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Inside Kids Boo Fest & Oktoberfest 2022 - Food Reviews, New Live Shows! | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Taking place now through October 30 is both Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Join us for an in-depth tour of both events, including a look at activities, shows and important event locations. We also dive into Oktoberfest with a tour of each booth and a look at several festival food offerings.

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Exclusive Look at Aquaman Test Runs, Updates for Kids Boo Fest, Oktoberfest | Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas invites us out for an up-close look at the testing of their new Aquaman: Power Wave attraction, set to open in spring of 2023. We also check out new updates coming to the park's Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest events, including an expanded trick-or-treat trail, the return of Casa Magnetica and Rodeo, the addition of a beer garden and more.

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Catapult Falls, the World’s First Launched Flume Coaster Debuts in 2023 at SeaWorld San Antonio

SeaWorld San Antonio today announced the construction of a NEW water flume coaster, Catapult Falls, coming in 2023. The first-of-its-kind ride combines the thrill of a launched roller coaster, the excitement of a vertical lift elevator that lifts riders above the theme park, and a water flume ride with the steepest drop, to produce multiple rushes of adrenaline as well as moments of exciting splashes to cool guests down.

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Exclusive Walk-Through Tour of Six Flags Fiesta Texas' New Trapped Haunted House

Fiesta Texas recently gave us the opportunity to tour their all-new Fright Fest haunted house, Trapped! Located in the park's Spassburg section, Trapped is set around an unsightly hospital with gruesome and surprising tricks around every corner. Make sure to check out this new haunt during Fright Fest, which lasts until October 31.

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Review & Tour of Oktoberfest Food Festival, Aquaman Begins Test Runs & More | Six Flags Over Texas

New for 2022 is the Oktoberfest Food Festival at Six Flags Over Texas. Taking place now through October 30, Oktoberfest features a number of German-inspired food items and beers. Join us for an in-depth tour of the festival, along with food reviews. Kids Boo Fest and Fright Fest setup continues as we learn more details regarding each event. Aquaman: Power Wave recently began test runs and other changes have happened around the ride's construction site.

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Mr. Freeze Closing, What's Up With Oktoberfest? Fright Fest, Aquaman Updates | Six Flags Over Texas

Fright Fest continues to take shape at Six Flags Over Texas with confirmed haunted houses, shows and scare zones. We discuss the upcoming closure of Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast and check out Aquaman: Power Wave progress, which shows off the ride's control panel installed. Oktoberfest is the newest event coming to the park. However, we run into conflicting start dates and lack of festival information during our visit.

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Ride Spotlight - Pirates of Speelunker Cave at Six Flags Over Texas (Multi-Angle Ride POV)

Pirates of Speelunker Cave opened at Six Flags Over Texas on May 14, 2022. Riders board the attraction and venture into Speelunker Cave. Soon enough, you are greeted by a band of pirates looking for lost treasure. Upon bracing a storm, a kraken, mermaids and more, the exploration takes riders deep into Speelunker territory.

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Fright Fest Prep Ramps Up, Other Park Improvements, Single Rider Updates | Six Flags Over Texas

We take an end-of-summer visit to Six Flags Over Texas. Daily operation has concluded, which means the park is hard at work with new improvements and Fright Fest installations. A lap around the park reveals confirmed live entertainment and haunted house offerings that will be coming to the park this year. We also explore the park's single rider line situation with new updates regarding availability.

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Ride Spotlight - Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger, the world's steepest B&M dive coaster, officially opened on July 30, 2022 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The park's 11th roller coaster, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger reaches speeds of 60 miles per hour and a height of 150 feet. Riders are hung over the attraction's 95-degree first drop before plummeting down and into two inversions.

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Aquaman Boat Arrives, Speelunker Fixes, New Dining & Fright Fest Updates | Six Flags Over Texas

Though the opening of Aquaman: Power Wave has been delayed another year, construction still marches on. The ride's first boat has been installed, along with station and splashdown components. We take a look Six Flags Over Texas' new dining offerings, including Roller Coaster Coffee and Auntie Anne's, along with upgrades and fixes to Pirates of Speelunker Cave and the end of this year's live summer entertainment.

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Major Construction Continues, Electric Ocean & HydroPower: Xtreme FX! | SeaWorld San Antonio

Major construction continues at SeaWorld San Antonio with more land clearing across from the Wave Breaker roller coaster. Other construction projects are also happening, including multiple new haunted house buildings. We take a tour of the all-new Coaster Coffee shop, the summer's Electric Ocean event and HydroPower: Xtreme FX closing show to finish up the night.

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Dr. D's Cliffhanger Indoor Queue Walk-Through, Fright Fest Setup Begins | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger has officially opened, which means we were able to take a tour of her secret lab. Join us for an in-depth look at the attraction's themed indoor queue segment. Other 30th anniversary park improvements, such as painting projects, continue. Fright Fest preparations are also under way with multiple scare zones and themed areas popping up all around the park.

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Riding Fiesta Texas' New Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger Coaster | POV Footage & First Impression!

Fiesta Texas invited SFFT Source out to media day for their new, record-breaking Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger roller coaster! This B&M dive coaster features a height of 150 feet, 95-degree first drop, two inversions, top speed of 60 miles per hour, an extreme airtime hill and more. Join us for an exclusive on-ride view of Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger, along with ride impressions and information regarding the enhanced queue experience.

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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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