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Amazing Coaster Shots, Backstage Tours, Drones & Fireworks | Roller Coaster Rodeo at Fiesta Texas
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Amazing Coaster Shots, Backstage Tours, Drones & Fireworks | Roller Coaster Rodeo at Fiesta Texas

Join us for an in-depth look at Fiesta Texas' Roller Coaster Rodeo event. Spanning over three days, we enjoyed close-up views of Superman Krypton Coaster, Road Runner Express, Iron Rattler, the quarry wall, Pandemonium and Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster. We also enjoyed midway games challenges, a Fright Fest preview, backstage tours, a look at the all-new SPLASH Water Parade, the addition of drones to the Oh What A Night: Summer Fireworks Celebration and more.

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Kid Flash Coaster Track Arrives, Boomerang Reopens, New Dining Option | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Kid Flash Coaster Track Arrives, Boomerang Reopens, New Dining Option | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Summer is in full force at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and changes continue to take place throughout the park. Ride parts for both Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster and new Hurricane Harbor children's slides have begun to arrive. Boomerang has also reopened after receiving a new train and braking and control system. Summer Vibes Festival has also begun, though some elements, such as the Flavors of the World food festival, haven't quite kicked off.

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Speelunker Cave Sees Life, First Look at New Electro Show in Southern Palace | Six Flags Over Texas
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Speelunker Cave Sees Life, First Look at New Electro Show in Southern Palace | Six Flags Over Texas

Daily summer operations have begun at Six Flags Over Texas, but that doesn't mean TLC projects have slowed down. Join us for a look around the park at continued paint refreshes for rides, Runaway Mine Train upgrades, changes to the status of Pirates of Speelunker Cave and more. Six Flags Over Texas also invited us out for an early look at their all-new Electro summer show in Southern Palace, along with the returning Texas Justice gunfighter show!

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas Partners with IGN Entertainment to Launch ESIX Gaming
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas Partners with IGN Entertainment to Launch ESIX Gaming

Six Flags Fiesta Texas,  The Thrill Capital of South Texas, in partnership with IGN Entertainment, today announced the May 20 official launch of ESIX Gaming powered by Coca-Cola™. IGN, the world’s number one entertainment platform, becomes the official streaming and media partner in debuting this new, top-of-the-line competitive gaming campus. As the largest gaming-focused media platform in the world with over 286M+ unique users, IGN is positioned to bring the excitement of ESIX to gamers of all ages.

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Mine Train Progress, The Joker Reopens, More Theming Enhancements | Six Flags Over Texas Updates
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Mine Train Progress, The Joker Reopens, More Theming Enhancements | Six Flags Over Texas Updates

This rainy day Six Flags Over Texas update takes a look at ongoing ride refurbishments, including the extensive system upgrade taking place at Runaway Mine Train, along with fresh paint coming to Rodeo. We also take a look at the completed El Sombrero paint job, head to Pirates of Speelunker Cave for a quick update, enjoy some new food offerings and talk about summer entertainment.

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¡Viva la Fiesta! at Fiesta Texas, In-Depth Review | Eating Frog Legs, Touring Food Booths & More
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¡Viva la Fiesta! at Fiesta Texas, In-Depth Review | Eating Frog Legs, Touring Food Booths & More

¡Viva la Fiesta! takes place now through May 14 on select dates at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The event includes the Taste of ¡Viva la Fiesta! food festival, themed decor, several live entertainment offerings and more. Join us for this second, more in-depth, look at the event, including a full tour of offerings and food reviews.

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Major Fiesta Texas Updates - Boomerang Refurb, Go Carts Construction, Thrill Seeker Park Upgrades
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Major Fiesta Texas Updates - Boomerang Refurb, Go Carts Construction, Thrill Seeker Park Upgrades

Six Flags Fiesta Texas is currently working on several upgrades, refurbishment and construction projects around the park. This includes the retheme of Thrill Seeker Park attractions, new trains and track work taking place at Boomerang, continuing work on the future site of Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster, new equipment being installed at the Thunder Beach Speedway go carts and more.

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¡Viva la Fiesta! Opening Night Preview at Six Flags Fiesta Texas - New Shows, Food & Behind-the-Scenes Tour
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¡Viva la Fiesta! Opening Night Preview at Six Flags Fiesta Texas - New Shows, Food & Behind-the-Scenes Tour

¡Viva la Fiesta!, new for 2023, takes place at Six Flags Fiesta Texas on select dates now through May 14. The event features new live entertainment, fireworks spectaculars, concerts, the Taste of ¡Viva la Fiesta! food festival and more. Join us for a look at some of the park's new food and entertainment offerings for the event, along with a behind-the-scenes tour of the new VIP lounge coming soon.

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Fiesta Texas Announces Major Upgrades for Rebranded Hurricane Harbor, Names of Six New Family Water Attractions

Fiesta Texas Announces Major Upgrades for Rebranded Hurricane Harbor, Names of Six New Family Water Attractions

Six Flags Fiesta Texas, The Thrill Capital of South Texas, is preparing to debut an enhanced water park experience on April 29 with the grand opening of Hurricane Harbor San Antonio. The major rebranding includes elevated amenities and ambiance, as well as six new family waterslide and innertube attractions.

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Judge Roy Scream Reopens, New Restaurants & Food, Ride Lockers Coming Soon | Six Flags Over Texas
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Judge Roy Scream Reopens, New Restaurants & Food, Ride Lockers Coming Soon | Six Flags Over Texas

Upgrades continue to take place at Six Flags Over Texas, including fresh paint, more flat ride refurbishments, new dining locations and food offerings and the addition of free ride lockers to select attractions. We take a look at the progress on current refurb projects, including Runaway Mine Train and Judge Roy Scream, and check out some Spring Break and St. Patrick's Day festivities.

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Aquaman: Power Wave Opens at Six Flags Over Texas! On-Ride Footage, Opening Ceremonies & Ride Review
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Aquaman: Power Wave Opens at Six Flags Over Texas! On-Ride Footage, Opening Ceremonies & Ride Review

Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, unveils one of the most highly anticipated new attractions of the year, AQUAMAN™: Power Wave, on March 11, 2023. The new multi-launch water coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC, is the first of its kind in North America. The ride opens this weekend to park guests just in time for Spring Break and Scream Break.

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Six Flags Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Performance
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Six Flags Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Performance

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, today reported fourth quarter revenue of $280 million, Net Income of $13 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $99 million. For the full year, the company reported revenue of $1,358 million, Net Income of $109 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $465 million.

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New KID FLASH Cosmic Coaster Heads to Six Flags Fiesta Texas for 2023 Season
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New KID FLASH Cosmic Coaster Heads to Six Flags Fiesta Texas for 2023 Season

The all-new KID FLASH™ Cosmic Coaster, Texas’ only racing roller coaster, is a twin-tracked roller coaster featuring innovative single-rail track and an inclusive train design that provides comfortable seating for both adults and children. The twin tracks cross over and under each other a dozen times during the ride cycle. The two sides operate simultaneously for a racing action on the dueling tracks.

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Aquaman Testing & Opening Date, Harley Quinn Closed Forever, New Scream Break Details | Six Flags Over Texas
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Aquaman Testing & Opening Date, Harley Quinn Closed Forever, New Scream Break Details | Six Flags Over Texas

With the opening of Aquaman: Power Wave right around the corner, crews are actively testing the ride during our visit. Join us for an in-depth look at the ride's mechanics and insane splashdown. We also discuss the permanent closure of Harley Quinn Spinsanity, along with other park improvement projects and the all-new Scream Break event.

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New Six Flags Over Texas Coaster Opens For Spring Break & Scream Break
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New Six Flags Over Texas Coaster Opens For Spring Break & Scream Break

Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, announces the grand opening of one of the most highly anticipated new attractions of the year. The new AQUAMAN: Power Wave multi-launch water coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, on behalf of DC, is the first of its kind in North America and opens to park guests on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

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Six Flags Over Texas Confirms the Permanent Closure of Harley Quinn Spinsanity
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Six Flags Over Texas Confirms the Permanent Closure of Harley Quinn Spinsanity

This weekend, Six Flags Over Texas confirmed via Twitter the permanent closure of the Harley Quinn Spinsanity flat ride. Harley Quinn Spinsanity officially opened at Six Flags Over Texas on July 14, 2018 as part of the park’s newer Gotham City area expansion. Harley Quinn Spinsanity featured a unique triple box design, creating the ability to spin around on three different axes at the same time.

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