News, Reviews & Series
The latest theme park news, trip reports and event reviews from Texas and beyond.
Riding The Flash: Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Great Adventure | America's First Super Boomerang!
Six Flags Great Adventure is set to launch a highly anticipated addition to its collection of world-class attractions: The Flash: Vertical Velocity. Opening this spring, the park’s newest roller coaster promises to deliver an unforgettable ride, combining forward and backward launches, four intense inversions, 10 airtime moments and a top speed of 60 mph. The combination of these exhilarating elements marks America’s first “super boomerang” coaster.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Unveils the Ultimate Spring Break Celebration: New DC Universe, Mardi Gras and Culinary Delights
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is making Spring Break 2025 the biggest and most exciting yet with thrilling new attractions and an exciting culinary transformation. From March 8 through 17 and March 21 through 23, guests can enjoy an action-packed lineup that includes the largest DC Universe themed area at any amusement park in the United States, the largest Mardi Gras Festival in Texas (through March 16) and a variety of new food experiences, all in one epic celebration.
Six Flags Over Texas Introduces First-Ever Executive Chef and Enhanced Dining Options for 2025 Season
Six Flags Over Texas is introducing brand-new menus offering fresh ingredients, homemade dishes, healthy options and for the first-time, smoked-in-house meats with the help of the park’s first-ever executive chef. Internationally renowned chef Douwe Iedema brings more than 25 years of culinary mastery to elevate the dining experience for park guests.
DC Universe Expansion Opens at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, First Look at Three New Rides!
Six Flags Fiesta Texas recently unveiled their new DC Universe expansion with rethemed attractions and the addition of three new rides. New for DC Universe is Cyborg: Cyber Revolution, the Shazam! Tower of Eternity drop tower and the Metropolis Transit Authority elevated train ride. Theme refreshes are abundant with the debut of Batgirl Coaster Chase, Poison Ivy Toxic Spin and more. This first look takes you into the all-new DC Universe, along with closer looks at stations and on-ride views.
SeaWorld San Antonio Announces March 8th Opening Date of Rescue Jr.
SeaWorld San Antonio announced today the grand opening date of Rescue Jr., an immersive, kid-friendly adventure zone designed to inspire and entertain guests of all ages. The new attraction will open March 8 and offer thrilling rides and interactive play areas that highlight SeaWorld’s rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation efforts.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas to Unveil the Largest DC Universe Themed Area at Any Amusement Park in the U.S.
On March 1, Six Flags Fiesta Texas will make history with the grand opening of the largest DC Universe themed area at any amusement park in the United States. This Texas-sized expansion will take guests into the iconic world of DC like never before, where they’ll experience unparalleled thrills, meet legendary DC Super Heroes and DC Super-Villains, and enjoy cutting-edge attractions for fans of all ages.
New DC Universe Rides Testing at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Major Dining Changes Coming Soon
All three of Six Flags Fiesta Texas' new DC Universe rides have been seen testing, with us catching Cyborg: Cyber Revolution and Shazam! Tower of Eternity in action. Near the front of the work, Goliath continues its transformation into the Chupacabra roller coaster with a refresh of the entry portal fountain. In Rockville, tons of dining changes are coming soon, including a ground-up remodel of Pete's Eats and new drink refill stations.
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.
Lost Island Theme Park Tour & Review | Immersive Themed Lands & Rides, Plus New Coaster for 2025
Lost Island Theme Park, one of North America's newest parks, opened in 2022 in Waterloo, Iowa. The park is themed to an enchanted tropical island with incredibly immersive areas and rides to match. To date, Lost Island is home to three roller coasters, including Nopuko Air Coaster and Matugani and an award-winning dark ride, Volkanu: Quest for the Golden Idol. During our visit, the park announced their 2025 addition, a RMC Raptor roller coaster named Fire Runner.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Arlington Unveils Historic Expansion in 2025
Hurricane Harbor Arlington, the largest water park in North Texas, is thrilled to announce its largest investment in park history with the debut of Splash Island and a variety of new guest amenities set for 2025. This expansion introduces a vibrant coastal-themed area featuring colorful slides and a multi-level interactive play structure, perfect for young guests.
Adventureland Amusement Park (Long Island, NY) Tour & Review | Classic Park Home to Unique Coasters
Adventureland Amusement Park, located on Long Island, opened its doors in 1962 and was a product of the area's increasing population. Situated on only twelve acres of land, the park has an impressive showcase of over thirty rides and attractions. Adventureland features three roller coasters, including the rare Fireball, and Turbulence, a high-thrill spinning coaster. The park is currently in the middle of a $10 million project for their Legacy Corner area with Wave Twister making its debut in 2025.