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Six Flags Fiesta Texas' 30th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt Adventure!

In 2022, Six Flags Fiesta Texas celebrates their 30th anniversary! On top of mini museums, then and now displays and special events, the park also features a 30th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt activity. Located at both Iron Rattler Mercantile and Studio 6F, guests can purchase a scavenger hunt packet. Next up, stroll around the entire park to find each of the ten special 30th anniversary features and match up the stickers. Each packet comes with two 30th anniversary commemorative pens!

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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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New Ride Coming in 2023? Other Construction, Electric Ocean Begins! | SeaWorld San Antonio

Join us for a summer visit to SeaWorld San Antonio! Electric Ocean kicks into full gear with a returning show, nightly fireworks and new concerts. A large construction project has started near Wave Breaker, which is rumored to be a new attraction coming soon. We also check out other construction projects, which include changes to the Sesame Street children's area and major renovations to the park's coffee shop.

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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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Six Flags Fiesta Texas Amusement Source Six Flags Fiesta Texas Amusement Source

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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Six Flags Over Texas Amusement Source Six Flags Over Texas Amusement Source

New Aquaman Progress, Updates on Ride Closures & Dining Offerings | Six Flags Over Texas

Our latest visit to Six Flags Over Texas is jam-packed with a look at construction progress on Aquaman: Power Wave and other park projects. We also check out the all-new Roller Coaster Coffee, along with changes to dining pass offerings and other food line-ups at various locations around the park. Summer entertainment has also begun and we take a quick look at where you can catch the park's new shows.

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SeaWorld Orlando, Other Parks Amusement Source SeaWorld Orlando, Other Parks Amusement Source

Behind-the-Scenes Manta Tour, Riding the All-New Ice Breaker & More! | SeaWorld Orlando

Our first-ever visit to SeaWorld Orlando is jam-packed with first-time rides on coasters such as Mako and Kraken, a behind-the-scenes tour of Manta, in-depth looks at Sesame Street Land and more. SeaWorld Orlando originally opened December 15, 1973, just two years after Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Today, the 200-acre park features 6 roller coasters, several entertainment and event offerings and more.

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Busch Gardens Tampa, Other Parks Amusement Source Busch Gardens Tampa, Other Parks Amusement Source

Montu POV, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | First Coaster Ever to Feature an Immelmann Loop

Montu is a record-breaking inverted coaster that opened at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on May 16, 1996. The attraction, built by B&M, was the first inverted coaster to feature 7 inversions and an Immelmann loop. Montu stands 150 feet high and reaches speeds of 60 miles per hour with a track length of 3,983 feet.

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Cobra's Curse POV, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Spinning Coaster with Elevator Lift

This unique spinning coaster first opened at Busch Garden's Tampa Bay on June 17, 2016. Featuring an elevator lift, Cobra's Curse stands 70 feet tall and reaches speeds of 40 miles per hour. Throughout the circuit, riders experience forwards, backwards and spinning as the train shifts back and forth.

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Iron Gwazi POV, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | World's Steepest & Fastest Hybrid Roller Coaster

Opened on March 11, 2022 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Iron Gwazi holds the record for the world's steepest and fastest hybrid roller coaster! Iron Gwazi reaches heights of 206 feet with a top speed of 76 miles per hour. Featuring 12 airtime points, the coaster also features a Barrel Roll Downdrop and Zero-G Stall, making it one of the most intense coasters in America.

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Animal Experiences at Busch Gardens Tampa | Feeding Giraffes, Nutrition Center, Elephant Encounter

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay first opened in 1959 and is home to more than 200 species of animals. Join us as we take a look at several of the park's animal experiences, including the elephant encounter, reptile and penguin exhibits, the park's Serengeti Plain habitat and more. During our visit we were also able to take an exclusive tour of the park's nutrition center, along with go on a safari that included feeding giraffes.

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