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Six Flags Over Texas & Fiesta Texas Reopenings Confirmed, An In-Depth Look at Policies & Guidelines

Six Flags Over Texas & Fiesta Texas Reopenings Confirmed, An In-Depth Look at Policies & Guidelines

Six Flags Over Texas and Fiesta Texas will officially reopen to members and season pass holders on Friday, June 19. On June 22, all other guests will be able to make reservations. This video will go over all the requirements and safety procedures happening at Six Flags parks during the pandemic, including required reservations, the wearing of face masks, social distancing efforts and more.

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Here's How to Reserve Your Visits to Reopening Six Flags Parks
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Here's How to Reserve Your Visits to Reopening Six Flags Parks

Reservations to visit your favorite Six Flags parks will be a requirement for the foreseeable future. This will allow parks to control the amount of guests entering and enjoying their parks, therefore ensuring that CDC and local government guidelines are being closely followed. This video will show you the step-by-step process to reserving your future visits to Six Flags parks.

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Six Flags Will Require Reservations to Enter Parks, Here's How it Works
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Six Flags Will Require Reservations to Enter Parks, Here's How it Works

Planning to visit your favorite Six Flags theme parks once COVID-19 closures conclude? This video highlights important information regarding the required reservation system that will be implemented in order to enter the park. We cover frequently asked questions, a step-by-step explanation of the reservation process, how membership upgrades will be implemented and more.

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas Decade in Review | 2010 - 2019

Six Flags Fiesta Texas Decade in Review | 2010 - 2019

Fiesta Texas is arguably one of the most ever-changing parks in the Six Flags chain. Join us for a year-by-year review of park transformations from 2010 to 2019, including the introduction of the Iron Rattler, the first-ever RMC single-rail coaster Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster, Thunder Rapids Water Coaster, The Joker Carnival of Chaos, new and evolving entertainment and fireworks displays and more.

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas | Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster Construction Compilation
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas | Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster Construction Compilation

While the parks remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, join us as we go back in time for an in-depth look at all Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster construction coverage provided by Amusement Source. We take a look at Power Surge's final weekend of operation, the arrival of track pieces, exclusive construction tours and more. Stay home, stay safe and let's beat this so that we can get back to riding coasters!

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Mobile Ordering is Here, Dare Devil Dive Construction Tour & More | Six Flags Fiesta Texas
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Mobile Ordering is Here, Dare Devil Dive Construction Tour & More | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

We visit Six Flags Fiesta Texas for a phenomenal American Coaster Enthusiasts Fiesta Fest event with ERT on EVERY coaster, a walk up Goliath's lift hill and a backstage tour of Poltergeist! Mobile ordering is here and we give you a complete walk-through of how the system works, plus locations where mobile ordering pick-up takes place. Also join us for an exclusive construction tour of the Dare Devil Dive Flying Machines site. Crews are working hard on the queue area and the ride's pad is nearly ready to be poured. We also enjoy the final weekend of Mardi Gras Festival with food and the Mardi Gras Parade.

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The Joker's Revenge | Fiesta Texas Flashback Series
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The Joker's Revenge | Fiesta Texas Flashback Series

The Joker's Revenge, a steel Vekoma Hurricane coaster, called Six Flags Fiesta Texas home from 1996 to 2001 (SBNO in 2002). Standing 79 feet tall, The Joker's Revenge reached speeds of 40 miles per hour and also featured 3 inversions. The roller coaster was eventually transported to Six Flags New Orleans in 2003 where it operated as The Jester. What is the status of the former Joker's Revenge roller coaster today?

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Mardi Gras Festival at Fiesta Texas | Parade, Food Reviews PLUS Tons of Park Improvements/Projects
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Mardi Gras Festival at Fiesta Texas | Parade, Food Reviews PLUS Tons of Park Improvements/Projects

We make our first visit to Mardi Gras Festival 2020 to check out the live music, in-park decor, authentic Mardi Gras parade and more! Join us for an in-depth look at Mardi Gras food, along with reviews of several food choices, booth locations and pricing. We also take a look at a number of in-park projects happening, including the repainting of Boomerang and Kiddee Koaster, progress on Dare Devil Dive Flying Machines and theming enhancements to the Bugs' White Water Rapids queue.

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