News, Reviews & Series
The latest theme park news, trip reports and event reviews from Texas and beyond.
Pirates of the Deep Sea Lights-On Tour | Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Join us for a behind-the-scenes, lights-on tour of Fiesta Texas' Pirates of the Deep Sea dark ride. Originally built by Sally Corporation, the attraction opened in 2002 as Scooby-Doo Ghostblasters. However, in 2019, the attraction was transformed into its current Pirates of the Deep Sea theme.
Reviewing the Amazing Seven Seas Food Festival, Plus New Ride Construction | SeaWorld San Antonio
Join us for a trip around the food world as we try one food item from each of SeaWorld San Antonio's Seven Seas Food Festival booths. Highlighted are offerings from the Gulf of Mexico, Germany, Brazil, Italy, Greece, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, France and Jamaica. We also check out the construction taking place for a new attraction coming soon to the park.
Huge Fiesta Texas Spring Update - Riding Dare Devil Dive, New Shows, New Food Offerings & More
We visit Six Flags Fiesta Texas for the first time in 2021 to check out the all-new Dare Devil Dive Flying Machines. Other updates have taken place around the park, including theming enhancements, fresh paint and several new food offerings. Also, join us for an in-depth look at the park's great new entertainment offerings, including Neon and Country Traxx.
Spring Break Continues at Six Flags Over Texas, Plus Log Flume & Casa Magnetica Reopening Updates
Six Flags Over Texas has extended their Spring Break celebration in 2021 as the event continues to operate until April 11. Included is themed decor, specialty food items, live entertainment and more. We check out the Spring Break highlights, along with updates regarding the reopening of Log Flume 1 and Casa Magnetica.
Six Flags Over Texas Decade in Review | 1980 - 1989
The 1980s were a decade of multiple ownerships, original removals, licensed characters, high-thrill attractions and more. Six Flags Over Texas introduced mainstream figures into the park, including Pac-Man and the Looney Tunes. Major roller coaster additions included the Flashback!, Avalanche Bobsled and Judge Roy Scream. The Six Flags Over Texas skyline also saw numerous changes, such as Texas Cliffhanger and the Great Six Flags Air Racer.
Spring Break Preparations, New Entertainment, Other Park Improvements | Six Flags Over Texas
Spring Break is right around the corner at Six Flags Over Texas and the park is working to switch over from the Fire & Ice Winter Festival. New and returning entertainment options have filled the park. We also check out the progress on Casa Magnetica and point out some other park improvements.
Casa Magnetica Reopening?, Final Day of the Fire & Ice Winter Festival | Six Flags Over Texas
We visit Six Flags Over Texas for their final day of the Fire & Ice Winter Festival to check out more new specialty food items and highlight a number of rides, attractions and entertainment. Several updates and improvements are taking place throughout the park, including a potential Casa Magnetica reopening!
Constructing the Coney Island Cyclone CoasterDynamix Nanocoaster Model
With its classic lines and storied history, the "Cyclone" is perhaps the most recognizable roller coaster in the world. CoasterDynamix has captured the beauty of this iconic ride in amazing detail. This stainless steel Nanocoaster comes in an easy to build kit with a laser cut acrylic base. Now available in a pre-painted version.
Exploring the Three Oldest Operating Attractions at Six Flags Over Texas
Join us for a trip back in time as we kick off Six Flags Over Texas' 60th anniversary with a look at the three oldest operating attractions still existing within the park. We also explore a handful of standing, but not operating, attractions that would have also been ranked as some of the park's oldest attractions if still active.
Fire & Ice Winter Festival at Six Flags Over Texas | Fog Fireworks, New Food & Great Entertainment
Six Flags Over Texas kicks off their 60th anniversary celebration with the Fire & Ice Winter Festival. This all-new festival features tons of Christmas lights, fresh entertainment offerings, the Frosty Snow Hill, fire pits, specialty food items and much more. Join us as we spend the day at Six Flags Over Texas and give you an in-depth look at all things Fire & Ice Winter Festival.
New Year Fireworks Party, Aquaman Opening Update, New Festival Coming Soon | Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas rings in the New Year with an impressive fireworks show and member party! We also check out the ending of Holiday in the Park, talk about changes to Aquaman: Power Wave's opening date and highlight the all-new Fire & Ice Winter Festival to kick off the park's 60th anniversary.
Jam-Packed Holiday in the Park 2020 Review | Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Holiday in the Park returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on select dates between November and January. Come along for an in-depth look at special holiday foods, award-winning live entertainment, thousands of Christmas lights, ACE's Feliz Fiesta event and other general park updates.
SeaWorld San Antonio's Christmas Celebration 2020
We venture out to SeaWorld San Antonio for the first time since February to enjoy their Christmas Celebration. Join us for a look at millions of Christmas lights, reviews of popular food items and a general tour around the expansive park.
The Sights & Sounds of Holiday in the Park 2020 at Six Flags Over Texas
The park's most festive event, Holiday in the Park, is in full swing! Experience all-new entertainment offerings, miles of Christmas lights, tons of holiday decor and more.
Holiday in the Park 2020 Opening Weekend at Six Flags Over Texas
We head out to opening weekend of Holiday in the Park 2020 at Six Flags Over Texas. This year's event features numerous entertainment offerings, several family-friendly activities, miles of Christmas lights, specialty food items and more. Join us for an in-depth look at the park's decor, a review of various food items and a look at some of the all-new live entertainment offerings.
Holiday in the Park Preparations & Riding the Six Flags Railroad Once Again | Six Flags Over Texas
We head out to Six Flags Over Texas one week before the start of their Holiday in the Park 2020 event to check out Christmas lights, the Merry Marketplace, a hint at live entertainment offerings and other fun decor. We also ride the Six Flags Railroad for the first time in over a year!
Final Weekend of Hallowfest 2020 at Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Railroad Reopening
We head to the final weekend of Hallowfest 2020 at Six Flags Over Texas. Join us for one last look at Halloween zones, themed food offerings, spooky decor and more. Other video updates include Holiday in the Park preparations, several closed rides around the park reopening and more.
Hallowfest 2020 at Frontier City Theme Park
Frontier City Theme Park in Oklahoma City heads into their pandemic-friendly Halloween event with an outdoor maze, multiple scare zones, tons of live entertainment, children's activities and more. Join us for a visit to check out this year's Hallowfest event.
Exploring & Reviewing Hallowfest Food Items at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Hallowfest 2020 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas features a number of specialty food items that are only available for a limited time. Join us for a tour of in-park restaurants to find these food items, see how they taste and ultimately rank our favorites.
Mystic Acres Trail, Secret Menu Items, Taste of the State Fair | Hallowfest at Six Flags Over Texas
We head out to Hallowfest 2020 at Six Flags Over Texas during the day to show off the Taste of the State Fair food booths, secret menu items available through mobile food ordering, the new Mystic Acres Trick-or-Treat Trail, the daytime scare zone ambiance and more.