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In-Depth Tour & Review of Fiesta Texas' White Water Bay Water Park (2022)

White Water Bay, located inside Six Flags Fiesta Texas, is a large water park featuring over a dozen exciting water attractions, cabanas, dining and shopping locations and more. Join us for an in-depth look at White Water Bay, including a full tour of the park, details regarding rides and food menus, tips and more.

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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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Mardi Gras Festival 2022 at Fiesta Texas | The Parade Returns, New Live Entertainment & More

Mardi Gras Festival 2022 takes place on select dates from January 15 to February 27. Join us for an in-depth review of this year's event, which features the return of the Mardi Gras Parade, several live entertainment offerings, specialty decor and more. Stay tuned for an in-depth review of our experience with the Taste of Mardi Gras food festival, which coincides with the Mardi Gras Festival event.

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Dr. D's Cliffhanger Track Install Begins, New Park-Wide History Displays | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Construction continues on the upcoming Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Crews have begun installing track pieces, along with the ride's transfer shed. We also explore a number of other park improvements, including the ongoing refresh of Crackaxle Canyon, the Sangerfest Halle remodel and more. 2022 marks the park’s 30th anniversary. Fiesta Texas has begun their celebration by unveiling a number of miniature museums, along with great Then & Now photo features spread throughout the park.

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Six Flags Debuts Yet Another New Season Pass Tier Offering, Eliminates New Membership Purchases

Today, both Six Flags Over Texas and Fiesta Texas introduced a new three-tier season pass offering. While not every Six Flags park has adopted this concept, we should expect to see these offerings go chain-wide before spring. Join us for an in-depth look at these three new tiers, their pricing (as of January 18, 2022), benefits, the new structure of dining plan offerings and more. Now that memberships are no longer for purchase, we explain what current members can expect and how they can learn more about the new Legacy Member program.

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Your Guide to Mardi Gras Festival 2022 at Fiesta Texas

Mardi Gras Festival returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2022 on select dates from January 15 to February 27. This year's event features the return of the Mardi Gras Parade, along with several other live entertainment offerings. Also featured is the Taste of Mardi Gras food festival, which includes several Cajun-inspired dishes, adult beverages and more. Join us for a virtual, in-depth guide to this year's Mardi Gras Festival event.

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Dr. D's Cliffhanger, Poltergeist, Sangerfest Halle, Primo's Remodel Updates | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

This jam-packed update from Six Flags Fiesta Texas takes a look at several projects happening around the park, including Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger construction, more new theming for Poltergeist, the remodel progress of Sangerfest Halle and Primo's Pizzeria, fresh paint throughout Crackaxle Canyon and Los Festivales and more.

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Major Fiesta Texas Construction Updates, Unveiling New 30th Anniversary Merchandise

This in-depth update takes a look at the major construction projects currently happening at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Included is the demolition of the front gate ticket booths and Sangerfest Halle Stage, along with updates to some of the park's dining locations and fresh paint. We also unveil our exclusive 30th anniversary merchandise, set to release at the top of 2022, that highlights iconic Fiesta Texas attractions from the park's past.

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Fright Fest 2021 - Immersive New Scare Zones, Monster Mash Bash Returns | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

We venture into the nighttime festivities of Fright Fest 2021 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas to check out the event's spooky offerings. Join us for an in-depth look at the park's new, immersive scare zones, a review on several of the haunted houses and a look at both the return of The Awakening, Monster Mash Bash and the Frightful Finale. Fright Fest 2021 operates now through October 31.

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Fright Fest 2021 - New Live Shows, Daytime Activities & Event Tour | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Fright Fest takes place at Six Flags Fiesta Texas now through October 31. During the day, the park features several family-friendly activities, including the Looney Tunes Twick-or-Tweat Trail and award-winning live entertainment. Join us for a daytime tour of Fiesta Texas' 2021 Fright Fest event, along with tours of scare zones and haunted houses.

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Major Construction Updates, In-Depth Bier Festival Review | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Earlier this year, Fiesta Texas announced their next major roller coaster, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger. We check out the progress on the construction of this new dive coaster, along with the demolition of Sundance Theatre and the upgrade and paint job taking place at Poltergeist. Also, join us for an in-depth review of the park's Bier Festival. We venture to all of the festival booths and try several of the event's great food offerings.

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