lantern Emerald Flight and Batgirl Coaster Chase have reopened with newly-themed elements. Other park projects are under way, including the new indoor Daily Planet Gifts shop, the repaint of Goliath and a big refurbishment for Hustler.
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.
Aquatica San Antonio 2024 Water Park Tour | New Tikitapu Splash & Expanded Dining Options
Aquatica San Antonio, located at SeaWorld San Antonio, is a large water park that features rides and experiences for thrill seekers and younger guests. Aquatica is home to Ihu's Breakaway Falls, Texas' tallest drop slide, along with the new Tikitapu Splash, a multi-level play complex with slides and over 100 water-play elements. Join us for an in-depth tour of this water park, checking out all the rides and attractions, food and shopping locations and animal experiences.
Ride Spotlight - Dino Off Road Adventure at Six Flags Over Texas
Dino Off Road Adventure, new for 2024 at Six Flags Over Texas, is the park's reimagining of the Chaparral Antique Cars. Featuring fifteen dinosaur animatronics, riders jump into the four-person vehicle and drive along 1,470 feet of track. Dino Off Road Adventure's new vehicles were designed closely alongside blueprints from original Arrow antique cars.
Dino Off Road Adventure Opens at Six Flags Over Texas, Coasting for Kids - Give Kids the World
Coasting for Kids, a Give Kids The World Village fundraiser, is held at several parks across the country during the summer. Coasting for Kids donations help critically ill children and their families enjoy vacations at no charge. Now open at Six Flags Over Texas is Dino Off Road Adventure. Plus, join us for a quick construction update that includes a look at new Bugs Bunny Boomtown attractions.
New Rides Begin to Arrive, Behind-the-Scenes Construction Tours, How Are Fiesta Texas' Summer Operations Going?
Summer at Six Flags Fiesta Texas is in full force and the park continues to work on their major DC Universe expansion. This visit features multiple behind-the-scenes tours, featuring new ride arrivals, progress on the DC Universe expansion and the new Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster trains in action. Fiesta Texas isn't immune to the current chain-wide price hikes and budget cuts, so we talk about the park's current operations and food quality.
Six Flags Over Texas Announces Opening of Dino Off Road Adventure
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, today announced that Dino Off Road Adventure will open to the public on June 15, 2024 following an exclusive preview for season pass holders. The new ride is a retheming of the Chaparral Antique Cars, which originally debuted at the park in 1962, and promises guests an exciting new take on a beloved classic.
Total Solar Eclipse Engulfs Six Flags Over Texas, Plus Improvements & New Ride Construction Updates
April 8, 2024 saw Six Flags Over Texas become a unique place to catch the total solar eclipse with rides, viewing areas and a fireworks display. The park is also continuing construction on their two new children's attractions: Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce and Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters. Six Flags Over Texas is also working on other projects as well, including EV chargers in the parking lot.
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.
In-Depth Look at SeaWorld San Antonio’s Record-Breaking Catapult Falls Log Flume Attraction
Catapult Falls at SeaWorld San Antonio is a first-of-its-kind log flume attraction. The ride features eleven boats, holding eight riders each. After meandering through calm waters, Catapult Falls launches riders at speeds of 30 feet per second through the first splashdown. Soon enough, the attraction travels up a unique elevator lift and down a 53-degree drop, the steepest of any log flume.
Six Flags Over Texas Announces 2024 Park Improvements
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, today announced new park enhancements for the 2024 season. One new ride, Sylvester and Tweety Pounce and Bounce, and one returning ride, Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters, will be coming to the Bugs Bunny Boomtown section of the park Memorial Day weekend. A retheming of the classic Chaparral Antique Cars into Dino Off Road Adventure will follow later in the summer.
SeaWorld to Open Catapult Falls, The World’s First Launched Flume Coaster, on March 2nd
SeaWorld San Antonio announced today that March 2nd will be the opening date for Catapult Falls. The highly anticipated thrill ride is the world’s first launched flume coaster and features the steepest drop in any flume ride. It also has the unique distinction of being the only flume ride in North America to feature a vertical lift.
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.
Two New Children’s Rides, Other Improvements Coming to Six Flags Over Texas in 2024
Six Flags Over Texas recently filed a project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation that includes $2 million worth of upgrades for their Bugs Bunny Boomtown area. The scope of work described is for new paving and foundations for two new rides in the Bugs Bunny Boomtown section of the park.
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.
Tikitapu Splash will be the Ultimate Water Playground at Aquatica in 2024
Aquatica, Texas’ best waterpark, will open Tikitapu Splash in 2024. This all-new multi-level water-play attraction is a combination of water elements and features that will include four exciting water slides, three giant bucket dumps, and refreshing splashes that come together to create the ultimate water playground. With over 15,000 square feet for guests to splash through, visitors can get soaked, cool off from the Texas heat, and romp through the interactive water wonderland. Ideal for the young and young at heart, Tikitapu Splash will provide plenty of fun and creative ways for guests to get soaked.
Giant Tortoises Get a Grand New Home at SeaWorld
A new animal attraction is quickly taking shape at SeaWorld San Antonio, but its residents might be a bit slow while roaming around their new home once it is completed. One of the largest tortoises in the world, the Aldabra tortoise – a species currently listed as vulnerable - will soon have a new habitat at SeaWorld San Antonio. Aldabra Island, a new state-of-the-art 7,000 square-foot tortoise habitat will be the perfect size to accommodate the giant reptiles that can weigh upwards of 500 pounds and stand four feet tall.