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Spooktacular Event Tour, Construction Updates, Howl-O-Scream Daytime Preview | SeaWorld San Antonio

The Halloween Spooktacular is taking place now at SeaWorld San Antonio. This daytime, family-friendly event features several trick-or-treat stops, a hay maze, live entertainment and more. We also venture around for a daytime preview of the park's Howl-O-Scream event, which shows off haunted house and terror-tory locations. SeaWorld San Antonio also has multiple construction projects, along with the massive solar energy project popping up in the parking lot.

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Haunted House POVs, Scare Zone Walk-Throughs & Several New Shows | Fright Fest 2023 at Fiesta Texas

Fright Fest has returned to Six Flags Fiesta Texas and takes place now through October 31. The Halloween celebration features several activities, including a new haunted house, a reimagined Monster Mash Bash show and several scare zones. Join us on a jam-packed adventure through the park with looks inside the haunted houses, in-depth scare zone tours, live entertainment and other Fright Fest festivities.

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SeaWorld San Antonio Installs New Solar Parking Lot Canopy

SeaWorld San Antonio is thrilled to announce the beginning stages of the installation of a state-of-the-art solar parking lot canopy. This landmark project will not only provide valuable shade to visitors during extreme heat but will also help SeaWorld make significant strides towards a more sustainable future, something embedded in its mission. The solar canopy, boasting a capacity of 4.3 megawatts (MW), showcases the company's unwavering dedication to environmental responsibility.

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UNCONFIRMED CANCELLATION: Six Flags Over Texas Unveils the El Rio Lento Log Flume Ride for 2024

Though Six Flags Over Texas has not made an official announcement (and may not), the new 2024 El Rio Lento project appears to be quietly cancelled. Six Flags Over Texas is set to unveil El Rio Lento, one of the world’s longest log flumes. A makeover of the world’s first-ever log ride, El Aserradero, El Rio Lento will feature one new lift hill and two big drops, including a steep nosedive.

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Kids Boo Fest 2023 Review, Kid Flash Coaster Construction & Other Updates | Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Join us for an in-depth look at Six Flags Fiesta Texas' Kids Boo Fest event. Taking place on select dates through October 29, Kids Boo Fest is a not-so-spooky way to celebrate the Halloween season. Family-friendly shows, a trick-or-treat trail and a haunted house adventure are just a few event highlights. Plus, we take a look at projects around the park, including Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster construction and the reopening of Bucking Broncos in Crackaxle Canyon.

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Piggy's Blood Shed Haunted House Behind-the-Scenes Tour & POV | Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest

Fright Fest takes place at Six Flags Over Texas now through October 31. Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Piggy's Blood Shed haunt, along with a full POV of the house in action. Introduced in 2012, come into Piggy's restaurant for a home-cooked meal only to realize you are the prime entree to be served on the restaurant menu! A staple to the park’s house line-up, guests entering will experience high-intensity scares and Piggy’s favorite friends.

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SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream Voted #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

Sinister scares are everywhere at SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream, recently named the #1 Best Theme Park Halloween Event by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream was voted to the top by theme park enthusiasts and fans of fear across the country. Howl-O-Scream events in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego boast menacing scare zones, terrifying haunted houses, signature shows and more horrifying fun throughout the three SeaWorld parks.

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Worth the Wait: SeaWorld's Catapult Falls Opens Spring 2024

SeaWorld San Antonio is thrilled to share that the much- anticipated “Catapult Falls” will now open in Spring 2024.  The groundbreaking coaster will be the world’s first launched flume coaster with North America’s only vertical lift.  It also will have riders screaming in anticipation of a speedy downward plunge with the steepest drop of any flume ride.

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Fright Fest 2023 at Six Flags Over Texas - Amazing Scare Actors, Several New Haunts & Shows

Fright Fest has returned to Six Flags Over Texas and takes place on select dates through October 31. This year's event features two new haunted houses, five new scare zones, several exciting new entertainment offerings and decor spread throughout the park. Our adventure takes a look at these new shows, the locations of haunted houses and in-depth travels through scare zones.

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Kids Boo Fest 2023 at Six Flags Over Texas, Plus Daytime Scare Zone Walk-Throughs

Kids Boo Fest, Six Flags Over Texas' family-friendly Halloween celebration, takes place on Saturdays and Sundays through October 29. The event features costume contests, the Crazy Hay Maze, a trick-or-treat trail, Looney Tunes dance parties and more. We also take a daytime tour of all seven of the park's Fright Fest scare zones.

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Oktoberfest Returns to Six Flags Over Texas With Even More Food Offerings & Live Entertainment

The Oktoberfest Food Festival has returned to Six Flags Over Texas on select dates from September 2 to October 31. Taking place along the park’s Smith Street and Old South area, the festival features a number of German-inspired food and adult beverage options with expanded menus for 2023. This year's event also features new live entertainment, photo opportunities and games, such as cornhole and shuffleboard.

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Oktoberfest 2023 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas | Event Tour, Trying New Foods, Enhanced Decor & More

The Oktoberfest Food Festival returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on select dates between August 26 and October 30. Coinciding with the park’s Fright Fest and Kids Boo Fest Halloween events, guests can enjoy craft and seasonal beers, specialty cocktails and several food offerings. For 2023, the event expands with additional entertainment, enhanced decor and a wider array of food and drink options.

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Fright Fest Prep Begins at Six Flags Over Texas | Several New Scare Zones, Haunted Houses & Shows

Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas is coming up quick and the park is hard at work preparing for the Halloween event. This year's Fright Fest features several new entertainment offerings, including H.H. Holme's Freak Show in Southern Palace Theatre. Multiple new scare zones and haunted houses, such as Coven Cove, Lago de Miedo and Wrong Turn on Canal Street, will also make their debut in 2023.

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Batman Repaint Begins, El Rio Lento Thoughts, More New Dining Options | Six Flags Over Texas Updates

The end of summer has approached, but Six Flags Over Texas isn't slowing down on park improvements. Shade structures, new dining locations, bathroom remodels and fresh paint for Batman: The Ride are just a few things happening on the heels of Fright Fest. Join us for a look at in-park improvements, plus our thoughts on the upcoming 2024 El Rio Lento log ride reimagining project.

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas Fright Fest 2023 Preview, Plus Tour of Haunted House & Scare Zone Locations

Fright Fest is right around the corner at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Taking place on select dates from September 9 to October 30, the Halloween event features live shows, scare zones, haunted houses and decor. Join us for an early preview, taking a look at locations of the event's prime attractions.

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New 2024 Fiesta Texas Ride Locations, Kid's Area Theming Changes Tour, Kid Flash Coaster Updates

Now that Six Flags Fiesta Texas has announced their new 2024 attractions and area/theming upgrades, let's go on an in-depth park tour to show off where these changes are happening. With Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster's opening coming up, here's a look at current construction progress. We also take a look at other park updates, including Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster, the all-new Fatburger restaurant and electric go-carts attraction.

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Three New Thrilling Attractions and Expanded DC™ Universe Premiering at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Summer 2024

Six Flags Fiesta Texas, The Thrill Capital of South Texas, today announced park enhancements, thrilling upgrades and three new family-friendly thrill rides creating the largest DC Universe at any amusement park in the United States. The new rides - CYBORG™ Cyber Revolution, SHAZAM!™ Tower of Eternity and METROPOLIS Transit Authority were presented during the annual FT92 fan event. One of the most anticipated events each year, FT92 highlights the latest park developments and new attraction announcements.

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Surprising 2024 Six Flags Fiesta Texas Predictions, Plus In-Depth Look at Clues 41 to 53

Our big and bold 2024 predictions are here. Join us for an in-depth breakdown of our thoughts on what's new for 2024 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, along with the clues that link everything together. Riddles, math equations and hints at attraction removals and relocations have been touched on. Here's also a look at clues 41 through 53.

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Ride Spotlight: Multi-Angle POV - Pirates of Speelunker Cave, Six Flags Over Texas | 2023 Changes & Upgrades

Pirates of Speelunker Cave opened at Six Flags Over Texas on May 14, 2022 and sees many new changes for its grand reopening in 2023. Can you spot them all? 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. Over 60 Speelunkers greet guests with a custom soundtrack, projections and other effects. In the end, the pirates of no match for the Speelunkers and fail their treasure-hunting mission. Join us for a multi-angle POV of this attraction that revitalizes the classic Six Flags Over Texas character.

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